posted by Chris on September 10, 2007 12:59 AM in Geek Culture
It's the final installment of Get to Know Your Geeks, and we wrap it up with... me. Check out the whole series here.
When did you first discover you were a geek?
I cried on the day when I got my first NES. As a kid my favorite TV shows were all on PBS. I lived for the smell of a new pack of LEGOs. Being a geek has always been with me, basically.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
I am constantly playing Final Fantasy 9, and I imagine Bioshock is going to enter heavy rotation as well.
What is your day job?
I am a Social Media Guru/web designer/front end producer for an Internet marketing company in Seattle called Portent Interactive. We are pretty awesome. You should hire us. I live and breathe Photoshop and CSS.
If you were stranded on an island with a DVD player and could only bring ONE DVD or DVD set, what would you bring?
Futurama, or something narrated by David Attenborough.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
TV on the Radio - Hours.
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
I joined the radio show back in 2002 I believe, when Grant was still talking about pro wrestling and playing Nerf Herder and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on the air. I don't have one favorite thing I have done for the site, it's all amazing. Being a part of this has afforded me many opportunities in my life, and I am eternally grateful for the ability to do something like this. My favorite times with the site, though, have to be giving stuff away. I love running contests and making someone happy with free stuff. Coincidentally, we have a contest going right now. Why don't you enter it?
What blogs do you regularly read?
Boing Boing, Destructoid... look I'll just save time by linking you to my shared Google reader items. I read almost a hundred different blogs. Check out that link if you want to know what I've been reading this week. I am obsessed with my rss reader.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
I like to cook, but I guess that could be considered geeky to some extent. I also paint and create art, but that can be geeky too.
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
American Chopper for the PS2/Gamecube/Xbox/toaster. What a horrible load of crap.
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posted by Qais on August 30, 2007 11:59 AM in Geek Culture
The newest member of the Weekly Geek family is a guy by the name of Qais. Yes, that is his real name. Just who is this blue-haired fellow? And why does he have an insatiable lust for all things Geek? Read on!
When did you first discover you were a geek?
My parents are both geeks, I was practically born with tape on the nose of my glasses.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
Day of the Tentacle, I couldn't even begin to count how many times I've played that.
What is your day job?
Professional Desk Slave, I am paid to yell at people and base my self worth off of my company's success.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
It doesn't really matter if I don't have a TV or a plug now does it? I'm using the DVD and DVD Player as weapons and killing some fuckin' polar bears.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
Nailed - Hedwig and the Angry Inch Soundtrack
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
About 2 weeks now, sitting in on the Wil Wheaton interview and having a good reason to sit through an Uwe Boll both rank up there.
What blogs do you regularly read?
My RSS feeds are legion.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Painting, drawing, working in establishments of dubious legality, and selling small children into white slavery
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
Some Commander Keen rip off in the early 90's, don't fuck with Commander Keen.
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posted by Chris on August 28, 2007 8:02 PM in Geek Culture
Amy Darigol, better known as White Mage, is the resident book worm and MMO player for The Weekly Geek. Get to know her better with this little question and answer session.
When did you first discover you were a geek?
It was more of a slow realization that all my favorite activities, books, computers, sci-fi/fantasy tv/movies, board/card/tabletop/video games, were all considered geeky.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
There are actually four I switch between: Final Fantasy Tactics, Azure Dreams, Wild Arms, and Tetris.
What is your day job?
Prior to my current Homemaker status I was a Web Developer.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
XENA!
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
Nobuo Uematsu - To the End of the Abyss
How long have you been with the weekly geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
I joined near the end of its original run as a college radio show which I believe was about 4 years ago. I've really enjoyed sharing my opinions on the books I've read.
What blogs do you regularly read?
My friend's.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Is cross-stitch geeky? I used to write and draw a little too. Oh, and I love singing with my CDs when no one else is around.
