Category Archives: Games

Gish – novel computer game, using 2D physics

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Eric

Hanford Lemoore recently wrote about the low sales figures for the indie game Gish. in which the player controls a gelatinous blob of tar, navigating subterranean coridors and traps, dealing with monsters, etc. They actually have a Linux version (as … Continue reading →

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Strange new online game

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Eric

A friend is playing a strange new online game, “TaxCut Free File.” I’ve only observed for few minutes, but it doesn’t actually look like he’s having much fun. The rules seem to be incredibly complicated, and it’s not clear how … Continue reading →

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Ticket to Ride board game, computer game

Posted on January 19, 2006 by Eric

I’ve long enjoyed board games, such as Settler of Catan and Puerto Rico. On my trip to Oregon this past November, Torsten introduced me to two new games, Ticket to Ride and Transamerica, both of which are train games. They’re … Continue reading →

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Travel, diet, games

Posted on April 20, 2004 by Eric

Dan and I drove back from Oregon. Back to Atkins diet tomorrow. I’m dreading looking at the scale; I’ll be surprised if I didn’t gain five pounds. I have been able to stick to the diet very well at home, … Continue reading →

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Eugene restaurants; games

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Eric

Mona Lisa has gone out of business, as has West Brothers BBQ. Those were two of my favorite Eugene restaurants. Last night we tried another Italian restaurant, Ambrosia, but the wait was over 40 minutes. We finally ate at A … Continue reading →

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Trip to Oregon; games

Posted on April 16, 2004 by Eric

Dan and I are driving up to Eugene, Oregon today to visit Richard and Torsten. I’m looking forward to some games of Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico, Witch Trial, etc. Maybe we’ll have to stop by a game store so … Continue reading →

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