Category Archives: News

Anything that doesn’t fall neatly into the other categories – news, posts, thoughts, con coverage, etc. May be backlog related, maybe not.

PAX East 2017: Day Two

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Matthew

The air hurts my face today. The rest of the crew are going to a Resident Evil Escape the Room this afternoon, so I’m on my own for a while. I take a shuttle to the con for the first … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2017: Day One

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Matthew

We have arrived in the Land of Always Winter. A foul blizzard blows in from the north. After ten minutes of walking through the cold this morning, I realize that wearing Converses without socks was a bad idea and I … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2017: The Pre-Game

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Matthew

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Last time I posted, I had just reviewed Catherine back in November (still stuck on that game, actually). But with PAX East 2017 looming large, it’s time to shake off the winter hangover and get ready for … Continue reading →

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Achievement Hunter: My Quest To Nab All 286 Civilization V Achievements

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Matthew

About three years ago I lamented on a Facebook status that I would have to spend the rest of my life playing Civilization V before I acquired every one of its 286 achievements. A friend shot back a challenge: “You’d better … Continue reading →

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Mario Retardy: The Mario Party Drinking Game

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Matthew

For full rules, scroll down to bottom of page. It’s no secret that drinking can lead to some bad decisions. Case in point: After several beer-soaked rounds of Jackbox over at Nick’s apartment on Saturday night (note: two Saturdays ago … Continue reading →

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5 Games That Disappointed Me At E3 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Matthew

I originally considered telling you my top picks for E3, but then I realized it would be a lot funnier to tell you everything I hated about it. When it comes to E3, there’s a hard and fast rule that … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2016: Day Three

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Matthew

Dawn of the last day. I desperately wanted to try out some VR this weekend, but its a no-go as you basically need to sell your left nut to register for a spot. As such, I decide to at least see what … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2016: Day Two

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Matthew

Day two: Foul weather has inched in. I walk to the con as the sky decides whether it wants to rain or not. I overhear some authentic Boston chatter (“I remember the first packa cigarettes I ever stole from the … Continue reading →

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PAX East 2016: Day One

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Matthew

Dawn of the first day. Weather in Boston is extremely pleasant (for once). There’s a distinct lack of Super Mutants and airships, but I chalk this up to it being early in the weekend.

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Achievement Unlocked: Backlog Beaten

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Matthew

I’ve been putting this off several months now, but with the new year it felt like the right time to make the announcement: I’ve finally finished my backlog. Well, I actually finished it back in November, but I haven’t said … Continue reading →

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