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Loss, gain, and arbitrary milestones

You know, what I’m about to say could be far more ideally conveyed using Twitter. Could it be that I’m finally beginning to understand micro-blogging? At any rate, there’s a new issue out. The first “newsmagazine” of the summer, centred around “loss & gain,” which is roughly five weeks overdue. I could go into more [...]

The best years of our lives

So what have I been up to lately? I mean I’ve let this place stagnate for around three weeks, so clearly something else has been occupying my time… #1 – PHY100H1F: Yes, I’m taking a summer course… again. Mostly because I failed CSC104H1F (Computer Science) when I was screwed over on my deferred exam, and [...]

Thoughts on Games Writing #1

Recently, I’ve found myself questioning the validity and quality (or lack thereof) of most games writing and journalism. It seems that I’m not alone as one Dan Cook (whom I’ll admit I had no idea even existed before a friend directed me to his work earlier today) seems to have kicked off a bit of [...]

Gravity Bone

Play Gravity Bone. It’s free, it’s about 10 minutes long, and it’s the single most exceptional game I have played in a long time (and this is after Super Meat Boy and VVVVVV no less, so truly that must say something). Click here to download it. Next week, if I’m able to set aside some [...]