Kyle Chen

Mario’s Keytastrophe: Rebirth Edition Speedrun – A Breakdown

I have an interesting history with the hack. I first saw CarlSagan42’s playthrough of it (Part 1 and Part 2) and was enticed by the puzzle aspect in addition to its soundtrack. I had seen Carl play through plenty of puzzles in Mario Maker 1 (which served as a more formal introduction to the KaizoContinue reading “Mario’s Keytastrophe: Rebirth Edition Speedrun – A Breakdown”

Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 3

Okay. I went on too long. I have to save the top 3 for their own post. 3) 2018 AFC Championship vs Kansas City Chiefs (Final Score: 37-31, OT) This is a classic. Brady in classic form. Patriots in classic form. Mahomes during his rise to power. An absolute thriller. After trouncing the Chargers inContinue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 3”

Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 2

On to the top half! 9) 2001 AFC Championship vs Pittsburgh Steelers (Final Score: 24-17) Purportedly before the game, the Steelers had already packed their bags to get ready for the Super Bowl to be played in New Orleans, as they were largely expected to win. This did not sit well with safety Lawyer Milloy,Continue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 2”

Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 1

Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Junior. A name that stirs many different emotions in people. Some react with unabashed apathy. Some react with sheer contempt. Some react with abject fear. Some react with utmost respect. And then there’s those who start getting giddy like it’s Christmas morning. Since being drafted 199th overall in the 6th roundContinue reading “Ranking Brady’s Patriot Playoff Wins, Part 1”

The tale of Sasuke’s #100

If you are from the US, you’ve probably seen shows like this before… Well, as it turns out, American Ninja Warrior is based on Ninja Warrior, a TV show that originally aired on the now-defunct channel G4, which in turn was an edited version of a long-running Japanese sports entertainment television special known as SasukeContinue reading “The tale of Sasuke’s #100”

Honoring Willie O’Ree on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today marks the 35th observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday in the United States, and I feel it fitting to talk about something that is surprisingly related to what the eponymous activist fought for during the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s. Those of you who know me personally mayContinue reading “Honoring Willie O’Ree on Martin Luther King Jr. Day”