https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYOC7eakDLo We are back! Formerly known as the Gaming and Tech podcast, Time Vampire is a couple of gamers from the Bay Area just talking about good times and wasted ones. Joins us and let's talk about a bunch of stuff like video games, TV shows, and whatever you want. Just let us know. Blynn... Continue Reading →
A few tips when buying PC hardware during a pandemic
For those of you who are looking to build your first PC, you may find it very difficult to find parts and peripherals at a reasonable price. Most components are either overpriced or not in stock. Luckily, there are some ways to run around from all the chaos that the "Backstreet Boys: Reunion Tour" had... Continue Reading →
Eve Spectrum: Steal or Scam?
I have been in the market for a new monitor and just a few days after my purchase, (I bought a Viewsonic XG270QG) an ad for a seriously powerful display started popping on Instagram called the "Eve SPECTRUM." The SPECTRUM has three models: QHD 144Hz, QHD 240Hz, and 4K 240Hz. My initial reaction was dread... Continue Reading →
Rating video game subscriptions (2020)
During these trying times, being able to afford video games is a luxury. Video game subscription services are now everywhere and they are viable options for people who can't afford full-priced games. The question is: which one (or two) should you pick? As a service to the consumer, I spent my hard-earned stimulus check from... Continue Reading →
Terrible Posture Games pulls out all the guns on ‘Mothergunship’ (Spiel of the Spine)
“Mothergunship” is like a 2018 update of the game “Tower of Guns” by the same developer. Despite the rehashed feel, there is a lot to like about it. The Story “Mothergunship’s” story isn’t the most interesting or the longest but it more than makes up for in colorfully written characters and gameplay integration. You are... Continue Reading →
Hello! I just want to let you know that I will be abandoning the regular schedule of posting every Friday as I want to focus more on video content. These video contents take up more of my time since I have to write the script, film and edit them. However, I do have a few... Continue Reading →
More like ‘Red Faction: Guerrilla’ re-hash-tered (Spiel of the Spine)
Hello and welcome to another "Spiel of the Spine." In this entry, I will be talking about "Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-mars-tered" and why you should get it or not. Note: I did not pay for my Playstation 4 copy nor was I paid for this review. The Lowdown "Red Faction: Guerrilla" has a special place... Continue Reading →
‘Shape of the World’ (Spiel of the Spine)
The Spiel “Shape of the World” is a visually interesting walking simulator. However, there are a few things that can put it over the top that one would wish was there. The game was made by Hollow Tree Games which is a small team led by visual effects artist Stu Maxwell. He was involved with... Continue Reading →
Announcements: ‘Spiel of the Spine’ and updates
Spiel of the Spine I just wanted to come and tell everyone that I will start a new section for this blog called "Spiel of the Spine" where I hand-pick games and review them. This section will incorporate videos of the game to accompany the text so people will know what I am talking about.... Continue Reading →
Comparing Video Game Narratives VS Cinema
The Low-down In video games, the focus on narrative has increased throughout the years. From “A Hat in Time” to the “Yakuza” series, the video game market is saturated with narrative-rich games. Unlike movies, video games have its own unique way of conveying its plot to the user and continue to evolve in that aspect.... Continue Reading →