Absolutely. That saying by Edison about 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration completely applies to storytelling, both on the page and the stage. The entire purpose of art(well, perhaps let’s not argue about that ;) ) is to distill down the human experience into shared experiences. It’s relatively easy to come up with…

You’re right, the only thing that’s new is the medium, but I assure you this sort of idiocy was also decried by many people back in the day as well. It would appear to be part of the human condition - we acquire enough grain stored in the silos that instead of struggling to survive daily we can have leisure…

Yeah, it’s bizarre. Being a good bartender is about a thousand different details, having a large stock of different drinks, gear to mix with, tons of training and experience about different brands and drinks and of course a huge psychological aspect regarding dealing with people.

Yeah, it’s bizarre. Being a good bartender is about a thousand different details, having a large stock of different…

I just somehow doubt Levar will get it, simply because geeks tend to over-emphasize their impact on mainstream culture(Reading Rainbow aside), but man when I saw the petition it was an instant *yes*. He would be perfect. I’ll admit Geena Davis holds her own, however, in the race. Just the notion of Ken Jennings doing…

We have two cats, one of them is uninterested but the other essentially spends her spare time monitoring me from the mouse mat for the moment I move my ass and plonks down immediately in my gamer chair. Sleeping on it overnight is simply common sense to her. I hadn’t particularly thought about this before(since catz…

This is literally the first time I’ve heard of it.  Well played, MS.  It doesn’t help I’m not a fan of “influencers” or streaming celebrities, but I do watch Youtube and Twitch so obviously they missed a demographic.

I agree, and I use online reviews specifically and meta in general as a “hint”, not a slam-dunk.  I also never spend money on pre-releases(my one exception - Witcher 3, and that worked out).  The problem is more about what happens behind the scenes - the decisions at the distributors are driven by this, studios will…

While this article brings up truths, in the end a marketplace is heavily “curated”(Apple), somewhat curated(most markets), or completely open(never happens). Steam slams right there in the middle, trying to keep obviously racist/sexist/anti-humanist/insert-your-cause-here games from being published and naturally…

That’s correct - Space(where it showed in Canada) didn’t have a problem with the f-bomb, but SyFy in the states felt the need to protect the kiddies from bad language.  Probably more related to a channel-wide policy than a failure to understand this showed is aimed at adults, but still, another indication of the…

It’s weird, I don’t mind the game at all. I’m trying out UPlay+ and I’m at the tail end of already-owned AC Odyssey(best of the bunch but obviously a different feel from a shooter), just burned through Div2 Chapter 1 and I’ve gotten started in Breakpoint and I’m rather enjoying it. In fact, I just couldn’t get into…

I thought Japanese hitech toilets were the preferred - basically all-in-one, drop the deuce, warm water wash, warm air dry and you’re good to go? I haven’t tried one but I hear they’re extremely “civilized”.

I thought Japanese hitech toilets were the preferred - basically all-in-one, drop the deuce, warm water wash, warm…

It’s a game, very mainstream. Making a big announcement about pulling back on the porny and violent imagery on their product has zero positive message. The players that give a shit(who are you people? Why do you really, seriously care that there’s dripping blood or cheesy adolescent “sexy” pictures on a freaking…

“Hold me...Like you did by the lake on Naboo...”

In the earlier games my scifi side rather enjoyed the modern day basis for the story, but in the last couple - which I’ve absolutely enjoyed overall - I find them literally annoying. I don’t honestly care about the canon since it seems the setting has completely taken over the big picture anyway, but the dialog, the…

I’m not a fan of these crazy multicoloured light shows or trims behind TVs, etc. To me it will date like shag rugs from the 70s - just because you can doesn’t mean you should. However, the base models range of colours that focus on warm to cool, with nightlights, all that, are great. We got a couple of motion sensors…

I’m not a fan of these crazy multicoloured light shows or trims behind TVs, etc. To me it will date like shag rugs…

It’s a worthwhile discussion, but I can’t help but be amused at the similarities of these arguments to those surrounding every leap that has happened in mainstream tech. “If hard drives take over, I can’t carry everything I need on a floppy!” “Why would you want multitasking - I can only do one thing at a time!”…

I sort of asked the same question of Black Desert Online some time back, and was warned about the grind.  I figured “I played lots of WoW back in the day, what’s a little grind?”.  Hoo boy, grind perfected.  Hated it.  I would hate this game as well based on everyone clearly putting up grind hazard signs everywhere…

It’s a little depressing that there are all these discussions about how to stick it to The Man and whether or not you risk being kicked out of the garden, when to me the biggest issue is the environment.  I already get concerned when I order three things but those set of tongs end up being delivered all alone due to…

I know this is a common refrain to explain why he occupies his position, but seriously, there’s nothing clever about telling miners they don’t need to train for a different job, or telling whites they really are special, or lying indiscriminately and *constantly* about everything and not caring about being “caught” in…

Been around cats my entire life (I love dogs, too) and I would agree with most of this. The snide suggestion about “fooling their little cat brains” by playing with them using toys is utter bullshit, though. If they’re comfortable enough to be distracted by a laser you’re already well past the introduction phase, or…