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Spookhaven 2014

7. October 2014 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

In which I travel to Mill Hall, PA to see my first haunted attraction in several years.

Warriors Orochi

Warriors Orochi

28. September 2014 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

Seven years ago, I randomly spotted this crossover of Dynasty and Samurai Warriors during the obligatory mall visit Gamestop walkthrough. It was equal parts grandeur and absurdity, thoughtful craft and happy accident slapdash. It was a beat ’em up addiction with “it” factor rivaled only by my reigning personal KOEI Jesus of Dynasty Warriors 5.

Save Against Fear 2014

Save Against Fear 2014

16. September 2014 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

Tabletop roleplaying was one of those fundamental geeky pursuits that never quite stuck. When the spousal unit brought up Save Against Fear, a fundraiser for therapeutic gaming, it seemed about time to try again.

Instagram is Instacrack

Instagram is Instacrack

9. September 2014 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

I initially saw Instagram as a parade of ’70s filter selfies from the younger and hipper slice of my Facebook feed. Its in-the-moment experimentation looked fun, but I didn’t quite have the itch to dive in.

I decided to try it out – follow friends and artists, put up a few favorites from my archives. What the hell took me so long?

Intervention 2014

6. September 2014 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

To the folks confused by Sexy Bacon in the elevator, Intervention is where people learn to start online businesses. To me, it’s where I ended up hanging out with a live radio broadcast and drinking in a packed hotel room with a large man in a Burger King crown who periodically raised the ice bucket in proclamation to ensure that all of his subjects were having an excellent time.

Intervention is where I continue to learn, to meet new friends and reforge connections with those from prior years – and to be inspired to try instead of fearing that I’m Doing It Wrong.

Saints Row the Third - Asshattery Deluxe

Saints Row the Third – Asshattery Deluxe

22. August 2012 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

Back in the day, I tried out various Grand Theft Auto games for the ridiculous gangster antics. I never got very far. I had to fight through too many story missions to unlock any suitable playground, and the difficulty ramped up too fast to be any fun for someone with minimal skills at fast twitch aiming with a controller.

The spousal unit convinced me to try out Saints Row the Third. It totally was the shenanigans game I’d always wanted.

A Few Good Books About Drawing

2. July 2010 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Advice & Tutorials, Reviews

Whether you’re new to drawing or an aspiring pro, you can benefit from some quality reference material. This selection of drawing books will get you past sticking points while refining your knowledge of the fundamentals.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

31. May 2010 · by Rydain Darkstar · in Reviews

Chock full of subtleties, snark, and psychedelia, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is timeless in an endearingly dated way. Though best known as a children’s movie, it appeals to a broader audience.

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