You know what I love? How society's concept of the future changes through out the years. I mean, in the 1950's, we had all that flying saucer and tinfoil space suit nonsense (that quite frankly I adore), in the 60's and 70's, we had Star Wars and Star Trek (iconic as fuck), and now, we have this idea that the future will either be extremely gritty, or extremely simplified and smooth. To be honest, my perfect future vision is neon. Just neon everywhere. I really like neon. Anyway, today we recommend past and present people's own visions of what the future will be like. Hint: They are not necessarily nice visions of the future. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to go stare at some neon signs in the rain and at night. Oh yes.
Bladerunner - Ridley Scott (Film) - Author: Darren (barely)
I probably shouldn't be recommending this, I've not seen it for some time. You know what? Fuck it. I'll do it anyway. Bladerunner is a top bit of 80's sci-fi and deals with a few fairly complex themes (I don't want to say too much as I'm lazy. Also, I want to say it about the book) such as 'what is real?' and 'if the fake stuff's good enough, does it matter?'. It deals with these questions well and still fitting to the sci-fi setting and sheer 80's feel. It really shows I've not seen this in a while, if at all, doesn't it? Well, that's why you look at what I have to say about the book because it may surprise you Bladerunner is a relatively loose adaptation of a book. Y'know, the things that nerds read?
Papua New Guinea (Hybrid Remix) - The Future Sound of London (Music) - Author: Chris
The idea of futuristic music is very much up for interpretation, considering we are in the present, and will always be in the present. The only way we can possibly know what future music will sound like is by guessing. So for my guess, I went with the Hybrid Remix of Papua New Guinea by The Future Sound of London. Before you say anything, yes the fact that the band name has "The Future Sound" in it did swing my vote quite substantially. The original version isn't bad, but I feel like this remix has a lot more going for it, especially in terms of futuristic music. Again, this is just my interpretation of future music, but I think this song really captures the feeling. I feel entranced by it, like I'm actually in some form of futuristic paradise, despite the song being set in, you know, 2001. But wait... 2001: A Space Odyssey is set in 2001, and that is futuristic! Could this be a sign? A sign that I am currently using filler? I think it might just be! Okay, to be brief, it is a good song, with a futuristic, sci-fi feeling. I reckon it's worth a listen, and considering this is the Weekly Recommendation, I think I've done my job.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Relic (Game) - Author: Chris
In the words of the false God Emperor, "They are my Space Marines and they shall know no fear." In his infinite wisdom, he did forget to mention how stupidly overpowered they are, or how great they look in a variety of colours. Sorry, I got distracted thinking about the lore of one of my favourite sci-fi, nay, my favourite games of all time: Dawn Of War. It is a real time strategy game, based upon the lore of the tabletop game Warhammer 40,000, and quite frankly, it is phenomenal. It perfectly captures the violence and scale of the Warhammer universe, as being a generally fun game for those who know nothing of it's lore. In the base game, you can play as one of four races; Space Marines, Chaos, The Eldar, and ME ORK BOYZ. YOU 'ERD ME, WE'Z GONNA STOMP DEM HUMIEZ WHO THINKZ THEY'Z TUFFER DEN US! Sorry, got distracted by my favourite race in the game. There also three expansions for the game, all of which I highly recommend: Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm. Listen to those titles. Aren't they they the coolest thing's you've ever heard. Each adds two new races (apart from Winter Assault, which added one) as well as new unit types for pre-existing races and new maps and campaigns. Love Warhammer 40,000? You'll love this! Never really heard of it? You'll love this! Despise Warhammer for being nerdy? Fuck off you prick, no one wants that kind of judgemental shit in their lives. IF SOMEONE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SOMETHING NERDY LEAVE THEM ALONE SHITHEAD! Sorry about that, had to get that off my chest. It's a fun game, with a still active fan-base, that actually seem relatively friendly for new players (at least from my experience.) Oh, and let me know if you get the game, I'd love to play it with you lot. Did I forget anything? Let me see... oh yeah! ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS!
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Phillip K Dick (Bonus Book) - Author: Darren
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one of my favourite books. It deals with a myriad of themes such as reality and our perception of it as well as what classifies as life. The main character is a bounty hunter who hunts androids (much like in the film) who lives the lie of owning a mechanical sheep in a world where owning real animals shows status. He also has a common appliance that can change your mood which his wife goes a bit mental with and he uses reluctantly. Emotion and the replication of emotion are fairly big themes in the book, as is religion. It's really fucking good. Go read it.
