In Praise Of Stable File Formats
Today I realized how stable some file formats have been for quite a long time. In particular, I was marveling at the fact that some of my PDF library is 20 years old, and the files still work fine. I also have various text and image files (as in, good...
A Quirk Of Being On Demand?
I just literally realized today (well, as I write this . . . it'll probably be a while before you can read it) that – because we've released a boatload of our back catalog as part of our On Demand program through Amazon – this also means we can get...
Popcorn Secrets
I make a lot of popcorn in my household. It's a great snack: cheap, healthy, satisfying. It's also awesome at the gaming table; just make sure all players have napkins to keep their hands oil-free! I'm going to share the three secrets that make all the difference to my popping...
GAMA Trade Show And Nerdi Gras
Last weekend: the GAMA Trade Show, this year in Louisville, which was a MUCH better venue than smoky, remote-from-East-Coast Reno. It looked very good. I enjoyed myself, caught up with a lot of old friends, and learned a lot. A tip of the hat to everyone involved in making that...
Finished! – My Most-Played iOS Game
There's one game I play on my iPhone and iPad more than any other: Finished! – Puzzly Solitaire. This is a clever solitaire-type card game where the object is to get all the cards into the played pile. You draw three cards at a time and can rearrange them before...
Name Your Images
Here's a quick tip: If you're a digital packrat who likes to download memes, comics, etc., chances are whatever you download has a nonsensical file name generated by some humorless computer sitting atop a throne of . . . I don't know, other computers. The metaphor got away from me....
Crypto Cannibal Infects Giant Ape?
Our big February release this year was Tabloids! In case you missed it, Tabloids, designed by Steve Jackson, is a fun, silly party game for three (or more!) people. The game includes "Shocker" cards and "Filler" cards, and you can put them together any way you choose! To play, everyone creates a...
A Time Warp Awaits At Retro Attic Akron
Visiting used record stores is a favorite pastime for my dad, my husband, and me. There are plenty of excellent stores near us, but I don't think any of us were ready for what awaited us at Retro Attic Akron. Housed in an unassuming corner of Akron, Ohio, this store...