Friday, April 5, 2013

A-Z Geek (E): Epic!


Continuing with the April A-Z Challenge, I’m posting six days a week, following the letters of the alphabet. I will share all the movies, books and games I watched, read and played--all the influences that turned me into the geeky person and writer I am today.

BOOKS
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (1985). This is one of those science fictions that have turned into a classic. Although I picked the ending of this story, it was really enjoyable and I ended up reading the whole series. I believe a movie is currently in the making.


Eon by Greg Bear (1985). Another science fiction, though less well known, Eon had more of an epic scale. Loved it.



GAMES
Elder Scrolls (1992-2011). This is a series of games I played on the xbox. The best of the Elder Scrolls games is Skyrim. Fantastic, immersive, addictive fun on a massive scale.

What epic stories or games have stayed with you over time?

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37 comments:

Trisha said...

I am not familiar with any of the above! I've heard of Elder Scrolls and of course I've heard of Ender's Game but just haven't read it. :)

AloneInTheWorld said...

Anna Karenina is my favourite epic story. It's an enthralling read, a classic.

Cynthia said...

I happen to have the cover image of Ender's Game on my blog post for today too.

Super Mario Bros. is a classic game I've always enjoyed, even though I don't play much video games.

Nana Prah said...

Okay. I still can't relate. I'm thinking that when you get to L (Lord of the Rings) or T (Tron), I may be all over it :)

Anonymous said...

Haven't read it yet!!
I would probably wait for the movie! :)

Regards
~Kriti~

Sheena-kay Graham said...

Haven't read either. Heard a lot of good about Elder's Scroll.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Yes, Elder Scrolls geek here!
The Ender's Game movie comes out this fall. Several people have told me that CassaStar reminds them of that book, but I've never read it.

mooderino said...

I really like Skyrim but you get too good too quickly. No fun when you can just punch a dragon in the face and kill it.

mood
Moody Writing

S.P. Bowers said...

I enjoyed Ender's Game But I never could finish the series or read any of this other books. For some odd reason this was the only book Card wrote that I could stand.

Cathrina Constantine said...

Read Enders Games last summer, very interesting. And yes, I hear there's a movie brewing.

Unknown said...

I love love book recommendations, so keep them coming. Now I'll go and check Enders Game (am I the only person in the world who hasn't read it?). Thanks for the post :-)

Jay Noel said...

LOVE Ender's Game. It's fantastic, and I'm looking forward to the movie. Harrison Ford is in it!

Rachna Chhabria said...

Haven't read Ender's Game. Will put it in my TBR pile.

Unknown said...

Another one I haven't read yet. I have to get busy.

DEZMOND said...

the first trailer for ENDERS GAME movie is coming real soon to HOLLYWOOD SPY :)

Al Diaz said...

Now all titles are new to me. Never heard of any of them. I'll have to watch out for the movie.

Suze said...

No E.T.!

Carol Riggs said...

I finally read ENDER'S GAME and really liked it; so did the hubby. Saw a still from the upcoming movie and they made Ender really tall and skinny...he's supposed to be short and little! Oh well. 1984 and SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES have stayed with me.

Sherry Ellis said...

I've never read either of these books. I'll have to put them on my list.

Julie Flanders said...

I've never read Ender's Game. Definitely need to check that one out.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Great minds

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

good picks! ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

yeah, I can see small similarities... but only small. Your book reminds me more of the beginning of the original Battlestar Galactica, and the end of the original Star Wars.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yeah, the third one, Xenocide, was a harder read.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

He is??? How awesome!!!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm super looking forward to it!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

oh gosh! How'd I forget ET??? I loved that movie.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

try and find a short and little actor these days... ;)

Anonymous said...

My kids LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Skyrim. They get lost in there for hours.

I have lost myself in Baldur's Gate countless times. *eye roll*

Elsie

Unknown said...

I'm going to have to add this to my wish list.
Oh, how I love this challenge!
See you tomorrow,
Donna

Luanne G. Smith said...

Big fan of Ender's Game. I love big, epic novels, mostly historical fiction ones, though. I'm reading Shogun at the moment, which is pretty epic in scope. :)

Angela Brown said...

I love Ender's Game! Such a wonderful book. Great choice for today's letter.

Unknown said...

I haven't heard of this book, but I seem to remember my husband plays a video game with this title?? I'm gonna have to check.
Connie
A to Z buddy
Peanut Butter and Whine

Rick said...

How about an epic fictional character starting with e; Elric of Melnibone. Albino Emperor, sorcerer and warrior who rides a dragon, worships a god of chaos and has a black sword (Stormbringer) that eats souls, and he's the good guy!

Suze said...

Solid classic.

Vanessa Kelly said...

I absolutely love the Elder Scroll series! I've been playing them since Morrowind! They are extremely addictive, and might I add Skyrim probably has one of the best graphics of any video game I have ever played!

Anonymous said...

Enders Game has been on my to read list for a very long time. Hate that I'm a slow reader, and that I get distracted too easily!

For epic gaming stories, try Halo series and Assassins Creed series. Borderlands series is just fun :-)

Jamie Dement (LadyJai)
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