Baby's First Word

After 25 years of running around in mazes gobbling up dots and popping “power” pills, Pac-Man is going to speak. What do you think he’s going to say. My money is on: Enough with the fucking dots already.

Kotaku, the Gamer's Guide

(Weird - Flock won't display the permalink page - I didn't try pulling the page up in Firefox.)

I was really tempted to post this and then turn comments off, but I realized the joke would be lost on almost everyone. So the comments are here, but I'd expect some blistering anti-Namco commentary soon . . . .

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Smooth going Microsoft!

Xbox 360 kiosks placed in Wal-Mart stores across the country have been shut off, said a Microsoft spokesperson contacted this afternoon. The reason, according to Microsoft, is due to the console causing interference with Wal-Mart's wireless "hand scanner" inventory system. Microsoft has acknowledged the problem as being "minor" and says a software solution is in the works to correct it.

Wal-Mart pulls plug on 360 kiosks - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot

(shakes head) Best. Console. Launch. EVAH!


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Themepunks Cameo?

However, I'm also told that the title to that land is in dispute and has been in the courts for decades. Can you resolve this for me, Chief ...?""Chief Brian Wannamaker," he said. He was her age, with the leathery skin of a Florida native who spent a lot of time out of doors. "I'm afraid I have no comment for you at this time."

Salon.com Technology | Remixing the shantytown

From the latest part of Cory Doctorow's Themepunks (which is well worth reading - that link will get you to part seven but the first part is available here)

Anyways. "Brian Wannamaker"? Weird coincidence or sordid tale that has not yet been told? You make the call.

(This blog post was made with the drag and droppy goodness of Flock for those who care. Seems pretty cool.)

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