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
The Little Mermaid for the original NES. It was the very first non-used game I ever bought with my own money, I was 8 or so, and I was never able to get beyond the 2nd level. Talk about disappointment! You'd think they would have made the game playable for the movie's target audience!
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posted by Chris on August 20, 2007 6:07 AM in Geek Culture
This week on Get To Know Your Geeks we talk to the newest Geek, Colette Bennett. Colette comes to us from the fantastic Destructoid, and co-hosts the podcast.
When did you first discover you were a geek?
I was about 6 years old. My family and I used to go visit my uncle and aunt about one Sunday a month, and my uncle had a PC and an Atari. I played Zork over and over no matter how many times it frustrated me. I think that's likely when I had it nailed.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
The Legend of Zelda for NES. I just never seem to get over it.
What is your day job?
I work for an armored car company locating lost money. It's a weird job but I like it.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
That question is just evil. However, I would probably bring The Last Unicorn.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
Joshua Radin, Damien Rice, Snow Patrol, Lisa Gerrard, Tiga, Katamari Damacy soundtrack.
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
I think it's been for a few months now. I do The Weekly Geek podcast and I absolutely love it and am very proud of it.
What blogs do you regularly read?
Destructoid, Ectoplasmosis, Cute Overload, Sexy Videogameland
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Uh....I like going to the zoo. That's not geeky, right?
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
Nightmare on Elm Street for the NES. WRETCHED.
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posted by Chris on August 16, 2007 10:09 PM in Geek Culture
This week in our Get To Know Your Geeks segment, we meet SecksCab, who single-handedly caused us to be blocked by various employer's web site filters with his name alone! He is known for his hilarious commentary about geeky subjects like Pokémon and LARPing, and informing us about the worst people in the world he has ever met. But what really makes this wacky misanthropist tick? Join us, won't you? Yes. You will.
When did you first discover you were a geek?
At first I was a dork, then somehow I leveled up and became a nerd. Then I learned how to do laundry appropriately, and I became a geek. I hope someday to gain enough experience points to eventually be an eccentric.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
Katamari Damacy. The sole reason why I possess a PS2. I love the inherent silliness to it.
What is your day job?
I am a toy store merchandiser. Meaning, I make displays and decide which toys are put together for full impact, and which toys to stack up in the corner, hopefully to be ignored. I also draw endlessly, which I consider my true vocation.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
Yikes... the obvious choice would be the complete Doctor Who. That's like 50 discs right there.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
Splasher by Skinny Puppy.
How long have you been with the weekly geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
I've been around for the beginning, I just never actually did anything and I'm addicted to the vice of sloth. My favorite thing I've done was the Burger King X-Box games review.
What blogs do you regularly read?
Portalofevil.com, which contains the enormously awesome poetv.com, which is where I see all the Youtube videos that are about future serial killers before they actually start the gig.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
I practice zazen meditation every morning and try, without too much success, to have a clear head. I read everything I can on philosophy and history, and I absolutely adore visiting the local art galleries to see what's new.
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
I am one of these sick people who embrace the "worst" things and adore them. Worst video game I've ever actually played (as opposed to keeping around on the shelf as a trophy of kitsch) is Sigma Six, which made no sense whatsoever and suffered from a truly vindictive localization team.
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posted by Chris on August 10, 2007 10:11 PM in Geek Culture
This week we talk to The Geek in our ongoing Get To Know Your Geeks feature. Enjoy!
When did you first discover you were a geek?
I think I knew pretty much most of my life. Like at least somewhere around kindergarten to 2nd grade. I asked my teacher for math to do over the summer after kindergarten, I was always kind of a class clown. I think what really nailed it home was when I was doing really well in my classes, helping other people and so I ended up getting tested on my abilities and went to a "gifted" school once a week.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
Hmmm, there are a couple. I don't come back to them super frequently, but I do get yearnings to play them every now and then, no matter how many times I've beaten them. Super Mario World, Toe Jam and Earl, Final Fantasy VI, (and almost embarrassingly) Halo 2 online.
