Fathers in Video Games: Seeing Ourselves on the Screen
What makes a good father? Surprisingly, video game narratives have a lot to say about the choices a father makes for the sake of society and his own family.
CAPC Podcast #31 – CAPC Membership, Privileged Gaming, Ronald McDonald Re-Brand
CAPC Podcast #30 – Atari Dig, Paternity Leave, Dressing Up for Church
I Am Error: ‘TwitchPlaysPokemon’ and Community
At its core, TwitchPlaysPokemon is a microcosm of the human experience.
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 of last year’s most important games.
Dads: The New Video Game Heroes
“How interesting would it be if video games turn out to be tools that challenge us and cause us to think about the role and impact of fathers in the lives of their wards?”
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’ and what is ‘real’ may blend in surprising ways.”
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 against those suspected of plotting terrorism.”
When Games Matter: Lucidity, Grief, and My Daughter
“My daughter is going to enter into a world scarred by death. She will experience loss and I won’t be able to walk her through it, she will have to face it on her own–I will only be able to help.”
Grace Notes: James Blake, Toro Y Moi, Gamble House, Architecture in Helsinki
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.”
A Defense of “Meaningless Fun”
Fun is not (always) the enemy.
