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PC Gamer No More

I am out of the game. Over the last few years, the specs – and costs thereof – have skyrocketed for computer parts, which has led to my refraining from upgrading, or building a new gaming rig. It is outright ridiculous. Once upon a time, I could build a solid gaming computer for under $1500, […]

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WTF happened to Gen Con?

So Gen Con happened last weekend, and despite this being one of the biggest gaming conventions in the world, something odd happened this year: Nothing. Well, more to the point, nothing really gaming-related came out of Gen Con. Sure, there have been some discussion of board games out of the event, and I’ve heard some […]

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The Doldrums

It’s summer, and I’m plodding along as usual, trying to write content up in advance, while I have a spare moment here or there. This used to be a fun way to pass the time at work during breaks, or when I was otherwise available. But now, not so much. I find that writing content […]

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Anathema

Some people are simply irredeemable. Their past acts have caused society at large, for the most part, to outright shun them. They are cast out from their former social circles, denied further opportunities within their previous profession, and generally shut themselves away from the limelight. This is most common with celebrities, such as OJ Simpson […]

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What’s My Vice?!

I have a problem. Okay, I actually have several, but let’s say I have another one, or perhaps one that used to be a massive issue, and only recently rose again from the depths, to trouble my wallet and my sanity once more. It’s not what you think. It’s not tabletop roleplaying games, although those […]