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Gaming
James Trauben

[Editorial] Bioshock: Infinite and Privileged Narratives

Bioshock: Infinite is daring in many ways – but when it comes to politics, its appeal to the middle is a privileged statement in itself. Of course, a video game is neither a textbook nor a piece of propaganda. It has no obligation to espouse or further any particular philosophy. But two of Infinite’s strongest

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #114 – Live @ Anime Conji 2013

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! Are you ready for Third Impact? Join our heroes and heroine as they get their Anime on. With a special edition Live Podcast from San Diego’s premiere Anime Convention: Anime Conji. With the Third Impact on the way the crew sits down

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Movie Issues
Leland Pierce

Movie Issues: Con Air

You can listen to this episode on our Movie Issues channel at Anchor.fm! This week we enter the world of Nicolas Cage, and what a world it is! We watched 1997s Con Air. He must save a female guard from Machete, get Bubba Gump his insulin, get back to his wife and child and fight

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Apple has a vague definition of Decency?

When it comes to decency, the majority understand that there are things considered inappropriate for some, usually when speaking of children.  This kind of censorship has innate problems in that far too often what’s deemed inappropriate is decided by the few instead of the rightful majority.  Another and probably even more serious problem is that

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #113 – The Games of Kingdom Con

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! In the games of Kingdom Con you either have fun or have even more fun! Join our heroes and heroine this week as they play at San Diego’s premiere gaming convention: Kingdom Con. They are joined by some very special guests Sgt.

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Movie Issues
Leland Pierce

Movie Issues: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

You can listen to this episode on our Movie Issues channel at Anchor.fm! This week the guys talk about how much fun they had at this year’s WonderCon 2013: A weekend full of great geek activities, good cosplay, and more nerds than you can shake a stick at. They talk about all the things they

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Movie Issues
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Movie Issues Review: Evil Dead

The Son of Sam has returned, and his name is Fede Alvarez. Based on the 1981 Cult Classic The Evil Dead directed by Sam Raimi (Wizard of Oz), the newest incarnation Evil Dead released this friday isn’t a remake as many have thought, but rather an intended sequel with A LOT of fan service to the original.

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This Deal Is Getting Worse All The Time – Disney Shuts Down Lucasarts

Few studios have made a lasting and important impression in the gaming industry. Some of the biggest franchises of the last two generations are new IP’s from upstart studios, and while they produce brilliant work, I really don’t feel anything when names like Naughty Dog, Bungie or Treyarch are thrown around. But if you say Bethesda, Bioware, or

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #112 – Seasons Begin and End

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! It’s a plethora of Geekdom on TV, as Walking Dead comes to an end of Season 3 and Doctor Who and Game of Thrones kicks off its season. Join our heroes and heroine this week as they talk the beginning and the

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