Over the past few months, I have posted a few links for articles which I have written for a publication that isn't Silver Bit. That publication is Imprint, the University of Waterloo's student-run newspaper. I have been volunteering there for just over a year now as a proofreader and now am slowly expanding to take on a greater role as a writer.
With another commitment on the table, I sadly can't dedicate my time equally among everything I do. Before you think it is an excuse not to write on Silver Bit, I am just letting everybody know that there is another place to read articles from yours truly. You can check them out on my archives page. There isn't much there now, but I promise there's a lot more coming.
At the moment, I am Imprint's friendly neighbourhood movie reviewer, but have also dabbled in writing blogs. If you are on UW's campus for whatever reason this coming frosh week, I have a fun little article that I am looking forward to see people's reaction to. Hint: it is unlike anything I have ever written. Hope that's enough of a teaser to get you to pick up a copy.
I've loved every moment I have spent volunteering at Imprint this past year and hope for many more great years to come. Since I am getting more involved, I want to share my published work, along with the wonderful content created by the whole Imprint team, with all you that read Silver Bit.
So take some time to read through a few articles, make comments, share the ones you like with others and maybe make your imprint by getting involved yourself.
School is done for another year, but things haven't slowed down that much. My jobs, both paid and volunteer, keep me busy throughout the year especially in the summer. Speaking of work, you can check out my first published piece for Imprint, the University of Waterloo's student run newspaper. It is a review of Avengers: Age of Ultron. I hope you enjoy and share it with others.
On top of work, I have lots of things going on in the coming months. I have movies to watch (and possibly review), live wrestling shows to see, games to play, friends to visit and a vacation to take. It is going to a busy yet fun summer.
Don't worry though. Silver Bit won't be taking a backseat; in fact, it will be front and centre especially when it comes to E3 next month. I have a lot of things cooking regarding regular content for Silver Bit this summer so stay tuned.
Show of the Month
April has been a month to try new things for yours truly. I got a chance to feel the pain, frustration and ironic fun of From Software's Bloodbourne, determine for myself if Game of Thrones lives up to the hype and rabid praise (it's getting there), and got back into watching anime. My renewed interest in anime came all thanks to IGN's Anime Club podcast. I use to watch anime regularly when I was a teenager, but grew out of it due to my exhaustion with drawn-out plots and my preference for reading manga. Now, I am scouring used video stores and the Funimation app for shows both old and new in order to expand my horizons.
In expanding my horizons, I took a risk and spent 20 dollars on the Cowboy Bebop complete series DVD set. While I am still working my way through the series, I do not regret my purchase. In fact, I am loving it. Cowboy Bebop is unlike anything I have ever laid my eyes on. The innovation and stylishness of this anime makes it stand out above all the others.
Cowboy Bebop blends beautiful animations, always on-point humour and fully fleshed out characters. At first, the show may seem a little off-putting due to how different it is from most anime. Bebop never holds your hand; it just drops you in its world and lets you experience all its imperfections and quirks for yourself. Also Bebop's use of music is unbelievable as each episode has its own unique soundtrack that fits its story and tone. Plus, the opening for the show is thing of beauty.
Out of the 15 episodes I have watched so far, Cowboy Bebop is a really good show slowly becoming a great show. It does take a few episodes before it gets going and about a good dozen before it starts firing on all cylinders. Once it starts firing on all cylinders, Bebop is almost untouchable. Bebop is an incredible show that you should watch, anime fan or not.
Most Anticipated Game of the Month
My love for the The Witcher III: Wild Hunt has been well documented in the annals of Silver Bit. The game looks absolutely incredible. I have been looking forward to Witcher III ever since it graced the cover of Game Informer just over two years ago and we are less than a month away until its release.
Just recently, CD Projekt RED announced the expansion pass for the game. Before you get up in arms over another DLC pass like everybody did with the Arkham Knight season pass, Witcher's expansion pass is unlike other passes on the market. While most DLC for games nowadays adds a few hours of extra content, this expansion pass will add around 30 hours of content to the already expansive Witcher III. At 25 dollars, you are getting well over five times more content than the typical season pass. Plus, CD Projekt RED is offering 16 free pieces of DLC in the year following the game's release.
It may be a lot of money to drop on one game, but I trust the guys and gals at CD Projekt Red to deliver. I feel it is a worthwhile investment to get the most out of the grandest fantasy RPG ever created and help support these incredible developers create more great RPGs in the future.
Video of the Month
I have a problem. I just can't stop watching Honest Trailers, be it for video games or movies. They are just too funny. I devoured the older ones throughout late March and early April. Now, I impatiently wait for new ones to be posted.
To show you how great this YouTube series is (and maybe get you addicted as well), enjoy the newest Honest Game Trailer for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
