In a new series, Roo explains in depth the technology behind the highly anticipated Nintendo 3DS - and also uncovers how other 3D methodologies work along the way.  All while slipping a picture of Christina Hendricks and a potshot at Avatar.  What more could you want?

Programming Note: "The Way Games Work" is a new series by the Clan of the Gray Wolf that explores the science behind various gaming technologies and makes it accessible to the layman... like if Bill Nye was on G4 (and if G4 didn't suck).

And if you missed it previously, this video was a sort of prototype episode which influenced the style of the show: Earth Bound (NES) Prototype Hands-On

Those of you playing 4th Edition D&D know that WotC publishes regular errata. Well, there's recent errata that fixes a niggling problem and restores it to classic glory: Magic Missile.

For as long as this little spell has been in the game, the draw has always been that it doesn't do alot of damage, BUT it NEVER misses. With 4E that was changed. *grumble*

But it's been "fixed" now to restore the simple spell to it's wonderful classic glory.

Other MAJOR changes include a complete recalculation of monster hit rates and damage...which really make one wonder about the quality of the original playtesting. As you may know, this system was touted as having rock solid math. But since release, they have now altered skill challenge difficulties, skills, monster hit rates and damage, stealth rules, and a host of nits. One wonders if there will be anything left in the first run of the books that is correct...

I rather enjoy the anime series, Bleach, and I found some time to watch the series this weekend. The story arc had the characters running around and solving puzzles (think Die Hard with a Vengeance) while friends and team mates are disappearing.  In the end, the whole thing turns out to be a game, planned by Kisuke Urahara. When confronted he says:

"Games can cultivate various senses. Stamina, of course, intellect, team work, the ability to cope in an instant, judgement...It even strengthens your bonds to your friends. And most of all, it is a good chance to take a look at yourself." -  Kisuke Urahara

There's a bit of truth there, and I want to hear from you how this resonates with your own experiences. I find that people reveal a lot of themselves while playing games. The fun in games is disarming, and the competition is revealing.  As another example, poker, as I understand it is as much about NOT revealing yourself as it is about betting strategy.

Roo and the Commodore join forces to commentate on one of the most Painful Memories to date.  All to answer the question: Just how popular was the Commodore with the ladies in high school?

To watch the unmolested version, click here.

Also, an update: I was hoping to have a new series pilot episode for you guys by today, but it's been pushed back a week due to an important meeting this weekend - the evidence of which exists above.  I also wanted to take another chance to tell you guys that you're all awsome.  We really appreciate the feedback we've gotten, and we're hoping to keep up the quality content for a long time to come.  Until next time!