“The Outer Worlds,” by Obsidian Entertainment (Reviewed on PS4 Pro)
First, a word from the developer: "lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself…
“Racism Without Racists,” by Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
The work focuses on race and racism in America. In particular, Bonilla-Silva zeros in on what he calls, "colorblind racism," (aka nice racism, smiling racism, etc). Though this term may…
“Control,” By 505 Games and Remedy Entertainment (PS4 Pro)
First, a word from the publisher: after a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control. From developer Remedy…
“Women Who Run With the Wolves,” by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Part myth, part lecture, and part self-help book, this work seeks to wear many hats. The book is more successful in some areas than others, however, and left me with…
“Thoughts of a Journal” (Short Story)
Day 0: I came to be with love from human hands. My pages may not be the thickest, nor my cover the fanciest, but I know I'll find an owner…
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (Ubisoft / Ubisoft Quebec), PS4 Pro
First, a word from the manufacturer: write your epic odyssey to become a legendary Spartan hero. Forge your path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence…
“Bossypants,” by Tina Fey
"Bossypants," by Tina Fey chronicles the life and times of the author. Fey discusses everything from her own childhood to her experiences as a working mother. Fans will be glad…
The Adventure Zone Double Feature: “Here There Be Gerblins,” and “Murder on the Rockport Limited!”
"Here There Be Gerblins," by The McElroys and Carey Pietsch (illustrator) This graphic novel is an illustrated version of the, "Adventure Zone," podcast, a DnD romp featuring the McElroy brothers…
“The War of Art,” by Steven Pressfield
This brisk (~3 hour) audiobook is part pep talk and part philosophy. The book is broken into three sections: defining resistance (i.e. how the author describes the various thoughts, feelings,…
“Medallion Status,” by John Hodgman
Part travel-log, part memoir, John Hodgman's Medallion Status: True Stories from Secret Rooms is sure to be a hit with fans of his previous work, Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches. This work…