Gaming
IncaBlocks Releases on Xbox Live Indie Games!
I'm proud to announce that today IncaBlocks, FuncWorks' first game, released on the Xbox Live Indie Games marketplace. It's a block-stacking family board game for 1-4 players.
This represents a few months' work on the part of Mike, Cicelie, and myself (you can read more over on Mike's blog), and it's exciting that it's finally paid off. It's amazing to think that code I wrote is not only running on a real game console, it's being sold on Microsoft's online service.
So if you have a 360, please check it out. There's a free trial available, and the full game is just 80 points ($1). And if you like it, rating it would be much appreciated!
KnoxOnlineGamers
I saw on Twitter today that the KnoxOnlineGamers forum launched. They're wanting to build a community of gamers in the Knoxville area--online, board, and tabletop.
Also, if you're outside of the Knoxville area, check out TVGA. We've got a few members in the Knoxville area, but for the most part, it's Athens and Cleveland right now. (If you sign up, let me know so I can activate your account--we've had a lot of spammers recently so I have to approve accounts before they can post.)
Rock Band
So, I got Rock Band last night, mainly because we had 4 or 5 people at the house who all wanted to play it. I've become strangely addicted to rhythm games, starting with DDR and moving on to Guitar Hero. This is despite having no musical ability myself.
If, in fact, you often find yourself with at least 3 people who all want to play, this game is well worth the price. (Not so much if you're just looking for another Guitar Hero game.) You will spend hours on it (provided you live in a house and not an apartment, because otherwise you're going to get a call from the neighbors). It is one of the best co-op gaming experiences ever.
Especially if a couple of the people you're playing with insist on imitating members of Dethklok the entire time.
Also, this game develops even stronger delusions of musical ability than Guitar Hero. Being able to play this game does not mean you can sing, play drums, or play guitar.
The Greatest Commercials Ever
If I hadn't just recently rented out my soul to Blizzard again (thanks Nathans and Drew :/), this would make me want to play WoW again immediately.
And while we're on the subject of video that can change your life (well, only if you're a Law and Order fan), behold... Belzervizion.
I'm Back
So, now that I've reactivated my account and logged on, Aldric's listed in The Armory.
