When I first heard of this series, it was described as a mix of Stephen King with Steven Spielberg. It definitely has a touch of Steven's magic realism back in the eighties, with a touch of King's horror, and it works. It is a series that really should have been made a while ago, back when Amazing Stories came out. I don't think that I have talked about that show, but … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Stranger Things
Archives for July 2016
Our Gaming Review of Type: Rider
I have often said that the best games are the most simple ones, and although Type:Rider has a simple yet complicated premise, it is still challenging. So here is what is going on: you are two punctuation dots that need to platform your way through a world full of typeface. You need to roll your way and get letters of the alphabet in a certain font. So, you will have … [Read more...] about Our Gaming Review of Type: Rider
Our Game Review of “Lifeless Planet”
I would have to say that Lifeless Planet is one of the best games that I have played this year, and I don't do a lot of video games. Seriously, I don't get paid much for this, but I would love to do it for a living. Lifeless Planet is a game that is practically an homage to video games. There is a lot of platforming going on here, and there is a lot of great exploration … [Read more...] about Our Game Review of “Lifeless Planet”
Our Review of the Drifter Energy 15-inch Laptop Backpack from STM Bags
Okay, this is not the first time that I have reviewed something from STM Bags, and this one is just in time for back-to-school. This is the Drifter Energy backpack for 15-inch backpacks. So it is a laptop backpack, big deal, right? Well, it is has a smart Joey energy supply that is integrated with it so you can charge a smartphone or tablet. What is funny is that it … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Drifter Energy 15-inch Laptop Backpack from STM Bags
Our Game Review of Snoopy’s Grand Adventure
So, you see Snoopy's face and how surprised it is? Well, it's because he's amazed that we are reviewing this game, which came out over six months ago, right now. Yes, I like to review the latest in gadgets and technology, but it just so happens that this game went on sale cheap. As you might have guessed, this game is meant to tie-in with The Peanuts Movie. For some … [Read more...] about Our Game Review of Snoopy’s Grand Adventure
Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ghostbusters 3, not the reboot, but the game
Today's film that I am reviewing is one that you can watch in the YouTube video. It is a Ghostbusters film, but it isn't the reboot. Just to let you know, I did review the 2016 reboot, and you can read that review here. By the way, I liked it, and don't think it was worth the hate it received before it was released. It is not as good as a film as the 1984 Ghostbusters (like … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: Ghostbusters 3, not the reboot, but the game
Our Review of Dex: Enhanced
It's pretty obvious from this image what Dex is supposed to inspire. It is that genre of speculative fiction explored in works of William Gibson, where the future has been taken over by corporate conglomerates, and technology has gone wild, if not haywire. Dex, named after the main character in the game, is a really interesting mix of a game. The game seems to be a … [Read more...] about Our Review of Dex: Enhanced
Our Review of Mech-Action Assault Suit Leynos
Okay, here's an interesting game that I believe will be loved by those that love older games. In fact, Assault Suit Leynos is based on a legendary classic 16-bit series for the Sega Genesis known as Target Earth. Assault Suit Leynos uses the science fiction convention of a mech. You know those giant robots that humans control on the inside? You can to actually be in … [Read more...] about Our Review of Mech-Action Assault Suit Leynos
Penclic Mini Keyboard C2B
So, I have had a chance to review another Penclic product, and this time, it is the Mini Keyboard C2B. I'll start by saying that it is what you are expecting, a compact, soft touch, and portable keyboard. This product has the tagline of "Your desk will thank you. Your fingers will too." The desk is thankful because it takes up less space, clearly. So why are the … [Read more...] about Penclic Mini Keyboard C2B
Mobi Ultra Pulse DualScan is a doctor’s tool you can have
I'm going to say that I had to include two images of this product so you can see what it looks like. If I used the one below and to the right, you might think it is a Bluetooth headset. The fact is, this is the DualScan Ultra Pulse from Mobi, and like the headline says, it is a doctor's tool that you can buy. What does it do? A better question is: what doesn't it do? … [Read more...] about Mobi Ultra Pulse DualScan is a doctor’s tool you can have
Pokemon GO Sweeps Nation
At this point, I don't know if I even need to report on Pokemon GO. You can just go out to a park and see people on their smartphones, looking to find some Pokemon that they can capture. I have been reporting on Pokemon GO since its announcement, and I saw its potential from the get-go. I thought that only fans of the franchise would be playing it, but it is affecting 65 … [Read more...] about Pokemon GO Sweeps Nation
Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Sin City Series
This is one of those times where I am cheating and writing about something that isn't really speculative fiction per se, but I have some good reasons. 1) Sin City is based in a graphic novel, which are prime speculative fiction inspiration. 2) Most Speculative Fiction words should be as creative as this film. 3) Sin City is hopefully not a realistic depiction of any real … [Read more...] about Speculative Fiction Saturday: The Sin City Series
Game Review of Super Mutant Alien Assault
It's very difficult to come up with a new game in this age, and it is pretty clear that Super Mutant Alien Assault is meant to be an homage to video games rather than something original. However, I'm trying to compare it to something, and I'm coming up short. I have to admit that the title of Super Mutant Alien Assault sounds like it is supposed to be a parody of … [Read more...] about Game Review of Super Mutant Alien Assault
Our Review of the Beyerdynamic iDX 200 iE Earbuds
Well, hey, I don't think it would be even proper of me to say bad things about Beyerdynamic, as they are the champions at making some fine audio products. Needless to say, I am very pleased to try out these new earbuds with the iDX 200 iE. These are some pretty great looking earbuds in a market that is very crowded with them, and the cans in the ears are nice and metallic … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Beyerdynamic iDX 200 iE Earbuds
Our Review of the iKlip A/V
Well, we have talked about iKlip A/V before, upon its initial release. I mentioned in that article how easy it is for anyone to create some high-quality video now, and the iKlip A/V is made for those who want to have their own video channel and take it on the road. As you can see from the picture here, this newscaster is being shot on video with a smartphone. It is one … [Read more...] about Our Review of the iKlip A/V