Category: Sweet Links of the Week

  • SLOTW – Lights! Camera! Otaku!

    Since the dawn of movies and television, there have been followings, movements, heck, even downright tributes to famous movies and television series.  Nowadays, these forms of fandom have shifted from the realm of television and movies to Anime and Video Games.  While the realm of cosplay has been the easiest and most accessible form of…

  • SLOTW – GIGAAAANTOOOOR!!!

    As one might notice when looking around in day to day life, you night notice that many things are getting smaller and smaller.  From electronic devices, to computer monitors, even cars! see what I mean?  Now let’s see how many clowns we can fit into that? With technology and autos getting smaller nowadays, it only…

  • SLOTW – Trek On!

    For as long as I can remember my first episode, I’ve been a HUGE fan of Star Trek, whether it’s The Original Series, The Next Generation, to even Voyager!  It’s unique brand of storytelling, complete with awe inspiring technology and vast array of characters that drew you in.    This week’s SLOTW highlights two awesome pieces…

  • SLOTW – I’d hit that… with a Pickaxe!

    In case you didn’t get get the joke of the headline, this week’s Sweet Link of the Week is all about one of my favorite games of all!  The open box world of Minecraft! For those new to this game (seriously, have you not heard about it somewhere?), Minecraft is an open box sandbox game…

  • SLOTW – Surprises of the Colorful and Sweet Kind!

    Candy. It is the stuff of legends and has been talked about for centuries.  From Gum Drops, to Licorice, it’s variety is as limited as the amount of sugar you can cram into it.  And it’s culturally universal, too!  Ever had British candy?  How about Spanish Candy?  More than likely, perhaps not, but that doesn’t…

  • SLOTW : Food stuffs, and why you can’t eat them!

    I know it’s been a while (*coughunderstatementcough*), but I’m back with a brand new SLOTW! As we all know, chefs can create a plethora of imaginative food creations, from the most delicate and light dishes, do the heavy and fulfilling!  I would know, I work as a chef for a living!  And the limits to…

  • SLOTW – Reality and video games augmented into one big awesome pile!

    Growing up, I always wondered what it would be like if certain event happened in real life, what kinds of experiences would I have?  Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who stepped through the portal to the other dimension… Real life and video games.  It’s more hand in hand than you think.  Whether it’s a…

  • SLOTW – Watch as I spell your D.O.O.M.!

    It’s no secret that DOOM is largely considered the godfather of the First Person Shooter genre of games.  Released in 1993 by id Software, it popularized and revolutionized this genre of gaming for generations to come.  As controversial as it was, it was also extremely popular.  But more than that, it also allowed customization in…

  • S.L.O.T.W. – Epic Fanservice Poker Night!

    So you’ve had a hard day at work, you feel like having a quiet night on the town, and you have no friends to accompany you.  What do you do?  Well why not tempt fate and go out for a quiet night of poker with familiar faces and make some new friends. That’s what Telltale…

  • S.L.O.T.W. – New format, same awesomeness!

    After much debate, and careful consideration (for all of 5 minutes), SLOTW will actually change it’s format!  Instead of  two or three links, we’ll instead focus on one single topic and provide you with some links in reference to that topic!  It’ll allow me to focus more on one topic instead of multiple ones. So…