Throughout the Mass Effect series there have been many elusive presences in the galaxy, none more so than the Shadow Broker (the Illusive Man falls short on a spelling technicality). Thankfully with the new DLC for Mass Effect 2, titled Lair of the Shadow Broker, we are finally getting some answers about this mysterious character. [Read more...]
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Film Review: The Great Gatsby
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Film Review: Iron Man 3
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Love them or hate them, Vampire Weekend’s latest album Modern Vampires of the City is a must listen of 2013. … (more)
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I am really struggling to come up with an introduction that does this book justice, because to me, Me Before You was perfection. … (more)
Book Review: Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowel
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be thankful no one ever called you raghead because they think your ginger hair is reminiscent of a … (more)
Book Club in Session: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
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Gaming Review: Far Cry 3
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