Halloween in February: A Katsucon 2011 Experience
When one thinks of anime cons, February is certainly not what comes to mind. For a fandom focused on costumes,…
Misunderstanding Anime
While critics continue to herald the "downfall of American media" and cite the often "lowball standard of television programming," anime…
The Place I Will (Re)Visit Someday: Final Fantasy IX, X Years Later
Given the general trend of today’s games emphasizing style and image over substance, it’s not exactly surprising that a lot…
Charles’ Top 10 of 2010
Wow, is the year over already? Doesn’t feel all that long ago that I was shoveling snow and preparing for…
What Do You Mean Obsolete? Stats, Talents and Raids in 4.0
Mechanics were the first major changes introduced into World of Warcraft in the new system, but they weren’t the only…
And Now For Something Completely Different: Pre-Cataclysm Patching in World of Warcraft
With weeks to go before Blizzard unleashes its third expansion for its wildly popular MMORPG World of Warcraft, they sought…
New York Comic Con 2010: Features
The large Expo floor served to separate the "men from the boys," as companies debuted new products, announce new projects,…
Tales of Real Otaku: Charles
I can specifically remember the first time I ever saw an anime, and knew what it was. I had watched…
New York Comic Con/Anime Fest, Part 1: Impressions
Let me preface this review by saying I have certain…reservations when dealing with large conventions. As someone who prefers smaller,…
The First President of Japan Review
If you're tired of the "same old manga," and looking for something new and different, check out this title, full…