I feel like I’ve apologized several times this week for still playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion two years after I got it. Coincidentally, Zero Punctuation’s Yahtzee, who normally avoids RPGs, posted a new, hilarious review of my favorite game, though he’s unsurprisingly not as enamored as I am with Tamriel.
I disagree with most of what he says in that video, though I love his reviews. Maybe there’s a difference between the PC and 360 versions, but I always felt the interface and immersion factor were superb. And how can you not love the huge and varied geography of the thing?
I have to agree about the character voices and dialog, though. Especially off-putting is that creepy “go ahead, please” which almost every character says using the same voice, regardless of race, gender or situation.
I can’t believe he didn’t mention the Adoring Fan, but I doubt he made it far enough to earn that kid’s undying devotion. I can’t stand the guy, and I was pleased to discover that most people feel the way I do.
Here are my favorite fan videos of the Adoring Fan biting it.
The long way, with Nirvana:
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It’s not you, Neon. You’re just not Hydrogen’s type.
Marie Curie is proud to present: “Chemicals having a party”. Sexy carbons, bored noble gases, explosive reactions. More information.
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In our latest episode, Marc “points out” that I’m a Nintendo fan, and by “points out” I mean “mocks”.
OK, so maybe it’s true. Mental Floss has a quiz called “Super Mario Bros. Villain or Obscure Dinosaur“. I only missed one, and sadly, I didn’t have to guess: I remembered all those little beasties from my many hours with various Marios. I won’t tell you which one I missed, so you can go take the quiz yourselves.
Oh, and though I’m not sure where it originally comes from, that cosplay Birdo picture is something disturbing from a post by this week’s guest, Flynn De Marco on Kotaku. So, you can thank him for your nightmares or fantasies, as the case may be.
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After all the usual blather, we have special guest Flynn DeMarco, otherwise known as Fruit Brute at GayGamer.net.
And muchas gracias to our friends at GravityFaggot.com for the great t-shirts!
Prism Comics has just released Prism Comics: Your LGBT Guide to Comics 2008, with editor Jonathan Riggs and cover art by Jackademus.
This year’s Prism Guide features a “Prism High” yearbook theme, recounting everything LGBT in this year’s comics. Highlights include a report card on LGBT portrayals in everything from JSA to the X-Men books and beyond; interviews with famous alumni such as Chuck Kim, writer for TV’s Heroes, and Darren Davis, the founder of Bluewater Productions; an erotic comics roundtable discussion; a celebration of the Transgender Day of Remembrance by Jenn Dolari; an exploration of the role of religion in LGBT comics; a tribute to the 25th birthday of Jeff Krell’s Jayson; and an intro by Erica Friedman to Yuri Manga (lesbian manga). Original comics include work from LGBT comics giants such as Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Leanne Franson (liliane bi-dyke), Tim Fish (Cavalcade of Boys), Allan Neuwirth and Glen Hanson (Chelsea Boys), Patrick Fillion (Deimos), Justin Hall (Prism grant winner for Glamazonia), Tommy Roddy (Prism grant winner for Pride High), Chris Companik (HIV + Me), and many more.
I don’t think you can get it online yet, though last year’s is available in Prism’s store.
Though we didn’t see Prism Comics at NY Comic-Con this year, they will have a booth at the MoCCA Art Festival:
The Prism booth (#S36) at the MoCCA Art Festival will host creator signings with Allan Neuwirth (Chelsea Boys), Jennifer Camper (Juicy Mother 1 & 2, Dangerous Women), Abby Denson (Tough Love: High School Confidential), Ivan Velez, Jr. (Ghost Rider, Dead High, Tales of the Closet), Erica Friedman (Yuricon), and JD Glass (American Goth, Punk Like Me). Also, a full range of LGBT comics will be on sale from such favorites as Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Joe Phillips (Boys Will Be Boys), Brian Andersen (So Super Duper), Tommy Roddy (Pride High), and many more.
You can also see Allan Neuwirth, Jennifer Camper, Ivan Velez and Jose Villarrubia (Mirror of Love, New Avengers, Manhunter) at a Queer Pride signing on Friday at 7:30pm at Jim Hanley’s Universe here in Manhattan.
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