Upcoming Reviews For 11/07/08

Here's a quick update to let you guys know about four upcoming reviews.

I've got one movie review and two game reviews for this Friday's newspaper. Additionally, I'll be reviewing Gears of War 2, which just showed up in the mail. I don't know how I'll manage to find time to review Gears, but I'll make it happen.

Also, I'm in the works of writing an exclusive feature story with Daedalic Entertainment. The story will cover the creative process behind the game, including the hand-painted backgrounds, and the Joe Hisaishi reminiscent soundtrack.

So there it is. Have a great week, and I'll post those review links on Friday.

Here's a link for a new review: A Far Cry From Boring

How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

In the spirit of this undead holiday, I've written a column for the Statesman entitled "Students Guide To Surviving A Zombie Apocalypse." Here's a little taste:

"Weapons (duh) – The only way to kill a zombie is to decapitate the head or destroy the brain. Otherwise, they’ll just keep on coming. Which brings me to my next point: which weapons are most effective?

I don’t anticipate too many students carrying around machetes, so let’s look at two more common items. Let’s start with the textbooks: They’re heavy, over-priced, and an effective killing machine."

When I first pitched the idea of writing a zombie survival guide to the Statesman, I got a lot of confusing looks from people. But over time, my crazy idea was slowly accepted. So, a big thank you to my editor for having faith in me.

Now enjoy the column and have a Happy Halloween!
Zombie Survival Guide

Keeping Very Busy With Writing

School has started. I'm busy and exhausted. But its not all bad, starting next week I'll be published every other week in the newspaper.

I've finished writing a feature story on "video game addiction" which will be published Wednesday. The feature tackles the issue of obsessive gaming. For example, is video game addiction a myth? Harmful? etc.

I've nearly finished a column on "Video Games 101: What Non-Gamers Should Know" which will be published Friday. I explain the most basic issues faced with non-gamers today. Such as "Is gaming just for nerds?"

And finally, I've finished a preemptive movie review for Bangkok Dangerous which will be published Friday. I give my thoughts on the coming soon Nicholas Cage movie. Will it be bad? Good? Or downright crappy?

Stay tuned!