Ending a great series is no small task, as even a minor glitch in landing a well-regarded series can ruin the whole thing in the eyes of many fans. Thankfully, Netflix's "Castelvania" seems to have stuck its landing with its fourth and final season. Season 4 is unique in the regard that the overall series villain, Vlad... Continue Reading →
Animated Percy Jackson | “Blood of Zeus” Season 1 2020 Netflix Series Review
Although it took a while to find its feat, I'm a big fan of Netflix's "Castlevania" series, which was made by Powerhouse Animation Studios. So it was natural for me to get into "Blood of Zeus," another Powerhouse animated series that shares Castlevania's animation style. "Blood of Zeus" predictably takes place in ancient Greece, in... Continue Reading →
Assessing The Coolest, Most Innovative Gear in Video Game History | Column from the Editor
Sure, there's a neat looking shotgun. A full body suit of armor is a lot better than leather chain mail, and a motor vehicle beats walking any day of the week. However, there's more to video game weapons and gear than that — they employ a suspense of disbelief at its core, and that opens... Continue Reading →
Some Lovely Character Development | “Castlevania” Season 3 Netflix Series Review
The one complaint I have about Netflix's "Castlevania" Seasons 1 and 2 is that they have the content of one season (they have 16 half-hour episodes combined, with Season 1 really feeling like a pilot at four episodes). That being said, when you put them together, you have a glorious bloodbath, full of memorable characters... Continue Reading →
Nintendo’s Smash Direct: The ‘Ultimate’ trailer video
Nintendo fans everywhere rejoiced as Nintendo big wig Masahiro Sakurai graced the audience with his presence in last week's Smash Direct. The hardworking director of the soon-to-be monstrous hit "Smash Ultimate" planned the Direct out three days ahead of time, and the hype that went into the momentous event wasn't just well justified: it was... Continue Reading →