Posts Tagged 'Games'
Player-Character Dynamics, Identity, and Sexuality in Video Games
The relationship between the creator, the product, and the audience, are all important contexts to consider during media analysis, especially with games. This is because the audience is an active participant in the media. So if you are creating a
Player-Character Dynamics, Identity, and Sexuality in Video Games
The relationship between the creator, the product, and the audience, are all important contexts to consider during media analysis, especially with games. This is because the audience is an active participant in the media. So if you are creating a
If gamers are the "educated elite," then….
THE UNEQUAL PROVISION OF EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF VIDEOGAMES Good morning. I’d like to begin this article with a short exercise. Accompanying this paragraph is a picture of Magdalen College, one of the largest and most prestigious colleges of
If gamers are the "educated elite," then….
THE UNEQUAL PROVISION OF EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF VIDEOGAMES Good morning. I’d like to begin this article with a short exercise. Accompanying this paragraph is a picture of Magdalen College, one of the largest and most prestigious colleges of
No Exit: How Games Can Change Us
Rule 1: Get a group of three or more people. I was sitting in the second row, listening to Eric Zimmerman talk at IndieCade. I had arrived late as a result of drinking too much the night before and ended
No Exit: How Games Can Change Us
Rule 1: Get a group of three or more people. I was sitting in the second row, listening to Eric Zimmerman talk at IndieCade. I had arrived late as a result of drinking too much the night before and ended
Soundscapes – The Future of Virtual Surround
This is part three of a three part series, earlier we looked at the future of sound and music. Understanding the subtleties of how the brain perceives sound, and the real world concerns, such as what speakers or headphones you’re
Soundscapes – The Future of Virtual Surround
This is part three of a three part series, earlier we looked at the future of sound and music. Understanding the subtleties of how the brain perceives sound, and the real world concerns, such as what speakers or headphones you’re
Soundscapes: What sound does to games and brains
When a game is in development there is often a clear intent of whether the game is designed to be played in short bursts or in longer sessions. What you might not realize is that the audio of the game
Soundscapes: What sound does to games and brains
When a game is in development there is often a clear intent of whether the game is designed to be played in short bursts or in longer sessions. What you might not realize is that the audio of the game
World of Goo is Heading for Android Devices
Earlier today, 2D Boy announced that their smash hit World of Goo will soon be available for Android phones and tablets. “We’re just working out the final kinks in the machinery. More info on GooDroid soon.” The game has been
World of Goo is Heading for Android Devices
Earlier today, 2D Boy announced that their smash hit World of Goo will soon be available for Android phones and tablets. “We’re just working out the final kinks in the machinery. More info on GooDroid soon.” The game has been
Whoever wrote the ending to Red Dead Redemption is one dumb cowpoke
In which Rockstar chooses to whistle Dixie. I finished Red Dead Redemption and it was a fairly fun game. Despite excessive horse riding, I enjoyed myself. Then I got to the end and I never wanted anything to do with
Whoever wrote the ending to Red Dead Redemption is one dumb cowpoke
In which Rockstar chooses to whistle Dixie. I finished Red Dead Redemption and it was a fairly fun game. Despite excessive horse riding, I enjoyed myself. Then I got to the end and I never wanted anything to do with
3DS, Seriously
The Wii? Nintendo is okay with you not taking it seriously. I mean, your grandma might be playing that thing. Her idea of a crazy day is getting a 300 in Wii bowling. And the DS? Your little sister probably
3DS, Seriously
The Wii? Nintendo is okay with you not taking it seriously. I mean, your grandma might be playing that thing. Her idea of a crazy day is getting a 300 in Wii bowling. And the DS? Your little sister probably