Hello readers! I spent last weekend up in the mountains away from such pesky things at cell phone reception and wireless internet access, which made it a bit challenging to put together an article for you all. Unfortunately, I also was doing field work last week, and was therefore kept away from my geeky pursuits. So, what did I end up doing in that last two weeks? Read on to find out.
Read MoreHello readers! I've had another good week at my new job (including having an extra day off today, yay! for compressed schedule!). And, I found out on Monday that I'll be doing some travel much sooner than I originally expected. That is to say, I'm travelling to Hawaii this week to do some field work and help guide some construction activity. It's going to be a super fast turn around and probably leave me exhausted from jet lag, but I think the whole thing is going to be a lot of fun. Anyways, let's talk about the fun that I've had this week.
Another week means more episodes of Steven Universe, and they continue the pattern of being both fun and emotionally difficult. I've yet to watch the latest episode, but it sounds like it will continue along the problem of emotionally difficult themes. Avoiding spoilers has been rather difficult today.
With my day off today, I had some time to play Elite: Dangerous again, and I'm only about 10 million credits away from upgrading my ship. My previous estimates were based on faulty data, which is unfortunate. At least I'll only have to do a few more hours of trade loops to get everything together. If it weren't for the travel this week, I'd be able to get it finished this week. But, I'm really not that far from finishing it, and looking forward to getting in the next level of ship.
I've not had nearly as much time for Pokemon Go since I've been in an office most of the day, compared to that week that I had off. But, I've still made a little progress and am now only a little way away from level 20.
That's all I have for this week. I should be back by next weekend and able to put together another article then. So look forward to that. Have a great week, and game on!
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Professional Gamer. This week I've been on the giving and the receiving end of media sharing. But have also found myself a bit preoccupied during most of the evenings. I managed to find some time to enjoy myself, so read on to find out what I did.
Watching: This week I only was home for one evening where I could watch some television. And that time was spent sharing Steven Universe with some friends. I have to say, I miss getting to watch something new to me at times, but I also really love the feeling of sharing something new with a friend.
Playing: This was another week where almost all of my video gaming time was spent on Guild Wars 2. However, I am now also working to get a tabletop RPG ready for my friends. I ran a long term game using the D&D 4th Edition rules. My group (and me) got a little tired of how long combat tended to take in that system, and have opted to try continuing the story using the Pathfinder rules. But, I haven't run a game in that system yet, so I'll be learning the rules a bit as we go along.
Reading: I spent my reading time this week with Volume 11 of Pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon, and have now started into the "Stars" arc. After the fun and uplifting story of the "Dark Moon" arc, this one has been rather tough. Warning: spoilers on a 10 year old series ahead. Momoro's death in the first chapter is really rough. Especially the way that Usagi blocks it out. If she had confronted this event dead on, I feel like things would seem less tragic. But, now it just feels like a scab that can't be left alone. I've got to hurry my way through the rest of the story though. All of the library books are due back next week and I have run out of renewals!
That's all I've got for this week. I'm very close to releasing some new podcast episodes featuring our interviews from Nan Desu Kan 2015. Look for those to start appearing this week. Have a great week and game on!
We're at the height of summer, and in the middle of San Diego Comic Con. I'm not able to go, but I'm watching the events from afar. If not, then hopefully you are enjoying the long summer days. I know that I am. Read on to find out what I've been up to for the past week.
Read MoreHi folks! I'm just back from the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, but have yet to put together my summary article. Look for that to be posted in the next few days. What else have I been doing? Read on to find out!
Playing: With travel this past week, I didn't spend much time playing video games. Mostly, I was trying to keep up with an influx of StreetPasses in Toronto.
Reading: Aside from the comics I purchased at TCAF, which I will review later, I finished reading Frankenstein while I was on vacation. The book is interesting, especially as it contrasts to much of the typically cultural understanding of the story. The Creature is very different in the original text, especially in his motivations. If you are a fan of gothic horror, I recommend that you pick up this classic to read it for yourself.
Watching: Once I returned from TCAF, I tuned my local Hulu box to Steven Universe. At this point, I've watched about 30 episodes, and am nearing the end the what is available on Hulu. I'm really enjoying the show so far, and kinda embarrassed about how invested I've become in some of the minor characters. Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the series soon.
That's all I've got for now. I'll be working over the weekend to get my summary TCAF article posted. Then, I've got to read and review a huge stack of comics and books to read and review. I'm excited, but also rather daunted at this proposition. Wish me luck!
Hi everyone! As I write this post, I'm sitting in a condo in downtown Toronto. The Toronto Comic Arts festival is due to start tomorrow, and I'm getting really excited about it. Travel and vacation usually means more time to enjoy life, and that's been true for me as well. Read on to see what I've been doing.
Watching: This week, Steven Universe (along with a number of other prominent Cartoon Network serials) were release on Hulu in the US. I have, therefore, spent much of the past week watching through the earlier episodes. So far, I've watched 19 episodes, of the 35 currently available, and its been a lot of fun. Steven, the titular character, is a half-gem / half-human. Gems are a race of sentient crystals that take on human form. Steven is looked after by a group of three gems named Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl. The overall arch of the show so far is the story of Steven learning to use his gem powers. Along the way, he spends a lot of time making friends and simply growing up as a human boy. In short, the show simply makes me feel good. I really enjoy the use of music as well as some of the characters goofy expressions. In short, Steven Universe just feels good to watch.
Reading: During my flight to Toronto I picked up Frankenstein again. I had somewhat forgotten where I was in the story. Turns out, I was in the section where the Creature monologues for 3 chapters. The most striking thing to me is how different the portrayal of the Creature is in the book versus almost all of popular culture. In the book, he is grotesque, but highly intelligent and very much able to discuss his feelings with the Doctor. Whereas most popular portrayals of the Creature take after the now classic version by Boris Karloff.
In preparation for TCAF, I visited Little Island Comics and The Beguilling, two of Toronto's notable comic stores. I purchased Giant Days No. 1, Lumberjanes Issue 5, and Batgirl No. 35. Then we got lost in Honest Ed's, so I haven't had a chance to read my new finds yet, but I plan to do so soon.
Playing: Since my 3DS wouldn't leave me alone about it, I download the Pokémon Rumble game. It seems to be alright so far, although I am not planning to spend any actual money on the game.
Tonight, I'll be tagging along with my artist friends to the Sparkler Monthly party. And then tomorrow, I'll be off to TCAF proper. Depending on WiFi availability, I'll try to get some tweets and pictures up. Until next time, Game On!
Hi everyone. We've all had a busy week with work, travel, and preparing for TCAF. Crystal and Jim are excited to be heading out to Toronto soon, and Chris is excited to sleep in his own bed again. Show notes follow the podcast.
