Geek in the Shell
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Host of Geek in the Shell Cast / Guest in the Shell. On a never-ending quest to find cats. Currently in my X-Men and RPG era.
Megaten, Capcom, mecha, 90's alt rock and old anime. (Any pronouns, sadly British).
Megaten, Capcom, mecha, 90's alt rock and old anime. (Any pronouns, sadly British).
Day 100: Roxy Music (self-titled)
Always in the category of music my mum liked that I couldn't get into. I know I've listened to bits of theirs before but couldn't remember what, returning with this album I see why. Opinion unchanged, I don't really get the appeal. Not bad just fairly bland. 2 stars
Always in the category of music my mum liked that I couldn't get into. I know I've listened to bits of theirs before but couldn't remember what, returning with this album I see why. Opinion unchanged, I don't really get the appeal. Not bad just fairly bland. 2 stars
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Day 100: Roxy Music (self-titled)
Always in the category of music my mum liked that I couldn't get into. I know I've listened to bits of theirs before but couldn't remember what, returning with this album I see why. Opinion unchanged, I don't really get the appeal. Not bad just fairly bland. 2 stars
Always in the category of music my mum liked that I couldn't get into. I know I've listened to bits of theirs before but couldn't remember what, returning with this album I see why. Opinion unchanged, I don't really get the appeal. Not bad just fairly bland. 2 stars
112) Stray Children
This may be the most charming game I've ever played, despite also being pretty bleak. A striking visual style, great soundtrack, fun/varied combat and legitimately funny. I adored it the whole way through. The difficulty was inconsistent and at times frustrating, but that's minor
This may be the most charming game I've ever played, despite also being pretty bleak. A striking visual style, great soundtrack, fun/varied combat and legitimately funny. I adored it the whole way through. The difficulty was inconsistent and at times frustrating, but that's minor
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
112) Stray Children
This may be the most charming game I've ever played, despite also being pretty bleak. A striking visual style, great soundtrack, fun/varied combat and legitimately funny. I adored it the whole way through. The difficulty was inconsistent and at times frustrating, but that's minor
This may be the most charming game I've ever played, despite also being pretty bleak. A striking visual style, great soundtrack, fun/varied combat and legitimately funny. I adored it the whole way through. The difficulty was inconsistent and at times frustrating, but that's minor
Day 99: Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Now I might be a little biased, being from Manchester and growing up as a fan of the 90's rave music we got up North. I was also really into the Wipeout games with this style of music, including stuff from this album. Almost all bangers. 5 stars.
Now I might be a little biased, being from Manchester and growing up as a fan of the 90's rave music we got up North. I was also really into the Wipeout games with this style of music, including stuff from this album. Almost all bangers. 5 stars.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Day 99: Exit Planet Dust by The Chemical Brothers
Now I might be a little biased, being from Manchester and growing up as a fan of the 90's rave music we got up North. I was also really into the Wipeout games with this style of music, including stuff from this album. Almost all bangers. 5 stars.
Now I might be a little biased, being from Manchester and growing up as a fan of the 90's rave music we got up North. I was also really into the Wipeout games with this style of music, including stuff from this album. Almost all bangers. 5 stars.
No evil Google, I was not thinking of Disney Dreamlight Valley 🙃
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
No evil Google, I was not thinking of Disney Dreamlight Valley 🙃
Day 98: Stankonia by OutKast
I was expecting more from this, but it's only okay. A few decent songs, had obviously heard Ms. Jackson as well as B.O.B, but the rest was mostly forgettable or kind of bad. Another album filled with mostly skits between every song, but long and unfunny. 2 stars.
I was expecting more from this, but it's only okay. A few decent songs, had obviously heard Ms. Jackson as well as B.O.B, but the rest was mostly forgettable or kind of bad. Another album filled with mostly skits between every song, but long and unfunny. 2 stars.
November 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Day 98: Stankonia by OutKast
I was expecting more from this, but it's only okay. A few decent songs, had obviously heard Ms. Jackson as well as B.O.B, but the rest was mostly forgettable or kind of bad. Another album filled with mostly skits between every song, but long and unfunny. 2 stars.
I was expecting more from this, but it's only okay. A few decent songs, had obviously heard Ms. Jackson as well as B.O.B, but the rest was mostly forgettable or kind of bad. Another album filled with mostly skits between every song, but long and unfunny. 2 stars.
The choice to make Psylocke become suddenly Asian is still very iffy... but the redesign is just instantly so much better than her weird steel corset and cloak outfit from before.
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The choice to make Psylocke become suddenly Asian is still very iffy... but the redesign is just instantly so much better than her weird steel corset and cloak outfit from before.
