Author Archives: Ryan Whiting

Mass Effect’s perfectly-tuned mix of drama, action and sci-fi storylines has contributed to make one of the most compelling RPG series of this generation. But how exactly do these elements — so flawlessly executed in their virtual counterpart — Read More

From returning favorites to new pilots, Fall 2011 has a lot to offer any viewer. In this list, we’ll look at some of the more hotly-anticipated titles that are soon to grace — or disgrace — our screens in the coming weeks, and we'll also judge the Read More

BioWare, in conjunction with Dark Horse, is offering its fans something to satiate their hunger for The Old Republic. And, fortunately, that something is quite decent, and presents an insightful — and surprisingly revelatory — look into the universe on Read More

2011 is looking to be a banner year for gaming, and, for the most part, this year’s E3 only confirmed that. The press conferences, the highlight of any entertainment expo, were quite strong, with each of the headliners — Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo — Read More

The soundtrack to The Tree of Life has a sense of ambiguity that is its biggest asset, inviting its listeners on a journey to discover an undiscoverable truth. And what a beautiful-sounding journey that is. Read More

Movies and TV shows have all their share of robots, and, fittingly, so do video games. From the adorable to the psychotic, the following robots are all hugely memorable, regardless of whether you play as them or hardly even see them. Read More

Time travel is an undeniably exciting concept. But is it possible? Does science support it? As part of Fandomania's theme of the month, we explore the theories backing one of science fiction's most popular themes. Read More

Fandomania’s Cryptozoology Month hopes to expose the world of cryptids that exists beyond Bigfoot — and what a mesmerizing world it is. To aid in the discovery process, we’ll be exploring some of these lesser-known monsters, all the while uncovering Read More

Ultimately disappointing, Unstoppable’s soundtrack is a mediocre collection of music that simply fails to inspire. Read More

While scary movies might be the staple of a Halloween season for some, others find a unique sense of immersion in horror-themed video games. Whether they curl your blood, make you break a sweat or simply keep the suspense flowing, the following games Read More

Top Gun has made its landing on Steam, and is now available for download on Microsoft Windows. Based on the iconic film by Tony Scott, it promises to bring gravity-defying action in the same vein as its silver-screen counterpart. Read More

Cold Space was certainly a fun read; rife with action, fun one-liners and characters that played well off one another, Samuel L. Jackson’s second foray into the world of comics was, for the most part, a successful one. Read More