It’s no secret that I like to play games. I play a lot of games. Call it a hobby. But I also consume other types of entertainment. I’ve talked at length here of the TV shows I watch and I mention the occasional movie, but I really haven’t mentioned what else I’m consuming. As geeks [...]
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In the mail…
January 13th, 2006 · No Comments · Entertainment
I received a copy of The 2006 Gamer’s Tome of Ultimate Wisdom : An Almanac of Pimps, Orcs and Lightsabers, written by intrepid video game reviewer, blogger, and OSU fan Bill Abner. The book looks great, I don’t have time to read anything right now since it’s time for dinner. Thanks a bunch to Todd [...]
game girl advance
November 11th, 2004 · No Comments · Entertainment, Gaming
game girl advance: “1. Willingness to take measured risks – gamers learn this innately long before they get to business school. 2. Different way of interacting with others. For example, less respect for hierarchy and seniority. In game world, anyone can be beaten by a 12-year-old. Gamers tend to respect ability, not seniority. 3. Seriousness [...]
Kids don’t get to watch eye gougings anymore
February 22nd, 2006 · 5 Comments · Commentary
Buttonmashing.com reader Bobster, always the helpful tipster, sent me a link to an article at Reason.com entitled Blood, Guts, and Entertainment: A sanguine take on sanguinary diversions. A great read, as most Reason articles are. The writer, Justin Pete, is reviewing the book Savage Pastimes: A Cultural History of Violent Entertainment in which the author [...]
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