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All About X-box
Choppy waters The Xbox was quickly followed by release dates in Japan (February 22, 2002) and Europe (March 14, 2002), however neither market responded to the system with the same fervor as North America. Only 123,000 Xbox systems were sold in Japan in the first week after launch, confirming Microsoft's concern that the system would struggle to gain traction in the famously competitive international market.
Johanna WanjiruPublished about a year ago in GeeksChatGPT is also a Smart A.I Writing Tool.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT model is a cutting-edge, enterprise-level language model that can generate writing that is highly reminiscent of human-authored works. This type of AI is programmed to understand and generate content in a broad variety of formats and styles while maintaining a convincingly natural tone.
EstalontechPublished about a year ago in GeeksFantasy books - what to ask for Christmas
Do you know Harry Potter by heart? Already read The Lord of the Rings several times? Long since accepted that G. R. R. Martin would do literally anything but finish the last Game of Thrones book? Here are 10 fantasy books for you, that are not necessarily very similar to those, but still, you should read them. Next time I will think of a more consistent introduction, I promise.
John H. KnightPublished about a year ago in GeeksDoctor Who: 1963: The Assassination Games Review
Back in 2013, Big Finish decided to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who with three stories set in 1963, the year of the launch of the programme. Each story featured a different Doctor from the 1980s, and the final story, specifically, saw the Seventh Doctor and Ace reunited with the Counter-Measures team, first introduced in the 1988 story "Remembrance of the Daleks" (itself designed to celebrate 25 years of Doctor Who), and who were given their own spin-off by Big Finish. In that sense, there's a lot going on in "The Assassination Games", and, as such, this is a very complex story with lots of strands to it. However, despite the complex plot and the weight of expectation on this release, "The Assassination Games" is a fantastic release that maintains a speed and pace that is perhaps unmatched by many Doctor Who stories, as well as balancing all the lead characters we know and love. In those regards then, this is an expectational story.
Joseph A. MorrisonPublished about a year ago in GeeksAndor Is One of the Few Disney Shows to Get Fascism Right
It’s hard to understate how shocked and happy I am that Andor exists. I have been banging a drum for years that Disney has been putting out programming that often appropriates the aesthetic of social change and revolution while advancing pretty regressive narratives (see my take on Black Panther and She-Hulk as examples).
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished about a year ago in GeeksDragon Age: Absolution - a review
In an earlier review of mine, I stated that Arcane, the animated show based on League of Legends is the best video game adaptation to this day. What's more, it's one of the best shows, animated or otherwise, that aired in the last couple of years. Netflix really outdid itself with this one.
John H. KnightPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Journey of a Thousand Smiles Begins with One Meme
Salutations, friends! It's me again, __Lightning Bolt⚡ with another droll edition of Meme-ing Madness! I originally opened with some seriousness here at the top, but upon reflection, I thought it might kill the vibe, so I moved it to the bottom. I haven't published anything for quite some time— I've been going through rough times lately. Find out why after the silliness, if you're so inclined. For now, all you need to know is that I've finally made significant strides at pulling my head out of my ass. I think I've gotten my sense of humor back... but I'll let you be the judge of that.
Lightning BoltPublished about a year ago in GeeksGive Me Your Attention Right Damn NOW
“Psst. Hey. Look over here!” “No, Dummy. This way. It’s better here.” “Wait, I can show you how to lose 10 lbs. in a week!”
Jason ProvencioPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Noel Diary - A Netflix Movie Review
Life is all about the chase. Time to chase after your dreams. The Noel Diary is a 2022 Netflix film. In the midst of settling his estranged mother’s estate, Jake meets Rachel. She is in search of her biological mother. Discovering a diary, the pair take an adventure to find the owner of this journal.
Marielle SabbagPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Mole: The Netflix Reboot
If you're unfamiliar with The Mole, I implore you to check out my previously published article here on Vocal detailing the early 2000s family whodunit show. It was ahead of its time, cryptic, at times hilarious, and borderline reality show perfection.
Raine NealPublished about a year ago in GeeksWednesday - A review
I’m a grown man in his thirties, who never liked the horror genre in movies and who doesn’t care much for Tim Burton’s work either. Nor was I a fan of the original Addams Family movies or TV shows or cartoons or comics. Not particularly fond of teen dramas or goths, either.
John H. KnightPublished about a year ago in GeeksScrooged - A Movie Review
I’m going to get Christmas Caroled? Is that really a thing? Scrooged appeared in theaters in 1988, based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Frank is visited by three ghosts. Showing Frank significant moments from his past, present, and future, he learns a valuable lesson.
Marielle SabbagPublished about a year ago in Geeks