06 Mar 2009
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Games and Oldskool Fun
Cash Hunt is a new online game, where you solve cryptic clues to find a location and win cash money. It reminds me of alternate reality games like Perplex City, but it really is “only” a cryptic puzzle. But don’t let that discourage you, there are a few advantages.
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03 Mar 2009
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Games and Oldskool Fun
Last week, I talked about the ultimate game PC. However, to play a good game, you don’t need to spend lots of money. You can load up a casual game and be entertained just as much as any “real” and “hardcore” game could. Casual games are usually a little less deep and they revolve around a simple gameplay mechanic. But they are great at entertaining you in small chunks. And lately, 15 minutes is all that I have to play games. Here they are.
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27 Feb 2009
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Flash and ActionScript
If you’ve been wanting to get your feet wet with Flash Lite, the Flash for mobile, now’s your chance. Adobe is bribing you with $100.000 to write a killer application for their mobile platform. The Flash Lite Developer Challenge will award 6 applications in 6 categories with $15.000 and pick one overall winner that gets $30.000. Do you need more reasons?
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24 Feb 2009
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Games and Oldskool Fun
Gaming on PC is a though job. You’re faced with continuously upgrading your machine to keep up with the latest technology and games. There are a few ways to obtain that ultimate machine, but the most important question you’ll face is how to keep it affordable. I have a few options to offer you.
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20 Feb 2009
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New Media and the World
Whether you like it or not, our lifestyle is based on a massive industrial complex. From the enormous mines in Africa to the endless factory floors in China. They are the cogs in the giant machine that we call the economy. It might be sputtering right now, but clearly, governments are putting up a lot of money to keep the wheels turning.
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