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Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Life is Strange Episode 1 in Video Games
Jun 4, 2019
Clever Concept
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Imagine a world where you could turn back time and make different decisions based on what you thought the consequences might be and you have Life is Strange. The main character is Max and you basically shape her character by making choices for her. Its more involving than that and it tests your morals quite a bit. A nice easy game to play and a good story make for a very enjoyable adventure game. This was on game pass on Xbox One
Ashley Wold (5 KP) rated Amazon in Apps
Jan 31, 2018
Amazon Prime (4 more)
Wide variety of items at great prices
Dash buttons
Great service
Convenient
I love Amazon, especially as a Prime member! It is so nice to find a product I want and get it shipped without an additional cost. I initially thought Dash Buttons were a stupid idea, but my husband got one for toilet paper and laundry pods. It is so convenient to just stick them in a closet the hit the button when I realise we're running really low. I could go to the store down the road but the prices on Amazon are cheaper and for larger quantities.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Orléans in Tabletop Games
Mar 7, 2018
Orleans is a bag-building and worker placement board game. You must increase your followers to take more actions, get board position and gain more VPs.
Orleans is a mid-weight board game with worker placement and area control mechanics. You must thoughtfully build your crew of followers in order to win.
The components for this game are very nice the art looks medieval and the tiles and chits are all durable. The rules are well written and easy to follow too.
Original Rating: 5/6
Reviewer: Unknown
Read the full review here: http://www.play-board-games.com/orleans-board-game-review/
The components for this game are very nice the art looks medieval and the tiles and chits are all durable. The rules are well written and easy to follow too.
Original Rating: 5/6
Reviewer: Unknown
Read the full review here: http://www.play-board-games.com/orleans-board-game-review/
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Rolling Thunder (John Ceepak Mystery, #6) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Ceepak and Danny are back on the beat in the resort town of Sea Haven, New Jersey! This go around, a woman dies on the first run of the town's new wooden roller coaster. It seems like nothing suspicious until a definitely murdered woman is found. Is there a connection? I love these characters, so it's always great to spend time with them. The story was entertaining with some nice twists and a nail bitter of an ending.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-rolling-thunder-by-chris.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-rolling-thunder-by-chris.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2165 KP) rated Evan Blessed (Constable Evans, #9) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
It's two weeks before Evan's wedding, and he's focusing on the family dynamics this is unleashing. Then a young woman goes missing, and Evan gets involved in the hunt. Can he find her and keep peace in his family? It's always nice to visit these characters. The plot did bog down a bit in the middle, but the characters noticed and commented on the lack of progress as well. And about that point, things picked up again and raced to the finish.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-evan-blessed-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-evan-blessed-by-rhys-bowen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated Heat Wave in Books
Feb 13, 2018
A nice read with the action starting from the very first page when Marilee crashes her hot air balloon into Coles pool. I love the banter between them and there's quite a spark from the beginning but this book was written in the 80's and there is where it should have stayed. If its going to be re-released it should have had a modern revamp. This book has left me wanting... (bit like Marilee!) I'm sure if you brought it into the 'New Adult' genre it could be a 3.5 to 4 stars but sadly its a 2 for me.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Google Maps - GPS Navigation in Apps
Jun 15, 2018
My preferred way to keep from getting lost.
I use Google Maps a lot. There is something nice about having all of the maps for anywhere that you are right in your hand at all times.
Recently on a trip to Seattle, as a family, we used Google maps to get down to Pike's Fish Market, find a spot for lunch, get back to the car, and then with a quick Google search we got to drive by the Hospital that they use for the outside shots of Grey's Anatomy.
Such a solid app!
Recently on a trip to Seattle, as a family, we used Google maps to get down to Pike's Fish Market, find a spot for lunch, get back to the car, and then with a quick Google search we got to drive by the Hospital that they use for the outside shots of Grey's Anatomy.
Such a solid app!
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Evil Apples: Dirty as ____. in Apps
Jun 15, 2018
Online Cards Against Humanity
Easy to get a game together. As you play you open up more and more cards and decks to play with. Nice way to pass an evening with friends both in the room and far from home.
A quick story: We had family in town. One of the nephews suggested we play Evil Apples. By the end of the night we had eight people playing in three different states. It was such a good family moment... based around horribly funny cards, thoughts and visual images that made some of us sleep badly - LOL.
Good job Evil Apples.
A quick story: We had family in town. One of the nephews suggested we play Evil Apples. By the end of the night we had eight people playing in three different states. It was such a good family moment... based around horribly funny cards, thoughts and visual images that made some of us sleep badly - LOL.
Good job Evil Apples.
Joe Julians (221 KP) rated The Truman Show (1998) in Movies
Jun 20, 2018
Still great 20 years later
Full review here:
20 years on, this movie still holds up and remains just as joyous a watch as it ever was. For me, this is up there with the best performance than Jim Carrey has given. He finds a nice balance here between the over the top comedy he is known for and a more nuanced one. As for the plot itself, it's even more sinister in the days of reality TV and while I don't think things would ever get this far- it's a cautionary tale of what could be.
20 years on, this movie still holds up and remains just as joyous a watch as it ever was. For me, this is up there with the best performance than Jim Carrey has given. He finds a nice balance here between the over the top comedy he is known for and a more nuanced one. As for the plot itself, it's even more sinister in the days of reality TV and while I don't think things would ever get this far- it's a cautionary tale of what could be.
Donna (1 KP) rated Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) in Movies
Jul 1, 2018 (Updated Jul 1, 2018)
I loved the film, the storyline was good, it just didn't wow me like the first one did. It seemed to me that it was trying to hard to beat Jurassic World. Bryce Dallas Howard, excels herself in it, but she is maybe not the beat person for it. It felt like she was trying to hard to keep up with Chris Pratt & everyone else.
I hope they do a 3rd and final one, and don't be money grabbing idiots and try and drain it. It would be nice to see how Blue ended up.
I hope they do a 3rd and final one, and don't be money grabbing idiots and try and drain it. It would be nice to see how Blue ended up.