Play’s Republic

Recently, I have found myself addicted to the “brain exercise” games on the DS platform. I find myself wasting several hours a week using these games to test the “age” and “weight” of my brain. Moreover, I find myself honestly competing against my own records in an endless quest for a younger, heavier […]

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During last week’s class, we began a discussion of videogames and videogame reception in an international environment. While this discussion provoked many questions, we did not have many answers. This left me thinking about my experiences internationally and what I was exposed to.
In Japan, videogames are an important part of the cultural environment. […]

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