Science Fiction Fantasy at E3 2015

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Electronic Entertainment Expoo

Being someone who loved video games growing up, and still wishing I had time to play them now, I like to keep track of the latest in the industry. And the best place for this is the annual convention known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short.

Ever heard of it?

E3 is where all the video game giants gather to show what they got coming up for the next couple years. The main competitors are Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, with 3rd party competitors such as Ubisoft, Square Enix, and EA filling the gaps.

While there’re many different types of games on display, I like seeing those in my favourite genre: science fiction fantasy.

I checked out all the conferences, on-line of course, and saw some really great science fiction fantasy games I’m really looking forward to playing (or hearing more about).

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5 Fantasy Creatures You Probably Never Heard Of

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Where would fantasy be without mystical creatures and fearsome monsters?

Even though the average logical adult dismisses them as unrealistic, there was a time people swore they exist.

And sure, we’ve all heard about dragons and unicorns and sparkling vampires, but what about the creatures that people use to talk about that for some reason never made it to this century. They deserve some credit too, right?

If you agree, then here are five interesting fantasy creatures you probably never heard of.

The Parandrus

the Parandrus

The Parandrus grew to the size of an ox, had the head of a stag, the branching horns of an ibex, the shaggy coat of a bear, and the legs of a deer.

Originating in Ethiopia, this creature was admired for its ability to adapt to every challenge. Like a chameleon, […]

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Top 5 Dialogue from HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 4

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HBO’s Game of Thrones

I’ve got a real love hate relationship for Game of Thrones.

I hate the vast amounts of politics, the incest, the deaths of so many characters. But ultimately my love for sword fights and castles and mystical creatures keeps me coming back for more.

There’s another element of Game of Thrones that keeps me hooked. Great dialogue.

And now that season 5 has officially started, I thought I’d take a stroll through season 4 and pick out the best ones.

Here’s the top 5 dialogue from HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 4.

I should warn you, the following could get a bit dark, and explicit. But if you’re a fan then you already know that. We are talking about Game of Thrones, after all.

The Hound talks to Polliver: Episode 1

Grunt!!!

Arya and the Hound reluctantly enter a tavern that’s been taken […]

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Stealer of Flesh (Kormak the Guardian book 1) Review

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Stealer of Flesh by William King (2012)

I’m a big fan of William King.

I love the Gotrek and Felix series so I’m always willing to read anything he writes.

I’ve been reading about the Kormak series on his website for a while now, but with an extensive library of books on my kindle that I’ve never read, and a long to-read list on Goodreads, I’ve always been reluctant to purchase it.

Why buy something now if I don’t intend to read it yet, right?

But when I found out that the 1st book of the Kormak series, Stealer of Flesh, was free on Amazon, naturally I jumped right on it.

Because he’s my favorite author, and because it was free, I moved it up on my to-read list (free has powerful effects) and finally got around to reading it.

The Story

Kormak is a Guardian of the Order of […]

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5 Real Chambers of Bones and Human Remains

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I’ve seen them in movies like Indiana Jones. I’ve seen them in novels like Gotrek and Felix. I’ve seen them in games like Dark Souls.

And every time characters come across a chamber full of them, it’s meant to be so horrific that the weak-hearted screams while dramatic music plays.

What am I talking about?

Human skulls, bones, and corpses decayed beyond recognition.

You would think that a room or cave filled to the brim with this stuff would be too horrific to keep close to society, right?

Well they’re not. In fact, they’re actually considered great tourist attractions.

Where are these places?

Here are 5 real chambers of bones and human remains.

Capuchin Crypt, Rome

When Capuchin monks arrived at the church of Santa Maria […]

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Top 5 Movie Villains More Powerful Than the Heroes

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I always hate when a hero has to fight under constraints.

For the entire story, his abilities are amazing.

His attacks are strong and his reflexes are fast. When opponents strike, he’s no longer there. He punches and kicks bad guys into next week.

Everything is going great.

Then we reach the story climax. The hero confronts the big villain. This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. It’s going to be awesome.

Suddenly, someone pulls out a bag of kryptonite and our hero falls to his knees. Then some punk who could have been crushed like a toothpick starts taking advantage of the situation.

Lame! Lame! Lame!

I want to see the hero throw his hardest punch and the villain simply grunts while wiping the blood from his mouth with a smile.

Who are these villains?

Here’s the top five that I’ve come across […]

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Could Interstellar be the Best Science Fiction Movie Ever?

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Interstellar (2014) directed by Christoper Nolan

Amazing.

If I were asked to sum up what I thought about Interstellar in one word, that would be my answer.

Amazing.

This movie is truly a marvel of science and imagination, reaching a level so high on the creativity spectrum that it earns the honor of being called an orgy of science fiction.

Other than Interstellar, do you know how many orgies of science fiction I’ve come across in my life?

None.

This is the only one, and it achieves the honorary status without giant robots or laser beams or invading aliens.

I left the cinema astonished, thinking about events as I drove home, as I woke up the next morning, even as I did my chores the following weekend.

I’ve always craved a movie like this

A movie where a group of characters would go out for the first time to another galaxy and explore […]

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Get My Free Ebook The Knights Scroll

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The Knights Scroll by Jevon Knights

I’ve finally finished my first ebook, The Knights Scroll.

The scroll is a collection of short stories filled with remarkable experiences ranging from a being who would rather die than continue not living to a mighty king so angry that he attacks the sea.

Each story is no longer than 2000 words, making them quick but satisfying reads.

And to show my appreciation that you’re here, I want to give it to you, free.

Simply click here, enter your email address and download it.

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Criteria for the Perfect Writing Space

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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve sat to write at home and ended up with nothing.

I get to my chair or couch, crack my knuckles and put fingers to keyboard, only to end up watching television and falling asleep.

Then I wake up about 1 in the morning, curse when I remember I have to work the next day, run to the bedroom so fast that I almost trip over the couch, then wake up the next morning feeling guilty about not writing anything.

I usually promise myself I’ll get some writing done when I get back home, only to repeat the same process all over again, tripping over couch and all.

Now this wouldn’t be a problem if I could wake up 6am, all refreshed and ready to hit the day, and start writing.

But I have […]

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The Most Reliable Place a Writer Can Research Factual Information

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It’s a typical scenario.

You’ve got an amazing concept to explain or an awesome fiction story to tell.

So you start writing down the details. The words are flowing great, and the sentences are pouring out.

You feel as though you know exactly what you’re talking about. After all, you’ve thought about it so much that you’ve pretty much lived it.

And you know that when you’re finish and it’s ready to be shared with the world, everyone will love it.

Then suddenly, you hit an “unsure fact” obstacle. Your fingers skid across the keys. That inspirational tune playing in your mind comes to a scratching halt. It’s like slamming your F1 car straight into a wall.

Now you’re unsure about that last sentence you just typed because you just don’t know if it’s possible.

You’re wondering something like, what gear do […]

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