Yearly Archives: 2016


A Bard’s Eye View: Summer Slaughter 2016

Summer Slaughter 2016 So, I fully didn’t intend to see this show.  It wasn’t that I wasn’t interested but I had some reservations due to price (though with 12 bands the price was completely reasonable) and because the show began at 2pm while I was still at work.  I was […]


Digital Beard Stroking: Pokemon Go Ahead And Charge My Card

Pokemon Go Ahead And Charge My Card Amid all the talk of Pokemon Go lately, it seems obvious that I should find some sort of topic so I can latch onto the coattails of the phenomenon.  While I already discussed the notion of teams and tribes last time (which definitely is […]


Boxed Culture: A Sincere Apology

A Sincere Apology Today on Boxed Culture I would like to take some time to talk about a few changes in the posting scheduled and address the lack of posting lately, both specifically with regard to Boxed Culture. First of all, I would like to thank everyone who reads for being […]


A Bard’s Eye View: Artist Profile – Sage Francis

Artist Profile Sage Francis Country of origin: United States Genres: Hip hop, Spoken word, Alternative hip hop, Rap rock, Country rap, Anti-folk Years active: 2004-current Current members: Sage Francis Number of albums: 5 Number of concerts attended: 4 Notable cameos on artist’s records: B. Dolan Sage Francis is an artist […]


A Bard’s Eye View: Selves We Cannot Forgive

Selves We Cannot Forgive The newest album from Black Crown Initiate I have been anxiously awaiting the newest onslaught from Reading, Pennsylvania.  I have definitely introduced you to the likes of Black Crown Initiate on several occasions, but for those unfamiliar with them (first time checking out my work here?), […]


Digital Beard Stroking: Tribalism and Team Games

Tribalism and Team Games Tribalism is an underlying concept that’s arguably intrinsic to the human condition.  It’s evident in every culture, every society, every continent.  The concept of delineating an “us” versus a “them” exists in every group of people across the globe.  At first glance, this may seem to […]


Boxed Culture: Designer Focus – Ryan Laukat

Designer Focus Ryan Laukat When it comes to designing games there are lots of people who immediately spring to mind. From Bruno Cathala to Ignacy Trzewiczek, many designers are beginning to be common names. On top of which, some of these designers even run their own companies! But none of […]


Graphic Reviews: The Killing Joke

The Killing Joke An astute (i.e. has read more than one of my reviews and isn’t brain dead) may have noticed that my favorite superhero is Batman. I have mentioned this a few times in previous reviews. I grew up watching Batman: The Animated Series and first fell in love […]