Telling stories: Balancing gameplay v. narrative - Joystiq. Joystiq asks several game developers the question of how important a strong narrative is in a videogame.
Athens, Ohio, a great place for commuters
Forbes has named Athens as one of the best small towns for commuting. The Athens News has an article about the honor, which discusses the availability of alternative commuting options in the area, including cycling. The article also mentions the commuting map that was created by John at Cycle Path, which can be... Continue Reading →
ReadWriteWeb: 2008 in Review
ReadWriteWeb: 2008 in Review Archives. Showcases top ten technology products of the year in a variety of categories.
Hot dogs and snow
Some co-workers and I went to O'betty's for lunch for hot dogs. And, we also are getting the first significant snowfall of the season. Formats available:Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: snow, hot dogs, athens ohio, court street, obettys
Fetching a baby swing
This afternoon I marched across campus to fetch a baby swing for our upcoming holiday trip. My wife sort of dared me to vlog about it, so here you go. Formats available:Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: ohio university, baby swing, walking in the rain, college green, 2.5 floor
Quiet times at the reference desk
It's a little quite right now in the library, but quiet times allow a little time to get some things done. Working at the reference desk is a great opportunity for multi-tasking, as you can do a lot of work between questions from patrons. Formats available:Microsoft Video (.avi), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: vlog, reference... Continue Reading →
Bicycle handlebar mounts for cameras
I love to take my Flip Mino with me on bike rides, as I really like to get a little bit of footage while riding. The only problem is trying to hold a camera with one hand while steering the bike with the other. While I think I'm skilled enough to do this... Continue Reading →
PS3 A Sinking Ship?
Sony's PS3 A Sinking Ship: Sales Plummet. Ouch. I've had a Sony console for the past few generations, and I own a PSP now. But like this article states, the PS3, at 400 bucks, is a long ways away from coming to my house. There's really only one option left for Sony to... Continue Reading →
December 12 Video Blog
Here's a few highlights of my day on December 12, 2008. I decided to record a little footage of my day with my Flip Mino Camera. Except for deleting one clip, the footage is uneditied (and therfore unprofessional). I wasn't going for perfection, but simply the experience of recording daily activities with... Continue Reading →