The IAMTW has named the nominees for its inaugural set of Scribe Awards. See the full list after the cut. Sharp-eyed readers may notice that my Prophecy of the Dragon snagged an award for Best Young Adult Novel. Also, Steve Sullivan, one of my fellow Alliterates, has a novel up for the same award. My pal Jeff Mariotte has novels …
A Not-So-Secret Project
Someone at KidScreen Magazine finally let spill a wee bit of information about a project I’ve been working on for Playmates Toys. It’s buried in an article about hitting the tween audience with web/toy hybrids. For your convenience, the pertinent text is behind the cut. And, yeah, that’s all I can say about it–for now.
The DS, the Wii, and a Good Spanking
Recently, I needed to pick up a Nintendo DS Lite for a project I’m working on. It’s a great little machine. The PSP dominates it graphically, but the DS touch screen makes for a fun, innovative interface. On a similar note, I embarked on a hunt for the Nintendo Wii. After a few days of searching, my pal Jason Blair …
Free Prayer for Prey
My article in Escapist Magazine #83 hits screens today. According to the website’s front page, “A Prayer for Prey” is the issue’s featured article, and it’s available for free right now. Be sure to check it out, then stop back here and let me know what you think.
Gamer Chicks Do, In Fact, Rule
Mike Bohlmann tells me that he and his wife have started a new gaming website: Gamer Chicks Rule. While it’s aimed at female gamers, they happily accept readers and writers of all genders. Check it out.
Computer Games
I’m doing more work on computer games than paper games these days. Unfortunately, these projects have long development cycles, sometimes more than two years, and I’m under strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that clamp down tight on what I’m allowed to say about them. However, I can tell you that I recently wrapped up work on projects for both Ubisoft and …
Kane on Film
ICv2.com reports that the Solomon Kane film should start production in May. Kane is one of Robert E. Howard‘s better-known heroes, although they all shiver in the long shadow of Conan. I’m looking forward to this movies, as well as to the roleplaying game being produced at my old company, Pinnacle Entertainment. Pinnacle’s CEO and my old pal, Shane Hensely, …
On the IGDA Board
I recently joined the just-formed board of the Madison chapter of the International Game Developers Association. Together with Eric Francksen, Norb Rozek, and my old Human Head boss Tim Gerritsen, we’re ready to take on the world–or at least Wisconsin. At the same time, I’m helping edit the quarterly newsletter for the IGDA Writers SIG. It seems like no matter …
Good-Bye Gen Con So Cal
Gen Con So Cal has been cancelled. For details, see the official press release and my pal Peter Adkison’s open letter about the decision. I’m sad to see the convention go away. I made it out to the first two and had a wonderful time, but Peter’s an astute businessman. If a part of your business is losing money and …
My Gamertag
I recently picked up the Xbox Live Vision Gold Pack, which comes with a camera and a year’s subscription to Xbox Live Gold. I don’t play a whole lot of online games through the Xbox 360, but enough to make it worth my while, at least as professional research. My gamertag is mforbeck. If you’re interested and you’re on Xbox …