We Are Already Looking At It
Whenever Thomas and I go out, I make it a point to map out our entire route, figuring out what potential stops are along the way. When one of us thinks of something we need for the house or for ourselves, I always say “we are already looking at it.” This has become my catchphrase […]
Is Venusaur Good Competitively in Pokemon?
As the final evolution of Pokemon’s Bulbasaur, one of the three first ever starter monsters from Red and Blue, Venusaur has enjoyed a long competitive history. Despite having many different weaknesses in earlier generations of the video game franchise, Venusaur has gained additional resistances as types have been introduced into Pokemon. Also, while its move […]
Necroduality – A Magic the Gathering Card Review
Zombies have long been a popular tribe in Magic the Gathering, and for quite some time, Blue & Black Zombies have made noise in Commander. In the original Innistrad days, mono-Black Zombies were a dominant force in competitive play. Now, Blue and Black Zombies may once again gain a competitive edge in not just Standard, […]
Is Lickilicky a Good Pokemon?
Long ago, Lickitung was one of the first 150 Pokemon. Its main appeal was the fact it was a relatively rare Pokemon to get. In Red and Blue, you had to trade a Slowbro to somebody at the Route 18 Gate House. But, in Pokemon Yellow, you could actually catch one in Cerulean Cave after […]
Nightly Misadventures of the Unconscious Mind
I awoke in the mid-night from a nightmare monochrome world where all the color had been drained out, and my very femininity was stripped from me by force. When I finally awoke from this overwhelming level of fright, I found myself gasping for air, then suddenly realizing this had been my emotional reality for decades. […]
Is Hisuian Typhlosion a Good Pokemon?
When the starters of the Pokemon Legends Arceus game were first announced – Cyndaquil, Oshawott, and Rowlet – right away, I decided on Cyndaquil for my first playthrough. This decision was strongly drawn to the idea of playing around with the Fire/Ghost typing that was rumored for Hisuian Typhlosion. Having a starter in a similar […]
Liliana, Dreadhorde General – A Magic the Gathering Card Review
When some Magic the Gathering players first saw Liliana, Dreadhorde General, they saw a 6-mana planeswalker that may not have much of an impact in Standard. However, this Liliana planeswalker card should not be overlooked. Not only does she have three loyalty abilities, but a static ability, as well. Six-mana planeswalkers have made an impact […]
Is Charmander Good in Competitive Pokemon?
Not only is Charmander the most popular of the original three Pokemon starters, but it happens to be the first Pokemon I ever saw as a kid. Most of us were likely introduced to Pokemon through Pikachu, but it was Charmander for me. In fact, the first Pokemon anime episode I ever watched happened to […]
Will We Ever Go Beyond the Stars and Should We?
Whenever I return to the prospect of revisiting my fictional works, I ask myself if that’s necessary or even wise. So much of my fiction is based on interstellar conflicts and I realize now that we don’t need any more of those types of stories. The more relevant stories are closer to home and many […]
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa – A Magic the Gathering Card Review
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa is a White Dragon Spirit creature from Magic the Gathering’s Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty set. While its Red counterpart, Atsushi the Blazing Sky, is certainly flashier, Kyodai has its own interesting attributes. It has both Flash and Flying and costs four mana to cast, with three of its value requiring just generic […]