After many years of delays and a series of false-starts over the past few months, on the morning of June 5th 2024 the Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully carried a crew of two – Barry Willmore and Sunita Williams, into orbit and onto a successful docking with the International Space Station on what is a currently …
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D-Day 80
It’s been 80 years since the invasion of Normandy. In this entry I share some reflection on this day, in another “straight from my mind to the keyboard” kind of entry.
The Tipped Wage Myth
Over the years I’ve seen tons of posts saying some people only make $2.13 an hour for service work. In this entry I explain why this is simply a myth.
One Inane Task Down, a Dozen More to Go. Also, Fuck The Algorithm.
In this update I finish up some mostly pointless work on old articles and then vent about the nature of the modern web.
Angry Video Game Nerd Episode 140: Paperboy – Episode Review
Time for The Nerd to take a look at an classic game that’s all about delivering newspapers: Paperboy on NES!
Angry Video Game Nerd Episode 139: Mega Man Games – Episode Review
Time once again to go back to the past with this 2016 Angry Video Game Nerd episode on Mega Man games where the Nerd himself goes back to his own past because, it’s the 10th anniversary special episode, or something like that.
Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In: Guild Wars 2
Once again I find myself back in the world of Tyria.
The Relaunch of Final Zone BBS!
On its 4th anniversary, I have decided to re-launch Final Zone BBS.
20 Years Of AVGN, And The Current State Of Being A Fan
With the Angry Video Game Nerd turning 20 (or 18, depending on how you count things) this year I take a moment to reflect on the state of being a fan in 2024.
Are You Ever Going To Admit I Was Right About Starship And Super Heavy?
Nearly 10 years after I raised concerns about a rockets design choice, I feel I’ve been vindicated in those concerns and, while I know I’ll never get it, request an apology.
The Source of “Everyone Knows That” Was Found. The Song Still Kind Of Sucks.
“Ulterior Motives” has been found in the most unexpected of places…
The Shitty New YouTube Layout Was Reverted. Good.
They actually fixed it. For once Google did something right.
Status Update – 20240428
Been a little while since my last post, so I thought it time for another status update, since that’s kind of the default “I want to write but don’t have the drive to go for a bit article” kind of entry.
The Cybertruck is Apparently a Cyberfuck(ing Safety Risk!)
What a surprise, the Cybertruck apparently has a major flaw that could easily get people killed!
A Desperate Cash Grab From Elongated Muskrat
Pay to post on Twitter? For new users apparently that’s coming. Because, you know, that’s how you stop bots..