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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent
I’m a huge fan of Telltale Games. It began when I found out that they were releasing a new Sam & Max: Freelance Police game. I was a fan of the original LucasArts point-and-click game of Sam & Max Hit … Continue reading
What makes a “Favourite Game”?
But then, I find that learning how a magic trick was done makes it even more interesting, not less. Continue reading
Android Connections
One area that I think the iPod/iPhone series of devices – herein referred to as an iDevice – has got very right is that they all have a standard “dock” interface. This interface has been taken up by stereo manufacturers, … Continue reading
Posted in Gadgets, User Interface Design
Tagged Android, Android connector, Dock, iPhone, iPod, iPod connector, micro-USB
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DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue – First Impressions
Most of the characters you interact with in DS:TOV are new, most being various war related stereotypes turned up to 11. Or maybe 11.5. Continue reading
Posted in Video Games
Tagged DeathSpank, DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue, Ron Gilbert, Video Games, XBox 360
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These Are A Few Of My Favourite Apps
I’m pretty sure that after the initial “ooh”s and “aah”s have stopped echoing, the first thing a new Android (or iPhone) owner will do is head for the Marketplace and see what Apps and/or Widgets are available. There are a … Continue reading
Posted in Gadgets
Tagged Android Applications, Gadgets, Samsung Galaxy S, Smartphones
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The Galaxy S And "Safe Mode"
Until a few minutes ago I wasn’t even aware that Android (and hence my shiny Galaxy S) had a “safe mode”. Apparently it does, and my phone was in said mode. Three things alerted me to this state of affairs: … Continue reading
Fixing The Password Field
Even “thingthingthi” would work. Continue reading
Posted in Programming, User Interface Design
Tagged Programming, User Interface, Web Programming
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The Story Of Grand Theft Auto IV
If it were just the ending described, then I’d still feel moved, but it’s where Niko is in his life at the finish that makes the ending even stronger for me. Continue reading
Posted in Video Games
Tagged Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto IV, Video Games, XBox 360
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A Relationship Born In … A Galaxy Far Far Away?
The relationship has moved beyond the “I have to keep touching you” stage and is settling into that ‘comfortable’ stage. At least, it’s comfortable if you’re compatible, and we are. Continue reading