Wilco's Star Wars has been one of those rare albums I've liked after a first listen. Also recently picked up Tame Impala's Currents. While nothing reaches the lofty heights of some of the singles, there is still a lot to love on that album. But why, oh, why would you start off with the absolute best song? Mac…

I'd classify Ready Player One as an airport novel that panders to geek culture, and is drenched in 80's nostalgia. I won't defend it but hating it takes too much energy. It's breezy, but insubstantial.

Still working through The Count of Monte Cristo. I'm always leery of the term "Classic", wondering if they truly hold up to their vaulted status. But this one has definitely been worth the time. It's a great meditation on vengeance especially considering the third person narration gives little inner perspective on…

B+ Ranked Battle commiseration, here. It's to the point where after battling for hours if I can break even, I consider it a success. I dislike how it ranks you based on kills at the end of a round. My aim is terrible but I'm a great defender. Just cause I only got 3 kills doesn't mean I wasn't holding the line!

Thanks for reminding me about the Mac release of KOTOR2, now I can finally play it. Yay! I hear you on the light/dark side conundrum. Sometimes playing the dark side feels like being a comment troll on your party just so you can have the ability to electrocute people. I'll probably just stick to the sunny side.

Bastion is a great example of an indie game done right: competent/fun gameplay, stylish, and doesn't overstay its welcome. The mediocre reviews of The Order: 1886 hasn't scared you off? Get those QTE reflexes ready.

Games with timed short bursts are easily justifiable distractions, but can sometimes be too bite-sized and addicting. Just a round or two of Smash Bros. or Splatoon suddenly turns into three hours later. This is the same reason why I no longer buy boxes of cookies. Nothing to show but crumbs and regret.

I've never read any Hellboy (nor seen the movies), but have always been curious. Where would you recommend starting?

Issues, TPB's, or the Absolute editions?

Agreed on The Name of the Wind, it has been polished smooth and while long has a thread it follows throughout. I thought it was better on second read through. The Wise Man's Fear reads more like a bunch of short stories, staring Kvothe, and veers into some disappointing fantansy tropes. I have yet to read it a…

It was great. Free concert on Friday with the New Pornographers (no Bejar, Case, or Dahle present, but I guess I got what I paid for). Bully opened for them and it was an unexpected surprise. That lead singer can belt it out.

Any time Sonic drowns. That music makes every death that much more brutal/memorable.

The mourning of Satoru and the influence of his work encouraged me to call my mother this week. True to Earthbound form, it helped to cheer me up. Thank you again, Mr. Iwata.

Don't let me spook you, it will be a blast. But if I can offer you any advice it is absolutely crucial that you stay fresh.

I apparently missed the Grim Fandango game when it originally came out. Asking as a fan of the King's Quest/Monkey Island games of yore, is it worth seeking out the re-release? P.S. is your avatar a cross-stitched Mega Man?

I haven't played any Shantae games, if it isn't worth $20 would you say it's worth $8? I've been waffling and need to make up my mind before the 23rd.

The splatfests are great fun except it puts Ranked Battle on hold for a day which diverts all the expert players into the mandatory Turf War. That does not bode well for anyone under, say, level 15. I try to even things out by using new or different weapons, but some players are absolutely ruthless. Great choice on…

I second the Captain Toad love. Toad amiibo tip: keep the game volume up and you can here the pixel toad taunting(?) you as you get closer.

Get outta here with your social interactions.

Too be fair, both poop AND pop appeared in my comment. So, potty language all around.