Monthly Archives: September 2010

Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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What makes a “Favourite Game”?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Lisa

But then, I find that learning how a magic trick was done makes it even more interesting, not less. Continue reading →

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Android Connections

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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So, You’re New To Android?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Lisa

Being a geeky type person, I had a lot of fun working out how to use the Galaxy S by playing around with it.  Which I had to because whatever Samsung are good at, it’s not manuals.  However I also … Continue reading →

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DeathSpank: Thongs Of Virtue – First Impressions

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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These Are A Few Of My Favourite Apps

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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The Galaxy S And "Safe Mode"

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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Fixing The Password Field

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Lisa

Even “thingthingthi” would work. Continue reading →

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The Story Of Grand Theft Auto IV

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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A Relationship Born In … A Galaxy Far Far Away?

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Lisa

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 →

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