Tag Archives: video games

Guest Post: A Game of Books (The Tower in the Mist by Deby Fredericks)

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

The Tower in the Mist Mages vs. Amazons vs. Giant Badger vs. Tyranny Zathi’s job is to capture renegade mages, but Keilos isn’t like any other mage she’s dealt with. Her drive to bring him in only leads them deeper … Continue reading →

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A Week of Fun, Chilly Weather, and Sleeping In

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This was Winter Break for my son and myself, which meant it was time to set up daily adventures.  Preferably those that don’t require waking up before the sun.  The weather was chilly at parts . . . warm enough … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Collecting Hero

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A quest from long ago Search the world To find the weapons That will save the day And bring peace to all * Never that simple With pieces lost And monsters on the path Strength is gained From such a … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs 73-100 + Bonus Level

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Zee Finale! The Code Our secret weapon Giving us a needed edge Against unfair foes * The Olden Days of Blocky Limbs Razor edged pixels A step above stick figures Acknowledge your past * Striving for Beyond Realism I see … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs 17-44

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in 2013, I started posts under this title.  Originally, these Haiku were going to be part of a book with pictures, which hid letters for a final Haiku.  Played off the Easter Egg idea, but the artist couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Something Stinks: The ‘Fun’ of Sewer Adventures

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Dear Creators, All of us protagonist and supporting cast characters got together because we have a concern.  This has been on our minds ever since we realized that all of us have gone through the same thing.  To be honest, … Continue reading →

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Geeking Out . . . or Not

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in March, I was asked what I ‘Geek Out’ on.  For those that don’t know the term, it means flipping out in ecstasy about a certain thing.  It could be a movie, a TV show, a book series, … Continue reading →

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Video Games of Influence

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I was asked if there were any video games that influenced my writing.  First, I should mention that I went from an Atari 2600 to a Super Nintendo.   So I only played the old NES when I got together with … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Songs

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The touch of a wordless tune Bringing me back to the games That I played from years ago Joyous memories of fun Rygar and Blaster Master Amazing at the time Making me feel old When I stumble upon them now … Continue reading →

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Remember the Magic

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There was magic In every book and game The brightness of cartoons As heroes and villains fought Words flowing to my mind Until I slept upon the pages Music dragging me back To go on the adventure again Pushing the … Continue reading →

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