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Gaming theory - why it matters and a definition
editorial posted by in braincrave
As this is an article about the theory of games, I thought that, as I intend to do this systematically, I should start with a brief post defining what a game actually is. You might think that I could...
Image of Epic win - making a better world with video games
Epic win - making a better world with video games
editorial posted by in braincrave
"Gamers are super-empowered hopeful individuals." They are masters at figuring things out, even medical problems. So who wants to use gaming to change the world? There are many problems to address...
Image of WoW - Destroying anonymity
WoW - Destroying anonymity
editorial posted by in braincrave
Activision Blizzard, the maker of World of Warcraft, is changing its policy to require forum posters to use their real names. They claim it is to cut down on nasty behavior in the forums and to creat...
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Online Fantasy Relationships? Are You Kidding Me?
editorial posted by in relationships Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 United States License
Odd. How else can you possibly describe romantic relationships that completely exist virtually in an online fantasy world? SecondLife (SL) is a virtual environment where people socialize a...