Category Archives: New Jersey

Internet Famous

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Meg

I didn’t usually post work press here, but Default Prime just did a story on Next Island, and mentioned me. Next Island itself was demonstrated at length by Neverdie Studio’s developer Michael Ray, who answered journalists’ questions and showed character … Continue reading →


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Angry Birds

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Meg

“Ever since we played Angry Birds in Maine,” Marcus said on the phone the other night, “I’ve been seeing it everywhere. I guess it’s becoming pretty popular.” I just barely restrained myself from pointing out that Marcus is hardly the … Continue reading →


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When Contextual Ads Attack

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Meg

Sometimes Facebook gets a bad rap. But I love Facebook, I mean, I defended Facebook back when MySpace looked like an actual competitor (That links to my old Rolling Dice column in the long-dead Faster Than The World mag). I … Continue reading →


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Stays In Vegas

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Meg

My dad picked me up at the airport coming home from Vegas, and he asked me how my trip had been. I complained that I couldn’t take full advantage of the endless free booze because I was working. I told … Continue reading →


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Max’s Brain

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Meg

Games blogger (and my housemates’ college classmate) Kurt Kalata is coming out with a book based on his retrogaming blog. My awesomely artistic housemate Kate is making a shrine to Roberta Williams for the cover of Kurt’s book, so when … Continue reading →


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With Benefits

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Meg

Almost as soon as I moved back north, I got into this… situation. I hesitate to call it a “relationship” because the other party made it pretty clear that I couldn’t make any demands. We’d see each other when we saw … Continue reading →


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Conflict and Resolution

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Meg

Last Wednesday, I left for Los Angeles, pretty excited about Next Island launch and the VGAs and meeting the guys in LA in person at last, and all kinds of adventures. I drove myself to the airport, parked my car … Continue reading →


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At Least Once

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Meg

Some times I do things without thinking. (I know! You’re shocked! Me?!) Fortunately, I have friends and family who make sure I’ll never forget stupid things I’ve done. I’ve recently joined a D&D game with my cousins and their friends, and the other … Continue reading →


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Social Game Smackdown

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Meg

So I’ve been struggling with my love for MyTribe and the way it’s been spamming up recently. I logged on the other day, and was immediately harassed for not playing. I dislike this on a couple of levels. First, if … Continue reading →


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Apps That Need To Exist: Auto-Cool Twitter Locations

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Meg

Auto-Cool Twitter Locations This app would automatically add my location in great detail when I tweet from someplace cool, like when I’m sitting on modern white furniture in a Madison Ave ad office, or having a meeting in a restaurant … Continue reading →


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