Defining Moments - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Julian Meush July 14, 2014

I'm back with yet another piece I wrote for Continue-Play.com. This time its about a game that I consider to be my favorite game of all time; Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. This is the game that dragged me out of casual gaming and into something much deeper. Its probably partially responsible for the creation of our podcast and this site that hosts it. Uncharted 2 marked the begging of a new generation of gaming and it was brought to us by a studio that has gone on to make The Last of Us. Which is a game that defines the PS3/360 generation.

Battlefield 4 Review

Julian Meush July 2, 2014

If I haven't been as committed to writing for this blog as I should be lately its not for a lake of effort. I recently started writing for Continue-Play which has split my attention. But that doesn't mean I'm going to leave you all hanging. Here's my review of Battlefield 4. Which remains was one of my favorite series despite some of this games flaws.

GDC In-depth Discussion

Julian Meush March 25, 2014

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco brought us some interesting insights into the minds of gamers. Not only are players not finishing their games but when asked about their favorite games they cant recall the plot. The guys sit down and ask why that might be as well as ask whether games are too long and if morality choices in games are right way to engage players.

Five Thoughts - March 8, 2014

Julian Meush March 8, 2014

After a few busy months I'm back with another Five Thoughts (so much for "working title"). This time I explore a few of my favorite things: Lego, Star Wars and Batman. I also look at some of the big reveals from the past few weeks, including the Guardians of the Galaxy and Arkham Knight trailers.

Five Thoughts - January 5, 2014

Julian Meush January 25, 2014

I'm not known for consistency when it comes to the ToB blog but that's not to say I'm not always getting ideas for new blog posts. Its finding the time to actually write them that's difficult. So that means today is a red letter day. Not only is this a new blog post, its the first entry in an ongoing series of blog posts. My 5 Thoughts (working title) are meant to give me a way to get what I'm thinking on paper in an quick and easy format. For the first of many posts to come I tackle Batman vs. Superman, DCUO, Community and the trailers for The Son of Batman and Game of Thrones season 4.

Top 5 Best & Worst Things about Batman: Arkham Origins

Julian Meush November 2, 2013

I break down the best and the worst that Arkham Origins has to offer. From voice acting to game mechanics, nothing is off the table.

Jan 19, 2026

Episode 203 - The 2025 Tobie Awards (9th Annual)

With the Golden Globes holding their annual ceremony last week, it signals only one thing - it’s AWARD SEASON BABY! And of course, when one thinks of the most prestigious awards in entertainment, of course names like Oscar, Tony, and Emmy might come to mind. But held on equal footing with those self-congratulatory titans is of course the name Tobie. That’s right y’all THE TOBIES ARE BACK for another go around at the top three best movies and shows of year. And while there may be a new host in the rotation, the format and the prestige remain unchanged. Join Julian and now Matt to explore what, upon reflection, was a pretty damn good year for visual storytelling on both the big and small screens.

Jan 5, 2026

SSSW - Year in Review 2025 + Visions Vol 3

With the back half of 2025 being relatively quiet from a Star Wars perspective, it's hard to remember that 'Andor' wrapped up it's two season run and blew us all away THIS year. Never mind that 'Skeleton Crew' also wrapped up in 2025! Julian and Rachel, using the help of this handy Starwars.com article as reference, look back at the year that was in Star Wars. Overall, despite things slowing down content-wise, 'Andor' alone makes it a stellar year, and with new movies on the horizon and a new animated series set to drop in 2026, there's still plenty to be excited about going forward. If that wasn't enough, join us as we explore 'Star Wars: Visions - Volume III', posing the question: has the Star Wars anime concept run it's course?

Dec 24, 2025

Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - Surviving Christmas (2004)

Happy holidays ToB Fans! Completing a string of 3 straight publicly available Film Club episodes, commemorating the show's relaunch, we finish with our annual tradition of doing a Christmas movie for December. This year, with Matt joining the show it was his choice. He went with a movie from the mid-2000s that he's revisited time and again - 'Surviving Christmas'. A Ben Affleck vehicle that comes from a rocky era of his, just one year removed from 'Gili'. Fortunately, it features a strong supporting cast, with both Catherine O'Hara and the late James Gandolfini stealing the show and preventing this from being a complete disaster. Devoid of any type of strong holiday message, we spend much of the movie indulging Affleck's character's obnoxious desires, and despite some funny moments peppered throughout and a relatively strong third act, the tonal inconsistency and unlikability of the main character leave this movie mired in mediocrity. See you all again in 2026!

Dec 17, 2025

Episode 202 - Could Things Be Worse?

It is often said we're living through "unprecedented times", and I must admit that it rings true when reading the news. Normally, we're fortunate enough to be discussing the frivolous world of entertainment - shielding us from much of the dower nature of the the modern world. Unfortunately, that does not mean we are immune - this week proves there's still plenty of bad news in the entertainment world to go around. And while we try to focus on the fun stuff, sometimes the bad stuff threatens things we love, like creators, and movie theatres, and therefor must be called out. As such, Matt and Julian spend the front half of the show talking about the Netflix/WB deal, and the Disney's investment in AI. Pick your poison on that one. However, stick around, as things take a turn back to the fun as the latest in film and tv news is covered, including discussions about a new '28 Years Later' movie, a new 'Men in Black', 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair', and 'Stranger Things',. All this and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!