The Evolution of Sex in Video Games: Walking Erect
While there have been some examples of mature handling of sexual content the majority of treatments we see in the past focus on titillation and are targeted towards a young male audience. Fortunately I think the medium is starting to evolve away from the early examples. In the last three years we are starting to see sexuality enter into the narrative as less of a shock and more of an enhancement to the story and plot.
The Evolution of Sex in Video Games: Walking Erect
While there have been some examples of mature handling of sexual content the majority of treatments we see in the past focus on titillation and are targeted towards a young male audience. Fortunately I think the medium is starting to evolve away from the early examples. In the last three years we are starting to see sexuality enter into the narrative as less of a shock and more of an enhancement to the story and plot.
Designing games for pigs (and humans!): Interview with team behind the “Playing with Pigs” project
By Yvette Wohn Recently, researchers reported that they developed a game that humans can play with pigs (see their website for more details on the game “Pig Chase” and the larger project “Playing with Pigs”). To play this interspecies game, humans
Designing games for pigs (and humans!): Interview with team behind the “Playing with Pigs” project
By Yvette Wohn Recently, researchers reported that they developed a game that humans can play with pigs (see their website for more details on the game “Pig Chase” and the larger project “Playing with Pigs”). To play this interspecies game, humans
Gaming as a social affair: Memories of Total Annihilation
This essay is written by guest writer Laeeq Khan Nothing is as engaging as a video game played together with family. Stating from a Commodore 64, video games have had a great impact on use of our family time. Whether
Gaming as a social affair: Memories of Total Annihilation
This essay is written by guest writer Laeeq Khan Nothing is as engaging as a video game played together with family. Stating from a Commodore 64, video games have had a great impact on use of our family time. Whether
Are parents making children more violent?
The media is constantly blaming violent video games, claiming that they make children violent. Although there is not much scientific evidence proving this is true– some people would argue that there is none– even if video games did make children
Are parents making children more violent?
The media is constantly blaming violent video games, claiming that they make children violent. Although there is not much scientific evidence proving this is true– some people would argue that there is none– even if video games did make children
Wandering the Electric Wasteland
Video games get a bad reputation from “outsiders”, those uninitiated into the mystery. These people are neither right nor wrong. If nothing else of value, I have learned this from my digital dalliance: media, video games included, exists as a reflection of the psyche absorbing it. Good and evil live in the eye, and mind, of the beholder.
Wandering the Electric Wasteland
Video games get a bad reputation from “outsiders”, those uninitiated into the mystery. These people are neither right nor wrong. If nothing else of value, I have learned this from my digital dalliance: media, video games included, exists as a reflection of the psyche absorbing it. Good and evil live in the eye, and mind, of the beholder.
An underlying explanation for why Zynga risks talent drain
By Yvette Wohn (cross-posted on yvettewohn.com) This NYT article talks about how the aggressive culture at Zynga may pressure employees to leave. In short, the article suggests that employees of Zynga are unhappy because of: Long work hours Quantitatively-driven progress
An underlying explanation for why Zynga risks talent drain
By Yvette Wohn (cross-posted on yvettewohn.com) This NYT article talks about how the aggressive culture at Zynga may pressure employees to leave. In short, the article suggests that employees of Zynga are unhappy because of: Long work hours Quantitatively-driven progress
Dunkin’ Donuts product placement in Sims Social
Dunkin’ Donuts seems to be doing a lot of product placement these days in different types of media. The movie Jack and Jill, featuring Adam Sandler, was basically a huge advertisement for Dunkin’ Donuts; the pastry company has also been
Dunkin’ Donuts product placement in Sims Social
Dunkin’ Donuts seems to be doing a lot of product placement these days in different types of media. The movie Jack and Jill, featuring Adam Sandler, was basically a huge advertisement for Dunkin’ Donuts; the pastry company has also been
Interview with Brent Dusing of Hexify, maker of ‘Journey of Moses’
Hexify recently released “Journey of Moses” on Facebook, a game that the company describes as being the “first biblically based, adventure quest Facebook game.” Play As Life interviewed Brent Dusing, founder of Hexify. Q. Who is your target game player?
Interview with Brent Dusing of Hexify, maker of ‘Journey of Moses’
Hexify recently released “Journey of Moses” on Facebook, a game that the company describes as being the “first biblically based, adventure quest Facebook game.” Play As Life interviewed Brent Dusing, founder of Hexify. Q. Who is your target game player?
Madden 12 – A Sigh Of Relief
By Kambui Moore Ok. I have to admit. I am probably the biggest pro-EA gamer in the world. I was definitely heart-broken when they discontinued the MVP Baseball, NCAA Basketball, and the NBA Live series. I had to hear it
Madden 12 – A Sigh Of Relief
By Kambui Moore Ok. I have to admit. I am probably the biggest pro-EA gamer in the world. I was definitely heart-broken when they discontinued the MVP Baseball, NCAA Basketball, and the NBA Live series. I had to hear it
No noobs plz! Barriers to entry in World of Warcraft
“WoW is an inherently social game, yet I wanted to be anti-social because of fear of the consequences of making a mistake. But because of the way the game is structured, I had to be social in order to advance beyond a certain point, so I gave up.”
No noobs plz! Barriers to entry in World of Warcraft
“WoW is an inherently social game, yet I wanted to be anti-social because of fear of the consequences of making a mistake. But because of the way the game is structured, I had to be social in order to advance beyond a certain point, so I gave up.”
The Sims Social: Where do you draw the line at “love”?
Let’s talk about faux-social: if you thought Zynga was being “bad” by encouraging social interactions among players, EA should be arrested for making social interactions inevitable. The game makes it extremely difficult- to a frustrating point- to play without getting
The Sims Social: Where do you draw the line at “love”?
Let’s talk about faux-social: if you thought Zynga was being “bad” by encouraging social interactions among players, EA should be arrested for making social interactions inevitable. The game makes it extremely difficult- to a frustrating point- to play without getting
