A blog about gaming, film, TV, books, and complaining about life
So 2020 was a year. Yep. Anyway, who's to say 2021 won't be better? Things are certainly looking up in some areas. For one thing, the COVID vaccines have been developed, and are being administered. On the other hand, they're currently being doled out at a bit of a snail's pace—not to mention they're expiring... Continue Reading →
Ask me if I know any mainstream TV shows that spotlight Vietnamese-Americans, and I wouldn't be able to tell you much of anything. The most modern example would be the character Diane Nguyen from Bojack Horseman, but even then I have a lot of reservations on what the writers did with her in regards to... Continue Reading →
Looking back on the whole of 2020, there isn't a lot to be happy about. I can't help but feel this year—more than any other—has shown how the moral values of altruism and thoughtfulness have been drowned out by the very funny but very vocal "fuck you, got mine" mentality. It's only become more prevalent... Continue Reading →
If you were to ask me what this book was about, I wouldn't know where to start. I asked a friend of mine how they would summarize it, and they went with this: "It's a collection of essays about how we are a failure as a society—but funny!"- David's friend Yeah, that pretty much sums... Continue Reading →
Don't feel like reading? Scroll to the bottom for a TL;DR. Personally, I've always enjoyed adventure games. The twists and turns in their stories—along with their endless puzzles—makes you really flex your brain and/or get frustrated to the point of looking up a guide. The Council, developed by Big Bad Wolf Studios, takes the concept... Continue Reading →
The World Ends With You (TWEWY) is one of those lesser known cult classics within Square Enix’s grand and — at times — exhausting oeuvre of JRPGs. Originally released in 2007 on the Nintendo DS, the game made a name for itself with its unique gameplay, angsty plotlines, urban aesthetic, and absolutely banging soundtrack. After 13 long... Continue Reading →
The Dang Void 