On this website, I have been journaling my discovery, entry into, and now love for Magic: The Gathering. It took a while to get into, but with every set, I became more and more obsessed with it. So naturally, with a Kiwi company making their own TCG, I wanted to know more. The problem, as always, is: where do you start? Well, after dabbling with the Free Ira decks you can pick up, the next place to dabble was the Round the Table box. But is it worth it and a good place to start? So what is Flesh and…
Author: Blair Loveday
As I have journeyed with Magic the Gathering, one little problem has occurred. I have shitloads of cards. How do you store and sort them all? What about the decks you have ready to play? How do you keep them in a way that’s easy to use and pull out as needed? Well, I picked some up to try them out, and since then, I have been using them more and more. So what are Burger Tokens Perfect Fit Deckboxes? The deckboxes themselves are made from 12mm plastic, so they are thin and flexible. This is OK, as I don’t…
So it’s now an easy comment to say I have become obsessed with Magic: The Gathering. My journey has taken me from never having touched the game at all to loving every quirky and difficult element of MTG. Now my excitement for prerelease events is next level, and while I may have been a touch cynical about the Outlaws of Thunder Junction theme, this may be one of my favourite sets to play yet. But she’s got a new hat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LBCNBzy99Y This one isn’t as bad for newbies as Murders at Karlov Manor was, and the reason is that it’s…
There is no shortage of keyboards out there, and if you include the word gaming, you get heaps of keyboards flashing colours in your eyeballs. The mini portable keyboards cut that down a little, though not the price tag. Logitech G is trying to put their stake in the ground with their latest release, the Logitech Pro X 60 LIGHTSPEED. So I checked it out to see if it’s worth the $429 price tag. It has a case The first thing you will notice when you open the box for the Logitech Pro X 60 LIGHTSPEED is that it comes…
Gaming with a headset is a truly magical experience. The enhanced sound and drowning out sounds around you really make a difference, but what if you don’t want to drop $500+ on a top-of-the line headset for your console? Well, JBL wants to make that easier with the $150 JBL Quantum 360 P and JBL Quantum 360 X headsets. And to be honest, for the price point, there is a lot of headset packed in here. So why is there an X version and a P version? The short answer is that Microsoft and Sony are annoying. The X version…
If you have been following this site for a while, you will know I am now about six months into my MTG journey. From learning the game from scratch to now, I have been absolutely loving it. Each new set introduces new mechanics, some of which are old for other people, new cards, and new creatures to encounter. Well, the latest set is Outlaws of Thunder Junction, which is releasing next week, which means right now pre-release events are happening. This means I have dabbled, and I can say I am digging it. So what’s the deal with this new…
Mesh Wi-Fi solutions have been everywhere for a while now, but more so since so many ISPs in New Zealand have offered them in packages. Whether it’s called Super Wi-Fi or just a bundled router, it’s hard to get a fibre connection without one of these packages. Well, I was sent a Google Nest WiFi router to take it for a spin and see how it compares. What is a mesh network? https://youtu.be/i3tX2AP5DBE In short, it lets you have multiple Access Point’s (APs) for one wireless network, extending the range. This used to be just the technology of companies, so…
I have fallen for the Ring Doorbell and camera suite. The ease of use and insane number of features in them have made it a no-brainer for people who want a little more security without the cost of an expensive monitored security system. Heck, even getting a pug to keep your house safe these days is too expensive. Did you know that pugs need to be fed every day? Anyway, pugs aside, this suite of options has a new entry, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro. And let me tell you, it’s pretty sweet! Setting up the Ring Video Battery…
The upcoming DLC for FINAL FANTASY XVI is only a couple of weeks ago. The new package is called The Rising Tide can be played from April 18. We checked out Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen and rather enjoyed it. https://youtu.be/aveDvd66clk The Rising Tide unlocks an all-new story, battles, sidequests, weapons, accessories, level cap and more, adding a new depth to Clive’s journey before the exciting conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XVI. In The Rising Tide, an unmarked letter arrives to Clive at the hideaway containing a request to rescue the Dominant of Leviathan the Lost. This new DLC takes Clive and his companions to the…
Commander is one of the most popular formats in Magic: The Gathering. While I have dabbled, I haven’t been down to a store to try the game at an event. With the latest Universes Beyond being Fallout commander decks, this seemed like the best time to give it a try. And where would I go to try this? Bea DnD of course. What the hell is Commander? Commander is a constructed format that was initially created by the player base. It has remained a super popular format because of the way it puts your stacks of paper to use. This…