Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Roland Zarate Reviews "Legacy" for Late to the Game
Roland Zarate takes a look at the old PC game "Legacy". Here's a snippit:
It's worth a look.
"Horror is a genre that shines on the format of video games. Nothing will immerse you in the awful goings-on of a story more than being in control of whether your character lives or dies. It works so well that you can find horror elements in many of the major franchises. Games like Halo, Bioshock, Left 4 Dead and Half-Life are a major force in the video game world and I'd argue that that's due, in part, to how well the designer evokes the feeling of fear. Fear is just easier to create within the interactive nature of games; it's fun, it's safe, and the fear is personal."
It's worth a look.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Who Cheers For War?
Who Cheers For War? Why do we enjoy war games so much, what do we get out of it?
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Late to the Game
I've started a new blog recently called "Late to the Game", a blog considering older "classic" games from a critical perspective. I'm working on numerous reviews thus far, however, a special preview about my frustration with Batman: Arkham Asylum is up. Surprisingly, I'm not enjoying it so far.
Please jump in and tell me your thoughts, recommendations, and the like.
On paper I should love this game. Largely considered one of the best licensed games, Arkham Asylum comes from a who’s who of Batman pedigree. Character designs by Jim lee, written by Batman comic and animation alumnus Paul Dini (perhaps my favorite), and most importantly voiced by the same actors of the animated series - Kevin Conroy, Arleen Sorkin, and Mark Hamill's delightfully energetic demented Joker. And it’s Batman!
Please jump in and tell me your thoughts, recommendations, and the like.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
A thanks to my 'hippie high school'
Here's a great profile another former alumni wrote about the hippie high school that raised me. A thanks to my 'hippie high school'
Vulnerability to Violent Video Games: A Review and Integration of Personality Research - Powered by Google Docs
"It appears that Violent Video Games only adversely affect some individual and those who are affected have a preexisting disposition (i.e., high neuroticism, low agreeableness, and low conscientiousness) which make them susceptible to such violent media."
Vulnerability to Violent Video Games
Vulnerability to Violent Video Games
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Friday, June 04, 2010
Aggregating Information
I'm using a Chrome extension to begin aggregating cool things I find in other places.
I may have gone a little overboard.
I may have gone a little overboard.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Homosexuality in Comics - Part IV - Comic Book Resources
A brief look at homosexuality in comics.
Homosexuality in Comics - Part IV - Comic Book Resources
Yes, it's the fans. The fans are the reason I can't have nice things.
Homosexuality in Comics - Part IV - Comic Book Resources
Yes, it's the fans. The fans are the reason I can't have nice things.
The Exit Interview: When Disgruntled Creators Speak Their Mind - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
When disgruntled comics creators leave.
The Exit Interview: When Disgruntled Creators Speak Their Mind - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
The Exit Interview: When Disgruntled Creators Speak Their Mind - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
The 7 Most Brilliant Moments of Amadeus Cho - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
One of the better (if still a bit stereotypical) asian characters in comics.
The 7 Most Brilliant Moments of Amadeus Cho - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
The 7 Most Brilliant Moments of Amadeus Cho - ComicsAlliance | Comics culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Escapist : Extra Punctuation: Stealth
Great article on stealth games and why they mean more than a kill machine. The Escapist : Extra Punctuation: Stealth
Monday, May 10, 2010
With Lasers and Flyovers, a Solar Map of New York - NYTimes.com
This sounds absolutely stunning. With Lasers and Flyovers, a Solar Map of New York - NYTimes.com
Friday, May 07, 2010
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Brink Game Official Site | Splash Damage | Bethesda Softworks
So you have a ton of people who were on this Ark thing, cut off from humanity, all with DIFFERENT ACCENTS?
Brink Game Official Site | Splash Damage | Bethesda Softworks
Still, an interesting game. TF2 meets Left for Dead 2 Co-op meets Mirror's Edge.
