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Monthly Archives: May 2012

Diablo 4 to Feature LocalServer™ Technology

By Jeff | Published: May 16, 2012

In a surprise move today, Blizzard Entertainment announced that their hotly anticipated forthcoming game Diablo 4 will feature a new technology they’re calling LocalServer™. Blizzard claims that the innovative feature will allow players to run the single-player game entirely on their own computer. LocalServer™ promises to all but eliminate contact with the battle.net servers for [...]

Posted in games, technology | 13 Comments

Tolerant

By Jeff | Published: May 11, 2012

Now I’m a tolerant person. I believe that everyone is equal and should be treated as such. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. People should be free to make their own choices, to live their own lifestyle, to follow their own star. So long as they don’t try to impose their views on me, [...]

Posted in culture, politics | 8 Comments

Is Valve Too Good to be True?

By Jeff | Published: May 2, 2012

 Remarkable evidence leaked from Valve Software over the last few weeks, portraying the company as a game developer’s paradise—awash in wealth, brimming with talent, and providing employees with remarkable trust and freedom. First came an article by programming guru Michael Abrash praising Valve as a workplace and urging others to apply. Then came a copy [...]

Posted in employment, games, programming | 20 Comments
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