Monthly Archives: November 2010

Why THQ hates you

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

I’m so furious that I don’t really know how to begin this article. I keep typing one or two sentences, deleting them, and then typing a few more, and then redeleting. In lieu of a clever introduction, allow me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Video games | 14 Comments

The direct market of comic book distribution

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

In order to save comics, the first step is getting comic books in the hands of readers. A common complaint from potential readers is that comic books are difficult to find because they can only be found in comic book … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic books | 12 Comments

The WORST Arcade Game Ever: Justice League United

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

The All-Star Sports Resort at Disney was best described by a fellow Ozarks Writing Project member as being “the Motel 6 of Disney.” Faded pictures of sports stars “decorate” the lobby. The decor is ghetto 70’s and the colors don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic books, Video games | 8 Comments

Yeah, it’s the clip show equivalent for Popgun Chaos

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Before I get started, please check out and donate to the RPPR Ransom for the Ruins of Lemuria. I’m writing for it, but even if I wasn’t, you should support Ross Payton and RPPR. If you’d like to see what … Continue reading →

Posted in General information, RPG | 2 Comments

Anti-Superman Rage

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Sitting at the NWP keynote meeting, I was struck by an odd choice of wording. After briefly and vaguely discussing the film “Waiting for Superman,” there was a picture of Christopher Reeve as my all-time favorite hero and then the … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic books, Philosophical | 2 Comments

The Ghost of Pop Culture Future

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

I was recently visited by the Ghost of Pop Culture Future. I suppose I shouldn’t have been surprised because I was in Florida at the time and the message that he was giving me was something that Floridians, and (what … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Philosophical, Short story, Video games | 5 Comments

Powwow

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

When I was asked to attend the NWP National Conference in Orlando, I jumped at the chance. Seeing as how I had been in Alaska in July, it seemed almost like a cosmic connection to be in Florida in November. … Continue reading →

Posted in Short story | 3 Comments

War of the Juggalos

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about the enemy for a moment. The enemy is ignorance and it surrounds us. Now, there are plenty of people to blame for the ignorance around us (the media, politicians, a poorly funded education system), … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Philosophical, The Conspiracy | 6 Comments

Batman TAS: the Man Who Killed Batman

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

What’s an episode of Batman: TAS without Batman? Well, “the Man Who Killed Batman” addresses this very premise. This was one of those episodes that I hated as a kid, but I can now appreciate it for its greatness today.

Posted in Cartoons, Comic books, TV | 1 Comment

Games you’ve never played – Tobal No. 1

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Popgun Chaos

If every fighting game in the entire world were at a dance club together (well, I suppose we should start with imagining every fighting game in the world is a person and they are all attending a dance together . … Continue reading →

Posted in Video games | 1 Comment