The official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game, Gears of War: Ascendance is the sixth entry in the Gears of War novel series. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!
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Book Review — The James Bond Archives: No Time To Die Edition (2023)
Made with unrestricted access to the Bond archives, The James Bond Archives recounts the history of James Bond in words and pictures. The updated edition includes exclusive photography and new interviews with Daniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and many others, revealing the full story behind the making of the emotionally charged No Time To Die. Below is my video review of this James Bond book.
Review – KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie, NY 1984
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On April 7, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York, 1984. Recorded live at the Mid-Hudson Arena on November 28th, 1984, during the Animalize World Tour, this is the fifth in a series of live releases by the band and will be available to stream and download, with a 2-LP standard black vinyl set, CD, and a limited edition 2-LP set pressed on 180g custard yellow vinyl. This new live album is now available to buy on Amazon. Below is my video review of KISS – Off The Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, New York, 1984 and more details about this exciting release.
Book Review: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik is a disappointing novel that fails to reach its potential. While Novik’s world-building is detailed and imaginative, the book is ultimately weighed down by its sluggish pacing and unremarkable characters. Read on for the rest of my book review.
Atari Video Game Review: Akka Arrh
A rhythmically flowing arcade shooter and a psychedelic visual explosion of color, Akka Arrh captures all of the fun of the golden age of gaming and delivers it in an updated, modernized package with vibrant, dreamlike visuals. Read on for my review of this newly unearthed and updated Atari arcade game for Xbox.
Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Anvil Gate
Continuing the saga of the bestselling game series! In the third of three official tie-in novels to the hugely successful videogame from Microsoft and Epic Games, in Gears of War: Anvil Gate, Marcus Fenix, and his Gears defend humanity’s final city from the Locust horde. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!
James Bond Movie Review: From Russia With Love
In honor of the 60th anniversary of James Bond, I’m revisiting and reviewing all the movies. Next up, From Russia With Love! Read on for my thoughts on this classic in the James Bond film franchise.
Audiobook Review — Gears of War: Jacinto’s Remnant
Based on the blockbuster Xbox game, Gears of War: Jacinto’s Remnant is the stunning story of the men and women who stood between a planet and total destruction—and now have to face the consequences of their actions. I listened to the audiobook, available on Downpour, narrated by Nan McNamara, the voice actor who portrays Anya Stroud in the Gears of War games. Below is my review of this book. Enjoy!
Book Review: The Martian by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir is a book (and movie) that took the world by storm. Below is my review of this wildly popular science-fiction novel.
Movie Review: 3 From Hell
Released in 2019, 3 From Hell is the third entry in Rob Zombie’s Firefly family trilogy. Below is my review of this horror movie.