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About fakedtales

I'm a writer, a podcaster, a reviewer of games. Here's where I share my own fiction and my encounters with other people's media.

Poképocalypse!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by fakedtales

To celebrate the release of Pokémon Black & White 2, I thought it’d be a good time to remind people about my article which proves theory that the Pokémon series is actually a post-apocalyptic horror game. Find the article here. … Continue reading →

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Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Part Three

Posted on October 9, 2012 by fakedtales

Here’s part three of my guide to preparing to write a novel in a short amount of time. This time I’m covering Theme & Mood of the novel, with examples of my past works and a look at what this … Continue reading →

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Killed by Foxy Boxing

Posted on October 5, 2012 by fakedtales

A few years ago, my brother and I started communicating only in horror movie reviews. Just this evening, he reminded me that these were good horror movie reviews. Well, reviews of good horror movies. It was all rather stream-of-consciousness, but … Continue reading →

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Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2012 by fakedtales

I have written another article about preparing for NaNoWriMo. This time it’s all about plot and influence. In this piece, I also reveal what this year’s big idea is. Preparing for NaNoWriMo: What is NaNoWriMo and why am I reading … Continue reading →

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Review

Posted on October 3, 2012 by fakedtales

Tappity tap tap, ta tapta-tap! Someone’s put adorable little Final Fantasy puppets in a music rhythm tappy game on the 3DS and given it jRPG elements! How could I resist? I have written a review at D+Pad Magazine! Go there … Continue reading →

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But I Like Cyclops…

Posted on October 2, 2012 by fakedtales

Everyone hates Scott “Slim” Summers, aka Cyclops from the X-Men. Not so. I’m a big fan, and in this article I start to explore the necessity for this kind of character, why people like and hate him, and my own … Continue reading →

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Preparing for NaNoWriMo: Part One

Posted on October 1, 2012 by fakedtales

It’s October the first, and that means one thing. National Novel Writing Month is just round the corner. I’ve got eight articles which will show you how I plan to write a novel, especially this one. While not a guide … Continue reading →

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The Life and Death(s) of Professor X

Posted on September 15, 2012 by fakedtales

A bit of a spoiler, but Professor X, the guy who made the X-Men, is dead. It was met with a collective sigh, and the tapping of keyboards from several bloggers, pointing out the number of times he’s died in … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Jenkins Insurance

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fakedtales

It’s midweek, and I sense a lot of you need a pick-me-up. Here’s new short story all about offices and the ghosts who live in them. The Battle of Jenkins Insurance. I’ve been a bit quiet thanks to other projects, … Continue reading →

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Spider-Men #4 Review

Posted on August 13, 2012 by fakedtales

An issue from last week’s comic delivery which caught my eye, Spider-Men #4, crossing over both the Peter Parker Spider-Man from the ‘normal’ Marvel Universe, and the Miles Morales Ultimate Universe Spider-Man. This was a series which had flown under … Continue reading →

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