I have been sitting on this story for a looooooong time. But, a particular badass tweet by Rae Johnston yesterday has spurred me to share my tale. Middle of last year, the husband decided that he was really excited and interested in playing Dishonored. So much so, that it had earned exalted placement in the …
Tag: games
Aug 03 2010
Terrible Loser
I saw yesterday’s PVP and it was like Scott Kurtz was inside my mind! (It’s incredibly important you view that comic before continuing. Go on ahead and look. I’ll wait.) Did you read it? Good. (If you didn’t, go do so, but we’re not waiting for any stragglers. Keep up with the rest of the …
Jun 16 2010
From The Win Files: A Font’s Story, The Best Wedding Invitations, and a Documentary
From The Win Files will be a list of nifty things or links that I just find completely and utterly awesome. Welcome to the first installment. I Am Comic Sans, a short imagined monologue from an oft-maligned font found on every personal computer from here to Timbuktu. If you have delicate sensibilities regarding foul language, …
Jun 15 2010
Comcast Bought My New Xbox
For whatever reason, Comcast sent me a $150 Visa rebate card. I vaguely recall why having something to do with an account creation deposit and accepting the terms of service for my contract. Needless to say it was a pleasant surprise! Last week, our Xbox up and red ring of deathed. First it was doing …
May 20 2010
Little Big Planet 2 Announced
Best news I’ve had in a few days! Little Big Planet 2 is scheduled for release in Q4 of 2010! Details here (IGN) and here (Official Site). Amazon has it for pre-order here! I originally wanted a PS3 for two reasons. Blue ray Player Little Big Planet That’s it. Little Big Planet is made entirely …
Apr 23 2010
BioShock 2: Art Deco Zombie Atlantis
In April of 2008, I bought BioShock for PC while out and about on a week-long training trip for work. I needed something to do with my evenings in my hotel room because the Internet connection was AWFUL and playing WoW was limited to Fishing because the latency was untenable. BioShock was my entertainment for …