Righting for vidoegaems
or, “Eat a dick, Owen Gleiberman!”
Saying Something
An attempt to inject some reason back into the question of “meaning” in videogames, plus an example of a hugely-popular game that’s already done it.
Dream Game
You too can support a game in development.
Do you love it? I got it at Rossum.
The most recent episode of “Dollhouse” (called “Getting Closer”) just proves that this would’ve been a terrific miniseries. Lots of spoilers, so read at your own risk.
Why I Don’t Like “Mad Men”
For some reason, I feel compelled to explain.
First and 20
My favorite iPhone apps. I should be an Apple pundit, dammit.
Best of 2009: Videogames
Making a year-end list for videogames is easier if you don’t feel obligated to finish them all.
Best of 2009: Music
I just don’t get the noise the young people listen to these days.
Best of 2009: Television
How come most of the blogs did their best-of-2009 lists on the week leading up to Christmas, instead of the week leading up to New Year’s like you’re supposed to?
Best of 2009: Movies
Real bloggers make year-end lists because they get paid per post. I’m doing it because I like to talk.
Empty Shells
Avatar is fine for what it is, but watching it just made me kind of sad and disillusioned about the creative process.
CSI: Victorian London
Evidently I saw the new Sherlock Holmes movie tonight. I remember the color gray and some explosions.