Cogs can think.

As I was strolling through big city Alkmaar today, buying music and video games, I spotted two young girls holding hands, being all lesbian.

I immediately conjured up images of them overcoming fear and prejudice, and the confusion about their sexuality, only to find each other and living happily ever after. They were so cute together.

I wanted to hug them, pet them, throw balls of yarn at them, but figured that would probably be fround upon.

In the new Resident Evil game, number 5 already, zombies can use guns.

That’s what we call an epic zombie fail. A zombie that can wield weapons is just a normal man with a dirty face.

You’d think that by now people know how to make a zombie. A zombie game isn’t difficult because of gunfire, a zombie game is difficult because there are ten billion million of them all coming your way. That’s why Left 4 Dead is such a great game.

Massive school shooting in Germany this week.

What did the shooter use? Ah yes, his dad’s legal weapons.

To everyone who is pro-killing pro-gun ownership: you are totally, totally right. Guns should be legal, so that this never happens again.

It’s always fun to see your own understanding of the world confirmed.

About a year ago, I wrote how I think atheism has become a religion in and of itself - something I do not wish to be associated with, and consequently, I do not call myself an atheist, even if I don’t believe in (a) god(s). I said:

For all intents and purposes, atheism has become a religion in and of itself, complete with feelings of moral superiority to those who are not atheists and a drive to convert others to atheism (to spread the faith). So yes, if you look at the true meaning of the word, anyone who doesn’t do the beard and book stuff, is an atheist. However, out in the real world, atheism means a whole lot more, something I do not wish to be associated with.

In the comments, I explained it all in a more philosophical manner:

Cogito ergo sum is not some vague, inapplicable statement - with it, Descartes summed up the entire foundation of both our scientific, as well as our religious world. As I’ve said before, science and religion are nor juxtaposed. They are two sides of the same coin, because they both deal with beliefs.

Lots of knickers got in twists, lots of people who do call themselves atheists were all upset because, as we all know, the truth hurts. I was wrong, I was an idiot, atheists didn’t do the things I said they do. I apparently insulted lots of atheists because I simply listed the similarities between atheism and most other religions, and concluded from that, well, for all intents and purposes, atheism is a religion.

And now we see my conviction proven in the real word. Several atheists groups in The Netherlands are setting up atheist billboards near highways, trying to… Spread the faith. Recently, groups in the United Kingdom have been doing the same thing on buses.

Atheism has become a religion, and I see it confirmed around me every day.

America McGee is going to make another Alice game.

I still think the 2000 version is one of the best games ever made - twisted, sick, dark, and incredibly beautifully designed.

Can’t wait.

As I lift my groceries in to my car
I turn back for a moment and catch a smile
That blows this whole fucking place apart

Too close to home, Bruce, too close.

So, I figured I’d do another playthrough in Fallout 3. During my first playthrough, I pretty much covered the entire wasteland, finished every quest, and found most of the rare items. My character, Fiona, was stuck at the level cap, and practically invincible.

I created a new character, named her Alicia, and it was my goal to finish the game with a positive karma level.

As it turns out, starting a new character automatically deletes the old one. Maybe I missed the prompt, but still, this is pretty bad game design. I’m also pretty pissed off as I specifically kept a savegame for Fiona around so I could use her to play the downloadable content packs coming out this year.

This pretty much sucks balls. Alicia is nice and all, but I played with Fiona for well over 150 hours. Goddamnit.

Why I’m waiting, with baited breath, for Sacred II: Fallen Angel for the XBox 360.

If you choose to play the game with each character, playing each Light or Shadow path, each with around a 180 quests, as well as all of the 650-plus side quests, you should be done some time around 2012. If there’s an achievement for 100% completion, it better be worth like a million points.

Dude, like, totally.

What’s up with “tho”? Don’t people know how to write “though”?

“Tho” sounds a bit… Silly. I have a hard time taking someone seriously if they write “tho”.

After six and a half years of working at the same place, I quit my job today. The circumstances aren’t very pleasant, but the moment I talked to my superiors (so to speak) and announced my departure, an immense weight was lifted off my shoulders. I’m feeling very good right now.

I’ve worked there for a very long time, and I really like my colleagues and the fun we had, but the time of moving on has come. I’m looking at several options right now, but I’m not sure yet where I’ll go.

It feels weird though. I’ve worked at the shop for so long, it’s going to be weird not to be there any more.