Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Tempo - The Forgotten Sega Trilogy

 



Three games on 3 different Sega systems, never had much of a chance. Developed by Red Company, the same company who brought us the Bonk's Adventure series and Sakura Taisen. Tempo is a music loving grasshopper and one of my personal favorite forgotten Sega characters/series so I decided to give a brief history of his 3 games. Click "read more".

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

5 Things I Liked in Power Rangers Ninja Steel

 



Ninja Steel is not a very good incarnation of Power Rangers. The writing reeks of melodrama and plot conveniences, character development favors Brody far too much, and the failed Bulk and Skull wannabes Victor and Monty. But, ranting is easy, I'd rather look at the positives and list 5 things I like about Ninja Steel. (My opinion.) Click "read more".

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Ghost Ranger - My Top 5 Favorite Sega Genesis Games

 



I am back from my hiatus and have decided to go back to my roots. My very first game system was the Genesis/Mega Drive and I am going to attempt to cover as much of the library as possible. But, before that, I will list my current 5 favorite games on the system. (Subject to change later down the line.)

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Mighty Morphin Power Ranger - Top 5 Unanswered Questions

 



MMPR is beloved despite all its plot holes. However, even ignoring retcons or redundant abilities, there are still some things that are just straight up un-answered. While almost every fan has their own questions for Zordon, I am going to list 5 unanswered questions that stick out most to me. Note, I already know all about stock footage and Super Sentai. Click "read more".

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

5 Unappreciated Video Games That need a Sequel But May Never Get One



Anyone who has been gaming for awhile has more than likely experienced this. A gam or series that it feels like you are the only one that still cares about and want to see return. However, it is especially upsetting when those games have an unfinished story or unrealized potential. Here are 5 games that fit that description for me. Click "read more". 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

TMNT Talk: Should Venus ever return?

 

Missing since 1997


A lesser known incarnation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is its 1997 life action series called Ninja Turtles The Next Mutation. Lasting only 1 season, the show never took off in ratings or fans and is mostly forgotten aside from a crossover with the Power Rangers In Space. However, what stood out the most about this adaptation was the inclusion of a 5th female turtle named Mei Pieh Chi or Venus for short who has not been used since the shows cancelation besides a few comic cameos. Now, I know Venus most likely will never make a full return because of marketing and lack of interest, but should she? Click "read more" for my take.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Sonic The Hedgehog Project 06 - An Amazing Effort and Fun Remake


 

An unofficial remake of the infamous Sonic The Hedgehog (2006) being developed by Ian Moris (ChaosX). One of the most impressive efforts I have ever seen from the Sonic fan community. A new updated Demo dropped known as the Silver Release dropped in April of this year, 2023, and it is beyond impressive. Truly a story of what could have been. Click "read more".

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Overthink Music - Unwell (Matchbox 20)

 



Anther round of overthinking. This is a song that has meant a lot to me growing up with depression. Click "read more" to hear my story.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Ghost Ranger - 5 Games I wish I liked



I already talked about unpopular opinions, but this one is a bit different. There have been times when I come across a video game that seems really good but I just cannot get into. But, it is different than simply being a game that does not appeal to me, they are games that seem like they should appeal to me and I get impressed with, but for whatever reason I just never feel like playing even though they sound great. Click "read more".

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Top 5 Unpopular Video Games I Like

 


I don't have any special reason for making this list, I just always enjoyed it when someone else did. So, just for giggles I am going to countdown 5 video games that I like and most people call "bad". Click read more.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Power Rangers Fan Theory - The SPD A Squad Ranger Suits and Sky's Dad's Red Ranger Suit Explained

 



Easily one of the most infamous moments in Power Rangers history took place during the Disney era season Power Rangers SPD. The blue ranger Sky was the son of the "best of the best" Red Rangers who died in action when he was a kid and his suit looks exactly like the Time Force Red Ranger with an SPD badge. Also, the main cast was the B-Squad, second team, while the A-Squad was MIA and their suits re-used the In Space helmets. This was al due to the strict budget that Disney put on the producer in a position where he was not permitted to create new outfits and had to make due with old props. But, while the show never acknowledged the similarities, what if there was an in-universe reason for their designs? Click "read more" for my theory.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Super Sentai - The Origins of The 6th Ranger


 

Time for a history lesson. While Tommy is famously the first 6th Ranger of Power Rangers and Buria is technically the first of Super Sentai, there are some interesting stories leading up to Buria. Click "Read More" for the full tale.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Ghost Ranger - My Top 10 Favorite Anime!

 This is a list I am doing just for fun. Anime have always been a big part of my life from Toonami to Adult Swim and now various streaming services. So, I am going to reflect on my 10 favorite anime series. Note, these are not the ones I consider the best, just the ones that mean the most to me.

Sonic Origins Plus Is A Disappointment

 

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Lucky Star Episode 1: The Girl Who Dashes Off - Summary/Review




Growing up watching anime I have often been asked what my favorite is. While I grew up with the likes of Dragon Ball Z, Yu-gi-oh, Pokemon, and later Naruto, the answer to my favorite as been a simple little anime named Lucky Star. A simple comedy/ slice of life aime from 2007 based on a 4 panel comic script. So, just for fun and to feel good in nostalgia, I`m gonna cover this series. Click "read more" and let's begin with the first episode.

Friday, May 19, 2023

Tiger Claw Radio #451 - New Zelda. Slow News Week.

Green Phoenix - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review

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Over the passed year, I have periodically reviewed different entries in the Harry Potter film franchise. Based on the bestselling book series by J.K. Rowling (who shall from this moment be referred to only as "The Author" for reasons that should fairly obvious for anyone not living under a rock), the seven Harry Potter books and the associated eight films had an indelible impact upon my childhood.

I know that I have discussed this relationship in reviews of earlier films, but I felt it was very important to restate the connection when introducing today's movie; the third entry in the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The film widely regarded by many as the best single film in the franchise and one that I think could easily take the claim as the most popular, Prisoner of Azkaban stands out as a transitional film within the franchise, fully transforming the series from the lighthearted self-contained children's films of the Chris Columbus era into the mature and multi-arced works of the later films.

But does the film truly deserve its status as one of the best entries in the series? Does it still hold up over 15 years after its release? And does it overcome the issues that I noted plagued earlier entries in the film franchise?

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