I have reviewed a lot of point and click adventures before, most recently Anna's Quest. I'm always comparing them to King's Quest, a very early point and click adventure game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and Choose Your Own Adventure stuff from the eighties, giving eighties kids precisely what they wanted. It would appear that King's Quest is back, and it will be … [Read more...] about King’s Quest is making a comeback
Archives for July 2015
LG Gentle is bringing flip phones back
The other day I talked about how flexible touchscreens could replace the touchscreen phone, just like touchscreen phones pretty much replaced the clip phones. It looks like the flip phones could be making a comeback with LG Gentle. You heard that right. It has 1 GB of RAM and it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset. The screen is a 320 x 480 and the rear … [Read more...] about LG Gentle is bringing flip phones back
How Microsoft will take over the world on July 29th with Windows 10
Okay, I am told that Microsoft will make Windows 10 is available on July 29th, but here's the thing: they could use it to take over the world! How do I know this? Simple. I've seen the movie Kingsman: The Secret Service, and the villain, Valentine, had a plan that is similar to what Microsoft is doing now. In the film, Valentine gives everyone an SD card that allows for … [Read more...] about How Microsoft will take over the world on July 29th with Windows 10
LG wants their phones with Flexible OLEDs
Okay, every once in a while, I see some kind of new device that I think is going to change the world. I think LG has already seen it. We have been living in a world where the smartphone has been just a touchscreen with very few buttons. We obviously have Apple to thank for that, but what is the next step? After all, it is very clear that those old flip phones from a … [Read more...] about LG wants their phones with Flexible OLEDs
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Birdman
I’m again going to be honest here and say that technically Birdman isn’t a speculative film. Even though the opening shot is of a man floating in air through telekinetic power, and…yeah, that’s good enough. I’ve reviewed other media that isn’t necessarily speculative fiction, such as Big Fish and Sherlock. I’m going to start by saying that I loved Birdman, and as I was … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Birdman
Caves of Qud Game available on Steam
Caves of Qud is another game on Steam that I have reviewed, and it is one that I think will only appeal to certain types of players. The issue that I had with Caves of Qud is the pronunciation. Is it Caves of Quid? Caves of Cod? Caves of Cud? Seriously, we are running out of game names these days that we have to just make up words like "Qud". Yeah, that is … [Read more...] about Caves of Qud Game available on Steam
HEX Stinson Relay Duffel and Icon Wallet for the iPhone 6
I like a lot HEX products, and I was very pleased to review the Stinson Relay Duffel Bag. I have to admit that if I was into bags, I would definitely be into this one. I'm pretty sure that you can use a gym bag or an overnight bag for at least a few days worth of clothes. There are two external pockets with one padded with a magnetic enclosure for an iPad, and then there … [Read more...] about HEX Stinson Relay Duffel and Icon Wallet for the iPhone 6
FIFA 16 cover will feature women on the cover for the first time
If you aren't familiar with FIFA, it is one of the biggest sports franchise games ever. Yes, it is bigger than NBA 2K, MLB, and Madden series of games based on basketball, baseball, and football, respectively. I'm not certain how we are looking as far as gender equality is concerned, but there is something new when it comes to video games. FIFA 16 is the first sports game … [Read more...] about FIFA 16 cover will feature women on the cover for the first time
Ashley Madison, the cheater’s site, has been hacked, and here’s my response
I've already written about this issue on the Gospel Herald, another site that I write for. If you aren't family with Ashley Madison, they are a dating website, with a difference: they are designed for those who are married or in a committed relationship. It's tagline is "Life is Short, Have an Affair". I can't think of worse advice. You might have heard that Ashley … [Read more...] about Ashley Madison, the cheater’s site, has been hacked, and here’s my response
“No Time To Explain” is insane game
Since I get an opportunity to test out Steam games every once in a while, it is great to see one that is just plain insane. In this case, the insanity completely works for No Time To Explain. No Time To Explain is a remake of tinyBuild's debut game, and I guess I never played the game the first time. I really wish I had, because this game is a whole load of fun. The … [Read more...] about “No Time To Explain” is insane game
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Legend of Korra
Those of you who might remember my Avatar: The Last Airbender, might remember that I believe that I wished that all series were like that one. My expectations were high when I saw there was going to be a follow-up to the series with The Legend of Korra. This is the biggest problem that I have with The Legend of Korra is I am constantly comparing it to Avatar: The Last … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Legend of Korra
Kensington SecureBack rugged Case for the iPad Air/iPad Air 2
I've reviewed a lot of Kensington products in the past, and the SecureBack Rugged Carry Case for the iPad Air/iPad Air 2 is another one. What you are looking at is some "Maximum Protection", which will have a cushioned layer of rubber surrounding the Apple iPad to protect from drops and bumps. There is also a rubberized texture to make the case easier to hold and … [Read more...] about Kensington SecureBack rugged Case for the iPad Air/iPad Air 2
Odallus: The Dark Call, and Interesting Game
I have to admit that I didn't grow up with Nintendo, as I just didn't own one when I was in high school. I know that shows how old I am, but I remember the Atari 2600. I missed the era of Ghosts'n Goblins, Demon's Crest, and Castlevania, and I believe that Odallus: The Dark Call pays homage to these games. When I played Odallus on Steam, and it is one of those games that … [Read more...] about Odallus: The Dark Call, and Interesting Game
The difference between Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes
Okay, when Marvel introduced Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury at the end of Iron Man back in 2008, this was the beginning of Marvel's Cinematic Universe. What happened afterward was somewhat awkward with Iron Man 2, but it introduced us to Thor's hammer. From Thor, there was Captain America, which led to the Avengers. After that, it was Guardians of the Galaxy, with Thor 2, … [Read more...] about The difference between Marvel and DC’s Cinematic Universes
What is up with San Diego Comic-Con?
Okay, I'm going to talk about something that seems to be very geeky. I will also admit that I have no practical experience with it. You have heard me talk about how I have attended various conventions like CES, PAX, and MomoCon, but I have never been to Comic-Con. For those of you who aren't aware, Comic-Con is like the ultimate convention. I have heard some comic-book … [Read more...] about What is up with San Diego Comic-Con?