Updates
Sorry for my blog delay. Lots going on right now. I’m happy (thrilled actually) that my editor actually likes the book. That’s a plus, I think. I’m by nature very reserved about my own work. When I look at the book I wish I had more time to write it, wish I would have been able to make it a bit more detailed in patrs, etc.
In the book’s Introduction I wrote:
“The 2006 Gamer’s Bible is the perfect book for the busy gamer who doesn’t have the time to read about games every single day. If you love to play computer and videogames, but also have a life outside of your monitor or TV, this book is for you. Even if you are a self-described hardcore gamer, there should be some nuggets and pearls of wisdom inside this book that you can use, be it a mod for your favorite game or an under the radar indie game that you haven’t heard of — there is a little something for everyone in the 2006 Gamer’s Bible.”
I think that’s a fair description of what readers can expect. Well, aside from the fact that we have to change the name again. Someone at Que has vetoed the Gamer’s Bible name, which is really cool with me. I didn’t like that name anyway. As for the new title I’m shooting for: Pimps, Orcs, and Lightsabers: 2006 - The Year in Games.
I doubt that gets off the ground, though.
In review news my NBA 2K6 review is up at GameShark. I turned in my Dawn of War Winter Assault expansion review to CGM today (good expansion, not great.) I am knee deep in Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood, which is friggin’ HARD. After that, I am moving on to Dragonshard (an admittedly very late review) and then to March Madness and hopefully by then College Hoops will be ready to go.
October 27th, 2005 at 5:41 pm
I’ve received an advance shipment of the book. Here is a list of chapters:
CHAPTER 1: How to take the fun out of gaming
CHAPTER 2: How to take the fun out of gaming for others
CHAPTER 3: The art of Whining.
CHAPTER 4: INSERT GAME NAME HERE is not a sim!
CHAPTER 5: Comparing every game to FPS Football
CHAPTER 6 : Sliders , the ultimate guide to frustrating others
Well there you have it. I do really hope it sells well.
October 27th, 2005 at 7:51 pm
“How to take the fun out of gaming for others”
I have to admit, that’s really funny.
October 27th, 2005 at 9:22 pm
kidding aside good luck with the book
October 27th, 2005 at 9:56 pm
Oh, I could write a long essay on how developers screw up games. Maybe I should. hehe