Take Back the Cloth: Empowerment Through Cosplay

Halloween is around the corner and people are preparing for costumes.  It seems that walking into a Halloween store, however, is indicative of walking into a Victoria’s Secret: scant cloth and seductive poses are all that women often have to choose from.  There is acceptance of objectification of women in the cosplay realm because it’s… Read More

Lego Marvel Super Heroines

When I got off work early to wait in line for the Xbox One last November, I wasn’t nearly as excited as my boyfriend was. The games on my shopping list were Lego Marvel Super Heroes, Ryse, and Dead Rising. Let’s just say there is a reason I won’t be writing about the latter two… Read More

Sailor Moon Crystal Act VII: Chiba Mamoru

Warning: Spoilers Be sure to check out the Sailor Moon Crystal Page for reviews of Acts I through VI in case you missed them! Aw, young, reincarnated love! Act 7 started right where Act 6 left off.  Usagi wakes up in Mamoru’s bedroom, and in a scene that felt like it dragged on forever, they share knowing… Read More

The Feminism in Clash of Clans

If you haven’t heard of Clash of Clans already, then I apologize in advance for giving you a new addictive smartphone/tablet game to indulge in. Created by Supercell, the game is available to download for free from Google Play and the App Store. I play with two separate accounts: one on an iPad and one… Read More

Pinterest and the Fairer Sex

These days an online presence is an important part of self-marketing, so I’ve dutifully joined a plethora of social media sites. My favorite right now is Pinterest. I have boards for Marketing for Writers, Inspiration for Writers, Fantasy Setting and Strange Creature boards, and so on. I love looking at cool pictures, quotes from my… Read More

Borderlands Not Borderline on Women

When my fiance and I bought Borderlands last year, we fell in love.  The artwork, the music, the game play, the wit and humor, the oh so annoying but lovable Claptrap…it was brilliantly coordinated. We are now playing through both Borderlands and Borderlands 2 to gear up for the upcoming Borderlands: Pre-Sequel.  In the world… Read More