Quakecon 2011 Keynote Annotated
An interesting but technically dense talk about gaming technology. I translate it for the non-coders.
Blistering Stupidity of Fallout 3
Yeah, this game is a classic. But the story is idiotic, incoherent, thematically confused, and patronizing.
Gamers Aren’t Toxic
This is a horrible narrative that undermines the hobby through crass stereotypes. The hobby is vast, gamers come from all walks of life, and you shouldn't judge ANY group by its worst members.
Do It Again, Stupid
One of the highest-rated games of all time has some of the least interesting gameplay.
The Biggest Game Ever
How did this niche racing game make a gameworld so massive, and why is that a big deal?
Wow. That IS cool. It’s really neat that the folks in Hollywood can still surprise one (and in a NICE way, too).
Dick Van Dyke? who’s he?
Dick Van Dyke is most famous for playing Bert in Marry Poppins in 1964.
He now spends his time in things like ‘Diagnosis Murder’.