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The Genealogy of Mario

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:32:09 -0500

As Explained by Japanese Six-Year-Olds

By Vinnk
From 4 color rebellion

Pokémon = Life

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:21:50 -0400

Why do seven-year-olds enjoy Pokémon so much? Because it's a preview of real life.

The Forbidden City of Terry Gou

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:40:19 -0400

His complex in China turns out iPhones and PCs, powering the biggest exporter you've never heard of

Congratulations, You've Made It to the Next Level!

Wed, 16 May 2007 02:20:07 -0400

This is the text of the Commencement address to graduates of Bloomsburg University by Professor Karl Kapp, May 12, 2007.

Why Nintendo Won't Grow Up

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:22:45 -0500

Shigeru Miyamoto invented the modern videogame. Now the industry he founded is moving from kid stuff to cultural force. Can the Disney of the game world connect with his inner adult?

Phishing the Phisher

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:33:28 -0500

An allegedly true story from the Futuremark forums. Let this be a lesson to all the wanna-be thieves -- choose your marks carefully.

Chinese Log On for Retribution

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:11:26 -0400

The cyber court of public opinion proves powerful, but its verdicts aren't always just.

A Case Study of Pokemon

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:25:47 -0400

The following paper traces the movement of the "Pokemon" phenomenon from its origins in the Japanese market to its introduction into the United States and beyond.

Nintendogs: The case of the non-game that barked like a game

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:39:17 -0400

A game design review of an innovative game

Originally from LostGarden.com

This is a game design review, not a game review. A game review typically is written for the consumer and is intended to help them decide if they want to purchase the title. A game design review is written for other game developers and is intended to highlight successes and failures of the various layers of the game design.

We Didn't Stop Atari

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:58:24 -0400

By Francisco Rangel

(To the tune of We Didn't Start the Fire, by Billy Joel)

The Making of... Tempest 2000

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:13:29 -0400

Discover why Tom and Jerry had such an influence on one of the most cherished shooters ever

Hillary vs. the Xbox: Game over

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 13:26:09 -0400

Senator, would your probe of video games also take a look at the substantial benefits they can provide?

'Hardcore' Grandma Proves Old Age Doesn't Mean Game Over

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:08:48 -0400

She curses at the TV when "Prince of Persia" gets tough. She's broken her video game controllers. And she's conquered "Resident Evil 4" enough times to earn a rocket launcher with unlimited ammo. Barbara St. Hilaire is a typical hardcore gamer, but with one key difference: she's a grandmother.

The Pong FAQ

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:40:44 -0400

Computer Games are Dead

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 20:15:42 -0400

From Interactive Entertainment Design, April 1996

By Chris Crawford

...computer games are dead. The dying has been a long time coming, but it's here now. Yes, I realize that you don't see the indicators as clearly as I think I do; a cursory examination shows an apparently healthy patient. But let me show you how to look more closely at the organism, how to smell the ketotic breath, the asymmetric iris that are sure signs of inevitable death.