Video Games Archive
5 on Friday (Leveling Up Edition): Tools to Make Your Health Goals Successful
Written on January 18, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Geek Culture, Geek Fitness, Geek Health, Media, Mobile, Technology, The Usual, Video Games

As with any quest, it’s dangerous to go alone. It’s best to have some trusty tools with you as you head out. Your health journey is no different. Here are five tools to help every geek track their progress. 1. LoseIt! (iOS, Android, Web) – I tried three of the bigger name apps
Level 1 (Replay): Let’s Try This Workout Thing Again
Written on January 14, 2013
in Geek Culture, Geek Fitness, Geek Health, Media, Video Games
I may have overset my goals last week. My plan was to return to practice three days a week, and do some off skates training three days a week. Well, I made it to practice three days, but I only did off skates training once. Ouch. I had not realized how much
Am I Seriously Still Writing About Violence in Games?
Written on January 11, 2013
in Games, Media, Video Games
Since the horrible shootings in Newtown, CT everyone seems to be looking for something to blame. It’s the lack of mental health care and the stigma around seeking help in this country. It’s the easy access to guns. And of course, it’s the fault of the violent media. The NRA jumped on
5 on Friday: Products I’m Most Excited About From CES 2013
Written on January 11, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Conventions, Geek Culture, Geek Health, Media, Mobile, Technology, The Usual, Video Games
Is it just me, or has CES gotten a bit… boring this year? I really do not care about Smart TVs, 4k TVs, or OLED TVs. Ok, I just don’t care about TVs. Or iPhone cases, as seems to be the other big category. Pebble Watch – This is completely unnecessary, and
Dungeons and Dragons: Absolute Silliness
Written on December 16, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games, Video Games
Usually I’d have a post describing where we were in our quest, and what I have learned about my character and how the game is played. I also don’t usually offer to help taste test my friend Claire’s cranberry-orange infused vodka (which is very good for what it’s worth). I’ve also started playing Star Wars the Old
Rant: Games Aren’t Childish
Written on December 11, 2012
in Games, Geek Culture, Internet, Media, Tabletop Games, Technology, Video Games

Sorry readers, you’re getting a bit of a rant today. I very much do not like this meme. I’ve seen it (or something like it) pop up in my Pinterest feed a few times now. I find it sexist, old fashioned, and close minded. So I fixed it: OK, while that makes
Playing a Book, Reading a Game
Written on November 2, 2012
in Books, Games, Media, Video Games

This actually happened back in the summer, but I really didn’t have a good place to talk about it then so I’m writing about it now. Sometimes, two pieces of media just go together incredibly well. When I was on staycation this summer I started reading Amped by Daniel H. Wilson and playing Deus Ex: Human
