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I'm a 20 year old freelance writer from Scotland. I love all things geeky and I'm recently returned from a trip to Japan.

I only recently got into writing but I'm finding that it's something I really enjoy and would like to continue. Although I have no formal

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Defending video games: How more active games are getting gamers off the sofa: 6 of 9
If you were to ask someone who has never played a video game what their idea of a dedicated gamer would be, the answer would traditionally be one of two things. It would either be someone who was overweight and unfit, or someone pale and unhealthily skinny. Up until recent years, this probably would not have been an unfair as... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best Japanese horror movies: 4 of 6
Although it did not begin the horror genre, for years Japan has been an innovator, reaching new extremes in horror and shocking audiences worldwide. Although, in recent years, the Western world has tried to follow suit, their efforts pale in comparison to the simple, psychological horror that they create in Japan. However, th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Night Watch: 4 of 6
Before 2005, if you had asked someone to name their favorite Russian movie, they would quite likely not be able to name any. But all of this changed with the release of Night Watch (or Nochnoy Dozor as it is known in its native country), the stunning film by director and writer Timur Bekmambetov.Night Watch follows the story ... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Analyzing The Rocky Horror Picture Show's costumes: 4 of 6
Before the release of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, if you had told someone that a musical about an alien transvestite mad scientist would become a cult classic, they probably would have laughed in your face. But this is exactly what has happened. Although the music is funny and the story inspired, the costumes have spawned ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Christmas 2007: Video game recommendations for teen girls: 4 of 6
Girls love video games more than ever before. It is no longer the case that video games are only played by overweight teenage boys in their rooms. They have become more universal and more social. So you want to buy your teen girl a game? Here are my top 5:5) ELEBITS/ELEDEES (WII)This is a cute game that will give hours of fun... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes How to buy the right music for your girlfriend: 4 of 6
How do you buy the right music for your girlfriend? The first thing you need to do is ask her. You don't need to go up to her and say "hey babe, what CD do you want for Christmas?". That kind of ruins the moment, and she won't appreciate being told about it. Half the joy of getting a gift is the surprise behind it! Just subtl... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Speculating on the future of video games: 18 of 26
For the past 25 years, video games have inspired obsession amongst young and old. The thrill of becoming immersed in a different world has become a roaring success and the business of making games has become a multi-billion dollar industry.The games industry has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades, going from... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best horror movies of 2007: 9 of 13
The horror genre definitely took quite a few steps in the right direction during 2007. Several new groundbreaking movies were released which altered the way in which we looked at the horror genre and cinema in general. Although there were several fantastic horror movies out, zombie movies were almost certainly the leader of t... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Guide to social bookmarking sites: 3 of 4
When the Internet was first born, it wasn't that hard to find what you were looking for. a quick browse would get you the information you needed. But as of February 2007, an independent survey recorded over 108 million individual websites on the net. And that's not even taking into account the number of pages each website has... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Assessing career progression within the video games industry: 4 of 5
In the past few years, the games industry has been going from strength to strength. Unfortunately, for many people it is a career that seems unattainable or unrealistic. It is still seen as a job that does not really exist, or a job that someone will only get if they win some sort of job-seeking lottery. This need not be the ... More..