First, I should qualify that statement with the fact that not only did I participate in the phase four beta weekend, but I also put in some time during the early access period before today’s official launch, so it’s not like I just started yesterday! Of course, that probably makes me sound even crazier, especially … Read moreFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn just launched and I’m already addicted
It probably goes without saying that as you grow older, your tastes change, and even perhaps mature. I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds myself increasingly cynical of modern media, be it film, anime, video games, or one of the many other forms of entertainment available today. Believe it or not, when I … Read moreDreams Come True: Reliving My Childhood through Little Witch Academia
I’m not usually one to preorder games. Limited editions, exclusive preorder costumes… none of that interests me, for the most part. Usually, the only reason I’ll preorder a game is if it’s a title I’ve been looking forward to for a long time and the publisher is offering an exclusive preorder bonus such as a … Read more2013: The Year of the Preorder?
You may have noticed something different about Chic Pixel over the past day or so, but if you haven’t, I’ll fill you in: there are now ads for Play-Asia and J-List on the right sidebar. I’m now a member of both of their affiliate programs, which means that anything bought on their sites by accessing … Read moreA note about ads
Animation Do, a subsidiary of Kyoto Animation, released a very interesting 30 second video (hereafter referred to by the Japanese abbreviation for commercial, “CM”) the other day focusing on four young male swimmers that has gained an astounding amount of popularity worldwide. While I wasn’t planning on writing a whole post about it, as I didn’t think there was any … Read moreDiscussing the Kyoto Animation “swimming anime” sensation
For someone who loves planners to the point of having three separate planners for 2013 alone (no, I don’t use all of them, they just gravitate toward me naturally), I’m embarrassed to say I’d never heard of the Hobonichi Techo before it was announced that it would be getting an English version this year. I say this … Read moreWe Heart Hobonichi Techo
I’ve never been that fond of Game of the Year lists; I find that the vast majority of gamers and gaming outlets tend to focus on the same popular titles that, in all honesty, I have absolutely no interest in. On the other hand, some people out there do have good taste, as is evident by … Read more2012 Year in Review: My 5 Favorite Games