Jason Smith
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I really enjoyed the whole series of games. Really, I've enjoyed just about everything from Harebrained Schemes - with Battletech being a particular highlight. They usually strike a nice balance between story and mechanics.
January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
I really enjoyed the whole series of games. Really, I've enjoyed just about everything from Harebrained Schemes - with Battletech being a particular highlight. They usually strike a nice balance between story and mechanics.
Looks like they put AI to work for people.
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Looks like they put AI to work for people.
I am halfway convinced that this was just some shitty "What if AI became human" script and they just slapped "Tron" on it in a revision pass.
January 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I am halfway convinced that this was just some shitty "What if AI became human" script and they just slapped "Tron" on it in a revision pass.
It was, indeed, Morbin' Time
January 11, 2026 at 11:26 PM
It was, indeed, Morbin' Time
The whole thing just felt lazy to me. They handwaved the previous movie away, introduced a generic "bad guy" company for reasons, and dropped in a generic "computer discovers feelings" plot.
And the whole 29-minute thing, again with no reasoning? And the magic code is in the old computer? All lazy
And the whole 29-minute thing, again with no reasoning? And the magic code is in the old computer? All lazy
January 11, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The whole thing just felt lazy to me. They handwaved the previous movie away, introduced a generic "bad guy" company for reasons, and dropped in a generic "computer discovers feelings" plot.
And the whole 29-minute thing, again with no reasoning? And the magic code is in the old computer? All lazy
And the whole 29-minute thing, again with no reasoning? And the magic code is in the old computer? All lazy
It's really just delightful - and kind of surprising that I still knew at least half the songs.
"Cookie Disco" had me cracking up though - I would have never gotten the reference as a kid. (Definitely recommend looking that one up :) )
"Cookie Disco" had me cracking up though - I would have never gotten the reference as a kid. (Definitely recommend looking that one up :) )
January 10, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It's really just delightful - and kind of surprising that I still knew at least half the songs.
"Cookie Disco" had me cracking up though - I would have never gotten the reference as a kid. (Definitely recommend looking that one up :) )
"Cookie Disco" had me cracking up though - I would have never gotten the reference as a kid. (Definitely recommend looking that one up :) )
Does two garages mean two garage fridges? Is it really a Midwest garage if it doesn't have a fridge (or at least a chest freezer)?
January 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Does two garages mean two garage fridges? Is it really a Midwest garage if it doesn't have a fridge (or at least a chest freezer)?
Banana Bread just edges out Brown Sugar Cinnamon, but it's available very sporadically
December 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Banana Bread just edges out Brown Sugar Cinnamon, but it's available very sporadically
I used my Amazon severance pay to replace my broken laser cutter/engraver. I'm really looking forward to playing with it after the holidays.
December 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I used my Amazon severance pay to replace my broken laser cutter/engraver. I'm really looking forward to playing with it after the holidays.
Stegosaurus and Dr. Teeth. Unless we're going with the extended Henson puppets, in which case definitely Boober Fraggle.
December 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Stegosaurus and Dr. Teeth. Unless we're going with the extended Henson puppets, in which case definitely Boober Fraggle.
I wish we could go back to the days where this was the level of embarrassment governments regularly provided.
December 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I wish we could go back to the days where this was the level of embarrassment governments regularly provided.
I've had the ice cream sundae A&W - it was shockingly good. Probably not something you'd want to drink often, but still good.
Autumn wants to use it to make a float, but I don't think it'd add anything.
Autumn wants to use it to make a float, but I don't think it'd add anything.
December 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I've had the ice cream sundae A&W - it was shockingly good. Probably not something you'd want to drink often, but still good.
Autumn wants to use it to make a float, but I don't think it'd add anything.
Autumn wants to use it to make a float, but I don't think it'd add anything.
It was probably one of those atmospheric rivers coming through. Sudden gust of wind.
December 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It was probably one of those atmospheric rivers coming through. Sudden gust of wind.
(Ignore the video title, this is absolutely relevant)
Christbusters - DJ.Studio Sessions
YouTube video by DJ Cummerbund
youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
(Ignore the video title, this is absolutely relevant)
This exactly. The linked article was incredulous that they were crunching for a demo, but you nailed it. And likely where the blame lies too (Sony). Naughty Dog leadership obviously did a shit job negotiating realistic deliverable dates, but they're probably doing the mandatory overtime out of fear.
December 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This exactly. The linked article was incredulous that they were crunching for a demo, but you nailed it. And likely where the blame lies too (Sony). Naughty Dog leadership obviously did a shit job negotiating realistic deliverable dates, but they're probably doing the mandatory overtime out of fear.
It's a tough balance - a lot of what you work on is pretty obviously both "work" and also a passion project. That said, as you approach burnout, everything you do suffers (and it takes more hours, making things worse). These days, I actively try to limit myself to 40h (though I slip a bit sometimes)
December 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's a tough balance - a lot of what you work on is pretty obviously both "work" and also a passion project. That said, as you approach burnout, everything you do suffers (and it takes more hours, making things worse). These days, I actively try to limit myself to 40h (though I slip a bit sometimes)
I expected the DMX Christmas songs to be awful, based on the name of the playlist, but they were both really good!
December 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I expected the DMX Christmas songs to be awful, based on the name of the playlist, but they were both really good!
Cracking Parm? In this economy?
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Cracking Parm? In this economy?
Journalism is Serious Business, Susan! You're speaking to a Professional. You must show respect to the Star Wars font.
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Journalism is Serious Business, Susan! You're speaking to a Professional. You must show respect to the Star Wars font.
I had a package reportedly delivered to a storage locker. Phone line runs on east coast hours. Went to the post office first thing, was told that the carrier said they delivered it. Left a note for the carrier in the mailbox, they showed up confused with the package that was in the truck.
December 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I had a package reportedly delivered to a storage locker. Phone line runs on east coast hours. Went to the post office first thing, was told that the carrier said they delivered it. Left a note for the carrier in the mailbox, they showed up confused with the package that was in the truck.
I bet this haunts you every day :D
December 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I bet this haunts you every day :D
Karl Urban is a treasure. I like to pair Dredd with the Colin Farrell Total Recall, since they're both underappreciated revisits to "classic" sci-fi cheese.
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Karl Urban is a treasure. I like to pair Dredd with the Colin Farrell Total Recall, since they're both underappreciated revisits to "classic" sci-fi cheese.
Hopefully there's no traversal stutters
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hopefully there's no traversal stutters