Video Games Live: review

I'm all for video games graduating into some "serious" cultural form, just like comic books and bubblegum. But I'm not convinced that a poorly organized screamfest is going to convince anyone of video games' merits.

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PC Gaming Alliance: “Fourth Console”

Well, it seems the cat is out of the bag. Officially it'll be announced at GDC'08, but I suppose Dean Takahashi couldn't wait. — read on

Cancer-fest follow-up

Last night was great. I was very happy to see so many people show up at the 'I kicked cancer's a$$' party. They came in from Chicago, Pennsylvania, and DC. Pictures after the jump. — read on

The only blog

While here at the annual meeting of the AAA, I'm noticing a dire lack of technology. — read on

Party: I Kicked Cancer’s A$$

The invitation reads: What: Joost beat cancer and his hair is growing back, so let's celebrate! Where: Sin Sin Lounge in the East Village (more details to follow) When: Saturday December 8th, 10pm.

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On Game Mod Communities

...is the title of a paper I will be presenting at the, bear with me, 106th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association in Washington DC this November 28th. (program) My main argument breaks down like this: — read on

King of the Kong [movie]

Ran across this movie today. Will go check it out shortly because it looks awesome. Choice quote from the Donkey Kong record holder: "No matter what I say, it draws controversy. Sort of like the abortion issue." Trailer URL after the jump. — read on

“relevant companies”

Complaining is of course inevitable when E3 is scaled down to facilitate only the "relevant companies" instead of 25,000+ horny teenagers. Ironically, while most game-related professionals pride themselves with games as "serious" and as being "art," their annual convention so far seemed to revolve around less noble motivations. In my mind, it's particularly the always-happy-to-get-free-stuff-crowd disguised as editors and journalists that are pissed that they're either not invited at all, or, if they are, have to schlep around between different venues. — read on