I would say that I get around 10 or so requests each week to sign some wacky petition. I have never signed a single one. I especially wasn't about to sign a petition asking me to boycott fucking Blizzard. I mean what the hell? They have delivered some of the finest gaming experiences since the mid nineties and you want me to boycott them because they are making an effort to protect their copyrighted material? I know some people out there are gonna use the product for legitimate purposes. But the majority of people are going to use the thing to play pirated software. I don't care if they did ask Blizzard to allow them to implement CD key checks. Blizzard doesn't want them making the product period, and that is their right. I read all the posts on Slashdot talking about the purity of code and how information should be free. I have a message for all these hacky sack playing Volkswagen owners. They can read it on their Apple iBook's brilliant 14.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display. "Fuck you hippy, get a haircut!" In all their frenzy they seem to have forgotten something most of us learn when we are old enough to walk. You shouldn't steal. Sure shit should be free, I agree one hundred percent. But what if it's your shit? It's a fantastic idea until people start taking your work. I can't count the number of times I have seen my artwork in other people's galleries or posted in forums with their fucking name at the bottom. People get this bug up their ass about how the internet is for the free trading of information and it's all just code man. That's bullshit. My creative work is not free information. I salute Blizzard for what they did. You need to go after these fucking people whenever and wherever you can. I'm glad they sent a cease and desist letter. Hell if it was me, I woulda sent the letter and man over to their house to punch them all in the dick.
In Blizzard related news I have a new piece of Gabeart finished and ready for your perusal. Feel free to click on the thumbnail below to enjoy the full sized image.
From what I have seen of War Craft 3 I am really impressed. It just looks so damn good. When I saw this Demon Hunter for the first time I knew I had to draw him.
In PA related news we are still blowing out the remaining stock of hard cover books for the super low price of just $19.95. Jesus I sound like on of those furniture store commercials. Why the fuck would anyone ever get into the furniture business? I mean every goddamned commercial for one of those places has them lamenting the loss of their lease and liquidating all their remaining stock.
I guess they filled the Japanese Xbox's CD tray with tiny razor blades that cut giant gashes through your games. So that sucks.
Here is a really interesting site I saw linked in our very own forum. This guy has video game shit I've never even heard of.
People always ask me where they can buy their own arcade machine. I personally got mine at a local arcade that was remodeling. However if you are looking for a place online you should check out Arcade Infinity. They have some pretty cool looking machines.
-Gabe out
