"Halloween is the perfect time of year to revisit the horror genre. Here in the west live-action horror tends to be the go-to genre of choice, but anime has a plethora of horror to explore. Be warned as from here, there is something for every fear." Over at Animation for Adults I list some of my …
Wrestling Retrospect: WWF Vengeance 2001 and the Exhausting End of the Invasion
In the first of a new series, which takes a look at past WWF/E events, Wrestling Retrospect takes a look Steve Austin's last ever event as a champion The Invasion era is over. The WCW/ECW Alliance, defeated just the previous month as Team WWF won the 5-on-5 elimination match against Team Alliance at the Survivor …
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Let’s Play Anime #1 – Ghost in the Shell (PS1)
"Ghost in the Shell comes from the development team behind the excellent and unique Jumping Flash! series, Exact, and given all the elements on offer, it could not have been in better hands"
Retroreflection #4 – Shenmue: A True Work of Freedom Well Ahead of its Time
"Yu Suzuki’s creation isn’t about science fiction, dystopian futures, or medieval fantasy. Shenmue is as real as they come."
Best in Series #1 – Relive Past Wimbledon Glory With Virtua Tennis 2
Welcome to a new regular feature entitled Best in Series. Expect analysis and reasoning behind my personal favourite entries across entertainment medium franchises. This first edition revisits a truly classic sports simulation celebrating its 20th anniversary of release both in the arcade scene and at home. Wimbledon is so quintessentially English. With the worlds most …
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Return to Championship Manager 01/02 Season 2 (19/20 Data) – Conclusion
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Covid-19 Lockdown: the Sequel – Video Game Picks for Survival
Like an inevitable movie sequel, the UK, among many other countries too, are back in Covid-19 isolation. As the virus continues to spread across the globe, many have been told to work from home and isolate where possible. Restaurants, bars and most non-essential shops have closed once again, and many people’s lounges have become their …
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Covid-19 Lockdown: the Sequel – Anime Picks for Survival
"In between those Zoom/Teams/Skype meetings there is a plethora of quality Japanese animation to catch-up on, so here is a list of easily accessible Anime to get you through these difficult times"
Five Fearsome Horror Games of the Last Decade
"just because the 31st of October has passed, it doesn't mean Halloween can't remain for a few days thereafter. Enjoy my Halloween horror videogame picks"
A History of Manga Entertainment UK (Part 1)
"As the UK’s first anime outlet, Manga has distributed and produced some of the best (and worst) the genre has to offer in years gone by"