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Archive - Jul 21, 2004

wired.com: Online Games a Massive Pain

Posted in by Kenneth Newquist on Wed, 07/21/2004 - 2:00am

Many gaming companies are abandoning or massively re-tooling their massively multi-player online games after a series of disappointing, money-draining launches. Read the full story.

enterstageright.com: The Advocates of Technophobia

Posted in by Kenneth Newquist on Wed, 07/21/2004 - 2:00am

A look back at the adoption (or lack there of) of electricity in the early 20th century, and thoughts on how fear of Thomas Edison's light bulb relates to today's environmental alarmism. Read the full story.

revolutionsf.com: Danger Boy

Posted in by Kenneth Newquist on Wed, 07/21/2004 - 2:00am

Revolution reviews this kids science fiction book involving a time travelling kid, a dinosaur student from an alternative timeline and a girl from ancient Alexandria. Read the full story.

Spycraft: Agency

Posted in by Kenneth Newquist on Wed, 07/21/2004 - 2:00am

The Agency is a cornerstone of the Spycraft role-playing game. It's the clandestine organization that serves as home base for the player characters, supplying them with essential personnel, training, and -- of course -- lots of gadgets. It's also a labyrinthine behemoth, filled with dozens if not hundreds of agents, each with their own passions, hatreds, and agendas.