Blog: Microsoft Store NYC

My trip to New York City back in October 2022 turned out pretty much as I expected, fun, fast and furious. Apart from all the usual sightseeing tourist attractions, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre, Times Square and so on I also wanted to have a quick look around the Microsoft Store. Located on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, It has a range of products, services and experiences on offer.

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 12

Spirits in the Reavers camp are at an all-time high. In addition to the last gasp touchdown that gave them victory over their bitter rivals, the Gouged Eye, legendary star player and former captain Griff Oberwald has rejoined the team. With Griff on the roster can anyone stop the Reavers in their quest for the Blood Bowl championship? Well next up are the Galadrieth Gladiators, with star player Edrin Sidewinder in the ranks, his hypnotic gaze distracting opponents, the Reavers will need a steely determination like nothing before if they are going to maintain their unbeaten record, stay tuned!

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 11

The Reavers are flying. A comprehensive win against the Chaos All-Stars has set up an epic encounter, possibly the biggest game of the season so far. Up next for the Reikland Reavers, their old rivals, the Gouged Eye. Varag Ghoul-Chewer the Gouged Eye’s star player and captain will be hungry for revenge, the great Orc’s rivalry with Griff Oberwald the former Reavers captain is well documented. This will be the toughest test yet for the Reavers rookie coach. Can he organize his players and give them the platform required for victory? All will be revealed, stay tuned!

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 10

With their spot in the end-of-season play-offs secured, the pressure on the Reavers head coach is as intense as ever. Drawn against the Chaos All-Stars, led by arguably the most famous player in Blood Bowl history, Morg ‘N Thorg, progress in this season’s tournament is not guaranteed. Can the Reikland Reavers roll back the years and produce another vintage display against one of their fiercest rivals? Stay tuned to find out.

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 9

It’s the final game of the regular season and the Reikland Reavers have to win this match to secure their place in the play-offs. Fresh from a confidence boosting win over the Warhammers, arguably the best performance of the season so far, the Reavers travel to the Skavenblight Stadium, home of the notorious Skavenblight Scramblers. The Scramblers are the fastest and most agile team in the league, and the Reavers will need all their strength and endurance to overcome the Rat Men. With Ogre, Dar Mangler, fully fit and raring to go this should be one to remember, enjoy!

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 8

Team morale is at an all-time low. The encounter with the Gouged Eye has left the Reavers with some serious injuries. Along with the death of Blitzer Olbrecht Urquhart, there are injuries to Ogre, Dar Mangler and Lineman, Wolfgang Fritz, keeping them on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. Now the Reavers travel to the Dwarf Dome, home of the mighty Warhammers. Infamous for their use of illegal death machines, the Reavers depleted squad will need to use all their experience to claim victory and keep their season alive.

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 7

It’s matchday seven of the regular season and the Reavers are back at their home stadium, the Aldorf Oldbowl, the scene of many famous victories. This time the Reavers welcome their fiercest rivals and current Blood Bowl champions, the Gouged Eye. Formed in 2403, and led by the famous Orc Blitzer, Varag Ghoul-Chewer, the Gouged Eye are one of the most brutal sides of the modern era. This is a big game, for both sides, stay tuned.

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 6

The sleeping giant that is the Reikland Reavers march on, and after a laboured win against the Paladins, the pressure on the new head coach is as intense as ever. Boosted by the return of star player, The Mighty Zug, the Reavers should be well prepared to take on their next challenge, the Naggaroth Nightmares. Formed in 2489 the Nightmares are a vicious Dark Elf side, their speed and agility second to none, their witch elves will be looking to end the Reavers winning streak. Can the human side overcome their latest challenge?

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Blog: Tech Support for a Friend

This week I received an email from a friend wanting some advice regarding an email issue they were having. The email went along the lines of…

“I have become aware that someone is impersonating me recently using my email address. This person has been in contact with a friend of mine. Fortunately, they did not believe the person and just deleted the email. Today, I have had an email from Amazon saying a person got into my Amazon account! I immediately changed my password for Amazon.”

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Gaming: Blood Bowl 2 – Campaign Part 5

After overpowering the Charioteers, the Reavers take their 4-0 record to the Colosseum, home of the Gisoreux Paladins. With the Reavers squad boosted by two new signings and rumours circulating that one of their former stars is watching from the stands, the pressure is on, the Reavers must deliver. Let’s see how they get on.

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