Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Nicholas Payne thinks the Xbox One may not be so bad. And there’s not one but two Japanese animation posts for you to catch up on.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Zarynx has a post discussing favorite in-game purchases, where she fondly cites the action figures of enemies in Brave Fencer Musashi. And GiantBoyDetective reveals the nerd-media-sourced names he’d give to his children.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: GiantBoyDetective opens the gates on GIF Club again, so you can share all you favorite small animations with the people of TAY. And BigDaddy delivers a screenshot-filled reader review of Metro: Last Light right here.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: It’s crossover craziness as GiantBoyDetective begins a new feature where he looks at games inside cartoons. And his opposite number TinyManCriminal runs down TV shows inside video games. Great entries, both of ‘em.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Ueziel runs down his progress on his personal backlog, which includes Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts And E1SALVADOR writes about Code:Breakers and all the other anime he’s been watching.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Part II of Zarynx’s Pokemon photo essay is up . And Odin lets the anime flock know which shows that he TAY anime Club will be watching and talking about for it first cycle.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: Pokemon toys battle in a attractive photo essay by Zarynx And GiantBoyDetective offers his thoughts on S’mores-flavored soda.

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: A retro review of Chrono Trigger from Sloshy, who wonders if the classic JRPG still deserves all of that love. Another review—this one by PyramidHeadCrab—says that Alpha Protocol is an unjustly maligned classic . If you’re an anime lover, you need…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: A Mother’s Day micro-memoir from The Geek Empress might make you all misty. GiantBoyDetective wants you to discuss your Best Racing Game of All Time. It’s definitely a Burnout game for me, but choosing between Takedown or Paradise is really tough.…

Here’s what’s going on Talk Among Yourselves, our reader-written blog: A pair of reader reviews covers recent downloadable titles. Contributor Viexi talks about budgeting your time when you’ve got to juggle video games and everyday life. And E1Salvador confesses to a secret shame related to Nintendo’s Mario games.