The Billionty-Oneth Geek: Older Than 8 Since 1991

“If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.  Turn away from evil and do good.  Search for peace, and work to maintain it .  The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.” -1 Peter 3:10-12 (NLT) I’ve been thinking a lot about this piece of scripture since I read it a few weeks back.  Something about the way that the scripture speaks of peace just really resonated with me. To me, peace is something that I’ve never really given a thought about.  If I had to boil it down to a process, there’s a moment when you hit peace, you realize it, you pump your fist and you carry on.  Or at least, that’s the way I’ve always perceived it. The scripture says that we must “work to maintain it”.  It may sound nerdy, but I started thinking about the science behind ‘work’.  ...

So I saw a crapload of movies during the holiday break and just wanted to write a short bit on each one! The Hobbit I watched The Hobbit in 3D and at the high-frame rate (HFR) screening.  Did NOT like!  The high-frame rate takes away from the cinematical magic feel with the traditional 24 fps frame rate.  As a result, everything moved too quick (and in some cases more jerky, because you can see every little motion) and seemed more live than what you’re used to seeing in a movie.  It makes it all very disconcerting and it feels like you’re watching soap opera style filming.  In addition, as a gamer, the HFR really reminded me of something that I’m used to seeing out of a video game and not from a movie.  So in my head, it was almost like a translation or processing error.  “Wait a minute, I’m not supposed to see that there!”. The one benefit of the HFR though is that the 3D was less straining on the eye.  Compared to the trailers that t...

It's the first annual, January ever 2013, Billionty-Oneth Pod Blaast: Episode 2. Entitled: Marriage and Relationships - The Tips N' Tricks Episode. In which we dive into all sorts of nonsensical things regarding gaming and marriage. Two of life's greatest things, order to be determined. Recorded on January 12, 2013 in Hamilton (no), Ontario. Hosted by the Jeff Lam (Geek), Kevin Makins and Matt Burrows. Covered in this cast: marriage, relationships, tips, tricks, The Walking Dead, To The Moon, goatees. See link here:  http://jefftlam.podomatic.com/entry/2013-01-13T19_42_43-08_00 Stream Below:

It has been nearly a year since the last time I've posted to this topic!  Wow, the letters that myself and Matt have exchanged have been queued up.  I wish that I could fast-forward to what we've been talking about now, but alas, it can wait.  The following letters were originally written in Fall of 2011, so a while back!  That's pre-Gangnam Style!  Much has changed since then.  But please enjoy the conversation. If you're missing out on past letters, you can find part 1 ( here ), part 2 ( here ) and part 3 ( here ). My response letter to Matt: Hey Matt, I have to do a big rewind, I need to get on top of this as I feel it was a meaty discussion!  It’s been many months since our last correspondence on this topic, with different discussions sure to sprawl. I already addressed your first paragraph in person, but let me rephrase/re-explain.  What I meant was that I wouldn’t want to do anything on my own sort of accord, independently fro...

When I first saw the trailer for To the Moon , I was floored.  Its 3 minute promo elicited more emotions in a game than anything I’ve played in the past 3 years.  And it was a 16-bit RPG!  From everything I saw, it was a win.  But did it meet those fanboy expectations? In To the Moon , you “play” as two memory scientists who are part of a company called the Sigmund Corporation.  The Sigmund Corporation specializes in diving into patient’s memories and changing their attitudes and aspirations by changing their memories.  They are hired by a dying, elderly man named Johnny Wyles who’s one dream in life was to go to the moon.  Our scientists travel back in time through his memories to find out more about this aspiration and make his dream come true – at least in memory.  Through this journey back in time, we are taken through a drama that involves friendships, romance and relationships.   To the Moon is a storied experience devel...

It's the first annual Billionty-Oneth Pod Blaast: Episode 1.  Have a listen, tell your friend! Recorded on November 3, 2012 in Hamilton (no), Ontario. Hosted by the Jeff Lam (Geek), Kevin Makins and Matt Burrows. Covered in this cast:  Resident Evil 6, Hotline Miami, flesh eggs, Xenoblade, Ron Howard, gaming VS time VS money, etc.

I first heard of Indie Game: The Movie while I was watching CBC News at work.  I was gobsmacked.  A documentary about video games, made by Canadians that was critically acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival.  What!? Indie Game follows four different independent game developers: Jonathan Blow (developer of Braid ), Ed McMillen and Tommy Refenes (developers of Super Meat Boy ) and Phil Fish (developer of Fez ).  With Ed, Tommy and Phil, we follow their lives as they attempt to get their games developed and launched.  We see their struggles with the industry, and their David and Goliath attitudes as they try to get their games out.  They each provide their reasons for why they’ve given up everything they have to develop games.  With Jonathan Blow, since his game was already released, we get a more reflective perspective.   Overall, Indie Game: The Movie was enjoyable.  Technically, it was a very sharp, clean looking do...