Category: Video Games

Fictional Band Names

There is an area in our office that is affectionately known as The Trough. Situated on the top of a bookcase, it's eye-level and hard to ignore. The Trough, as its name might imply, is the place where employees bring outdated, unwanted (and often strange) foodstuffs, assorted snacks, etc. for consumption. Everybody in the company … Continue reading Fictional Band Names →

Lame!

As if you couldn't tell, yesterday's post was my first April Fool's Day gag on the blog. And it sucked beyond sucking. (UPDATE 12/18/08: That entry has gotten almost 1,000 hits since posting, so it wasn't that bad.) But I did borrow a page from the late George Plimpton's story about Sidd Finch. Just capitalize … Continue reading Lame! →

Harmonix Announces Rock Band Add-Ons

Harmonix, makers of the rockingly successful interactive Rock Band game, has announced plans to expand its lineup of instruments, an inside source has revealed. Speaking under condition of anonymity, they spilled the proverbial beans on several new additions to what Harmonix has referred to as their “franchise” game. The Rock Band Flute will make players … Continue reading Harmonix Announces Rock Band Add-Ons →

Crackdown, Anyone?

Here's an endcap at my local Target store filled with copies of "Crackdown" for the XBOX 360. Anybody want one? There are just a few left! ----- UPDATE 3/16/08: Note that the image above was taken on 3/05/08. I went back today and the endcap looks just about the same, but the price is now … Continue reading Crackdown, Anyone? →

Finding My Inner Dork

As you might recall, I had an idea not so long ago on how to spend my birthday money/Best Buy gift card. After much consideration I decided against the iPod Touch and took the family to the store to see what we can buy. Here's the breakdown: Ann: Motorola Bluetooth car unit. Me: Indiana Jones … Continue reading Finding My Inner Dork →