fuzmeister: The Days Have Shortened

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As the seasons transition, Kate and I are transitioning as well. We've finally relocated to a new home; I was happy to have this happen before the cold bleakness of another Western Pennsylvania winter sets in too.

Kate found me a Wii U secondhand from a local guy before we moved. The price was half of what the bundle is going for new and it was barely used.

I have to say that, while Nintendo has made some horrible mistakes in the past decade, I am enjoying the Wii U so far. The tablet controller kind of sucks, but it's got some potential in terms of changing how games are played. Super Mario Maker proves that most people can't design a good level if their lives depended on it and, unfortunately, most of the top content are levels that play themselves (which is cool really only the first time you see it)...

Also, I think my PC can run Fallout 4, so dodged a bullet there as well... looks like I'm PC/Wii U this gen... until X-Station 5U is announced - I'm all over that.

Mood: Eh
Music: TV On The Radio - Happy Idiot


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fuzmeister: Times Change

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I read the news today - oh boy. Blockbuster Video is officially closing their remaining stores early next year. I'm not sad or particularly surprised this is happening, but it certainly indicates the way things are changing.

I liked working at Blockbuster ten years ago. It was the second most fun job I've ever had. I'm a little sad future generations of college students won't be able to work part-time alphabetizing returns, rent pre-street date titles for free, and take home expired snacks.

Mood: Nostaligic


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fuzmeister: Hospital

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I came down with some kind of viral pneumonia last week and had to be hospitalized for a few days. The food wasn't as bad as they tell you it's going to be!

In other news, work continues slowly on the new S&F Software game. It's kind of rough doing it as a one-man operation, because the scope isn't terribly small. I'm still hoping to have some screenshots or something to show by the end of the year.

You just have to break your work down into small, digestible packages and avoid being too overambitious. Also, avoiding the hospital helps greatly in keeping the project alive.

Mood: Overwhelmed
Music: Hot Chip - And I Was A Boy From School


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fuzmeister: Changes

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It's ironic how things happen sometimes. On the eve of releasing something I consider to be quite a milestone in my life, I receive the news that one of the brightest stars of my life that ever burned has burned out.



Keep on burning, Aunt Flo. We won't forget you here.

1917-2009


Mood: Down


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fuzmeister: Sick

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I feel crappy and I didn't sleep very well last night.

I haven't posted recently, so I figured I'd waste space declaring my illness.

Kyle's visiting this weekend.

That's all for now.

Mood: Sick
Television: Survivorman


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