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MDK This is one of those games that is just simply outdated. The most obvious cue of that is the graphics, naturally. However, I don't think it's only because the game was released nearly thirty years ago - the art style itself didn't exactly age well, either. More accurately, it's both of these attributes in conjuction that makes the MDK look like a game that was made in, well, the mid-90s. It's also got some control issues, but they're not big and can be managed easily. Despite these setbacks, it is still fun to play. It has a certain charm to it that keeps you amused through its short but entertaining run. Outdated Visuals The graphical fidelity is definitely from three decades ago. It's low resolution, jagged, and very much limited by the hardware that was available at the time. Ultimately, I couldn't admire the art style. There’s a lot of dark, heavy color: greys, blacks, deep oranges, browns, an...

Stellar Blade I was actually hyped about playing this game. The influence of this game is absolutely obvious: Nier: Automata. I actually haven't played the game in a good seven years or so. I certainly remember enjoying it quite a lot, however. Perhaps it's time to give it another playthrough. But I gotta get through this backlog.... Anyways, I was hyped because of this influence and I am a total sucker for post-apocalyptic cyberpunk. I also enjoy mutated monstrosities for enemies to hack through. Any gamer loves a big, bad boss battle, too. Finally, Eve is a highly attractive female that's pleasing to the eyes. Call me a backwards neanderthal, but I prefer sexy women. Despite being hyped, my expectations wheren't exactly high. I expected a shallower version of Nier: Automata and that's definitely what I got. However, I must elaborate on just how much fun this game is. Story Premise The setting is about as typi...

Early Y2K Movies I already established that early Y2K, or even pre-Y2K if you prefer, is from 1995 to the end of 1997. I'm not making a rigid case. I'm selecting this timeframe as early Y2K because we can see the obsession with tech, edgy attitudes, and future consciousness began its escalation. I already discussed this when it comes to 3D graphics and video games. It's time to review a few movies that where also tech, edgy, and future obssessed. The list is practically endless. So, I'm only going to focus on movies I have seen, even if I viewed them long after Y2K. Some of these I did grow up with, though. Bear in mind that I am focusing on a very narrow subset of movies in this window of time. So, something like Independence Day or Men in Black are out because they are more about an alien invasion than they are about technology. I will definitely be discussing those in another article. Tech Obsessed Tech...