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Category Archives: Life
The Best Dress Ever
Posted by on April 4, 2011
So, this is a picture of me wearing the best dress ever at the Zynga party at GDC this year. It’s all old horror movie prints. And it’s has a Rock-a-billy cut. So, that makes it Horror-billy. There’s this awesome little store in Orlando, called Static which is where I got the dress. I should [...]
My Hello Kitty Mazda 2
Posted by on April 3, 2011
So, I got a new car.I brought a Mazda 2, and I love it. And I decided I should make it Hello Kitty themed. But not white and pink. I wanted green and black. So- here is the start of the of my Hello Kitty themed Mazda 2. >>UPDATES HERE<<
Tara featured in the IGDA Perspectives Newsletter
Posted by on March 25, 2011
So, as any one who has taken the time to read my about me page knows, I’m an active member of the IGDA (International Game Developers Association) and the chairperson for the IGDA Game Accessibility Special Interest Group Chairperson. And when I talk about I’m too busy to post or do reviews, I really mean [...]
Destroy All Humans: Path of Furon – You still haunt me.
Posted by on March 22, 2011
So, I (Tara) walked into Gamestop over the weekend just to see if there was anything that caught my eye. Not necessarily buy anything, just window shop if you will. That’s when I saw this: Now you may be asking yourself, “Why did she take a picture of this game?” Firstly, this game and [...]
Haters Gonna Hate, Revisiting Raychul Moore
Posted by on February 24, 2011
So, it’s funny how things come full circle. In one of my original blog posts - Sex Sells, I ripped on Raychul Moore. I went so far as to say some of her work “sickened” me. I was pretty harsh. Now, the point of the post wasn’t really about Raychul herself, but about people who [...]
My GDC Schedule
Posted by on February 18, 2011
Warning: GDC is notorious for making room changes. So double check your GDC schedule given to you at the event to ensure you’re in the right place. Here are all the sessions I’m going to be attending. The ones I’m speaking at are highlighted. You’ll notice that Tuesday morning is empty, but that’s because I [...]
Where was Tara between GDC and Now?
Posted by on July 16, 2010
So, I’ve been sort of missing since… Well, GDC to be honest. I never posted my GDC notes, and now they’re just missing. I had some video of my presentation… but I can’t seem to find what I did with it and I fear it might have gotten deleted. My bad. I wish I would [...]
Where have Katie and Kristi Gone?
Posted by on July 16, 2010
Well, they’ve gone to the land of adults to work and pay rent and stuff. So, we have to things to clear up here. They aren’t gone for good. Right now Kristi is off having adventures with movies or something out east somewhere and Katie is busy getting tattoo horny wishing she had my bad [...]
Real Girls and Video Games
Posted by on January 20, 2010
By Kat Game: (geym) Noun/Adjective (In this instance, a Noun) A competitive activity involving skill, chance, or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators. Gamer: Gam·er (gā’mər) Noun One who plays a game, especially a [...]
Play Halo for Haiti
Posted by on January 19, 2010
by Tara I’m sure that by now you have heard about the tragedy that has occurred in Haiti. Haiti, the poor Carribean nation, is used to minor earthquakes which are common in the area. But none of the 9 million people inhabiting the country were ready for the first major earthquake to strike the country [...]
Project Natal or Apocalypse?
Posted by on August 6, 2009
By a very enthusiastic Kristianna Do you remember the Resident Evil movies? I know I promised Tara to never bring it up again, but I must. Do you remember that creepy little girl programming system that is guiding people through the hive? Well Microsoft and Lionhead thought it would be pretty funny to make themselves [...]
Urban Exploring
Posted by on July 17, 2009
Some photos from Tara’s urban exploration adventure. There really isn’t anything like this on the site…. and it’s definitely not video game related, but I thought it was cool. Near my apartment there was a factory that closed down about 25 years ago, and was later bought by a apartment complex . Now it’s used [...]
Wizard World Cos Play
Posted by on June 21, 2009
One of the most entertaining aspects of Comic Cons and Wizard Cons are the cos play. While I’m sure they aim to please whether it be eye candy or sheer awe, there are a few who take it from wow! to wow…. Fortunately enough today most were pretty creative, awesome, and fun. Take a look [...]
Being a Girl Gamer FAQ- Revisited
Posted by on May 2, 2009
a follow up by Tara So a while back I wrote Being a Girl Gamer: FAQ. All I did was list the questions I get asked most frequently as a girl who plays video games. One of them was “Do you have a Myspace?” A lot of people have questioned if guys actually send me [...]
Proper Etiquette– You Dumb Fuck
Posted by on April 24, 2009
By Kristianna Let me start off by saying, pardon my dirty French both in the title and in this article. I really feel the need to express how important proper dinning etiquette goes when you’re in a public restaurant. 1. If you have children, keep them under control for a multitude of reasons. When you [...]
