All posts for the month July, 2009

Preview on the way

I’m hoping to have a nice little preview video of Phenomenon 32 up tomorrow. There’s a lot to do – the wedding is almost upon us – but I really want this thing out there. Otherwise, I spent most of today building a level for Phenomenon 32 (the marshes) and coughing because of an annoying [...]

The Matrix and Geek Culture

I recently published a comment on Wil Wheaton’s blog after he – as so many others – bashed The Matrix Reloaded & Revolutions. I’m reposting the comment here because it’s something I feel very strongly about: the critical persecution of two the most brilliant films made in the last decade, and the fashion of anti-intellectual [...]

Houses Are Just Made Of Wood

I know, I know. I keep writing about Tom Waits lately. But there are so few artists like him – artists with an absolutely unique vision and voice (literally and metaphorically), and integrity. The music, the words, the singing… it adds up to something absolutely magical and beautiful. Currently I am really amazed and touched [...]

Tired fat man finds awesome review upon his return.

We just came back from Greece, and just as I was grumbling to myself about how depressing Germany is, I turn on my computer and see a review of Desert Bridge at auntie pixelante. It’s just three paragraphs, but it put a huge smile on my face. Thank you. (For those still having DPI-related issues: [...]

Sea, Sun and Watermelon

We’re in Greece and enjoying the weather, the food and the sea. It’s only a very short vacation, and there’s a lot we won’t manage to do, but it’s good to relax, even a little. Reading Duma Key, which is excellent. OK, gotta go now. See you in a few days.