Author: Marcus Stray
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Sci Fi Staples: Farscape (1999) – Lightyears From Home
The first time I encountered Farscape, it was at the recommendation of a classmate that I met while attending college in 2016. Though I had and still have a tendency towards animation, getting a sci-fi recommendation from what some might describe as a “normie” (I use this term endearingly) piqued my interest. Farscape is the…
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Guilt, Depression, and DDLC
This piece was originally published on 06/04/2018 on Talk Amongst Yourselves, which was Kotaku’s reader-run community. The community was nuked from existence, and preservation efforts unfortunately didn’t work out as well as hoped, but the fond memories of my earliest writings remain. I am pleased to share this piece once more, even though the subject…
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Forza Motorsport (2023) – How To Upgrade Your Car The Right Way
To remain competitive in Forza Motorsport, it’s necessary to upgrade one’s vehicle at some point. There is the option to do a quick upgrade, but a little extra effort goes a long way. It’s not rocket science. There are no tricks to upgrading a car, but it’s important to strike a good balance between power…
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Forza Motorsport (2023) Review: Enjoy The Ride
I’ve always loved cars, I guess because they take us places. Getting in the car meant going to see friends and family, or sometimes it meant an exciting adventure. As a kid I poured hours into games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed; of course, it was a highly competitive experience when it came…
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Craftsman V20 String Trimmer and Leaf Blower Review: The Right Tools
With summer on its way the lawn begins resembling a thicket. I found myself unprepared, since I usually rely on a lawn care service and trying to get one out on short notice was going to be pricey. I had been meaning to invest in some gardening tools of my own, and it seemed like…
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Final Fantasy XV, I Was Wrong About You
I don’t recall ever expressing any strong negative opinions about Final Fantasy XV, but I have to admit that I didn’t hold it in very high regard. Final Fantasy XV was one of the first games I bought when I built my first gaming PC. It was a modest rig but it ran the game,…
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Should I Get A Left Handed Guitar?
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re a beginner left-handed person who wants to know if they will learn and play guitar more easily with a left-handed guitar, or try to learn right-handed instead. Here is my perspective as a lefty who ended up playing right-handed. The left handed guitarists out there have it rough.…
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Jackson JS32 Review – The Little Shredder That Could
If anyone is looking at the affordable Jackson JS32, I’ve taken the time to review the one have been using to write and record with over the last year.
Marcus Stray 