Joel Lee
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United States
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Game Preview: “Kana Quest” Teaches Japanese Characters Using Fun Puzzles –
Kana Quest wraps the learning of Japanese hiragana characters in fun, puzzle gameplay that’s enjoyable all on its own. → Read More
8 Emotionally Satisfying Anime Films to Sink Your Teeth Into –
Anime films can offer experiences that live-action films fail to deliver. Here are some of the most emotionally satisfying anime films that prove anime films can be great. → Read More
10 Golden Rules for a Successful Board Gaming Session –
Follow these board gaming etiquette tips to minimize conflict and ensure that every gaming session is fun for everyone. → Read More
Game Review: “Virtual Virtual Reality” Is a Surreal Multi-World Adventure –
This meta adventure through many different virtual reality worlds is a fresh new take on the “AIs take over the world” concept. → Read More
Is It a Good Idea to Buy Coffee on Amazon? Here’s What You Need to Know –
It depends. If you’re willing to make a compromise, buying coffee on Amazon can be OK, as long as you know what you need to watch out for. → Read More
7 Weird and Unconventional Sports for Geeks and Nerds –
Sports are a great way to stay active and improve physical health, but what if you aren’t interested in mainstream sports? → Read More
Game Review: “I Expect You to Die” Proves VR Escape Rooms Can Work –
Ever wanted to experience what it’d be like to be a spy agent stuck in tenuous situations? This thrilling virtual reality game is like a digital escape room done right. → Read More
OK, Fidget Spinners Are Pretty Cool: Here’s Why You Might Want One –
I always thought fidget spinners were a pointless fad, but I tried one and changed my mind. Here’s how they can be useful. → Read More
Game Review: Dystopian Point-and-Click “Republique VR” Is Slow and Tedious –
This tale of a rebel against a dystopian system provides no convincing reasons as to why it couldn’t have just been a feature film instead. → Read More
Oculus Quest First Impressions—Or Why I’m Now a Believer in Virtual Reality –
I've always been skeptical of virtual reality becoming a mainstream hit. The Oculus Quest is an absolute game changer and here's why I'm now sold. → Read More
The 20 Best Songs in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden OSTs –
Say what you will about the story or characters, but no one can deny that Naruto and Naruto Shippuden have one of the best anime soundtracks of all time. → Read More
Every Jackbox Party Pack Ranked: The Funniest Games to Play as a Group –
The Jackbox games are some of the most fun party games I’ve ever played, but not all of them are worth getting. → Read More
10 Impressive Board Games With Exceptionally Beautiful Artwork –
Have you ever been blown away by the artwork in a board game? → Read More
The 10 Most Unforgettable Sci-Fi Films –
These science fiction films are so impressive that you’ll never forget them. → Read More
What’s the Deal With K-Pop? 20 Essential Songs for Newbies and Skeptics –
K-pop is misunderstood. There’s a lot to love about it, and there’s a good reason why it’s growing into an unstoppable international sensation. → Read More
Movie Review: “Bumblebee” Is Transformers at Its Best, With Room to Improve –
Bumblebee isn’t perfect, but it’s a good sign of things to come for the Transformers franchise if Michael Bay is fine to leave his hands out of it. → Read More
Game Review: “Mini Metro” Is the Most Relaxing Strategy Game Ever –
This mentally engaging efficiency game is proof that real-time strategy doesn’t have to involve war. → Read More
Escape Room Review: “The Crumbling Prince Ep 1” Is a Real-Life Zelda-Like Adventure –
Easily one of the most immersive escape experiences ever made, thanks to the impressive art direction, music, and story. → Read More
Not All Reality TV Sucks: The 5 Types of Reality Shows and Examples Done Well –
Reality TV has several subgenres, and just because you hate one type doesn’t mean you should toss them all aside! → Read More
Game Review: “Soundodger+” Is a Mesmerizing, Flawed Rhythm Bullet Hell –
This indie rhythm-based bullet hell game has some promising ideas, but is brought down by some frustrating gameplay design choices. → Read More