What is your day job?
I am an accountant. It's kinda nerdy, but not really geeky. Most people would find the kind of work I do pretty boring, but I like the numbers. Though lately I've been unsure if it's something I want to do for the rest of my life. I'd like to get into something more geeky, but don't know if I have the skill set to do so.
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
If it was one DVD, I'd probably have to say The Fifth Element. If it was one SET, I almost want to cheat and say that brand new set of ST:TNG that has all 7 seasons together in one box, but I think I'd have to go with the totally un-creative answer of Firefly.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
I'll do my first 5:
Metroid Fusion - Sector 4 (AQA) Aquatic Level Control Area
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - Oh, Light...!
We Love Katamari - Katamari on the Rocks
Final Fantasy Tactics - Random Waltz
Halo 2 - Halo Theme Mjolnir Mix
I have other CDs besides game soundtracks, I swear!
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
Since the very beginning when it was just me on the college radio trying to be funny all by myself.
My favorite thing? It's hard to pick. I kinda want to say going to E3, but that's really generic. Video Armageddon was a crapton of fun, being able to put on tournaments for people and give away awesome prizes. Our interviews with Billy West and Mark Hamill were probably my favorites out of all of them. I also really enjoyed having been a guest on Dai-Cast. Probably what was the coolest thing, though, was being able to help out a fellow gamer, sending a Nintendo WiFi Dongle all the way to Luxembourg as a prize.
What blogs do you regularly read?
I mostly read webcomics and sometimes check out the blog posts that go with them, but I've been using Google Reader more often now to try to keep up with Destructoid, Kotaku, Joystiq, Ectomo, and Gay Gamer.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Not really at the moment. Though I did play sports in high school, if you can believe it. Football and wrestling.
What was the worst video game you have every played?
American Chopper. Hands down.
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posted by Chris on July 27, 2007 10:41 PM in Geek Culture
Who are the faces behind The Weekly Geek, you ask? This is a question left completely unanswered for too long. Welcome to a brand new Weekly Geek column called "Get To Know Your Geeks"! Over the next few weeks we will ask our staff various questions so that you, the reader, can get an idea of who they are before you lambaste their opinions in the comments. Fantastic, eh!
Mike Wiegand, better known as "Caspian", is the music editor and resident guitar god for The Weekly Geek. In this first installment of "Get to Know Your Geeks" we ask him a few questions to probe deep into his innermost thoughts and secrets. Not really, but it's interesting nonetheless!
When did you first discover you were a geek?
Probably in 4th grade when I brought my Captain Picard and Data action figures to school and acted out my own episodes of TNG.
What is the one video game you keep coming back to no matter how many times you've played it?
Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past.
What is your day job?
Marketing Coordinator for a Mortgage Company (ah, corporate whoredom).
If you were stranded on an island with a dvd player and could only bring ONE dvd or dvd set, what would you bring?
Star Wars Episodes 4-6, I guess. /psh I hate movies.
Put your music on shuffle and hit play. What comes up?
"Scythian Empires" by Andrew Bird
How long have you been with The Weekly Geek, and what is your favorite thing you have done so far for the site?
Since last summer; 1 blissful year. If you judge by comments, inciting a riot of Modest Mouse fans was the best thing I've ever done.
What blogs do you regularly read?
Pitchforkmedia.com, Destructoid, Ectoplasmosis, Treehugger, Listening|Post, Game|Life and Boing Boing.
Do you have any non-geek related hobbies?
Recording Music?!? That's still geeky, isn't it?
What was the worst video game you have ever played?
Kung Fu for the NES. Snakes that you kill by kicking them? If only! And a final boss named Mr. X. Seriously, couldn't think of a better name? Try harder Data East!
Next Week: The Geek himself!
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It's the final installment of Get to Know Your Geeks, and we wrap it up with... me. Check out the whole series here.
