Nuzlocke Platinum Challenge: The Beginning – Part One

Welcome to the first log of The Lazy Geek’s run through a nuzlocke challenge in Pokémon Platinum! Every Monday a new log will be posted so feel free to jump in and follow along! (insert theme intro theme and fade to opening scene)

“Hello there! It’s so very nice to meet you!” A block of text appeared on the small rectangle screen. “Welcome to the world of Pokémon!” It continued before the image of a stern but kind-looking old man faded onto the screen. His name is Professor Rowan and was there to give any advice about this game if I needed it, however, this was not my first rodeo. Many times have I adventured into this world of wonderful creatures known as Pokémon, and I’ve no doubts nostalgia will bring me back over the years to come. However, this venture is different.

This time, the rules have changed.
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So, About This ‘SOPA’ Thing

Yes, a belated “Happy New Year!” and an even more late “Happy holiday!” to everyone. It’s a new year, but for me it’s just another day of college and web design so forgive me if I withhold my enthusiasm. Now then, to the main meat of this post, but before I do, I want to make a thing or three clear. I don’t like using the word ‘hate’. I try not to use it because I don’t actually hate many things. So when I say, “I hate politics.” I want the full meaning to get through. I don’t hate the people in politics or governments, but most of the time I’ll disagree with some of their views. I’m too lazy to hate, but politics can get my brows all furled in anger. So, with that little note out of the way, let’s get to the topic at hand. Continue reading

My Body is Ready…for Guild Wars 2

Yesterday might have Wednsday for most, but for fans of Guild Wars and ArenaNet, it was Guild Wars 2-day. Not only did we get the final profession reveal (see NOT a minstrel, sadly.) but ArenaNet had a day of Q & A with some of the developers and designers of Guild Wars 2 over on reddit. And to top the day off, there was even some beta details released! As I said, it was ArenaNet’s day and it was glorious. Continue reading