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Making them listen

One trend I’ve been noticing a lot in games lately is the respect they seem to be paying to their dialogue. While some titles are still following the old convention of only delivering story via cutscenes, some of the best games in the last year are bucking that trend. Let’s look at a game that’s [...]

Awkward conversation at Starbucks just ended with barista turning away and asking "Ulysses Grant was the president?" USA! USA! 2011-04-15
I married the right woman. http://twitpic.com/4l6ez7 2011-04-15
@NateSonOfSimp What Eka said. The style of your blog posts makes for more funny, entertaining reading than 99% of what I see on Twitter. in reply to NateSonOfSimp 2011-04-15
@mworch Mavica! Good times. And thanks, internet, for mostly not retaining any of my pre-blog, pre-LiveJournal content from that era. Yikes. in reply to mworch 2011-04-15
Emotions run high this close to launch. Images I've pasted into e-mails in the last 5 minutes: http://digs.by/f96svO http://digs.by/fyviiT 2011-04-14
Leftover roast from Costco + barely expired gouda from QFC + freshly baked bread from Zojirushi bread maker = OH MY GOD SANDWICH. 2011-04-14
Thanks to a gift from Dad, we're now ready for Episode Three. http://instagr.am/p/DIO9K/ 2011-04-14
I enjoy being on a project where one can use the term "Mento-Intensifier" in a serious work conversation. 2011-04-14
@isaacbarry I did not know that! But to be fair, I don't think I've ever met Toby or Andy. in reply to isaacbarry 2011-04-13
Enjoyed playing Station 38 (http://patkemp.com/wp-gallery/games/Station38.html), but the "good" ending is so much worse than the "bad" one! 2011-04-13
Not you, of course. I don't mean you. I mean all the other people. 2011-04-13
Been interesting watching people with barely repressed issues RTing @SwearengenCD as a way to pretty much insult other disciplines for free. 2011-04-13
@Anim8rJB I'd watch the pilot (which is amazing) and then wait for season 2 reviews to come in. First season was pretty disappointing. in reply to Anim8rJB 2011-04-13
One might look at my profile on Steam ("Zaelunas") and wonder why I'm playing @terrycavanagh 's VVVVVV. My question is, why aren't you? 2011-04-13
@Peter_Fries Oh, I'm all about the video game merit badge. I just didn't know there was an "Acquire Signed Poster from Aging Developer" one. in reply to Peter_Fries 2011-04-13
@taswell We only Streetpass ironically up here. You get used to it after a while. in reply to taswell 2011-04-13
"Belltown Boyz". Yes, seriously. http://instagr.am/p/DGSqL/ 2011-04-13
Just signed game posters by request for a group of Boy Scouts. They must be running out of ideas for merit badges. 2011-04-13
@taswell Drive 5 miles south and I'll buy you a tasty China-burger. Anyway, getting in & out of places fast in B-vue is tricky. Good luck. in reply to taswell 2011-04-11
There are a lot of options for entertainment in 2011, but for my money, there's not much that beats having the Ur-Quan theme as my ringtone. 2011-04-11
Really hoping that Charl Schwartzel finishes his interview with Jim Nantz by yelling in a singsong voice, "DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY!" 2011-04-10
This just in: Writing for Deadpool is fun. 2011-04-10
Jihads declared from the couch tonight: me vs. ChloÃ« Moretz in (500) Days of Summer, the wife vs. Meg Ryan's eyebrows in You've Got Mail. 2011-04-10
@smgrissom I would browbeat you into coming in to the office instead of watching DBZ, but all the donuts I bought are gone. So don't bother. in reply to smgrissom 2011-04-09
@Rick_Lesley You don't sound miserable enough. Should I crank my music up louder? Maybe switch to Ke$ha. I'll think about it. in reply to Rick_Lesley 2011-04-09
@DavidEllis Masster Chieffect Ultra Crossover CONFIRMED. in reply to DavidEllis 2011-04-09
Reminds me of getting donuts for @iocat and the rest... wow, 14 years ago. http://instagr.am/p/C-89O/ 2011-04-09
The good part of working on Saturday. (@ Top Pot) http://4sq.com/eY7rIP 2011-04-09
Look, Top Spin 4 demo, I'm not going to buy your real version. I don't care how much Daft Punk you thr... just... mmm. "Da Funk". 2011-04-09
@mworch They also serve those who stand and wait, you know. in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
@thejessesnyder No, no, the "G" doesn't stand for "gas". It's actually... Oh. You're... oh. in reply to thejessesnyder 2011-04-09
@thejessesnyder I know you only included me because you needed a three-letter name. It's cool. I've made my peace with it. Also: BOOYAH. in reply to thejessesnyder 2011-04-09
@mworch Then at least send someone to the Shrine of Compassion to keep Nastassia company. Have a heart. in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
Independence Day is on. More games should aspire to the simple poetry of lines like "Oh, you did not shoot that green shit at me." 2011-04-09
@mworch Can you make it so that one party member doesn't completely throw their life away for no purpose whatsoever? in reply to mworch 2011-04-09
@mworch What do I do if I love Safeco Field but really haven't liked baseball for twenty-five years? Help. in reply to mworch 2011-04-08
Issaquah may be lamesville, but at least with weather like today's, you can pretend you're hiding from NazgÃ»l. http://instagr.am/p/C8nCu/ 2011-04-08
Reminder for my fellow Seattle-ers: Mariners have their first home game of the season tonight. Plan your commute accordingly. 2011-04-08
The owner REALLY reminds me of Mags Bennett. Fearing for my life now. (@ Java Jazz) http://4sq.com/fvEDrl 2011-04-08
Ah, looks like it was in 21 Grams before its use in Deadwood. Obviously, I meant the latter, as I barely even remember the former. 2011-04-08
Just heard in a random scene of "The Insider". Not nearly as arresting as where/when I first heard it. Remember? http://youtu.be/WfusxHokCDg 2011-04-08
It's weird that I'm looking forward to working this weekend because the A/C won't be on in the office, right? It is, isn't it. Okay. Thanks. 2011-04-07
@BobbyStein @John_J_Ryan Two things of note here: First, my shoes already taste good. Second, I'll be right over. in reply to BobbyStein 2011-04-07
@BobbyStein @John_J_Ryan Do you guys have those at ArenaNet? If so, I'm giving notice this afternoon. in reply to BobbyStein 2011-04-07
@John_J_Ryan Not convinced that the microwaving is necessary, but we'll find out soon! I'll prepare to jump off the roof just to be safe. in reply to John_J_Ryan 2011-04-07
You know. Healthy work-provided snacks. @ The Amazing Society http://instagr.am/p/C65hu/ 2011-04-07
@benmcoleman If everyone just sticks to the mouse and not the keyboard today, I won't throw a mug at them. Seems reasonable to me. in reply to benmcoleman 2011-04-07
Also, (no) thanks to @avestal, I've been listening to this all morning: http://youtu.be/uKAtUeWCfrE We'll see how this affects my workflow. 2011-04-07
This morning, I have been using our String Editor tool to fix text that bothers me. I wish I had one for, you know, THE WORLD. 2011-04-07
@NateSonOfSimp Yes: don't take my absence as anything but work devouring me. I wish I could be there to see you receive the glory. in reply to NateSonOfSimp 2011-04-07
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