Legends of Zork launches as Web-based casual game

Legends of Zork launches as Web-based casual game Zork, the legendary text-based adventure game that entertained an entire generation of computer gamers, has made its return — this time as a casual massively multiplayer graphical adventure game that you can play from your Web browser. It’s called Legends of Zork.\”

10 Misconceptions About Common Sayings – Listverse

I won\’t repeat this here, simply because I can\’t do this list justice. Take a look at the top 10 misconceptions about Common Sayings from JFrater on Listverse. 10 Misconceptions About Common Sayings – Listverse: It is no secret that I love language and all things related it to. Also, being a bit of a […]

Insert Coin(s)?

It\’s April 1st, and you know what that means….  People attempting to be funny…. This Perl Application, can remap the HP LaserJet \”Ready\” Message, to say anything that you want.  For example, \”INSERT COIN(S)\”.  It is neat, and will persist until the printer is power cycled, and does no harm… So consider what you can […]

H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society Presents “The Whisperer in Darkness”

Shamelessly copied from Laughing Squid. Here’s teaser trailer for the upcoming film ‘The Whisperer in Darkness’ by HPLHS Motion Pictures (H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society). HPLHS is the group that made the well crafted silent film adaption of Lovecraft’s ‘The Call of Cthulhu’. H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society Presents ‘The Whisperer in Darkness’

\”Planet of the Dead\” – TV Trailer #1

Blogtor Who has just posted the first trailer (that I\’ve seen) for Planet of the Dead… And it looks good… But I\’ll reserve judgement on the Bug headed creatures, but the flyer \”stingray\” like creatures look awesome… "Planet of the Dead" – TV Trail 1: \” That\’s the new TV trailer for Planet of the […]

Hone Your Craft with Free Online Writing Courses [Writing]

From the clip pad files from 2008, and LifeHacker… Web learning site Education Portal points to 10 universities (and semi-universities) that offer free online writing courses. Covering everything from fiction and screenwriting to technical documentation, the offerings range from course notes and texts to full lecture videos. For anyone looking to get started in the […]

Laurell Hamilton\’s Vampire Hunter heads to TV

The Laurel K. Hamilton Anita Blake books maybe visiting TV land as SciFi Wire (or should that be SyFyWyre?) reports… The Independent Film Channel is teaming with Lionsgate for a TV movie based on the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter books, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is the network\’s first-ever feature-length production and could […]