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Review: Eisenhorn: Xenos #0

By Dustin Cabeal

My name is Dustin, and I’m the reviewer for this comic book. Eisenhorn: Xenos is a game based off the novels by Dan Abnett that’s set inside the universe of another game. That game being Warhammer 40,000. I haven’t the foggiest about which of these the comic book is based on nor does it likely matter. At the end of the day, it’s either a comic based on a novel or a video game and that leaves the comic feeling weak in comparison. The comic opens up much like my opening. The main character Gregor Eisenhorn is holding a big fucking sword with some low current electricity around it and a gun with a skull on it.

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Review: Lucas Stand #4

By Robert Larson

Lucas Stand just can’t seem to hit a winning formula in a given issue. In the first few issues, the central tension of working for hell and leaving behind a lot of collateral damage was undercut by the fact that some cheap writing undermined those consequences. For once, that’s not a problem here; instead, the basic premise of each has finally worn thin, so that all of the emotional baggage of Lucas with his father is so muted that it doesn’t evoke much response. In other words, too little, too late. Warning: I will be discussing spoilers here.

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Review: Archie Snufflekins Oliver Valentine Cupcake Tiberius Cat

By Dustin Cabeal

Having said this numerous times before I’m constantly forced to remind the audience of this site that I will read anything. I have read things that I have zero interest in and come away loving them and sometimes hating them still. The point being that for me to read a kid’s book isn’t uncommon even if this is your first time spotting one of them on the site. I’m telling you all this because I do tend to have a soft spot for them. Maybe it’s a misspent youth full of video games and TV, but I didn’t read a lot of books when I was a child, nor did my parents supply me with many. Whatever the reason, I enjoy checking them out.

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Review: Troll Bridge

By Laramie Martinez

I first read Neil Gaiman’s “Troll Bridge” in college. I was waiting in a friend of a friend’s house, and while I silently judged my new acquaintance based upon the titles on their bookshelf, I noticed a copy of “Smoke and Mirrors” off in a corner. It turns out she had found it on the street and was happy to give it to me. This gesture greatly improved my opinion of her. Looking back, I remember the “Troll Bridge” as one of the stories that stuck in my head well after I had finished devouring the collection. I was in my early 20’s and had just tasted my first feelings of true regret and isolation. I remember relating to the narrator in a way that was almost uncomfortable.

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Review: Hakuouki: Otogisoushi E.04

By Shanel Kamara

In this episode Chizuru's twin brother, Kaoru attempts to drive Chizuru into despair by stealing the gift - a packet of dango- she received from Kondou-san for her hard work. Despite Kaoru's sinister intentions, the plot he conjures up is tame, at best, and funny. I doubt a lost packet of dango could drive anyone to despair. Nevertheless, Kaoru's plan falls through, and he ends up praising his sister in spite of his failure to cause her grief.In the second half of this episode Chizuru (for some inexplicable reason) appears to be troubled (it’s not because of Kaoru's plan though).

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Review: Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV E.02

By Shanel Kamara

I loved this episode! I could not keep a smile off my face while watching it; it was just that poignant. This episode recounted friend and travelling companion of Noctis - Prompto Argentum’s - history and how he befriended Noctis because of Lunafreya's unintended influence. While driving on the road, Prompto quickly manoeuvres the car out of the way in order to save an injured puppy in the middle of the road. The dog resembles the one Prompto helped when he was much younger (perhaps middle school age) and a flashback of Prompto’s younger years ensues.

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CBMFP 253: Shared Universe

By Dustin Cabeal

There's a weird hiccup at the beginning that couldn't be fixed. It's over quickly so don't worry about it too much. After that we discuss more nerd suits, that's right, nerds are taking over fashion... or are they? Ghost in the Shell released some teaser things, and we address what they kind of are. DC's writer program announced the class of 2016 or something. It's a fellowship of sorts, let's get over the whole school thing. There's more TV talk as well, including the season premiere of Agents of Shield. Exciting.

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Unboxing: Loot Wear – September 2016

By Dustin Cabeal

Oh, Loot Wear. You are by far my favorite of the Loot Crates, but this month... you were just alright. The theme for Loot Wear is always the same as the regular Loot Crate so its "Speed" again. There's some okay things. A lot that I'm sure others will be excited about, but when, when are they going to give me some man size shorts? Also, they need to give Nintendo a month off from the boxes because I'm not that big of a fan of theirs. Do something with Tetris please or just any other video game company in the modern era. Alright, enjoy me freaking out over a shirt and not in a good way.

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