Tales From the Borderlands: Episode 3 - Catch a Ride might be one of the best episodic segments TellTale Games has ever put together, but its short length and technical limitations make its relative gaming value a tough sell.
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Profile: Author Barry Hornig
The decision to write this memoir came about from Hornig’s anger about his great ups and downs in life and the question, “Why do they continue to happen to me?” He needed to get it out of his system. Through writing, he hoped to see life more clearly and get rid of some of the anger and pain.
Read More »Plagiarizing Your Own Content Can Be Costly
Plagiarizing your own content can be costly. Make sure you always attribute your work. It will help your readers understand that you are not just regurgitating prior content.
Read More »Ten Years After – Thinking About a Decade Spent at Blogcritics
During these ten years at BC, I have written about so many topics, all made possible by this forum where writers are welcomed, nurtured, and encouraged.
Read More »Comedy Central Says, ‘Jon Voyage’ to ‘The Daily Show’ with ‘Month of Zen’
Comedy Central's "Month of Zen" gives us a continuous stream of Jon Stewart's The Daily Show beginning with his very first show #JonVoyage begins tomorrow, June 26!
Read More »E3 Expo: ‘Sword Coast Legends’ Brings Dungeon Masters Back – It’s 1978 Again, But With Computers
I was a Dungeon Master before being a Dungeon Master was cool. When I saw that n-Space was developing a video game with a Dungeon Master Mode set in a Dungeons and Dragons universe, I had to check it out.
Read More »E3 Expo: Video Games about Building Up, Not Blowing Up
When I thought about attending the Electronic Entertainment Exposition – E3 – held at the Los Angeles Convention Center June 16-18, I wanted to find games about building things up, not just games about blowing things up. When my daughter was young, we would stay up all night sometimes playing Sim City. No shooting or hand grenades were involved. That’s the kind of game I was looking for. I found two good examples distributed by the German company Daedalic Entertainment: 'Bounty Train' and 'Valhalla Hills'. Both titles are still in development but look promising.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Satan’s Lullaby: A Medieval Mystery’ by Priscilla Royal
While not quite a page turner, the book is an enjoyable read.
Read More »LA Film Fest: ‘Seoul Searching’ – an Homage to John Hughes and the 1980s
The LA Film Festival chose to make 'Seoul Searching' one of its Gala Presentations. After the red carpet arrivals, the film was introduced by its director-screenwriter Benson Lee, and had its LA debut in Regal Cinemas’ Premier House. The entire event and the film itself gave that evening at the festival an old-time Hollywood feel. 'Seoul Searching' takes viewers on a nostalgia trip. Its theme, its style and its presentation are all retro in a good way. Prior to the screening, the audience did a stadium-style wave for the director. That’s getting into the 80s!
Read More »E3 Expo: 3 Queens get Creepy with the Crudashians, and Look – It’s Kanye!
As I was interviewing the 3 Queens of 3 Queens Media, a young man ran up and interrupted us. “Hey,” he yelled, “You’re all gonna be famous. Kanye just took your picture!” Kanye West, whom I’m told is somehow related to the Kardashians, was in attendance at E3. I’m still waiting for the fame to hit.
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