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Getting out of a funk
December 9, 2014
Without going into too much detail, my day job hasn’t calmed down. I had hoped that after the last turbulent week, things would return to a more steady routine. They haven’t. This has been affecting my writing. Writing to me has always been work. Enjoyable work, but I don’t go to it to unwind or … More Getting out of a funk
Do you enjoy the creative process?
November 12, 2014
Short blog post today, because I honestly want to get back to the subject of this blog, rather than talk about it. But today I pose a question to you. Do you enjoy the creative process? Now, before you slam your way to the comments section with your answer, I want you to seriously consider … More Do you enjoy the creative process?
Do you need a story in your video game?
November 9, 2014
I’d like to bring up a discussion I had with one of my video gamer friends a few days back regarding the value of a video game. Specifically, what would justify the purchase of a sixty dollar full-console experience. I was talking about how I would spend sixty smackers on Bayonetta 2, Mario Kart, Smash, … More Do you need a story in your video game?
Writing outside of my writing spot
November 4, 2014
I’ve said before on this blog how I do most of my writing every morning on my 1 ½ hour train ride to work. This has become a hard habit of mine, and it’s gotten to the point where if I don’t do writing here, my whole day feels soured and wasted. While this is … More Writing outside of my writing spot
If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, play Bayonetta 2!
November 2, 2014
I’m going to do my best not to type in all caps and gush here. After all, I am a writer. I am expected to remain critical at all times. BUT OH MY GOD YOU GUYS I FOUGHT A PRIEST WITH FLAMETHROWERS STRAPPED TO MY ANKLES WHILE HE SUMMONED A GIANT ANGEL DRAGON THAT FOUGHT … More If you need to learn how to talk to a lady, play Bayonetta 2!
The Blank Page
October 21, 2014
As I sit down to write this blog, I find myself staring at a blank page. Not for the first time, and likely not for the last, I’m unsure what to fill this page with. Some people get intimidated by a blank page, almost as if it mocks them. “Bet you can’t write anything good … More The Blank Page
Playing Resident Evil 4 for the first time
October 19, 2014
I think just about every gamer has heard of the majesty that is Resident Evil 4. Upon its release on the Gamecube, it was heralded as one of the greatest video games of all time. Its revolutionary new camera system, featuring a sharp “over-the-shoulder” perspective changed action, horror, and 3rd-person shooter mechanics forever. Now, the … More Playing Resident Evil 4 for the first time
“”Apparently” This Kid is Awesome
August 8, 2014
Saw this video on the Colbert Report. If only we all could be this smooth. “Apparently” This Kid is Awesome, Steals the Show…: http://youtu.be/rz5TGN7eUcM
The Folky Tale of Saddy Dumpington
July 25, 2014
With the recent news that Homestarrunner.com will be making a return at some point, I’ve been rewatching some of my old favorites. I had forgotten about this one, but it had me in tears by the end of it. Gonna have a good time tonight!
Derek Pietras 