Mar 2, 2013

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The meaning of being critical

The meaning of being critical

There! I’ve seen The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey three times now and it’s profoundly amazing how it actually gets better with each viewing. This is truly a wonderful adaptation entirely in line with the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, my all-time favourite films. I was shocked, therefore, to find that The Hobbit has actually received only mild critical praise and hasn’t been...

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Dec 12, 2012

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey review

Before you read any further, know this: I am a massive Tolkien fan. If Gandalf the Grey arrived at my door and asked me to share in an adventure, I’d come with him right away, although I’d probably be just as frightened as poor little Bilbo was when he set out with a company of Dwarves to take back Erebor from Smaug the dragon. So… The Hobbit! At last, yes, I...

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Mar 26, 2012

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Kingdoms of Amalur and Skyrim

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Both Kingdoms...

Mar 1, 2012

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Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (3rd Edit...

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (3rd Edition)

Having spent two posts discussing video games, I thought it was time for me...

Feb 23, 2012

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Star Wars: The Old Republic vs. Knig...

Star Wars: The Old Republic vs. Knights of the Old Republic

Like many geeks, I love Star Wars and I love roleplaying games. No wonder...