Author Archives: Jason L Blair

About Jason L Blair

Writer, game designer.

Dream Project: BONK

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Jason L Blair

I warned you all that I have a lot of dream projects but, for real and for serious, if I had to name the one that gnaws on my brain like a caveman climbing a steep wall with his teeth, … Continue reading →

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Dream Project: PITFALL!

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Jason L Blair

So I’m kicking off 2025 by talking about dream projects again. I’ve sung the praises of a couple modern game series previously with Army of Two and Sly Cooper but, for this one, I’m going back to the early days … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Forever Games

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Jason L Blair

From video gaming’s earliest days, designers have been imagining a dizzying array of worlds, play styles, and ways to entertain. From Pong to Zork to Adventure to Mega Man to Halo and far beyond, gaming has been a platform for … Continue reading →

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Old Man with a Dream

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Jason L Blair

In many ways, the past few years have been wonderful to me. Far beyond my dreams, in fact. A newfound love, an ever-strengthening bond with my kids, new friends and family, and new opportunities all provided light to me after … Continue reading →

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Dream Project: SLY COOPER

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Jason L Blair

I spoke last week about dream projects and my desire to reboot Army of Two. As I said then, that beloved bro-op shooter isn’t the only game series I’d love to bring back into the light. Another one that sits … Continue reading →

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Dream Project: ARMY OF TWO

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Jason L Blair

Dream projects are the blessing and the curse of the creative mind. Dream projects aren’t just things you want to do; they’re ideas that keep coming back to you over and over again. Ideas that get the heart and mind … Continue reading →

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Just Played: PAJAMA SAM

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jason L Blair

I just finished the first three Pajama Sam games. I was 20 when the first game came out and didn’t do any real PC gaming until later so I never played them. I remember seeing the boxes on the shelves … Continue reading →

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Okay, So It’s Been a While

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Jason L Blair

I haven’t updated this site in nearly three and a half years. In my defense, I’ve been busy. In the time since I last posted, I’ve switched jobs, met an incredible woman who agreed to marry me, fostered a better … Continue reading →

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Things I Wished I Had Said to My Dog as I Drove Her to the Vet to Be Euthanized

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Jason L Blair

I love you. I have loved you since I first saw your wide grin and big brown eyes. Since the moment you flopped over on the pet store floor and demanded scritches. You were loving and playful and ready for … Continue reading →

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Try Now: Full Deck Roleplaying

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Jason L Blair

A few months ago, I was inspired to create a roleplaying game system that used standard decks of playing cards to create dynamic, engaging stories through play. RPGs with card mechanics aren’t new but I wanted to make the cards … Continue reading →

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