Bradley C. Buchanan

IFComp 2010: A Quiet Evening at Home

2010-10-062014-03-17

“A Quiet Evening at Home” by anonymous They say you should write what you know. Sorry. This is first in my random list of comp games. I’ve got to say, the apology in the blurb doesn’t bode well.

Categories: Games

IFComp 2010

2010-10-062014-03-17

Judging for IFComp 2010 has begun! I failed to complete my entry in time, but I did beta-test some games this year so I feel good about that. I’ll be putting reviews in individual posts as I go this year, with this post acting as a hub page. Here goes… Click for more…

Categories: Games

Reflection: Son of a Witch

2010-10-02

After far too long, I’ve dredged my way through Son of a Witch, the sequel to Gregory Maguire’s popular Wicked. Apologies to Mr. Maguire, but reading this was a waste of my time. Major spoliers follow.

Categories: Books

Minecraft Life

2010-09-192014-02-17

I’ve officially caught the Minecraft bug. I was persuaded to try it by the series over on Rock, Paper, Shotgun and two days later I’m entirely taken by the possibilities. I started with a little cave just behind two trees that had grown together (it helped me find it after venturing out) and have mostly…

Categories: Games

Mario Showdown

2010-09-112014-03-17

My wife and I finished world 8 in New Super Mario Bros Wii the other day. We felt very accomplished; the final levels were as difficult as anything in 2D Mario. Having a wife who plays Mario is great. I love you sweetie! Even my wife commented that the final showdown with Bowser felt more…

Categories: Game Designer / Games