The yen has served as Japan’s official currency since 1871, when it was introduced during the Meiji Restoration as part of a sweeping modernization program aimed at replacing the patchwork of feudal currencies that had fragmented the country’s monetary system. The name traces back to the Japanese word “en,” meaning “round object,” a reference to…
Things I Like: Samus Aran (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond)
Samus is arguably the most badass female in Nintendo history, though some of the Fire Emblem cast give her a run for her money. She was pretty epic in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as well, even though the game had a mixed reaction among the fandom. Even those like myself who really enjoy the game…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Cleopatra (1963 Film)
Cleopatra stands as one of the most notorious productions in Hollywood history. Starring Elizabeth Taylor in the title role of Cleopatra VII, the film became famous as much for its chaotic making as for what ended up on screen, defined by its staggering costs, persistent crises, and the real-life romance that ignited between Taylor and…
Things I Like: King of the Hill (TV Series) Season 15
Last year Disney rebooted King of the Hill on Hulu, and I went into it with high expectations that were fully met. The reception was clearly strong enough to justify another season, which got greenlit fairly quickly. Thankfully, Mike Judge and his team do not operate on the same two-year-per-season timeline that has become standard…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Video Game Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle (GBC)
Pitfall: Beyond the Jungle arrived on the Game Boy Color in late 1998, representing one of the franchise’s final major releases of the decade as Activision made another attempt to bring the storied series to a new generation of players. The game does not star the original Pitfall Harry. Instead, the adventure follows his son,…