Defense Grid Trailer

This is low res (higher resolution available on File Planet if you're willing to deal with the download wait) but still cool. T.J.'s game!



"Coming early December 2008 for the PC, Defense Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is invading, and it's up to the player to stop them by strategically building fortification towers around their base. Beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack bring the world to life. The controls are intuitive and the gameplay is deep - the special attacks and properties of each tower work together to provide many ways to succeed."

Pumpkin Carving

Last weekend T.J. and I drove up to Bellingham with the intention of doing a little pumpkin carving with the Simkins. What we really ended up doing is watching them carve--yes, we're totally lame. We'd both had long weeks and were happy to kick back and watch the magic be created by others. Our pumpkin is headed for a more culinary fate.



Hannah went with the classic bat theme (ewwww). I was pretty impressed with the speed and ease with which her pumpkin was carved. She has definitely put in more carving time than I have.



Lars opted for something more complex...Shodan, the villian from System Shock 2. For those of you who don't know Shodan is (I didn't):



Lars, you know we are pumpkin carving, right? We aren't using an etch-a-sketch here (that's another story entirely).



Huh. Well, this is new. Doesn't pumpkin carving require, well, carving? I guess it is a fine line.



Well then. I've never going to bother trying to carve again.



Lars may be a little too talented. Artists. Sheesh.