It’s been a good year for books so far. I’ve somehow managed to read three (well, five, I suppose, as one is a trilogy – although another is as long-running comic series, comprising ten trades…let’s just forget the numbers), all Read more
We’re building the set for the FXhome Film up at work at the moment. I’ve never really done anything quite like it (not being the DIY type) and it’s rather fun, seeing it taking shape piece by piece, each beam Read more
The problem with being a PC gamer is that, while you sometimes get better versions of games, you tend to be writing about them a year-or-so after the rest of the planet. PC scoops are often old news to everyone Read more
That was all I had to say. I’d rather be Zoe than Kaylee.. results: You are Kaylee Frye (Ship Mechanic) Kaylee Frye (Ship Mechanic) 80% Zoe Washburne (Second-in-command) 80% Malcolm Reynolds (Captain) 65% Dr. Simon Tam (Ship Medic) 65% Derrial Read more
I first came across the term ‘future history’ inside the pages of an Asimov novel – most likely one of the Foundations and almost certainly a reprint, probably containing one of the man’s excellent introductions. Apparently it was coined by Read more
The big experiment begins this week – can we crew the film project partially with FXhome.com community members? It’ll be interesting to see what happens. Completed this round of video interviews today (the one with the writer went extremely well Read more
At last the FXhome Film Project has been announced, so I can finally talk about it! I’m heading up the behind-the-scenes stuff, hence the previous blog about video interviews. The first one with Josh went up with the announcement and Read more
I conducted my first proper video interview today. And, no, the amusingly rushed Zurich interviews don’t count. Of course, I’ve done my fair share of interviews while at FXhome, chatting away to various indie filmmakers all over the world. But Read more
Remarkably, Bioware/EA have changed their DRM policy on Mass Effect and Spore, following the furore over the 10-day check system. Reading between the lines, I can’t help but think that Bioware deliberately announced the system in order to provoke the Read more
Bioware/EA have decided to employ a hugely draconian DRM system on the forthcoming Mass Effect, which rather aggravates me, given that it was a must-have purchase for me until the SecuROM anti-piracy gubbins was revealed this week. In a nutshell, Read more