Just wanted to let everyone know we have new videos up on the video page. We produced these over a year ago, but every time I sat down to work on them, something disastrous would happen. Well, the staff has been very patient, and now you can find our earliest work over on the “Video” page. Here’s the basic concept: “Sometime in the near-ish future, gaming has been reduced to a prohibition-era underground …” – Switch
Archive for September, 2009:
PoDKast Show #0012: You’re such a Knucklehead …
“This week, the Kids wade through tattered memories of childhood programming and drink. Then discuss rhythm games, and drink. Really, we mostly just drink. Thanks a lot, Peter Moore … or Michael Moore … or Roger Moore … or somebody. Whatever. Where’s my pants?” WARNING: EXPLICIT (that means we say bad words sometimes)
Socially Conscious Gaming
It’s always nice to see the power of video games being used for good. Here’s a few links to games that actually have educational value and allow us to explore the complex issues surrounding world events. Darfur is Dying – Learn about life in Darfur by playing the members of a typical family struggling to survive. [Flash game] PeaceMaker – Put your diplomacy where your mouth is and try to bring peace to the Middle East. If you learn a few things in the process, that would be pretty cool, too. [Free Demo] FreeRice – Quiz yourself in various areas
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