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(Another cute shirt.) gulfstream/2446
The evolution of Mario gameplay via an interview with Super Mario Galaxy game director Yoshiaki Koizumi (surprisingly interesting): “There are issues … gulfstream/2355
The Avatar Machine: a frame holds a camera behind your body, and you “see” through goggles that display the image seen by the camera. (Other projects.) gulfstream/2306
Bastard tetris: next brick is the worst brick possible, as computed by a “special algorithm.” gulfstream/1778
Bikini-clad doll falls into spheres … mesmerising. gulfstream/1781
“Video Games Live”: orchestra plays video game music live. There’s some audio samples on the right-hand side. gulfstream/1798
“I would like to create a playground for children … a normal playground is flat but I want an undulating one, with bumps.” The ambitions … gulfstream/1877
Flash games produced by the Nobel Prize’s education/outreach division, completely inexplicable in purpose and design. Michele puts it well: … gulfstream/1927
Julian Dibbell makes $11,000 selling items on Ultima Online, asks the IRS if this is taxable income, or what. They don’t know, and suggest that … gulfstream/1937
Milk crate Tetris. gulfstream/2110
Great story: Steven Levitt, playing in a poker tournament to celebrate his 10 year wedding anniversary, plays like a crazy man in order to either lose … gulfstream/2170
“A researcher uses his understanding of the human brain to advance on a popular quiz show.” gulfstream/2193
James Surowiecki: Nintendo is #3 in the console game, but is making solid profits. Do you need to aspire to be #1? gulfstream/2195
Reflections on the importance of race in your choice of online gaming character. gulfstream/2257
Are bloggers journalists? “… bloggers play games with definitions as well, choosing whatever identity suits them at the moment. In a case … gulfstream/1706
Why there’s a shot clock in basketball: in the 1950s, before the shot clock, teams would stall after claiming an early lead, resulting in slow, dull … gulfstream/2139
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HARTMAN: Today ... is Christmas! There will be a magic show at zero-nine-thirty! Chaplain Charlie will tell you about how the free world will … jacket/12
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when played according to the rules, monopoly doesn't take that long. also: monopoly tips!
