Author Archives: Adam Randall

Tetris DX

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Adam Randall

I was quite excited when I saw a cheap copy of Tetris DX in a local pre-owned games shop. I’d wanted it for quite a while, although, strangely, I didn’t really know very much about it. To be honest, I … Continue reading →

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Slenderman games:

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Adam Randall

2012: Slender: The Eight Pages 2013: Slender: The Arrival 2014: Minecraft ยน Footnotes: Using the Halloween Texture Pack, you can replace all of the Endermen with Slendermen.

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Sentimental Reminders

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Adam Randall

Recently, I was waiting for a portion of chips to be given to me at the local chip shop. It’s a greasy and kind of disgusting little place really… Yet when I’m there I always feel very sentimental and even … Continue reading →

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Is Writing Too Conventional?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Adam Randall

I studied Creative Writing at university for three years. During that time, I was taught all of the conventions of “good” writing. Since I have been made aware of them, it has become easier for me to identify famous authors … Continue reading →

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 1: Phantom Blood, Volume 1 by Hirohiko Araki

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Adam Randall

Volume 1 of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood is the star of the epic story of the Joestar family, which starts by focusing on Jonathan ‘JoJo’ Joestar, a simple, good natured young man living in 19th century England. Jonathan lives … Continue reading →

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Colin Nightmare

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Adam Randall

The other night, I had a frightening dream about our friend Colin the Cow. No, I wasn’t reliving the sad day that he broke, it was actually a very strange situation with no basis in reality. Or, at least, I … Continue reading →

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Chef

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Adam Randall

Chef is one of my favourite Game & Watches. It’s also become fairly iconic since the image of Mr. Game & Watch holding a frying pan and flipping sausages is quite well known due to his various appearances in the … Continue reading →

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Mighty Beanz

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Adam Randall

I’ve always loved collecting things. I’m not sure what it is, but when there’s a nice set of things, I’m really keen to own them all. I enjoy having collections of things and making lists of the things that I … Continue reading →

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Creative Curse of the Call Centre

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Adam Randall

Throughout the week, I’ll get several ideas for blog posts I’d like to write. My current job is very menial and repetitive, so I often find my mind wandering to subjects that interest me more. Something in particular that I … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who: Timewyrm: Revelation by Paul Cornell

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Adam Randall

Timewyrm: Revelation is the final novel in the four-part Timewyrm series and, I have to say, it provides a really thrilling finale. After the series had taken a bit of a misstep with the third book, I was a little … Continue reading →

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