“This Is The Only Level” is Armor Games’ attempt at self awareness. I think it’s pretty sweet. Definitely reminds me of Portal, and is worth playing if you’ve ever played any game online. But make sure to turn off the music.
Games
19
Aug 09
Asian Indoor Cycling Championship
My friend Sean* likes to me send me links at work. This video I think is a winner. “We Are The World” as musical accompaniement really makes it:
*A little about Sean: Sean is a small lady from Disney World and is a fan of vegetarian food. She likes dancing and hanging out with her friends, but her favorite thing to do is write mockumentaries. She is filled with intellectual curiosity and has earned a nickname, “curious Sean,” from her closest family and friends. She also likes pizza and soup.
23
Jul 09
Gospel Wins The Lottery (My Correspondence With A Scammer, Part 1)
Inspired by the venerable 419 eater, I decided not to delete an email telling me I had won 710,000 pounds and have some fun instead. I’ve excerpted some of the better bits of our conversation so far… I’ll keep updating if and when it gets better. I’m in black, he’s in red.
YOU WON £710,000
Please acknowledge the receipt of this mail to Mr Johnson Williams, With the below information.
Name…
Address..
Phone…
Sex…
Occupation….
Age…
Country Of Origin….
Thank you so much. I don’t remember entering a lottery, but ok, here’s my information.
Name… Gospel Ferry-Allison
Address… 399 Elm Town Tiney Miney Rine Place
Phone… (632-212)-223-12-1-2
Sex… Male
Occupation: Full Time Grandpa
Age: 41
Country of Origin: Utah, Germany
Attention: Gospel Ferry-Allison
You are to write to our BANK TRANSFERING AGENT, for the transfering of your winning money with the below address,Barclaybtransfer@w.cn,
Hence you do that, you are advice to get back to me and inform me about the consultation. note that you are going to fill below information and submit it to them…
Will,
I’m hoping you could provide me some form of AUTHENTICATION, your birth certificate, a credit card, or even just take a picture of yourself with a signed WRITTEN note that you are not scamming me. That way I’ll feel VERY comfortable giving you my personal information.
As we say in Germany, MANY THANKS!
Gospel
FINAL NOTEFICATION LOTTERY
Mr Johnson Williams
Follow up message
Dear. Gospel Ferry-Allison
Dear. Gospel Ferry-Allison
we try to reach you via telephone, but unfortunately can not reach you.we now decided to write to you.
we want to anounce to you that your name happens to be among the names that won £710,000.00, Vodafone lottery 2009.that is the reason why we consulted you, and not a scamming for your information.
And we also want to make it clear to you that we are not going to be hold responsible for any missing Found that was not claim by the owner.
Dr. Johnson;
Sorry you couldn’t reach me via TELEPHONE. But you haven’t really answered my question, and I’m starting to get suspicious about how MUCH money I actually won. I will send my information to you, but I have two things to ask first.
1.) Can you please convert 710,000 POUNDS into EUROS for me?
2.) I would still like a picture of you or your family to know I am talking to a HUMAN and not a ROBOT!!
Thank you so much. You are doing a great thing for me and my family and I understand why you’re frustrated with me. BUT PLEASE keep going and we can do this do together.
GOSPEL
After a few more emails like this, I finally got an official certification:
11
Jul 09
Mentally Stimulating Diversions
Sporcle‘s what I’d put in the 2-3 hour diversion category, probably a medium-well on the time-consuming cooked scale. The site is filled with tons of user generated quizzes, all in a nice interface. I’ve taken about 20 or so of them, and unlike Wikipedia, I actually feel like I’m retaining a lot.
Factoids about the quizzes:
- James Buchanan is the most often missed president, both Bushes the most named
- About 40% of quiz takers could name Sao Tome and Principe as countries in Africa
- Only 25% named “Fellatio Aficionado” as one of George Carlin’s 7 dirty words
- Meitnerium is the most missed element, less than 7% of takers could name them all
The most popular, U.S. States quiz, is an adorably patriotic way to start.
25
Mar 09
Bubble Spinner
What am I doing instead of reading a biology paper? I’m playing goddamn Bubble Spinner. Old news to the addicting gamers, I know, but damn it’s addictive. I’m not a master, but here’s what I’ve found out:
- Look ahead at all costs. Interior breaks that knock huge arms off are way more important than the little clusters on the side.
- The first bubble is always green. If you can’t knock off something with it, hit reset.
- Aim carefully with your mouse. Don’t take shots you might miss.
- To rack up some points in later rounds when you’re near the end, deliberately miss the pack. Wait until more are added, get rid of those, and then keep going. When you’re getting 4 or 5x, this can add up.
- If you haven’t started playing, don’t.
Anyone else got tips?
-Ben