I believe that I spoke too soon when I reviewed Cannon Brawl, as I referred to it as a "towers of defense" game. In all honesty, Cannon Brawl is more of a "towers of offense" game, as you have to destroy the enemy base. Now, Defense Grid 2, that's a towers of defense game. Defense Grid 2, or DG2, is a game that takes place in some intergalactic war. Apparently, Earth … [Read more...] about Defense Grid 2 from Hidden Path Entertainment
Archives for September 2014
Nixie is a drone that you can wear on your wrist for selfies
Intel recently had a contest for wearables, and one of the winners is the Nixie. Just to let you know, Nixies are shapeshifting water spirits from Germanic mythology, and I thought I would find that definition on a Google search. Instead, I found most results yielded a flying wrist bracelet drone that will shoot selfies. Yeah, this is pretty futuristic technology. The … [Read more...] about Nixie is a drone that you can wear on your wrist for selfies
Neverending Nightmares is probably the scariest game you will ever play
I first saw Neverending Nightmares at PAXPrime, and I watched the trailer that you can see above. In case you are wondering, you're right, and you should be creeped out by it. Here's something that you might not be wondering, you should be creeped out by it. This is a good thing, and I will explain later. Now, some of you know that I originally created this blog for … [Read more...] about Neverending Nightmares is probably the scariest game you will ever play
Dark Horse and Comic Books in general
Okay, brace yourself, it is about to get really geeky. After all, I am going to report on comic books here, and for some reason, sequential art seems to be as geeky as they come, at least from a stereotypical point-of-view. As it is, I'm sure that it will come to no surprise that I read comics. This is read, pronounced "red", like past tense. The reason why I stopped … [Read more...] about Dark Horse and Comic Books in general
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Avatar, The Last Airbender
I'm going to conclude my favorite animated shows for this month with a show that could easily be one of my favorite shows of all time: Avatar, The Last Airbender. Let me put it this way: if all songs were like "500 miles", I would not mind. If all video games were like The Legend of Zelda, I also would not mind. If all shows were like Avatar: The Last Airbender, the world … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Avatar, The Last Airbender
I may have been too pre-mature on my report of Bendgate
Okay, I'm going to make a disclaimer. Generally, I do my postings a day early so they can post early the next day. Unless there is some sort of "big story" breaking, like the recent unveiling of the iPhone 6. I guess I got ahead of myself with my report on the iPhone 6 bending. As it turns out, this is a problem that has only affected 9 phones, according to my Source. … [Read more...] about I may have been too pre-mature on my report of Bendgate
Say, does the iPhone 6 have a bending problem?
A few years ago, when the iPhone 4 came out, there was that design flaw that would power the phone down when you put your finger on a certain point on its side. It would appear that there is a new Applegate. I'm not certain if you have already heard about this, but the iPhone 6 is having a problem staying straight. Have you ever kept your phone in your front pocket? … [Read more...] about Say, does the iPhone 6 have a bending problem?
HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optical
In case you are wondering what this fish-shaped mechanism is, it is the HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optics. It is definitely for the age of the smartphone camera, as it allows the user the ability to like their smartphone's camera lens to binoculars, telescope, microscope, and more. It actually isn't difficult to get it to work. It … [Read more...] about HookUpz Universal IS-100 Smartphone Optics Adapter from Carson Optical
My Review of the Thinium Charge
At first I thought the Thinium Charge was one of those mobile batteries thatI have reviewed so often, but it is a charging cord, really. The Charge is an ultra-slim, portable wall charger that is as thick as a few credit cards. Yes, it will fit in your back pocket, and you can pry out the prongs and push out the micro USB or Lighting connector. You can then plug it in, … [Read more...] about My Review of the Thinium Charge
Gauntlet returns to the console
I can't believe that I forgot to report on Gauntlet! I mean, this is a remake of a video game that changed video games as we know it. If you are not familiar with Gauntlet, it was originally a stand-up video game that up to four players could play, as different characters: barbarian, elven archer, wizard, or Valkyrie. It was Dungeons and Dragons in video form, where the … [Read more...] about Gauntlet returns to the console
SF’s taxi use had dropped 65 percent due to Apps
Well, as you can see by the headline, cab use in SF (that's the official abbreviation for San Francisco, not "Frisco") is down by 65 percent. This is due to companies like Uber and Lyft, which has changed the transportation industry thanks to the smartphone revolution. For those that don't know, these are apps that allow you to arrange rides in a much easier and less … [Read more...] about SF’s taxi use had dropped 65 percent due to Apps
Spoiler Alert lets you play a video game in reverse
When I was at PAXPrime 2014, I had a chance to play Spoiler Alert from Megafuzz Studios and it was like nothing that I ever seen. It started out when I beat the last boss, and the credits rolled. I thought that I was a victim of some elaborate prank. Suddenly, the credits rolled in reverse, and then I had to play the game backwards. This means that I had to jump on … [Read more...] about Spoiler Alert lets you play a video game in reverse
Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty
Seeing all of the games that I have tried out since PAX Prime, Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty is probably the most difficult. I'll go ahead and start with the premise of the game, where you play a knight who defends a cat who can somehow lay golden eggs. The game is a lot like Mario Brothers, the one that came out before Super Mario Brothers. Some of you might remember it, … [Read more...] about Poof Vs. the Cursed Kitty
Notion Ink Cain
In 2010, the Notion Ink Adam entered the market along with several other Android tablets. It was by no means a success, and the Adam II was sadly met with the same fate. Now the company is introducing a new Windows tablet with the Notion Ink Cain. Yes, I suppose it is interesting that its sequel is called the Cain. Personally, it should probably be called the Able, … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Cain
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Samurai Jack
I suppose that I will continue with my review of animated shows that I like, and get to one of the most ambitious ever created: Samurai Jack. This was one of the Cartoon Network's greatest shows, and I'm not certain why it didn't last longer and marketed more. I'll explain more what I mean later, but if you aren't familiar with Samurai Jack, it had a unique premise. It … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Samurai Jack