Finally the origins of *looks closely* EEL
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Finally the origins of *looks closely* EEL
Mystique has been one of the least evil villains for being introduced as the leader of the brotherhood of evil
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Mystique has been one of the least evil villains for being introduced as the leader of the brotherhood of evil
Never forget the real meaning of Christmas
(Also when did they bring it back with Dara O'Brien??? This is Craig Charles erasure)
(Also when did they bring it back with Dara O'Brien??? This is Craig Charles erasure)
November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Never forget the real meaning of Christmas
(Also when did they bring it back with Dara O'Brien??? This is Craig Charles erasure)
(Also when did they bring it back with Dara O'Brien??? This is Craig Charles erasure)
Only just found out that this is technically a X-Men movie 🙃
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Only just found out that this is technically a X-Men movie 🙃
Day 97: Moon Safari by Air
It's nice when this gives me an album I already have a strong opinion on. Always thought that the first half of this album was amazing, All I Need is one of my favourite songs, but the latter half is disappointing. It feels like a different album with bad singing. 4 stars.
It's nice when this gives me an album I already have a strong opinion on. Always thought that the first half of this album was amazing, All I Need is one of my favourite songs, but the latter half is disappointing. It feels like a different album with bad singing. 4 stars.
November 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Day 97: Moon Safari by Air
It's nice when this gives me an album I already have a strong opinion on. Always thought that the first half of this album was amazing, All I Need is one of my favourite songs, but the latter half is disappointing. It feels like a different album with bad singing. 4 stars.
It's nice when this gives me an album I already have a strong opinion on. Always thought that the first half of this album was amazing, All I Need is one of my favourite songs, but the latter half is disappointing. It feels like a different album with bad singing. 4 stars.
They're bringing the freak picks out on this cover that is very not representative of what happens in this issue. Love them giving Moira a big gun again though.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
They're bringing the freak picks out on this cover that is very not representative of what happens in this issue. Love them giving Moira a big gun again though.
After the drought of story arcs across the X comics this is like an oasis
November 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
After the drought of story arcs across the X comics this is like an oasis
I forgot to do #RandomGameSaturday last week because I was at a con all day 😅
It's Haunting Ground! Managed to get this around 2018-19 for pretty cheap before the price shot up. Have still only played it for like 30 minutes...
It's Haunting Ground! Managed to get this around 2018-19 for pretty cheap before the price shot up. Have still only played it for like 30 minutes...
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I forgot to do #RandomGameSaturday last week because I was at a con all day 😅
It's Haunting Ground! Managed to get this around 2018-19 for pretty cheap before the price shot up. Have still only played it for like 30 minutes...
It's Haunting Ground! Managed to get this around 2018-19 for pretty cheap before the price shot up. Have still only played it for like 30 minutes...
Day 96: Le Tigre (self-titled)
More alternative, this time with an electronic tinge. It starts off strong but the quality across the album ends up being pretty inconsistent. Still enjoyed it, more my type of music, but lots of short gimmicky songs, need 1 or 2 more big hitters. 3 stars.
More alternative, this time with an electronic tinge. It starts off strong but the quality across the album ends up being pretty inconsistent. Still enjoyed it, more my type of music, but lots of short gimmicky songs, need 1 or 2 more big hitters. 3 stars.
November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Day 96: Le Tigre (self-titled)
More alternative, this time with an electronic tinge. It starts off strong but the quality across the album ends up being pretty inconsistent. Still enjoyed it, more my type of music, but lots of short gimmicky songs, need 1 or 2 more big hitters. 3 stars.
More alternative, this time with an electronic tinge. It starts off strong but the quality across the album ends up being pretty inconsistent. Still enjoyed it, more my type of music, but lots of short gimmicky songs, need 1 or 2 more big hitters. 3 stars.
Final Fantasy Tactics
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Final Fantasy Tactics
111) Fuuto Pi: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull
Pretty good. Weird for them to adapt this again, but guess it tied into the manga a bit more and I never watched the previous movie version (as it was partially a crossover with a show I haven't watched). Not necessary but always nice to see more W.
Pretty good. Weird for them to adapt this again, but guess it tied into the manga a bit more and I never watched the previous movie version (as it was partially a crossover with a show I haven't watched). Not necessary but always nice to see more W.
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
111) Fuuto Pi: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull
Pretty good. Weird for them to adapt this again, but guess it tied into the manga a bit more and I never watched the previous movie version (as it was partially a crossover with a show I haven't watched). Not necessary but always nice to see more W.
