After its founding on May 15, 1905, through a land auction, Las Vegas was only a stopover for many years. However, it was after the onset of World War II that ambitious businesspeople started planning the city’s bright future. In the 1940s, Las Vegas positioned…
The ‘fourth wall’ is a term used in reference to the conceptual barrier between any fictional work and its viewers or readers. When it comes to the Sonic universe, it is the fourth zone of the second instalment of the groundbreaking SEGA platform game, ‘Sonic…
A personalized gaming setup has become a must for every gamer. However, not all can do it—some may find customizing a daunting task. At the same time, some may find the amount of money required to have personalized gaming peripherals a barrier. Nonetheless, if those…
The 1980s was a decade known for its unique and sometimes bizarre pop culture. From music to fashion to movies, the 80s was a time of experimentation and creativity. In the music world, many bands embraced this spirit of individuality and quirkiness, resulting in some…
My James Bond Challenge has reached the stage where I’m not just reading the books. The first feature film has now come into play. That, of course, is Dr. No, starring Sean Connery. I am very familiar with the Bond movie series, although several of them I…
When I first had children, I wondered what sort of things they would like growing up. What would spark their imagination and get their passion ignited. I started thinking back to my own childhood in the 80s and all the things I enjoyed. Saturday morning…
From classic real-time strategy games and console gaming, to action-adventure genres and multiplayer battles – there are countless online games for players of all skill levels. This article will provide an overview of five distinct genres of online games that can be enjoyed remotely. Types…
While the 1980s are often hailed as when video gaming exploded into the mainstream, it could be argued that it was the rise of consoles and handheld devices in the 1990s that truly gave the industry its footing. With the Nintendo 64, Game Boy and…
My James Bond Challenge continues with The Spy Who Loved Me, the tenth Bond book written by Ian Fleming, published in 1962. As ever, my book review style is just a brain dump of my thoughts and comments whilst going through the book. Fleming is obviously experimenting…
Music has become sadder over the years, as found by researchers at Lawrence Technological University. The team of academics analyzed the sentiment of pop music lyrics from the ’50s to 2016, finding that there has been an increased expression of anger and sadness (and a decreased…