The problem with mobile games: Yugioh Duel Links Review

When Duel Links came out, the hype over Pokemon Go had largely died down.  This meant that we were primed and ready to have another nostalgia bait game around.  With 40 million downloads worldwide, this seemed like a great idea.  It had all the classic cards before the game suffered scope creep with synchro summons and crazy other fusions.  The 5 monster slots and spell slots were shrunk down to 3, which made the game more accessible as a mobile game.  However, Duel Links falls into the classic problem with all mobile games.

The problem with episodic shows: Glee case study

Anyone who knows me knows that I don't like watching episodic shows.  There has to be some overarching plot that is involved, which episodes go towards.  Having one off episodes that are trying to compel you one way or another, and the characters are for the most part flat.

That being said, I still have a soft spot for the show Glee.  I like the singing and the dance routines, because it depicts a world that is more entertaining than our own.  However, it was a chore to continue watching past the first season.

Rent or Own Your Home

When you first leave your parent's home, one thing on your mind is whether you should rent your first home or whether you should get a mortgage.   Ultimately, there are pros and cons for both sides, and while mortgaging a house seems daunting especially with student loans over your head, it may make sense for you.

Observables in Angular

Observables are the bread and butter Angular (2+).  Thus, it is good to take some time to learn how to use them.  Trust me.  They look a little more complicated than promises and callbacks, but it will speed up development if you add these to your toolkit.

ng-conf 2017: Brief Overview

Last week, I had the pleasure of going to ng-conf, so here is a "short" overview of what to expect going to these conferences and the highlights of what happened in this one.  There will probably be more post on specific talks.

Anime Review: Rubric

Here is a brief rubric for all of my anime reviews.  I'll preface all posts like Anime Review: [Anime name].

Anime Review: Why I hate Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop is a classic, or so I have been told.  I really have no clue why people like it, and it seems like one of those artsy animes that all the hipsters just love.

It's aged relatively well, but from my perspective, it was a boring.