Random Diversions

No, you're not misreading that title. This is not gaming related. I've been shopping for replacement earbuds for my SanDisk Clip Spo...

This is a hard review for me to write. I really dislike being completely negative about a video game experience, because there's a ton o...

Grim Dawn is a PC action-RPG created by Crate Entertainment, an indie studio staffed by veterans of Iron Lore, creators of Titan Quest . It...

One of my gaming friends has been a long-time fan of the MechWarrior video games. He finally convinced me to give the latest incarnation Mec...

During my last Daruna game session I finally had the opportunity to use the roll of Gaming Paper I had received as a gift a while back. If...

Path of Exile is an online action RPG for Windows, being developed by Grinding Gear Games . They recently held an open beta weekend, and si...

A final post concerning the Torchlight 2 beta experience. There's nothing new here, just a wrap-up with all the links in the right order...

The Torchlight 2 beta winds down today at 4 PM Pacific time. I've been spending too much time playing, so it's probably a good thing...

This is a more detailed look at the Torchlight 2 beta experience. I've already posted a brief first impression , but now I've spent ...

This game wins. I knew it within the first few minutes, but after a couple hours, I can confirm it. Even though I'm trying to judge Torc...

This is a spring brew from New Belgium , who have become one of my favorite brewers. It's a very crisp pale ale with a very Spring-frien...

I just finished reading Michael Van Rooy's two novels,  An Ordinary Decent Criminal and Your Friendly Neighborhood Criminal . If you li...

I've been playing around in the beta for about a week now. Here are some thoughts in chronological order, oldest first. I culled these ...

Have you read this? If not, you should. Yes it's the first book of a series that's not finished, something I absolutely hate recomm...