Daedalus is found at long last, Nico gets to kick some ass, and I turn out to be so very wrong about something. All this and a wee bit more in Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth, Chapter 15, known by some as…
Archives for 2016
XCOM 2: First Impressions
So at long last, Firaxis released XCOM 2 last night, and I’m here to report my first impressions of what–so far–feels like a worthy successor to the original. (Or, rather, the remake of the original, if you want to get really technical about it.) I’ve only had a chance to play a little, but what I’ve seen is fantastic. For the moment, I’m selflessly taking a break from it to give you my first impressions. Aren’t I wonderful?
So, I Bought a Lightsaber…
That’s right, I’ve made what’s arguably my geekiest purchase ever: I now own a lightsaber. Or, at least, a reasonably convincing facsimile of one. I’m sorry to say that it will not actually slice through walls, speeder bikes, or tauntauns. On the other hand, given how often I accidentally cut myself with mundane items, that’s probably for the best. Still, this sucker could probably break a bone or two if swung hard enough, so it may still be ideal for home defense. [Read more…]
Guest Geeks: Christina Pryor and Arrow
It’s been a little while since the last Guest Geek post here on the blog. The last one was all the way back to before The Force Awakens release, which now seems like such a long time. This time up, Christina Pryor stops by! I know Christina from The Super Awesome Geek Show podcast, and as you might know, I was also recently interviewed on her site.
But let’s focus on the now! Christina’s here to tell us a bit about the CW’s Arrow. I’ve not had much chance to see more than the pilot, as I recall, and didn’t have time to watch more. (Plus, admittedly, I’m more of a Marvel-leaning sort.) But I may have to give it another look, given how much she’s gushing about this one… [Read more…]
Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth – Ch 14
Percy, Annabeth, and Rachel enter the labyrinth, I get to be smug about something, and one of Percy’s brothers duels him to the death. We know this from careful analysis of the title of the 14th chapter in Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth…
My Brother Duels Me to the Death
Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth – Ch 13
Percy crashes his own funeral, someone goes suspiciously missing, and a Chekhov’s gun finally gets fired. Or at least gets the safety taken off. What the hell am I talking about? Have a look in the 13th chapter of Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth…
We Hire a New Guide
Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth – Ch 12
Percy has a bye-week, and Michael gets annoyed. Curious? Then it’s time for the 12th chapter in Michael Reads Percy Jackson: The Battle of the Labyrinth, known to most as…
I Take a Permanent Vacation
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