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  • Screenshot Safari: A Selfie from “Skyrim”

    Screenshot Safari: A Selfie from “Skyrim”

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    Today I’m posting a screenshot for the Screenshot Safari challenge. C. T. Murphy issued this challenge to me as part of his Newbie Blogger Initiative. All month long, he’s challenging bloggers to post their favorite screenshots that go along with the contest’s themes, and at the end of the month, he’ll pick a few winners —…

  • Self-Labeling and Geek Culture

    Self-Labeling and Geek Culture

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    Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be part of geek culture. To be a “nerd” or a “gamer.” To like science fiction, or just to be a fan of something.

  • The Prettiest Video Games I’ve Ever Played

    The Prettiest Video Games I’ve Ever Played

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    New consoles, improved graphics, lighting mods, advanced character creators — it’s all adding up to make video games prettier than ever. But even without the technology, a creative, well-implemented art style can make or break a game. I’m probably forgetting a few, but here’s a first post about the video games I’ve found beautiful.