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I was born at the perfect time to pursue a career in full-stack software development. I grew up programming 8-bit computers, then learned Unix in college. I entered the workforce at the emergence of Windows for Workgroups and Linux, and I'll be retiring right about the time the AI's make me redundant. Also, the year Social Security goes broke.
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Months and months of planning by lots and lots of middle management can save literally hours of programming.
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Give a man a program, and you'll frustrate him for a day. Teach a man to program, and you'll frustrate him for a lifetime.
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I have a mental illness that makes me think that people will change their minds if I present the correct arguments with the appropriate facts and data.
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I've put all of my skill points into arguing with blinking lights.
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But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a new piece of Apple gear, to lust after it, hath committed purchase of it already in his heart.
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Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
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I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Category Archives: Gaming
Studio Director’s Letter: 2025 & Beyond – The Elder Scrolls Online
ZeniMax Online Studios’ Studio Director Matt Firor talks about another big year for The Elder Scrolls Online and some of the even bigger changes coming to the game in 2025 and beyond. … We need to seriously address Cyrodiil performance. … Continue reading
Fine, I’ll Make My Own Forums
With Hookers and Blow I was “actioned” on the Elder Scrolls Online forums. Again. What was snipped? The simple truth of the matter is that this is a 10-year-old game, and the architecture just won’t allow them to do things … Continue reading
Sweet Baby Inc. Employee Admits Goal Is “Burning The Games Industry To The Ground”
A Sweet Baby Inc. employee named Camerin Wild, who claims to be non-binary, admitted that his goal is “burning the games industry to the ground.” Source: Sweet Baby Inc. Employee Admits Goal Is “Burning The Games Industry To The Ground” … Continue reading
Baldur’s Gate 3 boss blasts publisher “greed” behind layoffs | Eurogamer.net
“It’s always the quarterly profits,” he continued, “the only thing that matters are the numbers, and then you fire everybody and then next year you say ‘shit I’m out of developers’ and then you start hiring people again, and then … Continue reading
Ex-Call of Duty Black Ops designer starts new studio BulletFarm – Polygon
BulletFarm is developing a “new and ambitious AAA game, built in Unreal Engine 5 and set in an original universe with an emphasis on co-operative gameplay,” according to a news release. BulletFarm and parent company NetEase Games say the new … Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE | Microsoft plans Starfield launch for PlayStation 5
According to sources, we understand that currently Microsoft are planning a launch for Starfield on PlayStation 5 post the release of the already announced “Shattered Space” expansion for Xbox and PC, which is on target to arrive at some point … Continue reading
My ESO DPS Journey
I started Elder Scrolls Online a few years ago. I read up, got some gear, tried to do “weaving” as I played, and thought I was getting somewhere. I mean, I could beat the “hard” overworld creatures, so I was … Continue reading
Starfield’s Steam rating falls to “mostly negative,” can Bethesda still save its RPG? | TechSpot
Starfield, an RPG that excited gamers for years before release with the promise of being Skyrim in space, is ending 2023 with its Steam Recent Reviews rating at Mostly Negative. Even the overall rating is Mixed, which will doubtlessly disappoint … Continue reading
Stealing Dolmens in Cyrodill
I’ve completely ignored achievements in Elder Scrolls Online up till now. There are so many, it’s overwhelming. But coming back to the game after over a year, I notice that I “already” have about half the “points” in the game, … Continue reading
Xbox Series X all-digital refresh coming in 2024, plus new controller – Polygon
According to a huge document leak, Xbox will overhaul its hardware range in 2024 with upgraded (but disc-free) Series X, Series S, and controller Source: Xbox Series X all-digital refresh coming in 2024, plus new controller – Polygon This constant … Continue reading