Category Archives: Videogames
May 3, 2013 Yippee Ki Yay
We’ve talked previously about tasks/rewards in The Simpsons: Tapped Out. The more I look into it, the more it seems that’s par for the “tapping on stuff games” course: the less time it takes, the more you can do it, the more you’ll be rewarded for it. The goal is to keep your eyes on […]
Tags: Sims, Tapped Out
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April 24, 2013 I Caved
I said I wouldn’t do it, but I did: I bought virtual donuts with actual money. I spent $20 to get 300 Donuts for The Simpsons: Tapped Out. There were two main contributing factors: Whacking Day – The current month-long even has you whacking snakes around town, and there are prizes for whacking certain amounts […]
Tags: Simpsons, Tapped Out
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April 19, 2013 Storytelling
A friend of mine writes poetry and sends it to me now and again for me to respond to. Honestly, I don’t generally understand poetry. I can appreciate imagery and word use, but I don’t get allusions and hidden meanings at all. I would be the worst detective. Often I’ll enjoy the poem, but won’t […]
Tags: BioShock
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April 18, 2013 How I Think Pokémon Works
As I mentioned the other day, I’ve never played a Pokémon game. That isn’t to say I don’t enjoy Pikachu, because, come on, Pikachu is adorable. How did I come to enjoy Pikachu when I haven’t played any Pokémon? Dude, Pikachu was everywhere for a while there. I think I even have a stuffed Pikachu […]
Tags: Pokémon, speculation
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April 17, 2013 Advertising Idea
Frankly, I’m not sure why they haven’t gotten this done already. You’re welcome, ad agencies.
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