David Oxford
Dollar Store Dimwittery and the Soft Launch of the Nyteworks YouTube Channel
How far can $5 take you in Canada? Plus, how long it took me to make this stupid thing.
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 2: The World Video Game Championships
A tale of triumph and… less triumph, as I gamed through the 90s.
Thoughts on Marketing the Wii U
Nintendo’s financial reports have seen better days, but what might help? I have a few ideas…
Review: Super Mario Bros. 2: The Online Sequel Webcomic
This ain’t no movie.
Looking Back at the Classic HBO Intro
Those who had cable in the 80’s might remember this nostalgic little gem.
How I Became a Fan: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
On the half-shell, they’re the heroes four; in that day and age, who could ask for more?
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.
Reminder: Sonic Lost World “First Play” Charity Marathon with Ian Flynn This Weekend
Just a reminder for everyone that this weekend, starting at noon EST on Saturday, October 26th, I’ll be holding the Sonic Lost World “First Play” Charity Marathon to benefit the Sick Kids Foundation. Joining me will be Ian Flynn, writer of Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Universe, and Mega Man comics.
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
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
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...
Announcing the Sonic Lost World “First Play” Marathon for Charity, Featuring Sonic Writer Ian Flynn
With SEGA's latest upcoming release in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise on the Wii U, we are happy to officially announce plans to hold a special Sonic Lost World "First Play" livestreamed marathon to raise money for charity. For this event, David Oxford (writer for...
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...
From The Other Side: Sony 2013
Ah yes, my favored console maker. I make no bones of preferring Sony to Microsoft or Nintendo, but there was a definite air of mystery and tension going into this press conference. With Sony being absolutely quiet on their used games strategy, I went into this...
Review Round-Up – 7/8/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KVX82n2UzY From Mario's Hat: Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D - Find out how it stacks up to the Wii version, as well as other entries in the series. Animal Crossing is rather unconventional, and so too is Animal Crossing New Leaf's...
SEGA Un-Confidential: A Past Look to the Future with 32X, Sonic & Knuckles, Power Rangers, & More
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxUKvM8yvYo First of all, I haven't forgotten about this. That's more of a "crack my knuckles, pop my neck, sit down for a while" thing, while this is just some quick fun. That said, I came across this interesting video on YouTube, a...
Review: Pizza Hut’s Cheesy Beef Poutine Pizza, Plus Smokey Maple Bacon
Recently, Pizza Hut Canada decided to give Canadians "the chance to try their favourite foods in a new and unexpected way" with a series of new special-recipe pizzas "inspired by Canada's cultural diversity." The forerunners of the promotion are the Cheesy Beef...
From The Other Side: Microsoft 2013
Guest contributor Lanceheart returns once again to share with us his thoughts on the 2013 E3 presentations of the big three, beginning with Microsoft. Here we are, E3 2013 has just come to a close. With that entire festival out of the way, it's time for me to keep my...
E3 2013 – My Thoughts on the E3 Nintendo Direct
First there was Microsoft's press conference, then there was Sony's, and now Nintendo's... sort of. For the first time ever, rather than host a press conference at E3, the company opted to instead deliver its big announcements through a Nintendo Direct broadcast-- and...
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