When the Playstation 4 was first announced as the successor to the Playstation 3 in early 2013, I couldn’t wait to buy one. However, when the release date rolled around…
I like books more than you do
I like to read books—a lot. If you’ve read any of my previous pieces, then you probably already know that. I love to read books, write them, discuss them, and…
HBO Now and the future of television
HBO Now is available…now. That’s right; you can stream all the Games of Thrones you want—and everything else HBO has to offer—for $15 per month. Available only online, HBO Now…
What I assume when people tell me they don’t like to read
When people tell me they don’t like to read, a small part of me (or perhaps more) thinks they are pretty crazy. How could someone not like to read? As…
Cosplayers are people too
Everyone seems to know when a video game convention comes to town by the way the attendees dress. People who like to dress up as their favorite video game or…
I’m a gamer, hear me roar
The video game industry (and its surrounding culture) has been predominately male for a very long time. In 1988, Playthings, an American trade magazine, reported that females only made up about…
The future of reading
The world of literature has changed drastically over the last couple of decades. From the rise of e-book sales, to the adoption of the print on demand strategy, the literary…
Get outside, Portland is your oyster
Portland State students should feel incredibly lucky to call the Pacific Northwest their home (or home to their university). The city of Portland is both beautiful and earth friendly. We…
‘Final Fantasy X/X-2’ proves that re-releases can work
All entertainment ages. Some, like printed media, age relatively well and are capable of remaining popular and accessible years after they are initially released. Other forms of media, such as…
Portland’s cup of tea
Tea is one of the world’s most popular drinks, second only to water. It is a drink of remarkable versatility that might find a place during any time of the…
The rise of nerd culture
The end of January brought Wizard World’s Comic Con to Portland. Writers, artists, actors and nerds alike gathered at the Oregon Convention Center to share their love and passion for…