Category Archives: Geek

MyArcadePlanet.com interview

Please feed my ego.

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Open question for YouTube contributors

I’ve seen a lot of videos of guitarists and bassists on YouTube, and I really only have one question: Why would you bother to dress up, videotape yourself, and upload it if you’re not interested in actually performing? Compare that … Continue reading

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My wife is a crazy cat lady

“But how do you know she’s crazy?” they ask me. “Because she made a Twitter page for our cat,” I reply.

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Weeping for the future

This is unfortunately not uncommon. I just happened to be sitting at the screen capture station when I got it.

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Revenge for spam

One of the Internet’s nastiest spammers got arrested this week. Some are calling it a major victory; some are saying it’s a drop in the bucket. I say, one down, several to go. Let’s send a message. I suggest a … Continue reading

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Zombies attack SF

I wanted to be part of Zombie Mob 2007 but didn’t have the time. Darn. Looked fun. Check out the photos and, of course, the tech news coverage.

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The one big question Heroes left unanswered

Has anyone seen supervillain Sylar and Mortal Kombat designer Ed Boon in the same place at the same time? I mean no disrespect; I really like Ed, I’ve been fortunate to interview him a few times, and I’m truly a … Continue reading

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Flash! (Aaaahh!)

How on earth did I manage to miss this when it was announced at CES? The best part is that it comes with a case.

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Chris Kohler

I am reading Chris Kohler‘s Power Up on my trip, which I’ve meant to get around to reading for a long time. I’m enjoying it. It’s like living inside Chris’ Nintendo-worshipping head. It’s a very reverent, very informative place, and … Continue reading

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How to pretend you’re me on a business trip

Print everything out ahead of time — everything even remotely connected with or relevant to the trip — and keep it with you in a manila file folder. (If it’s E3, put the folder in a plastic pouch.) Consult that … Continue reading

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