A new episode of the podcast that looks at our wild and crazy modern world.
-DVR is TV’s new BFF. Apparently DVR technology actually helps ratings. Who knew? Not the networks.
-Last May, the Vatican finally agreed that yes, aliens might actually exist.
-Anonymous blogger Belle de Jour was outed this week as Dr. Brooke Magnanti. But this guy knew almost before anyone, and was even able to know when other people knew, thanks to a Google trick.
Finally, I interview Jim Munroe of No Media Kings about his work, especially on interactive fiction games. You can play through his latest game, Everybody Dies, over at his website. He also recommends Violet by Jeremy Freese (which I also played, and really, really enjoyed) and Savoir Faire by Emily Short. The Interactive Fiction Competition also has great picks, and Munroe recommends Play This Thing as a site keeping one eye on great IF.
Just in case you’re not a veteran of the genre, here’s a good quick guide to the conventions. I highly recommend you try at least one of the games — clear up an hour or two, sit down, and just try and see what happens.
Posted on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm. Filed under general.