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Game Grade: Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Suit up Spartans! Today we're going Greek with Ubisoft's masterpiece, Assassin's Creed Odyssey!

Okay, okay. So, I know I’m a bit late to this party. Here’s the thing, In an ever changing wave of overly politicized and underwhelming games, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is probably the best thing Ubisoft has done in the wake of Black Flag. If you’ve never played the fourth installment of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, you’re definitely missing out. Never in my life had playing a game brought me…

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Show Time: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Review)

Show Time: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Review)

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a hilarious show that, by all means, should be horrifically unfunny. Now, as much of a paradox as that seems, it’s actually not too far fetched given the initial marketing of the show. One of Fox’s now premier sitcoms, the Nine-Nine rose through the ranks by delivering the sustainability and likability that have made it as currently great as it is. Boasting an all-star cast…

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Game Grade: Wolfenstein: The New Order (Review)

Today, we're reviewing Wolfenstein's reboot, The New World Order!

Wolfenstein: The New Order was something that hit the spot. Okay, okay, I know I’m super late to this one. Honestly, it was sitting in my Steam library for the longest time, and I just never had a good opportunity to play it. However, I finally got around to it over the weekend, and boy I’m glad I did. Wolfenstein’s reboot is a phenomenal game. With great visuals, a cool story, and satisfying…

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Show Time: Community (Review)

Enroll in this review! We're seeing if Community can make the grade in today's Show Time!

Oh Community, what can I truly say about you? It’s hard to sum up a cult classic, even in the best of times. To be fair, show runner Dan Harmon has been lauded for the experimental nature that enhances the earlier seasons of Community. At the same time, it’s so easy to see why the show was only able to find a niche audience. The ups/downs and every little moment in between that make up the show…

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Game Grade: Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Trust in the heart of this review! In today's Game Grade, we're reviewing Duel Links!

So, normally I try and refrain from doing any kind of review on free to play games. The problem is that free to play games are often of such poor quality, that there is barely any reason to review them in the first place. In the case of Duel Links, however, I find myself actually having such a great experience that I felt it was necessary to place some spotlight on the game. Whether you’re a fan…

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Game Grade: Pokemon Ultra Sun

Alola! We're diving back into the world of Pokemon to review Ultra Sun!

So, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon have come, and gone. It’s been quite refreshing, actually. I was eagerly anticipating this game because the original Sun and Moon were such fresh takes on an aging franchise. What Pokemon has always had in replay-ability and enjoyment, it lacked in player interaction. You never truly felt as though you were part of the story, but always as though you were watching…

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Showtime: The Ranch (Review)

Hang on cowboy! Today, we're reviewing The Ranch in this episode of Showtime!

Oh boy. So, recently, I was devoid of shows to watch, and I happened upon The Ranch. It seemed interesting. Colt Bennett returns home to his family’s ranch after failing as a football player. He discovers the ranch in dire shape, and in need of a helping hand. There, he joins his father and brother and begins to rekindle his old life. A promising cast, most of which hail from other great (or once…

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Show Time: Frontier (Review)

Betrayal, vengeance, pelts! We're reviewing the Jason Momoa led Frontier in today's Show Time!

Frontier is a Jason Momoa lead tale about the early colonial days in the savage New World. What immediately lends itself to being a cheap, B quality series, stands out in the ways that it presents story and violence. While it absolutely has it’s problems, a charismatic Momoa and a fantastic supporting cast help to place the story at the forefront, and help you to keep fascination all the way…

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Comic Corner: Secret Empire (Review)

In today's Comic Corner, we're reviewing the tale of Captain America's turn in Secret Empire!

So, anyone who thinks Secret Empire is an original story probably hasn’t seen the Star Wars prequels. At first, I was absolutely on board. The problem with Marvel is that they’ve basically shoved their villains to the side, and dismissed them as Z list threats. The constant appeal and intrigue Marvel seems to show for the hero community’s infighting has become alarming in the last few years. It…

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Animania: My Hero Academia (Review)

Suit Up! We're getting our super hero on in today's review of My Hero Academia!

My Hero Academia is a unique experience in anime that only comes along once ever few years. It’s that fantastic blend of fun, heartfelt, and strong that makes you want to continue watching, and honestly makes you feel like a kid again. Deku, a young child who is “Quirkless” in a world that prides itself on having superpowers, has a hard time throughout his life. Idolizing the greatest hero of…

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Album Breakdown: I Decided (Review)

Today we're breaking down the latest release from Big Sean: I Decided!

