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December 2012

December 10, 2012

On Religious Videogames and “El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron”

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, while far from 2011's most popular game, was one...

November 2012

November 14, 2012

Dads: The New Video Game Heroes

"How interesting would it be if video games turn out to be tools that challenge...

November 05, 2012

Blurring the Lines Between Video Games and Reality May Not Always Be a Bad Thing

"As video games grow ever deeper in their verisimilitude, the lines between what is 'virtual'...

May 2012

May 11, 2012

Not Fit for Dinner: Drone Warfare and the “Playstation” Killing Mentality

"We should not forget that our neighbors include those suffering as America continues its strikes...

March 2011

March 22, 2011

When Games Matter: Lucidity, Grief, and My Daughter

"My daughter is going to enter into a world scarred by death. She will experience...

March 11, 2011

Grace Notes: James Blake, Toro Y Moi, Gamble House, Architecture in Helsinki

Grace Notes is a weekly exploration by Jason Morehead and Drew Dixon of signs of...

March 08, 2011

When Games Matter: Metro 2033 and The Preservation of Art

"This moment was a welcome reminder that there is beauty in the world worth preserving."

May 2009

May 26, 2009

A Defense of "Meaningless Fun"

Fun is not (always) the enemy.

November 2008

November 14, 2008

Second Life Adultery

This is when you know that you need to have your computer taken away. I...

January 2008

January 29, 2008

Eight promising games for '08

Eight promising games for '08

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