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Comic Books that Inspired the X-Men Movies
Find out which comic books inspired the seven X-Men movies and which are worth reading!
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The Solo Comic Books of the Avengers
You've watched the Avengers and have decided to look for some comic books about your new favorite characters. Here are the best suggestions for the solo adventures of the Avengers cast.
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Superman Comic Books to Read Instead of Watching Man of Steel
Left feeling underwhelmed by Man of Steel? Check out some the greatest Superman comics out there and become a fan all over again!
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Comic Books that Inspired the Iron Man Movies
The Iron Man movies are some of the most popular superhero films ever. For those who want to read the stories that influence the movies, this is the article for you!
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Eric and Brendan's Zombie Blog
Back in 2008, two friends embarked on an project to record their lives as they survived the zombie apocalypse. This is the story of Eric and Brendan's Zombie Blog.
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Pen and Paper: The Types of Role Players
Roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons bring out all kinds of players. Action heroes, deep thinkers, thieves and chaos junkies all surround the table. The question is; which are you?
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Books on Christianity and Modern Culture
The balance of faith and culture is an important one. When it comes to art, politics, business and the social world, these books are excellent tools in building wisdom and discernment.
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Pen and Paper: The Types of Dungeon Masters
A game can't happen without a Dungeon Master but they all have their own style. Which type of DM is running your game? Find out!
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(Non-Superhero) Comics that Deserve Their Own TV Show
With the Walking Dead stealing ratings every week, it's a surprise that there aren't more comic book adaptations on television. These comics are ripe for TV and without the help of superheroes.
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(Superhero) Comics that Deserve Their Own TV Show
With Arrow getting a second season and Marvel taking S.H.I.E.L.D. to primetime, TV might be ready for more superheroes! Which ones would work and how?
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Science Fiction Books that Deserve Their Own Movie
I think it's time for the great science fiction novels to be adapted to film. With current technology freeing up the imagination, here's a few suggestions of the next big Hollywood blockbusters.
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Dan Simmons' Hyperion
Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos is one of the greatest science-fiction novels written. If you haven't read it, find out why you should!
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Pen and Paper: Frequently Annoying Questions
You can never seem to explain tabletop gaming to the uninitiated. This take on the FAQ tries to answer some of the more basic, annoying questions of roleplaying and Dungeons and Dragons.
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Pen and Paper: Signs of Roleplaying Deprivation
Whether it's been days or years, not being able to get a roleplaying game together can have strange side effects. How to spot the signs that you need to get a game together!
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Book Review: The Hollow City
The Hollow City is a new book by Dan Wells about a paranoid schizophrenic whose hallucinations may be real and dangerous.
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Book Review: Old Man's War
Old Man's War is a military science-fiction novel that gives the elderly the chance to be young again, as long as they become soldiers. But, how does John Scalzi's book compare to Starship Troopers and The Forever War?
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Gail Simone's Secret Six
Gail Simone's Secret Six was entertaining, hilarious and twisted. Now that the series is over, I look back on all the fun that these villains brought to the world of comics.
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Book Review: Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a love letter to the world of geeks, from 80s pop culture to retro gaming, from movies like Wargames to shows like Family Ties. It's a cyberpunk tale for the gaming generation!
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Book Review: Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks
A travelogue through the realms of geekdom, Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks is almost successful in giving the outside world a look into some of the more extreme sides of escapism.
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Book Review: The Windup Girl
The Windup Girl, by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a wholy unique science fiction tale that reads both fresh and exciting.
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Mana Pool: Friday Night Magic
I've just gotten into Magic: The Gathering and attempted my first Friday Night Magic! How did it go and what did I learn? Find out in this article!
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Essential Road Trip Albums
About to embark on a long road trip? You're going to need to great music to get you through that trip, so check out some of the best albums made for long journeys!
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Hit Replay: The Top Five Nintendo 64 Games for Virtual Console
You can get Nintendo 64 games on the Virtual Console, but which ones are worth buying? Find out and get ready to play the best games this system has to offer!
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Star Wars: Legacy
Star Wars: Legacy is one of the best things to happen to the Star Wars universe. From beginning to end, it's a great tale that will help you fall in love with Star Wars all over again.
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Hit Replay: The Top Five SNES Games for Virtual Console
With the Virtual Console giving you the chance to play classic games at ease, you shouldn't ignore the best games the Super Nintendo has to offer!
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Hit Replay: The Top Five NES Games for the Virtual Console
Time to replay the best games of the past! I look back at the original Nintendo Entertainment System and pick my top five choices for replaying today!
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Book Review: The John Cleaver Trilogy
Dan Wells' John Cleaver series is dark, creepy, and worth reading. Check out my review of this trilogy as I give an overview of each book!
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Pen and Paper: Five Reasons to Play Roleplaying Games
Some people don't see the appeal to roleplaying games, seeing games like Dungeons and Dragons as too weird to attempt. I list some of the best reasons to roleplay and start your own gaming group!
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Hit Replay: Super Metroid
This weekend, I finally got around to playing Super Metroid for the first time. I may be late, but check out my impression on this eighteen year old game.
