Gaming was never supposed to be an emotional experience. When I was young, video games were sold in toy aisles of department stores rather than electronics or media sections, and the adults in my life categorized them as harmless distractions rather than deeper entertainment moments. But I knew better. In fact, in the early days, [...]
I started reading China Mieville’s novel Perdido Street Station this month, and I’ve found it tough going. The writing is dense and disgusting, purposefully so. The world he’s created is a sort of steampunk Victorian dystopia. Part Diamond Age, part coroner’s textbook. He does a thorough job of painting a clear picture, but it’s a [...]
Every once in a while I host IGN’s Daily Fix. Here’s my most recent appearance, from Tuesday, when Sony’s online services imploded even harder than usual. Check out that awesome thumbnail image, in which I appear to be an undead creature. Also, nice scraggly beard. If I would have known I was hosting that day, [...]