Pretty good. Weird for them to adapt this again, but guess it tied into the manga a bit more and I never watched the previous movie version (as it was partially a crossover with a show I haven't watched). Not necessary but always nice to see more W.
Can confirm this is how we speak over here
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Can confirm this is how we speak over here
Day 95: Doolittle by the Pixies
The Pixies are a blind spot for me, especially as an alternative fan, and I wish I liked this more but was a little disappointed. It's good, with some high highs, but very hit and miss. Just wasn't that into the lyrics/singing as a whole. 3 stars.
The Pixies are a blind spot for me, especially as an alternative fan, and I wish I liked this more but was a little disappointed. It's good, with some high highs, but very hit and miss. Just wasn't that into the lyrics/singing as a whole. 3 stars.
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Day 95: Doolittle by the Pixies
The Pixies are a blind spot for me, especially as an alternative fan, and I wish I liked this more but was a little disappointed. It's good, with some high highs, but very hit and miss. Just wasn't that into the lyrics/singing as a whole. 3 stars.
The Pixies are a blind spot for me, especially as an alternative fan, and I wish I liked this more but was a little disappointed. It's good, with some high highs, but very hit and miss. Just wasn't that into the lyrics/singing as a whole. 3 stars.
110) Fuuto Pi
Unique as a Kamen Rider sequel anime, it actually captures the feel of the show really well... apart from the manga oc that breasts boobily into the anime. Girl, Shotaro already has Phillip. Pacing suffers slightly from 3 episode stories rather than 2. Also just ends unfinished so far.
Unique as a Kamen Rider sequel anime, it actually captures the feel of the show really well... apart from the manga oc that breasts boobily into the anime. Girl, Shotaro already has Phillip. Pacing suffers slightly from 3 episode stories rather than 2. Also just ends unfinished so far.
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
110) Fuuto Pi
Unique as a Kamen Rider sequel anime, it actually captures the feel of the show really well... apart from the manga oc that breasts boobily into the anime. Girl, Shotaro already has Phillip. Pacing suffers slightly from 3 episode stories rather than 2. Also just ends unfinished so far.
Unique as a Kamen Rider sequel anime, it actually captures the feel of the show really well... apart from the manga oc that breasts boobily into the anime. Girl, Shotaro already has Phillip. Pacing suffers slightly from 3 episode stories rather than 2. Also just ends unfinished so far.
Day 94: Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
This is completely fine, I really have no strong opinions on it either way. Guess I didn't dislike any of it really, but pretty forgettable. 2 stars.
This is completely fine, I really have no strong opinions on it either way. Guess I didn't dislike any of it really, but pretty forgettable. 2 stars.
November 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Day 94: Midnight Ride by Paul Revere & The Raiders
This is completely fine, I really have no strong opinions on it either way. Guess I didn't dislike any of it really, but pretty forgettable. 2 stars.
This is completely fine, I really have no strong opinions on it either way. Guess I didn't dislike any of it really, but pretty forgettable. 2 stars.
Day 93: Rubber Soul by The Beatles
I quite liked this one. The mellow slower tone worked well for them. Still feels like them but comes across as more mature. Though the overall quality is good not a ton of hard hitters on it though. 3 stars.
I quite liked this one. The mellow slower tone worked well for them. Still feels like them but comes across as more mature. Though the overall quality is good not a ton of hard hitters on it though. 3 stars.
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Day 93: Rubber Soul by The Beatles
I quite liked this one. The mellow slower tone worked well for them. Still feels like them but comes across as more mature. Though the overall quality is good not a ton of hard hitters on it though. 3 stars.
I quite liked this one. The mellow slower tone worked well for them. Still feels like them but comes across as more mature. Though the overall quality is good not a ton of hard hitters on it though. 3 stars.
109) Marvel Graphic Novel: Dazzler The Movie
This one was pretty bad. Despite the cover the actual art wasn't good, with bland designs that felt much older than the issue was. Didn't feel like the same character, she falls for a failed actor after he stalks her and it's just kinda gross.
This one was pretty bad. Despite the cover the actual art wasn't good, with bland designs that felt much older than the issue was. Didn't feel like the same character, she falls for a failed actor after he stalks her and it's just kinda gross.
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
109) Marvel Graphic Novel: Dazzler The Movie
This one was pretty bad. Despite the cover the actual art wasn't good, with bland designs that felt much older than the issue was. Didn't feel like the same character, she falls for a failed actor after he stalks her and it's just kinda gross.
This one was pretty bad. Despite the cover the actual art wasn't good, with bland designs that felt much older than the issue was. Didn't feel like the same character, she falls for a failed actor after he stalks her and it's just kinda gross.