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Book Review: The Hunger Games Trilogy
At the request of my fiancee, I finally finished the Hunger Games trilogy. I review each book and talk about what I liked and what had me rolling my eyes.
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Comic Books that Inspired the Dark Knight Trilogy
The Dark Knight trilogy is based on some of the best Batman stories in comic book history. For those who want to read the stories that influence the movies, this is the article for you!
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Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises
Having seen The Dark Knight Rises opening night, I have finally figured out how I feel about the movie. Check it out, in my spoiler-free review!
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Pen and Paper: Non-Fantasy Settings
Dungeons and Dragons may have started tabletop roleplaying games, but that doesn't mean we're stuck with playing fantasy games! I suggest other settings for you game, from the Far East to Deep Space!
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The Most Dangerous Game
The Most Dangerous Game is one of my favorite short stories and it still holds up today! I look at the book, the movie, and my own animation to see how they all stand up!
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The Distractions that Keep Me from Writing a Book
I'm trying to write a book but I never seem to have the discipline to sit down and work. I look at some of the distractions that keep me from writing the next great novel.
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Pen and Paper: Roleplaying Superheroes
Roleplaying is great, but what if you get tired of playing fantasy games like Dungeons and Dragons? Try Necessary Evil, Savage Worlds Superhero Expansion!
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OverClocked Remix: The Albums
OverClocked Remix boasts over sixty albums of free video game mixes. I suggest a few selections in hopes you'll check the site out yourself!
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Book Review: Mistborn: The Well of Ascension (Book Two of the Mistborn Trilogy)
Brandon Sanderson continues his Mistborn saga with this sequel. Check out my review of the second book in the Mistborn trilogy!
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Book Review: Mistborn: The Final Empire (Book One of the Mistborn Trilogy)
If you're looking for epic fantasy, with an original magic system and likable characters, Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn is the place to start. Check out my review of the first book of this trilogy!
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Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man
I just saw the new Spider-Man reboot. I review the film and decide whether or not it stands apart from the original trilogy.
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Drew Struzan and the Lost Art of Movie Posters
I love movie posters. Unfortunately, they're not making them like they used to. I look over some of the work of Drew Struzan and point out where the industry has gone wrong.
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OverClocked Remix: The One-Stop Shop for Video Game Music
I love video game music but Overclocked Remix helped turn into an obsession.
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Pen and Paper: Running the Game
After the process of picking a game, world building, and character creation, it's finally time to play the game! I talk about the experience of running a roleplaying game for new players!
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Cartoon Series that Deserve Their Own Movie
There are tons of old cartoons looking for a good movie adaptation! I look at some of the best, and maybe forgotten, series that are ready for their time to shine!
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Great Books on Christian Marriage
I've read a few books on marriage, both Christian and non-Christian. These are some of the best titles I've come across!
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Comic Books for Those Who Don't Like Superheroes
Not everyone likes superheroes but everyone should try a comic book at least once. I give my suggestions for some of the best non-superhero comics out there!
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Pen and Paper: Character Creation
Character creation can either be a chore or tons of fun. I go through the process or helping new players build a character in Savage Worlds.
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Book Review: Neuromancer (and Cyberpunk)
I recently finished William Gibson's Neuromancer. I review the book and talk a little bit about cyberpunk as well.
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Pen and Paper: World Building
I've picked my roleplaying game! Now it's time to world build!
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Movie Review: Superman vs. The Elite
I just watched DC's newest direct-to-DVD movie, Superman vs. The Elite. Come check out my review of the movie!
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Pen and Paper: Picking a Roleplaying Game
Hopefully, I'm running a game soon. Now I just have to pick a rule set!
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Movie Review: Prometheus
I just watched Ridley Scott's movie, Prometheus. I review the film, spoiler-free and decide I want a sequel.
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Alan Moore's Swamp Thing
I just finished reading Alan Moore's Swamp Thing. I look through his run in its entirety.
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Four Great Christian Podcast
It can be hard to find solid, Christian sermons on iTunes. I list five of my top choices.
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Book Review: The Great Hunt (The Second in The Wheel of Time)
I review the second Wheel of Time book, The Great Hunt. I also talk a little about the first book, The Eye of the World.
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What is Neo Noir?
What's the difference between Film Noir and Neo Noir? I look over a few films that are great examples of Neo Noir!
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(DC) Superheroes Who Deserve Their Own Movie
Having looked at Marvel characters, I pick out DC comic characters who deserve their own movie.
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(Marvel) Superheroes Who Deserve Their Own Movie
I suggest a few Marvel comic characters that deserve their own movies.
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The Books of Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton is my favorite author. I go through and look at some of my favorites of this late, great writer.
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Third Person Urban Fantasy
I list a few books that represent good, third person urban fantasy. Neil Gaiman gets two.
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My Experience with the Fantasy Genre
I look over my experience with the fantasy genre and see what I've liked the most.
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Book Review: The Forever War
I review Joe Haldeman's science fiction book, The Forever War.
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It's On My To-Read List
I haven't read enough great books! Now I want to read the important science fiction and fantasy tales!
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I'm just trying to use writing as a positive outlet for all my geeky pursuits. I'm a high school dropout turned Houghton College graduate, with a degree in communications.
I just married the most wonderful girl in the world.