Richard Lemarchand, Associate Professor at University of California, provides an excellent overview of open-ended play and connects studies of play to other disciplines and behaviors beyond games. The overview follows:
Join Richard Lemarchand, former Naughty Dog lead game designer and associate professor in the USC Games program, for a talk that investigates the … Continue Reading ››
Former California State Senator Leland Yee (D), best known to gamers as the architect of a law that tried to prevent minors from buying violent video games, has pleaded guilty to charges of racketeering brought against him last year, the Department … Continue Reading ››
Julia Keren-Detar, Creative Lead for Untame, provides an excellent history and commentary on boardgames and their relationship with society. Many of the images and content can also be accessed at The National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY . The Overview follows:
Early American board games offer some interesting insights on how culture can shape design. … Continue Reading ››
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