Author Archives: Adam Randall

Yoshi’s Universal Gravitation

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Adam Randall

This is a game that, in concept, sounded like it could be really good. I love Yoshi games and the idea of merging that formula with gravity-altering gyroscopic controls seemed really exciting. But could such a nice concept really succeed … Continue reading →

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Castlevania games:

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Adam Randall

1986: Castlevania 1987: Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest 1989: Castlevania: The Adventure 1989: Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse 1991: Super Castlevania IV 2006: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin 2011: Scribblenauts ยน Footnotes: Alucard can be summoned to help you in the Japanese version … Continue reading →

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Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Adam Randall

After two games about Simon Belmont’s struggles to defeat Dracula, the third main entry in the Castlevania series took a slightly different approach and showed us the story of Trevor Belmont – an ancestor of Simon’s. Personally, I see this … Continue reading →

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Judge

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Adam Randall

I’m quite a big fan of the Game & Watch series of games and I appreciate the fact that Judge attempts to do something different to the rest of them. Usually Game & Watch games will take a menial task … Continue reading →

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Volumes 4 – 6 by Kazuki Takahashi

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Adam Randall

I have to admit, that after reading volume 3 of Yu-Gi-Oh! I was worried that the series might become somewhat formulaic (and here’s my review of the first three volumes, for reference.) To a small extent, that is true, but … Continue reading →

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Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Deadpool

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Adam Randall

Not too long ago, I watched the movie Deadpool and I decided that I’d like to properly immerse myself in the Marvel Universe. As I had quite enjoyed that film, I thought that a collection of comics featuring the character … Continue reading →

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How Watson Learned the Trick by Arthur Conan Doyle

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Adam Randall

How Watson Learned the Trick is a very short (and obscure) Sherlock Holmes story. It’s basically a small scene from the lives of Holmes and Watson where Watson decides to have a go at deducing things like Holmes does. But … Continue reading →

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Assassination Classroom, Volume 3 by Yusei Matsui

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Adam Randall

This is the third volume of the fantastic Assassination Classroom manga and, in my opinion, is the installment where it goes from being “very good” to being “absolutely amazing!” So, I definitely suggest picking it up if you read the … Continue reading →

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One Year by Mary McDonough

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Adam Randall

Mary McDonough is best known for her role as Erin Walton in The Waltons, which just happens to be one of my favourite TV shows. I was very fortunate, in that I was able to attend a book signing and … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s Curse

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Adam Randall

I am currently in the process of looking for a new contracted job. I’ve been freelancing for almost a year now, but my work is starting to dry up. As much as I appreciate freedom, I also require money in … Continue reading →

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