On this small slice of the interweb you’ll find the musings of an independent media critic. The main topics of discussion here are the video games industry, the Star Trek franchise, science-fiction, fantasy, and other geeky entertainment subjects. I write several articles and columns every week, so be sure to check back often!
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The Curious Case of Highguard
“The intense backlash Highguard attracted after its reveal last month is a big part of why I wanted to try it out for myself…”
Crimson Desert and Fable: The Danger of Hype
“It’s great to have something to feel excited about. Just… be careful.”
Phineas and Ferb: Season 5 Review (Part 3 and Final Thoughts)
“While I may not have adored every single one of Season 5’s stories, there were more hits than misses…”
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Series Premiere Review
“There are things Starfleet Academy did well, some areas where it was less competent, and a whole bunch of ‘teen drama’ that I already knew I wouldn’t enjoy…”
Anthem Sucked (But You Should Still Be Allowed To Play It)
“Anthem may have sucked, but it shouldn’t be up to EA and BioWare to tell us we can’t play it…”
Star Trek “Hot Takes” (For The 60th Anniversary!)
“What better way to celebrate the beginning of this milestone year than by stirring the pot in the Trekkie community?”
The (Fake) Shenmue 4 Trailer and the Series’ Future
“The fake trailer for a potential sequel to 2019’s Shenmue III did, for a brief moment, raise some hopes in the fan community…”
Will I Buy A Switch 2 In 2026?
“Price is a big part of the equation, but it isn’t the only thing keeping Nintendo’s newest console out of my hands…”
Grand Theft Auto VI: Three (Potential) Problems In Store
“We shouldn’t write off the idea that Grand Theft Auto VI won’t meet its sales targets…”
2026 Predictions…
“I thought it could be a bit of fun to mark the start of the year by making a few predictions!”
Looking Ahead To 2026
“There are bound to be some fun entertainment experiences lying in wait between now and Christmas…”
Starfleet Academy: Meet the Cadets
“I wanted to look at the main cadet characters in turn, and share my thoughts…”
Holiday Sale Deals for PC Gamers
“Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and other PC platforms are currently running their big holiday sales…”
The Force Awakened… A Decade Ago
“The Force Awakens is probably the only film I can think of where my opinion has shifted so dramatically since that first viewing…”
Fate of the Old Republic: Thoughts and Concerns
“Fate of the Old Republic’s announcement should be a time of joy! Right?”
Starfleet Academy: The Final Preview
“I’m crossing my fingers and hoping that this will be the project to bring a new generation of fans to the Star Trek franchise…”
Let’s Have A 21st Century Christmas!
“Christmas, while a time of tradition and returning to things we’ve enjoyed in the past, still has room for newer and more modern touches…”
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