Category Archives: Otaku Stuff

Game Review – SteamWorld Dig

Posted on 2014-02-15 by Stephan Sokolow

SteamWorld Dig claims to be a roguelike digging adventure. I’d call it a digging platformer which takes Terraria‘s side-on destructible terrain and elements from Spelunky in general. Though their website only mentions Steam and the Nintendo ports, it’s available DRM-free … Continue reading →

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Frozen: Musical Cinema ≠ Musical Theatre

Posted on 2014-02-07 by Stephan Sokolow

Well, I finally saw Frozen and my brother and I pretty much agreed that, while it’s nice, it does have significant flaws. What’s really interesting, though, is the kinds of problems it has: They all fundamentally stem from Frozen being … Continue reading →

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Game Review – FEZ

Posted on 2013-09-15 by Stephan Sokolow

Since I managed to find time to make a lot of progress toward beating FEZ before the Humble Indie Bundle 9 finished, why not a review… FEZ is an interesting mix of a game. On the upside, it’s a very … Continue reading →

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My Little Pony Fics and Songs For Non-Bronies

Posted on 2013-07-14 by Stephan Sokolow

Since my last mention of the subject, I’ve grown somewhat attached to the fanfiction and songs coming out of the My Little Pony fandom. I still wouldn’t say I’m into it enough to be a brony but I appreciate good … Continue reading →

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Trifles Make Perfection

Posted on 2013-05-10 by Stephan Sokolow

TL;DR: When you’re doing something creative, look for details which, with only minimal change, could greatly broaden your work’s appeal and staying power. (Also includes examples.) Every now and then, I run across a creative work which frustrates me, not … Continue reading →

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Sekirei Fics Which Fight/Fix Canon

Posted on 2013-02-25 by Stephan Sokolow

Last Updated 2020-09-10: Added an entry for Angry, Angry Wizards. Since my last post on Familiar of Zero fics, it occurred to me that there is another series that’s not to my taste but which still manages to make interesting … Continue reading →

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Worthwhile Familiars of Zero

Posted on 2013-02-20 by Stephan Sokolow

Updated 2020-12-12: Added “Loopholes” Of all the stories I’ve encountered, Familiar of Zero (or “Zero no Tsukaima” as I still think of it) is an interesting case. I’ve never really seen the appeal of the anime and, while I haven’t … Continue reading →

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