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By Geekcentricity on March 31st, 2010
Archive for March, 2010
By Darren on March 30th, 2010
Digging for Bones
A few days ago, I wrote a post about HDR photography. Well… not really. I didn’t actually write a post about HDR photography. I started one, but then I checked my email, my messages, surfed Facebook for a few minutes (30 is a few, right?) and when I was finished, I looked up at the [...]
By Geekcentricity on March 30th, 2010
RPG-style quiz in a classroom setting
Here’s a short way to use roleplaying as a way to make classes more fun for kids. Usually the day before a long weekend or vacation period, the kids want to do something “fun”, so this is what I have developed: The game is quiz challenge – in which the students are divided into groups [...]
By Geekcentricity on March 28th, 2010
Comics shipping March 31st
NOTE: The products on the lists below are expected to ship to comic shops on the indicated date. This list, however, is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas the same week. DIAMOND PUBLICATIONS Item Code Title Price [...]
By Geekcentricity on March 27th, 2010
RIP Dick Giordano
In case you haven’t heard, comic legend Dick Giordano has passed away this morning. Giordano was a penciler, inker and editor best known for his work with Charlton Comics and DC Comics. Early this morning, Bob Layton made the announcement. Dear Friends & Colleagues, It is my sorrowful duty to announce that legendary artist/editor/entrepreneur Dick Giordano [...]
By Darren on March 27th, 2010
Let the Games Begin!
Last night, I got one of the most concise Facebook messages I’ve ever received. A friend who lives several states away who is a friend on XBOX Live sent it. Actually, since he doesn’t have a Facebook account, his wife sent it on his behalf. It reads, simply: “My husband doesn’t think you play enough [...]
By Darren on March 25th, 2010
Making Waves
Some randomness this afternoon: Chuck Wendig over at Terrible Minds has got my hamster running about game design and the difference in structure between pnp/tabletop games and video games. I can’t wait to see the day when video games can capture a bit of that tabletop feel and give the players more ownership of the [...]
By Darren on March 23rd, 2010
“The Play’s the Thing”
I love toys. It’s true. I never really grew out of playing with toys… or accumulating them. I’m pretty sure that almost every geek in the world can identify with my condition. We’re a bunch of postmodern Peter Pans and if growing up meant that it would be beneath our dignity to collect or play [...]
By Darren on March 21st, 2010
Getting A Few Hours Closer To An Epic Win
A few days ago, I related some news articles about the potential health benefits and addictive nature of the MMORPG (for the non-geeks following along at home, that stands for Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) known as World of Warcraft. Shortly after posting, I received a message in my inbox from a friend (if you [...]
By Darren on March 19th, 2010
Geekcentricity and De-Bugging Life
I don’t have a full-fledged post tonight, but I do want to share a few things. First, thank you for your patience with my broken code. The site has been having major issues since I changed the format. I hope to have it fixed in the next 48 hours. I have enlisted outside assistance. EDIT: [...]
