May the Fourth came and went and … not much happened.
Is that a problem? We discussed that, “The Battle for Endor,” and more!
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: A review of ‘The Battle for Endor’ (yes, we did that), critique for a lack of Star Wars marketing, and some ‘Bad Batch’ impressionsTo celebrate 75 episodes — and May the Fourth! — we recorded this episode in-person at Zony Mash, asking Star Wars fans in attendance trivia questions.
A good time was had by all.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Star Wars trivia extravaganza (and some thoughts on Disney theme parks)We all have to be honest with ourselves.
I thought it might be a good idea to slot a Final Fantasy game in this general area (somewhere in my first 15 games listed), because although the first game I dropped in this entire series is a Squaresoft classic and my favorite game of all time, it’s not especially relevant to the medium at large (apart from its impeccable soundtrack, which literally everyone should listen to at some point). Final Fantasy, as a series, is a different animal. It’s perhaps the most recognizable RPG brand on the planet, probably the most successful RPG brand on the planet, and arguably the most important RPG brand on the planet. It’s absolutely massively critical when it comes to understanding video game history, let alone that of the genre of the JRPG.
You can’t tell a complete story of gaming without Final Fantasy.
But…
Which of the Final Fantasy games is most essential?
Ah, that’s the fun part of it. For many gamers of a certain age, this debate typically boils down to two choices: The “taken as far as they could take it” 16-bit excellence of Final Fantasy VI (perhaps the best possible example of why the Super Nintendo continues to be held in high esteem for its RPG library), OR the “let’s get wacky with something slightly different” new direction boldness of Final Fantasy VII (which itself makes the case for the Playstation being the golden era of RPG gaming).
Since I’ve already got Chrono Cross on my list, I should go with Final Fantasy VI here to represent that different era of gaming, right?
Right?
Well, there’s just one small problem with that:
I like Final Fantasy VII a little bit more.
Final Fantasy VII
Genre: RPG
Released: 1997
Platform: Playstation
GameSpot’s 2nd Most Influential Game Ever Made
Wookiee stabbings. Only in New Orleans.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Just can’t get New Orleans (or Falcon and Winter Soldier) off our mindsLet’s talk about everybody’s favorite bounty hunter!
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Everything you ever (and never) wanted to learn about Boba FettDid you know there are actually two “Clone Wars” animated series? There’s that other one that we’ve covered in this space before (here’s a handy viewing guide!). But there’s also a really good (and much shorter) series that has been harder for fans to access … until recently.
Continue reading WhoDatJedi Podcast: Why is the ‘Clone Wars’ micro-series worth watching?(Originally published on The Southern Weekend)
Check out my book on this topic, Eyeblack Odyssey
If you’re anything like us, you have a passion for college football. Prep and pro have their place, but college is No. 1 in our hearts. And appropriately, that means we have a bucket list of places we want to go: our own ultimate college football road trip.
Continue reading College football road trip: 13 college towns that should be on your bucket list(Originally published on The Southern Weekend)
The best fried chicken restaurants in the South? Okay, so we know this article is bound to create some controversy. It’s unavoidable. Narrowing down an iconic dish like fried chicken in the South to merely 10 locations is pretty much impossible. Actually, it’s more like insanity. And yet, this was a challenge we wrapped our arms around with enthusiasm. Hey, we love fried chicken. LOVE it. Taking suggestions from all over, we’ve distilled this list down to an essential 10 … the perfect amount for any foodie’s fried chicken pilgrimage. Ready to get on the road to find the best fried chicken restaurants in the South? Let’s go!
Continue reading 10 of the best fried chicken restaurants in the South(Originally published on The Southern Weekend)
Do you know the legend of the Mobile Leprechaun? You should. In the Mobile, Ala. neighborhood of Crichton, several members of the community reported seeing what looked like a leprechaun trolling the neighborhood. From there, the local news reported on the sightings, and an Internet phenomenon was born.
Continue reading The Mobile Leprechaun is one of the South’s greatest legends(Originally published on The Southern Weekend)
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