Wednesday, October 26 2011
Dead Again: Notes on the Impermanence of the Virtual Body
In video games, dying becomes useful, functional, pedagogical. In some games, it is consequential. However, such pain ironically can magnify the pleasure of play.
Wednesday, March 26 2008
A Cure for the Itch
As gamers get older, more and more emphasis is being placed on revisiting the past. ROM CHECK FAIL is a freeware PC release that may just snuff your urge to do so for a long time.
Friday, December 7 2007
Namco Museum Remix
Playing classic titles is often like reading a dense Victorian novel.
Thursday, September 20 2007
rhacp
The fact that a game like rhacp feels as fun as it does might speak to a lowering of gamer standards, spurred by a glut of casual games and collections.
