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Skkra recommends… records!
Since physical media is king again in my mind, lets talk music. Records have made a huge comeback over the past decade or so, and having recently gotten back into collecting them myself, I can affirm that it’s a total blast. There is something really nice about having the physical album, and getting to enjoy…
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Skkra recommends… buying physical media!
This is more of a general rant, but it needs to be said. My friends and I have discussed this a lot over the past year or so, and so now, loyal readers, it’s time to bring the discussion to you. For a long time, I’ve been buying everything digitally. Movies and music are very…
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Skkra recommends… Safehouse by Submerse!
What a kick ass synthwave track. Enjoy. This song features thick, gorgeous synth chords layered into an almost foreboding sound collage. The sparse use of some kind of Japanese movie clip gives this tune the perfect feeling to start it off… chill, but with some kind of undercurrent of threat? The drums here are understated,…
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Skkra recommends… Wizard of Wor!
For the next several weeks, I’m introduce a new feature here at skkra.net… Wor Wednesdays! Wizard of Wor is an absolutely fantastic old school arcade game that I’ve become totally obsessed with over the past year. In an effort to educate others about how to play, and hopefully spread the joy of this amazing game,…
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Skkra recommends… Dragon Warrior!
There is something really special about the original Dragon Warrior, which originally came out for Nintendo in 1986. This is one of the absolute earliest turn-based RPGs for the Nintendo, and while it’s extremely basic by today’s standards, it’s still incredibly fun and satisfying to play. The best part is that it is available on…
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Skkra recommends… Diablo II Resurrected!
We all know that Diablo II is arguably the greatest action RPG ever made. I started playing it the day it launched during my freshman year of college, and while I’ve taken breaks over the years, eventually, you’d always find yourself going back for another few runs. The gameplay is fast and simple enough, but…
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Skkra recommends… Hunt A Killer!
Hunt A Killer is an episodic mystery game where you attempt to solve a murder. Lady Skkra and I played through one, and we definitely got hooked. If you’re looking for a game to play with a friend or spouse, this is perfect. Each episode only takes about 2-3 hours, depending on how fast you…
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Skkra recommends… Grill Mates Montreal Chicken rub!
Skkra, you say, this is middle of the road garbage! Well, guess what? You’re wrong, and you’re an idiot. I don’t know what it is about this spice mix, but it’s absolutely spectacular. Whenever I don’t know what to make, I know that I can always throw some chicken breast on the grill, completely caked…
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Skkra recommends… avoiding Bullet Train!
I wanted to like this movie. I really did. I wasn’t sure how I felt it at the time, but having had a little time to digest it now, I’m going to say that it’s not worth watching. The best way I can think to describe it is that it’s a movie that wants to…
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Skkra recommends… bathroom noise!
Seriously, what is wrong with places that have completely quiet bathrooms? The last thing I want is to hear every single tiny bodily function of the person sitting in the next stall. Do SOMETHING. Have a fan running. Have a white noise machine. Have a little waterfall replica running at all times. Make SOME kind…