What did you expect from a return to normalcy? Full disclosure: I will be back fully in due time. In the meantime, expect pilots. YOU ARE WELCOME.
PS or whatever: I really undersold the book. It's great. Personally in my top three in the genre.
Bladerunner - Ridley Scott (Film) - Author: Darren (barely)
I probably shouldn't be recommending this, I've not seen it for some time. You know what? Fuck it. I'll do it anyway. Bladerunner is a top bit of 80's sci-fi and deals with a few fairly complex themes (I don't want to say too much as I'm lazy. Also, I want to say it about the book) such as 'what is real?' and 'if the fake stuff's good enough, does it matter?'. It deals with these questions well and still fitting to the sci-fi setting and sheer 80's feel. It really shows I've not seen this in a while, if at all, doesn't it? Well, that's why you look at what I have to say about the book because it may surprise you Bladerunner is a relatively loose adaptation of a book. Y'know, the things that nerds read?
Papua New Guinea (Hybrid Remix) - The Future Sound of London (Music) - Author: Chris
The idea of futuristic music is very much up for interpretation, considering we are in the present, and will always be in the present. The only way we can possibly know what future music will sound like is by guessing. So for my guess, I went with the Hybrid Remix of Papua New Guinea by The Future Sound of London. Before you say anything, yes the fact that the band name has "The Future Sound" in it did swing my vote quite substantially. The original version isn't bad, but I feel like this remix has a lot more going for it, especially in terms of futuristic music. Again, this is just my interpretation of future music, but I think this song really captures the feeling. I feel entranced by it, like I'm actually in some form of futuristic paradise, despite the song being set in, you know, 2001. But wait... 2001: A Space Odyssey is set in 2001, and that is futuristic! Could this be a sign? A sign that I am currently using filler? I think it might just be! Okay, to be brief, it is a good song, with a futuristic, sci-fi feeling. I reckon it's worth a listen, and considering this is the Weekly Recommendation, I think I've done my job.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Relic (Game) - Author: Chris
In the words of the false God Emperor, "They are my Space Marines and they shall know no fear." In his infinite wisdom, he did forget to mention how stupidly overpowered they are, or how great they look in a variety of colours. Sorry, I got distracted thinking about the lore of one of my favourite sci-fi, nay, my favourite games of all time: Dawn Of War. It is a real time strategy game, based upon the lore of the tabletop game Warhammer 40,000, and quite frankly, it is phenomenal. It perfectly captures the violence and scale of the Warhammer universe, as being a generally fun game for those who know nothing of it's lore. In the base game, you can play as one of four races; Space Marines, Chaos, The Eldar, and ME ORK BOYZ. YOU 'ERD ME, WE'Z GONNA STOMP DEM HUMIEZ WHO THINKZ THEY'Z TUFFER DEN US! Sorry, got distracted by my favourite race in the game. There also three expansions for the game, all of which I highly recommend: Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and Soulstorm. Listen to those titles. Aren't they they the coolest thing's you've ever heard. Each adds two new races (apart from Winter Assault, which added one) as well as new unit types for pre-existing races and new maps and campaigns. Love Warhammer 40,000? You'll love this! Never really heard of it? You'll love this! Despise Warhammer for being nerdy? Fuck off you prick, no one wants that kind of judgemental shit in their lives. IF SOMEONE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT SOMETHING NERDY LEAVE THEM ALONE SHITHEAD! Sorry about that, had to get that off my chest. It's a fun game, with a still active fan-base, that actually seem relatively friendly for new players (at least from my experience.) Oh, and let me know if you get the game, I'd love to play it with you lot. Did I forget anything? Let me see... oh yeah! ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS ORKS!
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Phillip K Dick (Bonus Book) - Author: Darren
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep is one of my favourite books. It deals with a myriad of themes such as reality and our perception of it as well as what classifies as life. The main character is a bounty hunter who hunts androids (much like in the film) who lives the lie of owning a mechanical sheep in a world where owning real animals shows status. He also has a common appliance that can change your mood which his wife goes a bit mental with and he uses reluctantly. Emotion and the replication of emotion are fairly big themes in the book, as is religion. It's really fucking good. Go read it.
What did you expect from a return to normalcy? Full disclosure: I will be back fully in due time. In the meantime, expect pilots. YOU ARE WELCOME.
PS or whatever: I really undersold the book. It's great. Personally in my top three in the genre.
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