Huh? We're not dead yet?

Well, the Mayan calendar is due to end soon, and Unix systems are going to run out of memory for time in a few years, so maybe it's one of those.

The playable demo of Galactic Civilations II has finially been released! You can download it either from Gamespot, or from Download.com.

GalCiv II is a space-themed 4X strategy game (eXpand, eXplore, eXploit, eXterminate) by Stardock. If you haven't bought the game, download the demo now for some turn-based strategy fun! :)

AOL and Warner Bros. have teamed up to bring us In2TV, a totally free broadband TV network. It has full length TV episodes including great shows like Babylon 5, and Pinky and the Brain.

Also, Lummox JR will probably be happy to hear that so far they have 9 episodes of Adventures of Brisco County Jr.

The Escapist (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/) is a high quality magazine that is entirely dedicated to covering gaming and game-related issues. It's a great read for both gamers, and game designers. It's freely available online as html or as pdf, so check it out sometime.

Avast, ye landlubbers! Today be the day when ye get yer chance to take part in the greatest profession known to man! Arr! Ye get a glimpse at the life o' a pirate! Today be September 19th, Talk Like A Pirate Day. Sit down an' drink some grog, an' talk like a pirate to everyone ye see.

Don't be a bilge rat! Talk like a pirate! ARRRR!!

Once ye have gotten the hang o' pirate speak, mayhaps ye'll want to see what kind of swashbuckler ye are:

You Are A Pirate!


What Type Of Swashbuckler Are You?