Comment Re:I wish they would do the obvious (Score 2) 264
"Juffo-Wup fills in my fibers and I grow turgid. Violent action ensues." :)
Comment Re:But why? (Score 1) 497
You mean, like Cinemaware back in the Amiga days? :P
I really miss, "It Came From The Desert"...
I really miss, "It Came From The Desert"...
Submission + - First Look: Left 4 Dead 2 (wanderinggoblin.com)
iamacea writes: A street corner reminded me today (see below) that I’ve been waiting to beat a zombie to death with a frying pan for months now. Then, I remembered that the L4D2 Demo is out today! I quickly headed home, powered on the Xbox and started the download. After not too much time, I was knee-deep in zombie-goo. Luckily, the real zombie apocalypse does not come so easily.
Comment Re:Scalzi on Stross on ST (Score 1) 809
Yep, I definitely concur. I've received several freebie books at conventions which have invariably led to me following up with purchases by that same author. Another success story is the Baen free library.
It is sad that so many of these large media companies are unable to grasp the changing landscape of content delivery. It's almost like a mantra for corporate America, "Since it has always worked this way before, then it should always work this way hence."
It is sad that so many of these large media companies are unable to grasp the changing landscape of content delivery. It's almost like a mantra for corporate America, "Since it has always worked this way before, then it should always work this way hence."
Comment Re:Scalzi on Stross on ST (Score 1) 809
I actually just finished Android's Dream! I really enjoyed that book, though I went in to it thinking it was part of the Old Man's War books, so was a bit confused initially. The ending was spot on, though. :)
I'm currently reading Zoe's Tale. Not as strong of a start as Android's Dream but still seems promising to me. Once I'm done with this, and David Weber's By Heresies Distressed, I'll be sure to check out Agent to the Stars.
I'm currently reading Zoe's Tale. Not as strong of a start as Android's Dream but still seems promising to me. Once I'm done with this, and David Weber's By Heresies Distressed, I'll be sure to check out Agent to the Stars.
Comment Re:Scalzi on Stross on ST (Score 1) 809
Oh! I recently (this year) started reading Scalzi's Old Man's War books, and have thoroughly enjoyed them. I wasn't aware he is also a consultant on SG: Universe. Unfortunately I haven't been able to fully engage in any of the SG series. (Even when the Farscape folks crossed over.) But this might be the tipping point. I'll definitely have to check it out. :)
Comment Utu-class planetoid (Score 1) 132
Maybe we should think twice before launching an attack against an Utu-class planetoid?
Mutineer's Moon
http://www.webscription.net/10.1125/Baen/0671720856/0671720856.htm
Mutineer's Moon
http://www.webscription.net/10.1125/Baen/0671720856/0671720856.htm
Comment Re:If the Apollo Program would have continued . . (Score 1) 389
Where are mod points when you need them?? +5 pseudo mod points
Also bear in mind one of my favorite quotes (which I first read playing Civ4, sadly), "If you speak the truth, have a foot in the stirrup".
Comment Re:What happens when Steam fails? (Score 1) 731
I'm kind of partial to Steam, but I think that mostly has to do with the continued quality of their games. Oh, wait ... you mean if the developers make money they continue to make good games??? Someone call the press!! ;)
Also, BigJClark, that sig is hilarious. I laughed loud enough to attract unwanted coworker inquiry. :D
Also, BigJClark, that sig is hilarious. I laughed loud enough to attract unwanted coworker inquiry.
