In the same way a Pokemon master relies on their team to defeat the Elite Four, so should you rely on your team to help you get the most out of your San Diego (or any) Comic Con experience. Going for the first time this year taught me about the […]
"The Wolverine" Does Better Than His Origins
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7kdUy5_WlI] I’ll admit it now, before going to this movie, I had no real excitement for it. Could it be because his origins story was so disappointing? Maybe. But somehow Hugh Jackman charmed me back into a theater seat and after watching The Wolverine, I went on an X-Binge and proceeded […]
COPIC 101: Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Best Marker
If you’re an artist or a crafter (or even if you aren’t), you may have noticed a new brand of marker popping up in craft stores lately. Or perhaps you are a Japanophile and are already familiar with the brand name “Copic.” If you have noticed these professional-grade pens, you’ve […]
Badland is a Scenic Adventure For Your iOS Device
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nkxyKo09Qs] We’re not really sure what the fluffy little protagonist of the game Badland is but I’m pretty sure it’s adorable. A combination between Limbo and Tiny Wings, this game will keep your attention and your interest. The dark little bird-like protagonist flaps his way through a silhouette of a […]
SDCC 2013: I Did (NOT) Survive The Walking Dead Escape!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uPqSXUN3UA&feature=youtu.be] After completing The Walking Dead Escape at San Diego Comic Con, let me tell you what’s going to be in my zombie survival kit: Gatorade and kneepads. None of you warned me about the kneepads, so I’m going to be the first to say it. Wear kneepads to the […]
Zombies, Run! Update Boasts Streamlined Features and Base Customizability
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlRgBvYFxTo&w=560&h=315] Season 2 of the wildly popular running app Zombies, Run! may have been officially released in April, but the apocalyptic game’s recent update has been what users have been waiting for (even if they didn’t know it). Last week brought a massive overhaul of the old interface, revamping the […]
Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger by Guy Adams
Title: Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger Author: Guy Adams Release Date: June 11, 2013 Publisher: Titan Books Source: Titan Books Genre(s): Mystery, Horror Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Very mild GoodReads | Amazon One only needs to read a few pages into Deadbeat: Makes You Stronger to see that Guy Adams has strength in writing the Holmes-Watson dynamic. Tom […]
The Bridge: Pilot Recap
FX hit it out of the park with this adaptation of a series that was originally set on a bridge between Sweden and Denmark. By moving the series to the Mexican-American border for American viewers, it brings in all sorts of politics and cultural clashes into the mix. In the […]
Ray Donovan: Twerk Recap
At the beginning of this episode, Ray’s been gone from his house long enough for Abby to ask him what she’s supposed to tell the kids. He’s not having any of her lip though, after seeing a picture of their daughter with Mickey in part of her family tree school […]
Uber: Your Personal Driver is a Tap Away
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bys8mOZoZyc&w=560&h=315] Uber is an on-demand private driver service. If you need a ride, it’s as easy as opening an app on your iPhone or Android and letting the driver know your location (if you don’t have a smartphone, you can text your address too). Once you play pin the point […]