I’ve been watching a lot of gangster movies lately (I blame AMC’s mob week), and I’m struck by how often things end badly. In the Godfather duology (you have a problem with that?), Michael gradually loses everything chasing the illusary concept of going legit just after he settles some family business. In Scarface, Tony loses…
Very surprised at the mixed reaction this episode is getting from fans and bloggers today. As I mentioned in my recap (check Jim’s out, too, while you’re at it) I had problems with parts of the episode, which is my larger problem with Breaking Bad as a whole; it sometimes requires me to suspend my…
Platform: PS3 Also available on: Xbox 360, PC Developer: Playdead Publisher: Playdead Release date: July 19, 2011 Limbo debuted during the summer of 2010 as an Xbox Live Arcade exclusive title, and was one of the marquee titles as in the “Summer of Live Arcade” promotion. Indie developer Playdead has finally been able to publish…
Kind of a light news day, which I expect going forward. I mean, there is no shortage of one-note reviews that don’t break any new ground, rehashed quotes from Gilligan and the cast, etc, but I’m trying to only post new and noteworthy stuff. But if you can’t get enough and you want to just drink…
First off, you guys took a look at our Instant Takes, right? If not, you can read Jim’s here, and my own over here. As expected, there is a cornucopia of news, recaps, and reviews today. I’m going to try to hit the high points.
I recently had the opportunity on Blue Yonder to interview Ian Samuel who not just a DOJ lawyer but also a techie and geek. This article contains excerpts from the interview. The full audio interview can be found at Episode 70 of Blue Yonder or there is a full transcript available as well. We’ll be doing…
Tl;dr? Check out the highlights, or listen to the whole cast… Jim Jones (Blue Yonder): Hey everybody welcome to episode 70 of Blue Yonder, I’m Jim Jones. A.Ron Hubbard (Blue Yonder): And I’m A.Ron Hubbard. Jim Jones (Blue Yonder): We’re going to ditch the formalities this week because we have a very special guest, Ian Samuel.…
This article is an edited down version with the most interesting and relevant parts. If you want to read the full version, with much more personal background and legal talk, click here, or listen to the whole cast… Jim Jones (Blue Yonder): Why don’t you introduce yourself and tell the audience a little about…
Platform: PC Publisher: Valve Corporation Developer: Valve Corporation Release date: July 19, 2010 Alien Swarm is a top-view shooter released by Valve in the summer of 2010 as a free game exclusive to Steam. It combines elements from top-view shooters such as Super Smash TV and Robotrosn: 2084 as well as elements from survival games…
This review is courtesy Michael Brewer of MadBrewLabs. Check out his blog for his thoughts about RPGs, game design, running campaigns, and more. Platform: PS3 Also available on: XBox 360 Publisher: Rockstar Games Developer: Rockstar San Diego / Rockstar North Release date: May 18, 2010 Red Dead Redemption[1] is an action-adventure 3rd person shooter that is…