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Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection is the best game you missed in 2018

Tim Monbleau 01/16/2019 02/04/2020Essay, Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Zwei is a hidden gem in plain sight.   In a year packed with games like Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, and Super Smash Bros. UItimate, it can be easy for hidden gems to slide under the radar. But Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection didn’t just slide under the…

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Is Kingdom Hearts Re:coded really that bad?

Tim Monbleau 01/14/2019 02/04/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Is Kingdom Hearts Re:coded worth playing?   Ask Kingdom Hearts fans about their favorite game, and you’d see strong arguments for a few entries in the series (usually Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth By Sleep). Ask Kingdom Hearts fans about the worst game, and you’ll get a near unanimous answer: Kingdom…

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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a masterfully crafted tragedy

Tim Monbleau 01/09/2019 02/04/2020Essay, Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

The visual narrative genius of Kingdom Hearts 358 / 2 Days   Kingdom Hearts has been hitting us with tear jerking endings since the PS2 original. But when it comes to the level of sadness that leaves you feeling empty and nostalgic for weeks, few games compare to Kingdom Hearts…

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Can a shared universe exist without Marvel?

Tim Monbleau 01/08/2019 02/04/2020Comics, Gemr Archive, Movies 0

How to do a shared universe justice.   Marvel’s decade-long cinematic universe has churned massive numbers at the box office, and movie studios have taken notice. In truth, Marvel didn’t invent the cinematic universe concept. Far from it, in fact. The idea of loosely connected movies existing in the same…

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Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe too big?

Tim Monbleau 01/01/2019 02/04/2020Uncategorized 0

Are there too many Marvel movies?   There are soon to be over 20 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For a decade-old cinema franchise, that number might not surprise you. But by the same token, more of these movies are getting made per year than ever. 10 movies were…

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Fortnite figures are finally here, but can they satisfy fans?

Tim Monbleau 12/26/2018 02/04/2020Collectibles, Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Were these Fortnite Figures worth the wait?   Fortnite is considered by many to be one of the defining games of 2018. The funny thing is, Fortnite released (albeit in early access) back in July of 2017. I know, it seems like it was yesterday when we first heard about…

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The 10 Most Obscure Spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tim Monbleau 12/18/2018 02/04/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

The Smash Bros. Spirits you may not have heard of   Well, here we are. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally out, just in time for Nintendo fans to cause rampant noise complaints through the holidays. Reggie Fis Amie calls Ultimate “The biggest crossover in gaming history,” and with that…

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Why Do We Love Bad Movies?

Tim Monbleau 12/11/2018 02/04/2020Gemr Archive, Movies 0

How bad movies become good.   Want to know how much I love bad movies? One of my favorite movies of all time is – and I promise I’m being serious here – The Room. It an incompetent mess of cinema, yet it’s simultaneously a perfect work of art. I’ve…

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5 Ways To Preserve Your Collectibles

Tim Monbleau 12/05/2018 02/23/2022Collectibles, Gemr Archive 0

Preserve your collectibles for years to come. Every serious collector wants to preserve their collectibles. I mean, that’s not exactly a shocker, is it? Some of us have poured hundreds of hours and dollars into our collections. Or, if we’re being honest with ourselves, thousands of hours and dollars. No…

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4 Common Anime Tropes Explained

Tim Monbleau 11/27/2018 02/04/2020Anime, Gemr Archive 0

Get up to speed with basic anime tropes.   If you’re an anime newbie listening to a conversation about the latest shows, it can feel like everyone’s speaking a different language. And after you remember to turn on the subtitles, you might still be a bit confused. Don’t get me…

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