November, 2015

Retrogamer: The Inspiration

When my friends Hattie and Peter moved away to Seattle, they asked if I wanted their DS. “We don’t play anymore and thought you might enjoy it.” “Well, sure,” I said, mentally amending my motto of Never turn down a free meal, drink, or ride—you never know when another will come along. “I’ll definitely play […]

Retrogamer: The Tragedy of Chocolate

During the Battle of Hoover Dam (Part Deux), ED-E floats behind me while I navigate the ramparts and depths of the dam, exchanging fire with the forces of Caesar’s Legion in their throwback regalia. Arcade follows as well, lugging around a giant bludgeon as effectively as one expects a pacifistic surgeon to do. He often […]