"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.
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 →
Being a grown-up gamer
Like many gamers who are also husbands, fathers, librarians, cyclists, guitar players, I have trouble finding time for games, much less finishing them. Sometimes it's hard to face the fact that you're not a kid anymore, and life is not just about playing whenever you want to. However, Paul Govan offers comfort by... Continue Reading →
Watch what you say on the web
This guy wrote this about video games: I hate video games, on or offline. I hate the way they suck real people into fake worlds and hold on to them for decades at a time. I hate being made to feel hateful for saying so, and I hate being told to immerse myself in them... Continue Reading →
Learning from Grand Theft Auto
Chris Kohler, from Wired, confesses to have never played a Grand Theft Auto video game. I'm in the same boat, although I did have a brief stint with GTA: San Andreas, and am currently working on GTA: Liberty Series Stories on my PSP. In preparation for the arrival of GTA IV at the end of... Continue Reading →
The struggle to finish games
As video games become more and more complex, it can become even more difficult to finish games. Also, with so many great titles available to play, it's very easily to get distracted and buy other games before finishing the one you're playing. 1UP.com asks Why Don't People Finish Games Any More and Kotaku asks if... Continue Reading →