Brad Shoemaker

For some reason I am guesting on everything this week and @bradshoemaker.bsky.social and @alexnavarro.bsky.social made the mistake of asking me why I was pulling my sound system apart and uh... I blacked out and then this was being released. nextlander.com/posts/weekly...

Of course the Command & Conquer meme clip is from what is now far and away Tim Curry's most famous association with video games, but let's not forget he also repeatedly voiced Gabriel Knight. youtu.be/60d5YktMeAY?...

Dave Cutler is spinning in his grave. github.com/microsoft/co...

Sad to hear that Stewart Cheifet passed away. Computer Chronicles is an incredible 400 episode time capsule capturing the evolution of the tech/computing industry. Check out @lgr-yt.bsky.social's watch alongs if you need a fun on-ramp to the show obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/stewart-chei...

Haven't finished Keeper yet but so far it completely rules, feels like Double Fine took a modern engine and a budget and made a sumptuous, lightly interactive surrealist animated film. A superb use of Microsoft's money.

Kinda reminds me of the old Roger Ebert idea that film projection induces a state of reverie while pixelated screens cause something more like hypnosis.

Good stuff, Windows 11.

Sure am glad I said "this State of Play will probably be pretty low key" on a podcast that isn't even posted yet.

We're recording the podcast in a couple hours (with @willsmith.fun joining), so if you have any Switch 2 questions send 'em in to podcast@nextlander.com ASAP!

DID U KNOW: On Windows, Apple has split out the part of iTunes that lets you back up or put files on an iPhone into its own app? apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83...

I didn't even go looking for it but it only took five minutes of idle browsing to run across the E3 1998 show directory that I lost in the Helene flooding a few months ago, this project has already justified its existence. archive.gamehistory.org/item/b9a0863...

If you happen to find yourself needing to experience something pure and beautiful, I recommend watching this two or three times. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-eq...

It was a genuine honor to get to work with Gordon here and there the last couple of years. A true legend and a tragic loss. Condolences to his family and friends.