How Video Games Made Me A Better Mum
I am not a chirpy mother. I honestly don’t think I was wired to be one. But nevertheless, sometime last…
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Socialisation is important
Socialisation is important. Not as important as air, more important than donuts. From ways to assemble as groups to achieve…
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It was Miss Scarlett, in the Conservatory, with the Candlestick!
Mr9 “I’ve worked it out, Mum! It was Miss Scarlett, in the Conservatory, with the Candlestick! Am I right? I…
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Networking for Shy People in Games
In the leadup to Games Week, there’s a lot of imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head, made infinitely worse if…
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Play Hard, Live Harder
Gaming has always been one of the cornerstones of geek culture. However in recent years, like the mainstream acceptance of…
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An Open Letter From Me to Everyone Who Plays Games (or, The Table Gets Bigger)
Hi, and welcome! I’m glad you’re here! I know it can be daunting to check out blogs and websites about…
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An Issue of the Dream – An Issue of the Pain
There were, of course, expectations about The Beginner’s Guide. The Stanley Parable is one of the most memorable PC games…
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One Night Only: Transient Videogames
One Night Only: Transient Videogames. I recently made a videogame that only fifty or so people have played, and only…
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Magic the Gathering and Super Mario Maker or; Why I Don’t Play CCGs
I no longer play Magic the Gathering (MTG), and have struggled for a time to articulate what it is that…
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Cloud Strife
Cloud likely represented many people’s first encounter with a truly believable and fallible video game character. He begins his journey…
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