David Oxford

The Discarded Dozen

The Discarded Dozen

A look at 12 recently-lost sentimental classics from my Nintendo Entertainment System library, and their significance to me.

Looking Back at Blockbuster, Part 1: Beginnings

Looking Back at Blockbuster, Part 1: Beginnings

Well, this week brought with it some interesting news: DISH Network has announced that it will be closing the remaining 300 retail Blockbuster stores in the United States, as well as cease their Netflix-inspired mailing service.

Review Round-Up – 9/22/13

Review Round-Up – 9/22/13

Hmm, it's been a while since I've done one of these, hasn't it? And for good reason: In the intervening time, I've been sick, gone to Otakon, gone to the beach, and when I haven't been otherwise preoccupied, pickings have been slim, particularly on the work front,...

Review: Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavor’ Chips

Review: Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavor’ Chips

Last time, I reviewed Lay's Canada's four "Do Us a Flavour" potato chip finalists, a competition seemingly spun out of a similar event held by Lay's in the United States. Thanks to Mr. Chris Hoffman (who I still owe a set of our chips to), I have now tried the...

Review: Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavour’ Chips

Review: Lay’s ‘Do Us a Flavour’ Chips

In the U.S., there has been a bit of hoopla in the snack aisle recently as Lay's has introduced three new flavours for its consumers to vote on to determine which one becomes a regular addition to their lineup: Chicken & Waffles, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Sriracha. At...

From The Other Side: Nintendo 2013

From The Other Side: Nintendo 2013

Editor's Note: This should have gone up a lot sooner, but getting sick and other things caused it to be pushed back. --Ed. Last up in this series is Nintendo. While it was not there with a gigantic press conference in front of a large crowd, Nintendo Direct acted as a...