Crispy Gamer – Burned to a Crisp
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Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by
I always hated the name. Apparently it’s slang for “cool” somewhere but I work with Kids and Teens, and nobody says “Crispy.” Still, I’m going to remember that name for a long time. And remember it fondly. CrispyGamer.com was an independent voice in game journalism – a rare thing. They refused game ads and staffed themselves with the very best video game journalists in the business. I was honored to be asked to join their GAME TRUST and I launched a Political and Parenting column for them, as well as doing a few reviews. Since this was right after my heart attack the timing was terrible and after a year – we parted ways. I’ve always regretted that and a part of me always figured they’d be there when I was finally ready to come back. Well, it didn’t happen soon enough because CrispyGamer.com and all it’s talented staff and freelancers are now out in the cold. I’m hoping other sites pick up the editorial slack and hire some of these unique voices – but I’m not betting on it. Crispy Gamer, take it from GamerDad – You died way too young. Full details in this excellent article by Harold Goldberg that illustrates just what we’ve lost – the site was more than just a faux hip name. It was a rare island of real journalism in the sea of mediocrity that is, too often, game journalism.
Happy Birthday Linda!
Posted on January 29th, 2010 by
Today is Linda’s mmph birthday! Yes, she’s mmph years old! So, Henry, Maggie and I celebrate her today with gifts, kisses, hugs and some more adult things. We all owe her everything. Everything and more! Love you baby!
FAST FOOD PANIC CONTEST!
Posted on January 28th, 2010 by
FAST FOOD PANIC CONTEST DEADLINE IS OVER! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY E-MAIL.
ESRB Stats for 2009
Posted on January 13th, 2010 by
The Electronic Software Ratings Board is the ratings system for games. Just like movies. An E rating = PG, An E-10 is a cross between PG and PG-13, a T is PG-13, and an M is rated R. Have you noticed how most people who dont understand video games – yet willfully pretend to will tell you that the game industry is targeting kids with their M-rated garbage? They claim that the industry is vile. Turns out they couldn’t be more wrong. Bear in mind the following stats reflect games submitted and RATED by the ESRB – not games based on sales. Here’s the stats:
Cary is Looking Forward in 2010
Posted on January 7th, 2010 by
Well let’s see. I’ve done a “Best Games of 2009” blog. I’ve done a “Best Games of the Past Decade” blog. So now I guess I’ll do a blog about games in 2010 that I’m looking forward to.
New Year
Posted on January 6th, 2010 by
A new Year! Hey, thanks Cary for your recent “Picks of ’09” and of the decade. I’m working on something similar but with a twist. Soon I’ll post an article outlining how gaming went mainstream. I saw it coming, I saw how it would come, I tracked the highlights and even pushed the ball up the hill a bit. (I mangled metaphors too.) What I mean is, I saw it all from a unique perspective and I helped make it happen (in a tiny but meaningful ways). Expect that soon. Other than that the reason my “Game of the Year ’09” picks isn’t up yet is because NBC/Universal’s iVillage (one of the biggest “mommy” websites on the web) bought the article! Also, catch my picture and some advice in the March issue of Family Circle Magazine. Yes, I’ll be known to millions of people seeing the doctor all across this great land… Resolutions? No resolutions here. I’ve tried to make it a habit to change and perfect myself in small ways all the time (and fail, just like annual resolutions).
Cary’s Best Video Games of the Past Decade Awards Show Special!
Posted on January 4th, 2010 by
When I was writing my “Cary’s Best Video Games of 2009 Awards Show” blog, it donned on me that not only is this a new year, it’s also a new decade, too! And I also realized that for the past decade, every year I’ve written some kind of ‘Best Game of the Year” article in some form or fashion. And I still have them on record! So I thought it would be fun to make a special blog and look back and see which games won my Game of the Year Award for each year of the past decade!
Cary’s Best Video Games of 2009 Awards Show!
Posted on December 30th, 2009 by
Welcome everyone, to the highly anticipated “Cary’s Best Video Games of 2009 Awards Show!” With special guests and celebrity entertainment! Well, maybe not, but you can at least read about my picks for best games of this past year. Everyone’s invited, come on in and ring in the New Year by looking at my favorite games from 2009. And since my tastes in games usually don’t go over the T for Teen marker, most of the games on my list are family friendly, too!
Christmas Haul
Posted on December 28th, 2009 by
I won’t delve into specifics but I can hit the highlights. I got a camcorder, a Vodka bottle melted into a cheese n’ cracker server, a WWI aviator hat, goggles and scarf (now I can dress up when playing my WWI games – which is basically a joke from my lovely wife), and a few other lovely things. Our own Cary Woodham sent my daughter the iCarly game he reviewed here and Ninja Reflex for the boy. He also, very thoughtfully, got us all coupon cards that’ll let us clothe our Xbox 360 avatars in PAX (Penny Arcade Expo) shirts. Very cool! Those are the oddballs and highlights. Hope you had a Merry day as well, feel free to let us know what you got!
Cary’s White Christmas
Posted on December 26th, 2009 by
Well folks, I know you might be tired of reading these, but here’s MY typical ‘what I got for Christmas’ blog. But since Christmas is about giving as well as receiving, I’m going to tell you what I got others as well. Also, some of my most memorable presents of years past, and a few short impressions of the games I’ve been playing lately.
