On a recent trip up to Chicago, I attended an event called “A Girlfriend’s Guide to Gaming” — a sweet little cocktail soirée aimed at twentysomething women and introducing them to the Nintendo brand.
Read the full story »So I’m kind of an artsy-fartsy.
I know. I know it’s not exactly something to brag about, but I’ve long ago given up even pretending I run with the fast and cool set. I love art. I love all kinds of art, and I’m the kind of person that believes anything can be art. Even people. Even video games. Most especially, I love what art can accomplish. It’s a communication of sorts, between the artist and the audience, and the myriad of things any particular piece can say is as varied as you and I.
So I’d like to take a moment to introduce you to some little pieces of art in the gaming world, games that push the envelope of what it really means to experience a new world, a new identity, and to use what you learn there to re-think even your own world and your own identity (One of the most important aspects of art, I believe). Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg of what is out there in the world of what are commonly referred to as “experimental” games. Often simple to play, but not for the simple-minded, they always offer something deeper, for the curious and for those willing to dig a little more into what any one experience can offer. All of these games, except for one, were finalists in the 2010 Independent Games Festival, the organization that brought to the gaming world’s attention such gems as World of Goo, Castle Crashers, and Braid. The games I’ve chosen to showcase appeal to me because of their special intersections with artistic mediums and functions, and if they catch your fancy, have a look at the other finalists and winners at their website. Read the full story »
If you like playing on the Xbox 360, then it’s probably safe to say that you like getting achievements. Oh come now, don’t deny it. You may claim you don’t go after them …
Specialized ammo, that is. My preference for RPG mage-dom aside, there’s something incredibly satisfying about (virtually) vanquishing your enemies with the (usually graphically) impressive effects of burning fire or frigid ice. And …
In the past we’ve been presented with numerous negative factors about video games. Still today, there are plenty of non-gamers that fall into the same stereotype regarding how bad video gamers are for our health. …
Yesterday, Daniel Benmergui released Today I Die. Today, I spent a few minutes (okay, maybe a few hours) swimming around in his simple yet beautiful little world, trying to find all of the hidden secrets.
On a recent trip up to Chicago, I attended an event called “A Girlfriend’s Guide to Gaming” — a sweet little cocktail soirée aimed at twentysomething women and introducing them to the Nintendo brand.
Last night there was a world premier sneak peak at the big sisters from BioShock 2, as well as some gameplay.
It will spoil the game a little if you watch it, so be warned! …
Public Service Announcement for my fellow gamer girls:
You love games. You love thinking about games. You love talking about games. And maybe you also love learning about how they’re designed. There’s a fabulous opportunity for …
These are movies that I can watch over and over again ad infinitum until the day my brain melts and starts leaking out my ears.
“Halo! Its divine wind will rush through the stars, propelling all who are worthy along the path to salvation!”
- Prophet of Mercy
I’m a civilization/strategy game junkie. The kind that picked up the Settlers of Catan card game just to see if it was even close to the genius of the original board game. It’s quite possible …
