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It’s like WoW … it’s like right now

Video games are the closest thing to crack that I can imagine. I could abandon all hobbies, cease all social interaction, and never leave the house. I’m certain of it. So, I’ve tried to limit my exposure. I have a ton of other hobbies, and a family! I must keep these devil pixels at arm’s length so I can live my life! Get away, pretty devil pixels! The past year or so I’ve played a…

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Sim men are not easily impressed

I spent the ENTIRE day in pajamas, playing the Sims 3. I did this in solidarity with the bf, who, because he’s anticipating his first final of the semester tomorrow, spent the ENTIRE day cramming. In pajamas. He took some breaks from studying to come check on me and laugh at my virtual versions of us as we danced awkwardly, argued with strangers unprovoked, and were unable to get it on anywhere except the bed.…

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I can’t possibly be expected to get any work done from this day forward

The Spore-izing of my life begins … now. This here’s my first try, aptly named Darwin. (If I had to guess, I’d say probably half of the first batch of Spore creatures will be named Darwin. Originality never was my strong suit.) And this here’s Scrap Heap: Download the Creature Creator trial version here. Unless you’ve got a slightly old Mac (my four-year-old dinosaur doesn’t stand a chance). Then you’re screwed! Check out the Flying…

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Day 311 — These Three Are Ruining My Life

[for Wednesday, Nov. 7] Meet Bentley, Sly, and Murray. They hold me captive and render me unable to go outside or to the gym. They keep me up late at night. They stress me out and make me blurt profanity into the flickering TV screen. Send help. Project 365

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