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Following a formula works but it can make a game very disposable. It is easily consumed due to the familiarity and quickly forgotten.

There are claims that gaming sites are no longer trustworthy but that doesn't mean YouTube is better. Unfortunately, some people are relying on Let's Plays to inform their buying decisions. Let's Plays are not unfiltered looks at video games. Just like reality TV, editing decisions will direct...

The problem is that puns rely on the meaning of words. The definition of a trans person is major controversy with respect to the discussion about trans people. Yahtzee's joke relies the general public's definition which is based on stereotypes and stigmas. It can be very disheartening for trans...

I'm not sure why some feel this episode was entertaining. Unlike other games that are trying to take themselves seriously, Tomodachi Life is very self-aware about its weirdness and the game mechanics. When Yahtzee says that the Mii's are rolling on the floor with their friends, that is not an...

I can't fathom why they bothered making a movie if they don't have a compelling story to tell. I remember watching religious movies during Sunday School as a kid and they were never this dull. Of course, my church was pretty progressive and we would also watch things like The Lion King and...

This isn't a unified vision. This is the work of executives mashing all of the divisions together to cover their asses. If it works, they get all the credit. If it fails, the executives can point the finger at anyone else because everyone is involved in some capacity.

When you get more of the same, both the strengths and flaws are repeated. The strengths lose their luster while the flaws become harder to ignore. Kick-Ass was never intended to work as a franchise with sequels. The premise is too thin. The sequel comic was only made to cash in on the success...

Intellectually, I can understand why shows like Family Guy resonate with audiences. Emotionally, I find the characters bland or off putting. It is like being in a room where everyone is laughing at a joke but you aren't. It is awkward because you know what the joke is but it isn't funny to you...

Hasbro doesn't own Star Wars. Hasbro and LEGO have separate licensing deals with Lucasfilm (now owned by Disney) to make Star Wars toys. Hasbro's deal covers action figures while LEGO's deal covers building sets. Hasbro has been trying to break into the building toy market for a very long...

For some reason, this movie reminds me of the awful 2001 movie "Sugar and Spice".

I disagree with the idea that an RPG's greatest strength is the story. Almost every video game genre these days at least attempts to provide a compelling story. Many have even appropriated RPG elements such levelinuig up. If every other game on the shelf promises to provide a great narrative...

I looked at several different reviews and it seems like this movie is a frustrating mix of good and bad. As a result, viewers are forced to weigh the pros and cons to decide if they liked it. Everyone seems to agree that the visuals and direction are good. The point of contention seems to stem...

The Partridge Family 2200 A.D. cartoon was really out of left field. Hanna-Barbera was known for making animated versions of popular sitcoms, but this was a true anomaly. Who thought making a mutant mashup of The Jetsons and The Partridge Family was a good idea? I realize compromises have to be...

It is foolish to think that legal action is going to solve the situation. Legal action never repairs the relationship between two parties. Is vindication worth contributing to the demise of your once loved developer?

A civilization can fall due to war, disease, famine, or natural disasters. The survivors are forced to move away to settle elsewhere. It would take many generations before descendants would stumble across the ruins and choose to settle near them. During this time, a lot of knowledge about the...