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Dragon Age: Absolution - a review
In an earlier review of mine, I stated that Arcane, the animated show based on League of Legends is the best video game adaptation to this day. What's more, it's one of the best shows, animated or otherwise, that aired in the last couple of years. Netflix really outdid itself with this one.
By John H. Knight3 years ago in Geeks
Arcane overview - finally a great video game adaptation!
For years and years, video game adaptations were a bit of a laughingstock. For one thing, people didn't really take the games seriously, thinking that they were only for children. The image of an adult gamer only stepped out of the territory of mockery very recently. Back in the '90s gaming was considered childish. Just think of everyone's favourite sitcom from the era, Friends: on more than one occasion the characters pretended not to play video games in fear of looking immature. While Friends by no means can be considered as truthful documentation of the era (how did they afford those apartments? why weren’t any people of colour in New York City?), it still reflected it. The way Chandler and Ross, on different occasions, pretended not to like video games, and even the forgiving laugh they got when they actually played, show that being a gamer was considered a quirky way to keep your inner child going, at best.
By John H. Knight3 years ago in Geeks
A Look Back at Classic Final Fantasy Games: Mind Blowing Moments You May Have Missed
Spoilers Keep in mind the following article is intended to look at very specific key moments in classic Final Fantasy games, so if you don't know certain twists, turn away now and never look back. The article will look at moments in FF6, FF7, and FF8.
By Andrea Lawrence3 years ago in Geeks
How Dungeons & Dragons Saved My Social Life
My pre-Covid social circle was massive. I had a core group of highly connected friends who made me feel part of a larger community. They gave me the support and camaraderie I needed in my 20s and I flourished with them. But as time went on it was clear that my path and theirs was beginning to split. As much as I wanted to stay I knew I had to let go, so I did.
By Loryne Andawey3 years ago in Geeks
Conquer the Gaming Industry by Developing a P2E Game like Splinterlands.
Since its inception, gaming has been a highly popular and money-spinning industry. This is because the gaming industry has evolved and has kept updating itself with new technological advancements. The gaming industry has come a long way from arcades to heavy graphic console games. Currently, with the entry of blockchain and Web3, the gaming industry has transformed completely. P2E blockchain games have gained immense popularity among the gaming community due to their unique features. One such popular P2E game is "Splinterlands," which has become immensely popular in a very short span. If you're a game enthusiast looking to develop a p2e game but have qualms about its success, creating an odds-on P2E game like Splinterlands can be the way to go.
By Allan Jackob3 years ago in Geeks
How One Minecraft Video Proves The Futility of Increasing Police Budgets
Policing is a contentious issue in the US. As crime increases (though it is still far lower than our country's high in the 90s), a lot of politicians are saying that we need to increase police budgets so we can hire more officers. 46th President of the US, Joe Biden, has made repeated requests for increased police budgets, and the same proposals have been made by mayors and governors across the country.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Love, Death, and Cyberpunk
I’m usually the last to admit that I’m picky when it comes to anime, but here I am, ready to confess my anime sins. Compared to where the industry was some ten years ago, Japanese animation has become a worldwide mainstream topic for people from all walks of life. Back in the day, anime felt more niche, like a dirty secret that you had to keep hidden otherwise you’d be bullied for it at school. Many more shows then flew under the radar and coming across good ones felt like you had uncovered a hidden gem.
By Amanda Starks3 years ago in Geeks
Why the apocalypse is being reimagined as a beautiful
The Last of Us may have been a zombie horror survival game, about a duo traversing a post-apocalyptic US overrun with cannibalistic creatures, but its most memorable moments weren’t daring escapes from zombie hordes, nor explosive shoot-outs with hostile human survivors. Instead, the greatest draw of the 2013 best-seller – lauded as one of the greatest video games of all time – was its quiet story beats, and one quiet story beat in particular.
By Cindy Dory3 years ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Series Review
In 2020, one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time landed with a dull thud, let down by its poor technical state and hollow RPG mechanics. Be that as it may, CD Projekt Red, in collaboration with Studio Trigger, have pressed on to expand the game’s world and reach with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Many will be very surprised to learn that this ten-episode series is far better than the title that inspired it.
By Robert Cain3 years ago in Geeks