Brink Game Official Site | Splash Damage | Bethesda Softworks
Still, an interesting game. TF2 meets Left for Dead 2 Co-op meets Mirror's Edge.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Child's Final Superheroic Wish Is The Greatest Thing You'll Read Today - Superheroes - io9
An entire day and city for one child's dream :) Child's Final Superheroic Wish Is The Greatest Thing You'll Read Today - Superheroes - io9
Abrams gets back in the Spy Game
Undercovers sounds like a simple premise. Breaking: NBC picks up J.J. Abrams drama 'Undercovers' | Ausiello | EW.com
indiePub Games - Play Indie Games Online
Not a game designer myself, but if YOU are, take a look here: indiePub Games - Play Indie Games Online
Chris Samnee’s Thor Sketches | Project : Rooftop
This new "Blog It!" tool in Chrome is very useful.
Here are Chris Samnee’s Thor Sketches | Project : Rooftop
Here are Chris Samnee’s Thor Sketches | Project : Rooftop
Friday, April 09, 2010
Japan: The Strange Country
Found this piece at the above link:
It's a great piece about Japan and its cultural eccentricities and history.
Japan - The Strange Country (Japanese ver.) from Kenichi on Vimeo.
It's a great piece about Japan and its cultural eccentricities and history.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
R.I.P. Carl Fredericksen
Carl Fredericksen was my mentor. At Athenian Upper School, the man took me in and listened to all of my pseudo-intellectual chatter, and guided me toward pursuits that would expand my thought process, and shaped me into the person I am today.
From Dick B., head of the school (abridged):
"It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Carl Fredericksen, former member of the Upper School Humanities department. Carl was a man of many interests and talents. Here at Athenian he taught both history and literature, edited the literary magazine, and created the Humanitas course that has become a hallmark of our curriculum. Carl was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s in 1997."
I had an active and inventive imagination when I met Carl. Carl captured that, and honed it into an aggressively inventive imagination. He found in me a curious mind that wanted to experiment with every idea possible. He was a philosopher, a questioner, but most of all, he was a teacher.
He will be missed.
From Dick B., head of the school (abridged):
"It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Carl Fredericksen, former member of the Upper School Humanities department. Carl was a man of many interests and talents. Here at Athenian he taught both history and literature, edited the literary magazine, and created the Humanitas course that has become a hallmark of our curriculum. Carl was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s in 1997."
I had an active and inventive imagination when I met Carl. Carl captured that, and honed it into an aggressively inventive imagination. He found in me a curious mind that wanted to experiment with every idea possible. He was a philosopher, a questioner, but most of all, he was a teacher.
He will be missed.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Congratulations Mr. President
The Health Care summit should redefine open communication in this country. Can we get past talking points and talk about issues?
Or was I hoping for too much.
Or was I hoping for too much.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Hollywood's Mathematical formula
Study of highest grossing Hollywood movies from 1935 to 2005.
Some analysis from the Go Into the Story Blog
I would also say that there have been many cultural taste changes over time, especially in editing style. My first thought here is still correlation and causation, and some statistical problems as in 1980 - on more films were produced AND "New Hollywood" found the formula we tend to watch today. Screenwriting and story gurus such as Joseph Campbell and Robert McKee really began to take hold in this time as well, which emphasized structural guidelines.
In other words, this mathematical analysis seems skewed directly toward already formulaic films.
That being said - that formula has been arrived at by nearly a century of trial and error, measured by box office success.
Thoughts?
Some analysis from the Go Into the Story Blog
I would also say that there have been many cultural taste changes over time, especially in editing style. My first thought here is still correlation and causation, and some statistical problems as in 1980 - on more films were produced AND "New Hollywood" found the formula we tend to watch today. Screenwriting and story gurus such as Joseph Campbell and Robert McKee really began to take hold in this time as well, which emphasized structural guidelines.
In other words, this mathematical analysis seems skewed directly toward already formulaic films.
That being said - that formula has been arrived at by nearly a century of trial and error, measured by box office success.
Thoughts?
Monday, January 04, 2010
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