The other day I ran into an article on next-gen.biz titled: EDITOR’S VIEW: Used Games are Damaging. This article was also linked to via Kotaku with much commenting. The premise of the article is that a game store that sells used game is killing the industry by depriving the developer of sales. There are numerous…
Month: January 2008
A Schism in the White House: How Jackson and Calhoun Set the Stage for the Civil War
This post is written by my friend Josh L. He is currently a student in High School so feel free to critique his work.The topic of who or what was primarily responsible for the United States civil war is one that is continually being debated. There are those that point to such persons as then…
Freepath Announces $1.5 Million Series A Funding to Help the Everyday User Share Digital Content
FOLSOM, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Freepath, Inc. (www.freepath.com), creators of tools and communities to enable the sharing of digital content, today announced the close of $1.5 million in Series A funding. The lead investor is Velocity Venture Capital (www.velocityvc.com) with participation from individual members of Strategis Early Ventures (www.sevfund.com), Sacramento Angels (www.sacangels.com) and the Sierra Angels (www.sierraangels.com).With $1.5…
Super Mario Galaxy
I know a lot of people on the Internet were gushing about this game even before it came out. Some reviewers were rating the game at an 11 on a 10 point scale. I’m not one for numbers myself and I write straight from the hip. Be prepared, this is not a game review from…
Married Twins, truth or advocacy?
The Internet is currently buzzing with a story of twins in Britain who met and married, only to be seperated by a judge. This story was passed around and no confirmation is forthcoming as to the validity of the story. Now comes the big question:Is this a true story or an anecdote designed for advocacy…
Why Apple will never allow a music tax to exist
There has been talk recently on the Internet about how some in the music industry are considering ditching the RIAA and lobbying for an ISP level tax to pay for music file sharing. Say what you will about the state of music today and file sharing I can honestly say that I am against this…
Get on the Web Part 3: FTP
This article is the third in a series of articles written to help you get online. This article does not require you to read any other article in the series (nor must they be read in order).Now that you have some web space and some software you want to install how do you get it…
Just picked up another domain name
I am currently working on two web projects. One of them is a website for a co-worker’s upcoming high school reunion and the other involves my local Girl Scout troop. The reunion site will be up in a few days, just in time for their first meeting. I’ll be writing articles based on its creation…
Corinex Releases GameNet, Gamers ask why?
From the Press Release:LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Playing video games online often limits avid gamers to one television or computer in the home with a poor connection not optimized for serious online gaming. For gamers looking for a solution to their connection troubles, Corinex introduces GameNet, the latest in online console gaming connectivity solutions.For $169.99 and with…
Get on the Web Part 2: Open Source Solutions
This article is the second in a series of articles written to help you get online. This article does not require you to read any other article in the series (nor must they be read in order).Now that you have an idea and a place to host your idea the next step in getting yourself…
Get on the Web Part 1: Domains and Hosting
After fielding a number of questions on this subject from friends and family I have decided to sit down and write a series of articles on this subject. This is not a series about blogging but blogging will be discussed. I will attempt to answer as many questions as possible in each installment. Sit back…
Zelda, it’s not the same in Japan
I played the Zelda games when i was a kid and I still play them now. If I had seen this video when they first came out I may not have!Yes, I know I went and saw the live action Super Mario Brothers movie as well as the TV series but… OK, who am I…