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Going the Distance 008: Fundamental Problem

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We actually made this comic before someone complained about this to us. Some folks have a hard time suspending disbelief. In Going the Distance, our main character, “You,” has to manage to make his way to delicious cake. Sounds simple, right? But there are deadly spikes to deal with, and a host of other problems that appear each time. Let’s just say You fails more often than You succeeds. After all, it wouldn’t be much of a quest if You could just get cake whenever You wanted, would it? For more background on the comic or info on how to … Continue reading Going the Distance 008: Fundamental Problem

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Number One With a Bullet

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Ah, bullet points. You’re a writer’s best friend. Can’t come up with a coherent column? Use bullet points! Then you can put together a collection of thoughts with no joining thread whatsoever. All you need is a stream of consciousness and halfway decent ideas and you’re set.

Hell, Bill Simmons has made a career out of this. So I don’t think I can take too much flack for dipping into the well once — after all, I’m knee-deep in Skyrim now, and those who have played know what a time sink that can be. So without further ado, here’s a whole bunch of holiday-themed bullets in the last post before the big day… Continue reading “Number One With a Bullet”

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Words To Live By: Death Philosophy

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This week I’m starting a new installment in my weekly blogs called Words to Live By. This week, here are some of my life philosophies regarding death. I feel like falling to your death is not a bad way to go. If you can reconcile the fact that yes, you are going to die from this fall, and come to terms with it, you can actually sort of enjoy the moment. Some people pay upwards of 500 dollars for skydiving. You get to do it for free. With that said, I would not want to die in a plane crash. … Continue reading Words To Live By: Death Philosophy

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At the Buzzer (12/15/11)

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Episode 24: Raptor Sharks — The guys talk about unnecessary roughness, watch as a heartwarming story goes wrong, and decide between ferocious predators in Buzz Off. Also, Chris sits back while the other cast members fight, Dave likes bad sweaters, and Shaun details the weirdest and wildest weekend in the history of the world. Headlines League nixes late hits in NFL Blitz Abandoned kittens saved by dog Creative people may be more likely to cheat Secondary Segment — Buzz Off Santa vs. Easter Bunny Sharks vs. Velociraptors Gatorade vs. Powerade vs. Vitamin Water Credits Music: “Jingle Bells” by Bing Crosby … Continue reading At the Buzzer (12/15/11)

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Going the Distance 007: It’s Dangerous to Go Alone

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Doug Fiala is back with his second submission, and we’re keeping the Zelda theme going because Skyward Sword is simply that good. In Going the Distance, our main character, “You,” has to manage to make his way to delicious cake. Sounds simple, right? But there are deadly spikes to deal with, and a host of other problems that appear each time. Let’s just say You fails more often than You succeeds. After all, it wouldn’t be much of a quest if You could just get cake whenever You wanted, would it? For more background on the comic or info on … Continue reading Going the Distance 007: It’s Dangerous to Go Alone

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Obligatory News Post

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At the Buzzer continues to bring it every weekday, with three blog posts, a comic and a new episode each week. But we’re always looking to expand our reach and bring in new listeners. As such we’ve reached an agreement with Stitcher SmartRadio to have the show available through their service. What that means is that At the Buzzer is now available on iPhone and Android phones, the iPad, select Ford and GM vehicles that have satellite radio built in, and through the internet. Just search for the Stitcher app in any of those mediums, download it for free, and … Continue reading Obligatory News Post

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Gaming’s worst conventions

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A few weeks ago, a friend and I were going over things that we hated and wished would burn in a terrible fire. I threw out frivolous things that bother me, like “Michael Bay movies” or “Fortunetellers who try to get you to believe they know you by saying things like ‘Sometimes things happen in life that don’t quite meet your expectations.’” He said things decidedly less frivolous, like “my parents” and “people who disagree with me.” I realized at this moment we were not playing the same game and became very uncomfortable.

Anyway, considering this “hate list” got me thinking about different aspects in the video game industry that need to take a permanent hiatus. They don’t have to go home, but they gots to get the hell out of here!

…Sorry, I just always wanted to say that, and I never had a party where people had to leave quickly. Or any kind of party, really.

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At the Buzzer (12/08/11)

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Episode 23: Three Types of Meat — The guys talk about passengers who had to fly the unfriendly skies, watch out for piranhas at the beach, and settle the score on Shaun’s girliest movies in Buzzcut. Also, Chris has the hookup for free Christmas trees, Dave wants to have a pet tiger, and Shaun stays in the closet to do the show. Headlines Piranhas attack swimmers in Brazil Teacher suspended for showing Daily Show clips in class Pilot locks himself in bathroom, causes terror scare Secondary Segment — Buzzcut Top 3 Chick Flicks Top 3 Animals We Would Adopt as … Continue reading At the Buzzer (12/08/11)