Author Archives: Adam Randall

Snapshot 1

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Adam Randall

Over the years, we had slowly grown resentful of each other. We’d both wronged each other in some ways, but despite the negative feelings which had emerged, deep down I believe we both cared for each other. The origins of … Continue reading →

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The Unending Growth of the Broken Heart

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Adam Randall

I like to think that each time we meet somebody, our heart grows a little bigger. It grows bigger to accommodate the feelings of love and affection that we hold for that person. When a person leaves our lives, our … Continue reading →

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Crash Bandicoot

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Adam Randall

Growing up, I always used to think Crash Bandicoot looked really cool. I never really had any of his games as a child, but I wanted them. I even had a couple of toys that you get out of a … Continue reading →

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Balloon Fight games:

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Adam Randall

1984: Balloon Fight 2002: Animal Crossing ¹ 2003: WarioWare, Inc.: Minigame Mania! ² 2004: WarioWare: Twisted! ³ 2006: Tetris DS ⁴ 2007: Tingle’s Balloon Fight DS 2008: Super Smash Bros. Brawl ⁵ 2009: PiCOPiCT ⁶ 2012: Nintendo Land ⁷ 2013: … Continue reading →

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Video Game Characters as Digital Avatars

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Adam Randall

Many video game characters are designed to be digital avatars of the player. Miis are a clear example of this, where they’re just a way for you to put you and your friends in games. But that’s not what I … Continue reading →

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On Love and Barley by Basho

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Adam Randall

I’m not somebody who goes out of their way to buy poetry. Sure, I have been bought some in the past or had to buy some for school or university, but I never could quite understand the appeal in the … Continue reading →

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The Adulthood Catalyst

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Adam Randall

When you’re in school, most of us will have a group of people who are our friends and a selection of people who we do not like at all. It all comes down to the fact that everyone is a … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Adam Randall

There’s a fair number of people whose wellbeing I consider to be my responsibility. I have been told by one or two people that this is an unhealthy attitude. We are each responsible for our own happiness and our own … Continue reading →

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Adam Randall

If you’ve heard of this game, I have a feeling I know what you’re thinking. Is it “Oh great, another Mario vs. Donkey Kong game based around Mini-Marios, I can’t wait” with a sarcastic mental intonation? If so, that’s understandable. … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Ownership

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Adam Randall

Today I wanted to talk a little bit about romantic love and some worryingly negative attitudes that I’ve seen and heard a lot of recently. Namely, as you may have guessed from the title, I see a lot of people … Continue reading →