According to one MTV writer, the PSP is the portable console of choice on the NY subway system: The official MTV Multiplayer count is: 67 PSPs, 44 DSes, and 6 GBAs witnessed by me between 6/15/07 and 6/15/08. The full story is here.
Gaming as a professional sport
"Don't call them dweebs. In South Korea, computer-game players are serious athletes driving a sport that is reaching big-money sponsors and millions of spectators worldwide." Click here for the photo essay from Time.
Harassment via Meebo
Long story short, a small loans outfit in the UK wanted me to post a link to their site on my Business Blog. "Kelly" was pretty persistent, to the point of being a pain. Here's part of the transaction: (4:37:26 PM) meeboguest598014: if I post a comment, it allows me to put my... Continue Reading →
Lunchtime Ride 5/30
Lunchtime RideFind more Bike Rides in Athens, Ohio Avg Speed 17.56 mph (nasty headwind on the way back) Max Speed 23.85 Time 29:32 Distance (bike computer) 8.63 miles
What’s the difference between the Xbox 360 and the PS3?
20ld2play has a wonderful writeup that gives the pros and cons of the two consoles. This is a great read for anyone considering buying one of these two consoles. Most comparisons such as this are filled with fanboy bias, but this is a very informative article. I've always leaned in the direction... Continue Reading →
Library Voice vs. Research Quest –Games and mastery
This is the second week of Research Quest vs. Library Voice on the topic of video games. Paul and I have agreed to have something out on the topic each week, which challenges us (and hopefully others) to think more about understanding video games and learning. After writing last week's post and thinking more about... Continue Reading →
Vs. Mode: GTA IV round 2
In his response to my previous post, Paul has aligned much of what I wrote with many of the ACRL Information Literacy standards. It may seem at first glance like a stretch, but Paul does write a convincing argument that the GTA series of games do help players in learning and practicing skills information literacy... Continue Reading →
Is GTA a teacher or a classroom to explore?
Paul Waelchli, author of Research Quest, and I, have agreed to do a weekly Vs. series discussing the educational value of various video games. Paul and I have frequent exchanges over IM about information literacy, gaming, parenting, and more. I consider Paul a friend, and this Vs. mode is less of a competition but more... Continue Reading →
Lunchtime ride 4/23
Today's ride was from Baker to Bike Path to E. State street terminus and back. Distance: 8.56 miles Average speed 18.49 mph Max Speed: 22.33 Time: 27:48