Bit more guestblogging – and a surprise

March 24, 2011

Header: Wired UK - GameDad

It’s funny how one thing can lead to another, on the net.

About a month ago, I spotted an interesting tweet that someone I follow had ‘retweeted’. I followed the tweet back to the writer, to read more of what they had to say. They happened to be a writer for Wired UK, the anglo offshoot of the famous US magazine. And they’d mentioned something called a ‘GeekDad’ blog, which was looking for contributors.

I sent a few emails, wrote some demo posts, and recently had my first GeekDad post published.

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More Raiding, Less Bungeling: Thanks Will Wright!

March 13, 2011

header: Raid on Bungeling Bay

Last week, gaming legend Will ‘Sim City’ Wright spoke at GDC (the Game Development Conference) about his first full game, Raid on Bungeling Bay.

I would have loved to be there – to say thanks for creating a great game, and to throw him a few questions. Alas, the JustOneMoreGame travel budget isn’t quite that healthy.

So here’s the next best thing. A four page love-letter (article) to a game that really deserves more recognition.

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