Jon Tuffley’s Stargrunt II offers an infantry miniatures wargame that is both realistic and economical. The rules stand on their own merit, but players of other systems will benefit from cannibalizing many of Tuffley’s ideas. … [Continue reading]
How to Paint Citadel Miniatures
July 29, 2009 By
What will all the Web sites and message boards on the Internet, it’s hard for a book on miniature painting to stand out. After all, if advice is available for free, why plunk down 20 bucks for a book? … [Continue reading]
Codex: Eye of Terror
July 29, 2009 By
The Eye of Terror was Games Workshop's gigantic Summer 2003 campaign. For tabletop generals looking to spice up their battlefields with mutants and mutant fighters, this was the field guide. … [Continue reading]
Codex: Daemonhunters
July 29, 2009 By
Codex: Daemonhunters represents Games Workshop at its best. No Space Orks for comic relief; no C’Tan and Necrons to tie up loose ends that ought to have been left alone. This is the war for the soul of humanity. The Emperor’s Daemonhunters wage … [Continue reading]
E3 2009: only read this after you’ve geeked out on positivity
June 29, 2009 By
One of this site's super top secret agents sent me pictures from E3. I was all set to post them. Then I got sick. In spring, right? I mean who gets sick in the spring? If it were swine flu, at least I could've earned a badge of honor, but this was … [Continue reading]
American Idol Results: And The Winner Be…
May 21, 2009 By
After 19 week, 40 episodes, and more hours than I can recall without weeping uncontrollably, we are about to reach maximum safe distance from this show. At long last, Finale Night is upon us. Who will win? Will it be the glamorous lady with the … [Continue reading]
American Idol: The Big Ding-Dong
May 20, 2009 By
Flashbacks remind us that once upon a time, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen were two people nobody gave a shit about. In Olde Audition Tymes, Adam didn't wear eyeliner, while Kris sported an ill-conceived cabbie hat. Then they got famous. Kris embraced … [Continue reading]
American Idol Results: 3 Become 2
May 14, 2009 By
Why in the name of Victor Von Doom is Ben Stiller on my TV? Worse, why is he talking to me? I know I'm not on medication and I gave up crack after that unfortunate Disney World incident. (The Pirates of the Caribbean are robots. Don't try to have sex … [Continue reading]
American Idol: All-Male Revue
May 13, 2009 By
"They have become heroes in their hometowns." Because next to war veterans, firefighters, and astronauts, amateur singers in a reality show competition are true, heroic pioneers. There's Danny Gokey, smiling like a cock until he realizes he's on … [Continue reading]
American Idol Results: 4 Become 3
May 7, 2009 By
Last night, we were slapped in the face by Rock Night, and boxed in the ears by Gokey's attempt at a Steve Tyler howl. Allison decided that 17 weeks into the season was a fine time to throw attitude at Simon. But he loved it. The kids sang duets. … [Continue reading]
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