The X-COM series has a tremendous impact on gaming. In the conflict between irreplaceable agents and dastardly aliens, luck and skill decide how the battles go. Putting terror and hope into percentages, the same way high stakes bets do. Attempts to tell the origins of … Continue reading The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (2013)
The art of printing has blossomed somewhat since Guttenberg built his mechanical type, Designer’s and stylist have worked tirelessly to bring a huge library of typefaces to the common lexicon of everyday usage. Some with the intention of not providing a single barrier between the … Continue reading Comic Sans (1995)
Despite many strides in making their operation as simple and pain-free as possible, Computers can be confusing for a novice to use, often beholding to the whims of designers and style trends in their quest for trends. With constant changes, it can be hard for … Continue reading Microsoft Bob (1995)
The Jim Henson Company built its brand of puppets into household names. Their family-friendly frolics appealed to literally all ages. But saying safe for all the family can be awfully limiting to the creative spirit. In 2018 Jim Henson’s puppets took on subjects that are … Continue reading The Happytime Murders (2018)
The tales of Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant John Watson has become legendary and throughout the years there have been countless tales that have transcended Doyle’s original character. Holmes has been to the future, fought Jack The Ripper, even has been depicted as an … Continue reading Holmes & Watson (2018)
As you’re no doubt aware, Comic books have had a long synergistic relationship with the big screen. Even the more serious, and aptly named Graphic novels have inspired filmmakers in both their stories and their techniques. Few names, however, carry the same weight as famed … Continue reading From Hell (2001)
I’ve got to be honest, back when Emojis started, I’d assumed that they would be a fad. Destined to be forgotten like Troll dolls and Mood rings. Yet like cockroaches after Armageddon, they persisted, long enough to be more recognisable than a Tire Warning Light. … Continue reading The Emoji Movie (2017)
