Seiken Densetsu III - In Defense of the ROM

I want to talk in defense of the ROM and emulator. I don't mean using them to play current games, that I have some moral qualms with. But to play older games? Absolutely. One of my favorite games, Seiken Densetsu III (or Secret of Mana 2), was never released in the US. It was in Japanese on the Super Famicom only. The one reason I know of this game and have played it is because of a Japan fanatic friend I had in junior high. I have no idea how...

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Final Fantasy 8 Diary - Entry 17

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Shiva Video - FF8 GF Sculpt Series

For the first time ever I'm playing through Final Fantasy 8 (and documenting it!) and I decided to do a paper sculpt piece of each Guardian Force in the game. Here's Shiva! ...

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Eleven Reasons I Love the Eleventh Doctor

I know I usually do a list of ten things, but to go along with the theme, I thought I'd shake things up a bit and do eleven reasons I love the eleventh doctor. Oh, and, a friendly reminder: Let me know in the comments below who your favorite Doctor is and a few reasons why! 1. His personality shines through immediately One of the first moments you meet the eleventh doctor is incredibly memorable. The TARDIS has crashed in a cute little...

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'Outlander' Fandom Fueled Products

You've seen the Doctor Who lip balms, and you've checked out the Legend of Zelda temple candles*. Now, take a look at the newest, exciting fandom items from A Bit of Geek and Earthtastic!: Outlander body care products! I don't mean this to sound so damn cheesy, but I'm incredibly excited! It's a blast to work with my sister (the one-woman wonder who runs Earthtastic!) to incorporate fandoms into her thriving, wonderful business. Together...

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Final Fantasy 8 Diary - Entry 16

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