Tag: author_name|Kris Naudus
The best gaming deals you can get for Black Friday
When you’re a gamer, you’ve always got an eye out for good deals on your favorite titles. For hardware and accessories it’s a bit trickier though — they don’t go on sale as often, and it’s hard to tell what will serve your needs best. However, we’ve found a few…
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Anime film ‘Belle’ highlights when parasocial relationships aren’t enough
For the past few decades it’s been de rigueur for science fiction stories to be set in virtual worlds, from the early neon-lined stylings of Tron to the hedonistic pop cultural temple of Ready Player One. The stories once treated these places like a fantasy world on par with Middle…
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Nintendo bundles ‘Mario Kart 8’ with the Switch for Black Friday
We all know that Nintendo doesn’t discount its games often, so Black Friday ends up being one of the few times you can snag a great deal on its consoles and first party games. This year we’re looking at a nice bundle for the Nintendo Switch itself nearly identical to…
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After four seasons, ‘Discovery’ still isn’t interested in being a “normal” Star Trek
The following only contains slight spoilers for the first episode of season four of 'Star Trek: Discovery.' Since its debut back in 2017 (and even before then, really), Star Trek: Discovery has been a divisive show. There was a long laundry list of complaints: the series is too dark, everyone…
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The best tech toys for kids
It may have been another long year, but the holidays are finally approaching — and, with supply chain issues plaguing retail, it’s best to get your shopping done sooner rather than later. This year we’re all a little burnt out on screens, so the best gifts for kids are things…
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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ centers technology by focusing on those who don’t have it
This post contains moderate spoilers for the first episode and slight spoilers for episode two of ‘Star Trek: Prodigy.’ How do you make a series that can draw in newcomers while still appealing to long-time fans? In the case of Star Trek: Prodigy, you set it in a place where…
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