Monthly Archives: August 2010

Dragon Age 2 Trailer

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Pete

I gave Dragon Age the nod for GOTY last year. The trailer for the follow-up looks spectacular (in typical Bioware fashion), but I’m disturbed at rumors of the combat and dialog systems becoming more like Mass Effect. Anyway, give the … Continue reading →

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Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber – Rebuilt

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Pete

I only wish I was this awesome. A die-hard Star Wars fan has made a complete replica of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from A New Hope. His build log (all ten pages) is well worth the click through. He has meticulous … Continue reading →

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Writing on the iPad

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Pete

I’m an iPad owner. No, I’m not a Mac junkie. Yes, I own an iPhone, but I’m perfectly happy with my 3G model. (And yes, I buy into the whole #attfail meme.) I didn’t get an iPad to be cool. … Continue reading →

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Everything you need to know about Scott Pilgrim

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Pete

First of all, go see the movie. If you don’t, in the words of my three year old, I will “take you to jail.” It’s every geek’s waking dream of being a musician, getting a girl, and having the ability … Continue reading →

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First Person Point of View

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Pete

I’m writing a new novel that is 85% completed. I haven’t given it a title yet, but the file name of the document is “Thomas the Loan Adjuster.” Let’s start there. The novel evolved out of a desire to attempt … Continue reading →

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If they can’t ban guns…

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Pete

…they’ll ban the ammunition. The above link will take you directly to the EPA comments page. On it is a petition entitled: “PETITION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO BAN LEAD SHOT, BULLETS, AND FISHING SINKERS UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT.” The first … Continue reading →

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Where have I been?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Pete

First of all, here’s the site re-launch. We’re free of malware from the dirty, dirty Russian hackers who plagued my site off and on for a span of six weeks. The lovely Kate Baker and I finally traced it to … Continue reading →

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