Turgid

Your homework: The best Alien game is a text adventure http://www.polygon.com/2014/9/8/6123049/alien-aliens-avp-terror-aboard-the-speedwell Also for your edification, here's what Desert Golfing gameplay looks like. And here's Swing Copters.

Thank you very much for typing it out. I hadn't seen that comic or that idea before, and it seems very useful in understanding the psychology behind this stuff.

For those still wondering what is being talked about, I found this article to give a helpful comprehensive overview: http://badassdigest.com/2014/08/26/video-games-misogyny-and-terrorism-a-guide-to-assholes (Obviously biased and obviously political, for your convenience.)

Mentioned in the 'cast, around 1:06: The Black Glove, a forthcoming game from Day for Night Games. Info here: http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/2/5772484/the-black-glove-is-coming-from-bioshock-vets-at-day-for-night-games Screenshots here: http://kotaku.com/a-look-at-a-weird-game-coming-from-some-of-the-people-w-1626538237

I got a code for Ion Assault, if anyone wants it. It's an action arcade shooter thing. http://store.steampowered.com/app/41730/

"Pro" "high level" laser tag.

I will be driving up to San Fran to attend Fantasy Strike Expo, a board game get-together with David Sirlin and various games he has designed. (Yomi, Puzzle Strike, Flash Duel, etc.) June 6-8. http://www.fantasystrike.com/forums/index.php?pages/fsx/ Thing is, I know the Thumbs themselves are from SF and quite a few Thumbs fans are too. I'll be up there the evening of June 5 (Thursday) before the expo, if anyone wants to get together and drink or play board games or something. Probably around 8pm? I'm staying at the Marriot Courtyard San Francisco Airport hotel, which has a small restaurant and a small beer selection, but I could car or train somewhere better if you have a suggestion! Feel free to use this thread for other SF meetups as well.

Sorry! I didn't allow enough time, and got there around 9:30. Totally my fault, I hope you can forgive me! Maybe we can arrange something else?

Alright, I'll see you at Dear Mom as close to 8pm as possible, barring any driving or BART mishaps!

Hi, I've been listening to Idle Thumbs for awhile, also hanging out on IRC. Now I have a reason to post in the forums! Mostly I like turn-based strategy or simulation games, sometimes RPGs. Add me as turgidbolk on Steam. I'm also into tabletop roleplaying and storytelling games, as well as boardgames.