Unwinnable

When my kid plays games, I can’t help but jump in and lecture him about something. He knows that every time he grabs the controller, I’m going to point out some mechanic, or talk about a franchise’s history, or tell him why some other game was oh so much better. Lately, I’ve been bugging him about names. The other day, after a long break, he told me he wanted to play Plants vs. Zombies. I said, “Sure.  But on one condition. Do you remember the name of the designer?”

He didn’t, so I reminded him: “It was George Fan.” And then I told him to play something else. (more…)

Before I tell you the story of how I tricked and deceived my son, an innocent 7-year-old who trusts me with his life, his happiness and his dignity, let me first explain how much I hate Plants vs. Zombies. I cringe just typing the name. A clip of the music or a piece of the art is enough to make my gut shrink. I don’t blame the game, which is a perfectly great, smartphone-friendly tower defense title. I hate it because of my son. (more…)

A few nights ago, Team Unwinnable shot a short film.  Shortly after the fact, Ken Lucas met Geddy Lee.  Geddy Lee, in all his magnificent benevolence, bestowed one super power on Ken, a power of Ken’s choosing.  Ken chose Death Ray.

Unfortunately, Ken was holding the video camera when Mr. Lee gave Ken his Death Ray power. The film is survived by its writer and screenplay. Enjoy.

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