Non-Gelatinous Cubes
A mini-review of Lords of Waterdeep, the new barely-D&D-themed board game, and an attempt to explain what it is that’s re-ignited my interest in board games in general.
Being Katniss Everdeen
If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention! The internet’s preeminent Hunger Games fan and the bold battle against real racism.
Winter is Coming! Direct to your home! For a new low, low price!
Even making generous guesses at the amount of revenue available from switching from a subscription model to an a la carte one, the numbers still don’t add up.
NOW how much would you pay?
How to stick it to The Man. Step 1: Display a complete ignorance of how media companies work.
Titans Will Wrath
Selective perception and marketing the new Clash of the Titans sequel.
Flowest
Journey translates the emotional impact of a symphony into the medium of video games. Its take on multiplayer, however, is absolutely unique and pure genius.
No, Virginia
John Carter is not a movie adaptation of A Princess of Mars, and that’s my biggest problem with it.
In case anybody’s had a comment and not had it show up: try posting it again. The site’s been overwhelmed with spam so it’s entirely possible I’ve been deleting good comments along with the bad.
We’ve got a gusher!
I’m irrationally excited about the new SimCity game.
Like I’m going to read in direct sunlight with a $600 tablet. COME ON!
Yet another attempt to figure out the mindset of people blinded by glowing Apple logos.
Are you not entertained?!
Something about The Hunger Games isn’t sitting right with me, and I’m not quite sure exactly what it is. Minor spoilers abound.
Side Effects May Include Dizziness, Nausea, and Plot Development
More on using narrative as a game mechanic. Games have borrowed liberally from Tolkien over the years, but I’ve never seen a game incorporate one of his coolest ideas.