You know, it’s been a while. I hadn’t been this excited for a project in quite a while. While 2016 was easily one of the best years for music in nearly a decade, 2017 is starting off as a strong contender. To kick things off, we’re taking a look at Big Sean’s anticipated release: I Decided. Essentially a follow up to his very strong Dark Sky Paradise, we’re getting to see Big Sean in a less…

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Thanos. The Mad Titan. The Destroyer. He comes in many names, but he’s just as feared no matter which one you call him by. It’s the first time in several years that he’s had his own solo series, and he’s made a stellar return. Dealing with a story line the likes of which we haven’t seen yet, we may see yet another huge change in Marvel’s current roster. As it is revealed in the very first issue…Thanos is dying. The series follows the titan as he searches the galaxy for answers, and for a cure. Carving a brutal and bloody path through the universe, mysterious forces move in the shadows to finally bring down the Titan’s nearly immortal reign.

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  So, for those who aren’t too versed in the Marvel universe, this story is HUGE. Rain, sleet, snow or shine…you could always count on Thanos. Thanos was the immortal being that managed to kill James Rhodes during the second superhero Civil War. He managed to destroy his homeland and conquer a massive sector of the universe. With his infinity gems, he managed to nearly bring down the entire universe several times, but the good guys usually manage to contain him. Notice how I said contain? Yeah, that’s right. Earth’s mightiest heroes couldn’t ever truly bring him down. They could only lock him up or shoot him back into space where he couldn’t bug them. This time…this time, Thanos is kill-able.

Moving through the universe, we see longstanding characters that haven’t popped up in a while. Characters like Star Fox and Thane pop back up to begin plotting against their family member, and we get to see characters from Thanos’s past that we haven’t had pop up in ages, which makes the story all the more interesting. The typical issues with a Thanos story are subverted here, as we can finally see Thanos truly fighting for his life throghout the series. Even though most of us are rooting against him, it’s still interesting to see just how terrible he can be, and given a reminder at just how frightening his legacy is.

I will let folks know that the series is definitely absent any major Marvel heroes so far. If you’re looking to see Captain Marvel or the Ultimates or the Avengers drop in and beat up Thanos, the story isn’t exactly shaping up like that. However, we do get to see some familiar face in the form of the Shi’Ar Royal Guard, and the fight between them and Thanos is absolutely epic.

If you’re a huge Thanos fan, this looks to be one for the books. If you’re a big fan of Marvel in general, this is going to be one that you’ll want to check out. Thanos’s quest to cure himself is set to be a phenomenal blockbuster event that shows one of the most evil villains in the Marvel universe at his most desperate, hunting through the galaxy for a cure. This one is a definite recommendation, so check it out as soon as you can!

In today's Comic Corner, we're recommending the fantastic new Thanos series! Thanos. The Mad Titan. The Destroyer. He comes in many names, but he's just as feared no matter which one you call him by.

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Animania: Kill la Kill (Review)

Get your scissors ready! In today's Animania, we're reviewing the cult hit, Kill La Kill!

Well, after going back into my cave for a sampling of weird, I’ve come back out into the sunlight with some impressions of Kill la Kill. Honestly, for an anime that came to me with such high recommendation, it was an absolute letdown. Ridiculous plots, idiotic premises, and cringe worth situations that consistently rear their heads make this anime one of those rare occasions in which something…

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Show Time: Copper (Review)

In today's Show Time, we're reviewing the brilliant BBC period piece: Copper!

I had been looking for a show like Copper for quite a long time. To be honest with you, it’s not the BBC show that I was expecting. It’s not too often that you end up having an old school police story that doesn’t exactly fit a single narrative. Copper is one of those shows that definitely takes some warming up to. As with all BBC shows, it’s nice to see that the acting is up to par with what I’d…

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Comic Corner: Carnage (2016) (Review)

Here comes Carnage! We're reviewing the latest Carnage series in Marvel's lineup!

I wanted to wait until the end of this series to really delve in and do a solid review on exactly what we’ve seen here. Over the years, we’ve had a ton of different Carnage stories spun into a lot of different tales. Sometimes we get the story of Cletus Kasady himself, sometimes we get him fighting Spider Man, sometimes we get Eddie Brock trying to rectify the mistake that he accidentally made…

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Animania: Paranoia Agent (Review)

Uh oh, here comes Lil Slugger! He must've heard we're reviewing Paranoia Agent in Animania!

Man, this was definitely a hard one to write a review for. I was excited to crack into Paranoia Agent because I’m a sucker for the psychological thriller genre. In general, if a show can get me thinking, I’m all on board. The first season of True Detective and Psycho Pass are two examples of shows that fully kept me on board all the way through. Paranoia Agent is definitely in that genre…but it…

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Show Time: Preacher (Review)

Say your prayers, Jesse Custer and crew are coming to town in our review of Preacher!

So, anyone who knows comic books knows that Preacher is a pretty legendary series. Published by Vertigo way back in the day, it told an extremely adult story about the life of small town preacher Jesse Custer. One day, Jesse is visited by a strange spirit that ultimately makes him the most powerful being on the planet. Granting him the word of God himself, the entity chooses Jesse, and Jesse…