Many adults look down at the concept of play. One only need look to a married couple; one in which one spouse plays video games and the other does not to see how “playing” is viewed as an immature pastime. Play, however, has existed throughout the history of society. The reason for play’s lengthy existence is its ability to inculcate societal values and teach the individual proper rights and behaviors that are important to the societal group.
Read MoreEpisode .03 of Fusion Underground is up!
I have to admit things are getting easier. Perhaps they get easier before they get harder. I don’t know. I still don’t know what I’m doing half the time.
Such is the nature of starting a podcast.
Read MoreStarting a podcast
A very good friend and I are starting a new podcast! We’ve recorded a couple of episodes to work out various technical hurdles and practice holding a conversation for a listening audience. So far I’m having a blast doing it. This is an opportunity for me to work on something creative, talk about issues I find important, produce something to send out into the world, and spend quality time with one of my best friends.
Read MoreWhy I don't like Rise of Skywalker...
Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker is in theaters and the film is quite divisive. You either hate it or you like it. There are some folks who love it, but it appears that the majority of people who enjoyed the film fall into the “like it” category rather than the “love it” category. I could be wrong, it’s just my initial reading of fans. But I digress.
Read MoreStar Wars: Rogue One
Like everyone else in America, Europe, and Canada I saw Rogue One. I'm a huge Star Wars fan, but I admit I was skeptical going into the theater. I didn't love the film, but I didn't hate the film either.
Read MoreNCSoft lays off developers of Wildstar
On Friday, news hit the Internet that NCSoft laid off a bulk of its workforce on the sci-fi/fantasy MMO Wildstar . A few months back the company transitioned the game from a monthly fee to a free-to-play model. If you're a fan of these types of games, a change in the subscription model sends shockwaves through a game's community as a signal of dire things to come.
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