The Perfect Woman

Mass Effect 2 introduces the player to the perfect woman. Her name is Miranda Lawson. The back story of Miranda Lawson is this. She was genetically engineered by her father to become the perfect woman. Everything about her is designed, but as we shall discover, Miranda’s perfection is not everything it’s hyped up to be.... Continue Reading →

The Gift of Greatness

Ten years ago, Jacob's father disappeared along with the Hugo Gernsback, the privately-held frigate on which he served as first officer. Last week, the ship's beacon sent out a distress call reporting a crash on the planet Aeia. Jacob would like to investigate. - Mass Effect Wiki One of the most objectionable missions in Mass... Continue Reading →

One of those Moments – Mordin Sings a Patter Song

I know, I know. Mordin Solus, scientist Salarian, can if you ask him enough questions in Mass Effect 2, disclose that he likes culture, more specifically Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and that he used to sing patter songs. Prod him some more and he will sing it for you, and it's amazing. I love Mordin.

Why you should play ME:LE

Hear me out. I know you have no real reason to trust me. I am after all a complete Mass Effect fanatic. I have played the original at least 15 times, all the way through, probably more. And this is my conclusion. The Legendary Edition is - simply put - better. I've waltzed through the... Continue Reading →

Problematic Enemies – The Banshee

This post represents my opinion only, and not that of my employer. Kristeva’s theory of abjection provides us with an important theoretical framework for analysing (...) the representation of the monstrous-feminine, in relation to woman’s reproductive and mothering functions. However, abjection by its very nature is ambiguous; it both repels and attracts. Separating out the... Continue Reading →

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