Author Archives: Adam Randall

Animal Crossing reviews:

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Adam Randall

Year Game Score 2002 Animal Crossing 9.4/10 2005 Animal Crossing: Wild World 9.5/10 2008 Super Smash Bros. Brawl ¹ 9.5/10 2008 Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to the City (City Folk) 9/10 2012 Animal Crossing: New Leaf 9.5/10 2012 Puzzle Swap … Continue reading →

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Saying Your Name

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Adam Randall

People enjoy hearing their name said out loud by others. From what I’ve heard, doing this is a useful way to get people to trust you. Of course, it won’t always work, but generally speaking, it’s supposed to have a … Continue reading →

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Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Adam Randall

Prior to reading this book, I knew absolutely nothing about David Sedaris, or even anything about what he wrote: not even the genre. Now having finished it, I feel as though I not only understand his writing style, but I … Continue reading →

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Reading Together

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Adam Randall

One of my favourite activities to do myself is reading. I love it, of course. Reading is cool and I have that printed on a t-shirt. I could take for granted that you already agree and understand, but then this … Continue reading →

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A Visit to London and the Sea Life Aquarium

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Adam Randall

I’m not somebody who usually does much for their birthday, but I was particularly excited when I was having dinner with my friend Sophie a few weeks ago and she suggested that we take a day trip for my birthday … Continue reading →

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Mother reviews:

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Adam Randall

Year Game Score 1989 EarthBound Beginnings (Mother) 8.9/10 1994 EarthBound (Mother 2) 9.5/10 1996 Kirby Super Star ¹ 9.1/10 1999 Super Smash Bros. ² 6/10 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee ³ 9.5/10 2006 Mother 3 9.9/10 2008 Super Smash Bros. … Continue reading →

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Fire Emblem (Game Boy Advance)

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Adam Randall

Super Smash Bros. Melee was the first video game to bring any kind of Fire Emblem content to non-Japanese audiences and I’m glad it did, because it’s become one of my favourite franchises. But as important as that was, it … Continue reading →

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Do People Overuse the Word “Friend”?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Adam Randall

What is a friend? I’m sure each person that you ask would give you a slightly different answer – after all, friendship means different things to different people. My own perspective is that it’s an honour for somebody to count … Continue reading →

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Banjo-Kazooie reviews:

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Adam Randall

Year Game Score 1997 Diddy Kong Racing ¹ 8.9/10 1998 Banjo-Kazooie 9.8/10 2000 Banjo-Tooie 9.8/10 2003 Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge 9.3/10 2003 Grabbed by the Ghoulies ² 9.5/10 2005 Banjo-Pilot 8.7/10 2005 Kameo: Elements of Power ³ 8/10 2008 Viva Piñata: … Continue reading →

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Fire Emblem reviews:

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Adam Randall

Year Game Score 1990 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light 7.4/10 2001 Super Smash Bros. Melee ¹ 9.5/10 2003 Fire Emblem (The Blazing Blade) 8/10 2004 Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones 8.4/10 2008 Super Smash Bros. Brawl … Continue reading →

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