A few months ago, I was eagerly awaiting the release of Mass Effect 3 like many others. Once I finally got my hands on it, I then spent the next few days playing it like it was my job ignoring important things like friends, schoolwork, and any form of healthy living. Throughout my time playing…
I’m going to be upfront here. When I first saw the trailer for the new The Amazing Spiderman movie last summer I was not only unimpressed, but actually a little angry. I felt that the last three films, with the exception of 3 were fine. Then as hype grew and more trailers were released, my…
The driving strength of the smash hit series Game of Thrones is undoubtedly its fantastic roster of characters. Here in no particular order are my top 5 Game of Thrones characters. Warning Spoliers ahoy! Tyrion Lannister is probably one of my favorite literary characters of all time. He’s funny, but not a comic relief character. …
To this day, I think Avatar: The Last Airbender was one of the greatest Western animated series. It had great animation, great writing and a great story. I was sad to see it end. Then it was announced that there was going to be a sequel series detailing the adventures of the Avatar after Aang. …
Doctor Who is a staple in any sic-fi lover’s watch list. The long running show has delighted generations of viewers with its amazing stories of the time and space traveling Doctor. The show just has some universal appeal because in Doctor Who anything is possible. This is one reason why the show has been garnering…
A few weeks ago I found myself sitting down with my friends for our usual favorite activity: board games. We decided we were going to try something new. That something new was the Game of Thrones board game by Fantasy Flight. Here are my overall impressions of the game. For those unaware of the gaming…
Spaceships have been an integral part of science fiction since its early days in the 19th century. Spaceships represent many things and often represent the tone or theme of the work they exist in. Here in no particular order are the top 5 spaceships: The Millennium Falcon has been described as the hot-rod of space. …
Who doesn’t love all the wonderful gadgets and toys that sci-fi has for us? They’re cool, innovative and on occasion real, or soon will be. Here in no particular order are the Top 5 Sci-Fi Gadgets I’d Like to Own: Fans of Doctor Who will recognize the iconic Sonic Screwdriver. It slices, dices, repairs, scans…
The Star Wars Universe is not limited to just the films. Instead it has a rich Expanded Universe that is detailed in video games, comics, and especially novels. Here in no particular order are my top 5 favorite Star Wars novels. If they were to make a new trilogy of Star Wars films, they should…
This summer has the release of two of the most anticipated superhero films of all time: The Avenger and The Dark Knight Rises. Both films seem very different in terms of style, but have one thing in common: billionaire superheroes and their wonderful toys. I’d like to take this opportunity to compare and contrast these…
Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is a fantastic film. It’s one of the best science fiction films that I have seen in a while. Prometheus exists in the same universe as Aliens and is in many ways a spiritual prequel. But can it hold up to cinematic and cultural titan that is Alien? Comparing Prometheus and the…
It is difficult to define what animes are considered science fiction. Any anime with giant robots or non-magical powers could be considered a form of science fiction. Here is a list of anime that I consider to be the best in terms of more standard science fiction. Ghost in Shell Ghost in the Shell is…
