Living With a Nerd

That’s right, it has been nearly 20 years since Super Mario Bros. 3 was released.  Feeling old yet?  Read on to join us for some nostalgia.

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The second entry in the Mass Effect trilogy has finally arrived.

Note:  No plot spoilers ahead, although game mechanics and certain nuances are discussed which some might consider spoilers.  This review covers the Xbox 360 version.

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Released in April of 1989 here in North America by legendary publisher Brøderbund, The Guardian Legend stands in a class all of its own.

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Our first entry in our Week of Horror series is Suspiria, a classic 1977 film by legendary Italian film maker Dario Argento.

Note:  Some slightly NSFW images inside

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With brutal difficulty, slightly stiff controls, and decent visuals, how has Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the NES aged?  Read on to find out.

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Dragon Age is finally upon us. How does Bioware’s latest hold up? Click through to find out. (No plot or NPC spoilers are contained within this review)

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Rainy Day Movie is a feature here on Living With a Nerd that provides short insights into movies and series that you should save for a rainy day.  In this edition of Rainy Day Movie, we explore the legendary vampire film Nosferatu.

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Masamune Shirow is a legend amongst legends.  The creative mind behind Black Magic, Appleseed, Dominion Tank Police, Ghost in the Shell, and Galgrease is widely regarded as one of the most talented individuals in the world of Manga.  The 1988 OVA of Appleseed has joined the ranks of classic anime whose impact will never diminish.

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Perfume is one of the best movies you have likely never seen.  With a great cast, amazing acting, an interesting storyline, and some of the “dirtiest” and grittiest images ever put on film, Perfume belongs on every movie lover’s shelf.

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Sam Raimi returns to his roots with one of the best horror movies in years.  A perfect balance of gore, scares, laughs, and story create an experience that any horror movie lover can’t miss.

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