All right, I will never forget that post that I did where I suggested that Nintendo's days were numbered. This was back when the biggest thing they announced was the 2DS, which was shortly after the release of the Wii U. So far, things have not been looking good for the Wii U, but it helps to have Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart. Of course, I think we all know what … [Read more...] about No Zelda Wii U Game until 2016?
Archives for March 2015
Review of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, coming soon to a theater near you by Steven Spielberg
Last week, I decided to break down and read Ready Player One, by Ernest Cline. If you have never heard of him, don't feel too bad. He wrote a movie called Fanboys which celebrates geek culture, kind of like I do. His first book celebrates it just as well. I will have to say that I first heard of Ready Player One while reading about it in Time Magazine. At first I … [Read more...] about Review of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, coming soon to a theater near you by Steven Spielberg
“Village Idiots” spark selfie outrage
Some of you might remember when we reported on that girl in a bikini who was taking a selfie, and I didn't just report that because I thought some bikini girl would get more hits. Today, there is another issue with selfie that I would like to write about. This one took place in New York City after what looks like a gas explosion in the East Village destroyed three … [Read more...] about “Village Idiots” spark selfie outrage
Christians in the Arts Issue 5: Can the arts really change the world?
I’ll go ahead and summarize what I have said before: 1) Christians should not flinch away from putting violence, sexuality, and profanity provided it serves the story. 2) A theme of a Christian work should not come off as preachy, as it only comes off as propaganda. 3) Avoid usage of the Deus Ex Machina, as it makes the writing come off as lazy, even though the Christian … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 5: Can the arts really change the world?
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bojack Horseman
Okay, I'm going to conclude this month of modern Speculative Fiction series with a series that isn't really speculative fiction, but I have watched it twice. In all honesty, I'm just writing about it because I like thinking about it. Bojack Horseman crosses a line, and this is not because it is an adult-oriented animated show. Yes, this has been done before as South Park … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Bojack Horseman
Christians in the Arts Issue 4: What are you getting out of it?
Today, I want to talk about a reason why some Christians avoid the arts: most stories are not doctrinally or biblically accurate. As I have mentioned in my last section, an author or creator of a work is essentially playing God, and therefore can do different things that God doesn’t do. So if you want to make a world full of dragons, you had better have a decent reason. … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 4: What are you getting out of it?
Sony planning a live-action Robotech film series
It has been a while since we reported on Robotech, and the last time was when it wanted a crowdfunding. Since then, that crowdfunding project has been cancelled, but Sony is planning to make a live-action movie, and more than one of them. If you are not familiar with Robotech, it was an animated series from Japan that was imported to America around the mid-80’s. It was … [Read more...] about Sony planning a live-action Robotech film series
Christians in the Arts Issue 3: Deus Ex Machina
I’ve heard several different pronunciations of this term, but I believe that it translates to “god from the machine”. This is a term used to describe a plot device when gods, supernatural events, or characters suddenly show up with little buildup within a story and resolve the main characters’ problems, instead of the characters solving their problems themselves. If you … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 3: Deus Ex Machina
My Review of Slender: The Arrival
Okay, something that I am going to talk about in my Christians and the Arts serious is spirits, and how Christians will detect a "bad spirit" about something and avoid it completely. I can honestly say that I could use this judgment on Slender: The Arrival, but I really think it is worth looking at. In case you are wondering where the title comes from, the game has … [Read more...] about My Review of Slender: The Arrival
Christians in the Arts Issue 2: Themes vs. Propaganda
One of the saddest legacies of Christians in the arts is Left Behind, a title very descriptive of Christians in the arts today. The book series certainly made a lot of money in the mainstream and Christian market, so it was only a matter of time before someone decided to make it a movie. The problem is that the film is essentially a cash-grab, a way of making money based … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 2: Themes vs. Propaganda
The Greatest Case, a Kickstarter project that needs to live up to its name
Yes, I have reviewed a lot of cases on this blog, and I think it is interesting that someone has made one known as The Greatest Case. So what can I say, is it really? Well, it has lot of competition with Otterbox, Lifeproof, and other names associated with protecting ones mobile devices. Perhaps what makes it interesting is why it is the Greatest Case. Here's a clue: … [Read more...] about The Greatest Case, a Kickstarter project that needs to live up to its name
Christians in the Arts Issue 1: Violence, Nudity, and Profanity in TV, movies, books, etc.
In case you are wondering, I started this blog to really discuss technological issues and how they intersect with Christian thinking. Lately, I have wanted to discuss certain elements of them in this five-part series. This is an obvious “elephant in the room” issue when it comes to how Christians can view secular works. It is pretty apparent that much of what is accepted … [Read more...] about Christians in the Arts Issue 1: Violence, Nudity, and Profanity in TV, movies, books, etc.
Our Review of Grapple, a Puzzle Platformer Game
Some of the best video games are the simplest. This Grapple, a Puzzle Platformer developed by Tuesday Society and published by Midnight City, has no complex backstory, no big end-goal, just jumping from platform to platform. The player of Grapple is this small ball of black goo. Yeah, I don't know how to describe it any other way. Actually, I can. Take a piece of … [Read more...] about Our Review of Grapple, a Puzzle Platformer Game
The NomadKey, NomadClip, and NomadPlus from…Nomad!
I had a chance to try out three Nomad products from Nomad which includes the NomadKey, NomadClip, and the NomadPlus. I'll go ahead and start with the NomadKey, even though I have done it before with the Nomad ChargeKey. The ChargeKey is essentially a charging cord, but very, very short. It is made of "high-grade polycarbonate from Bayer and a stellar rubber elastomer … [Read more...] about The NomadKey, NomadClip, and NomadPlus from…Nomad!
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Psycho-Pass
Since I have been writing about television shows this past month, I thought I would continue to watch them and write about them for the rest of the month. Fortunately, a Netflix subscription gives you access to shows that I never heard of, so it behooves me to watch them. I could a chance on Psycho-Pass, and I am glad that I did. I am not a big fan of anime series, even … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Psycho-Pass