Category Archives: PC Gaming

Each to Their own There – The Fantastical Science of Worlds

So, apologies to those who don’t like gaming, but this is more stuff inspired by gaming. For those who fear, be aware that there are lessons and thoughts here for even the non-gamer type, and maybe you’ll see magic where … Continue reading

Posted in Fantasy, Gaming, MMORPG, PC Gaming, Sci-Fi, SF, Starcraft, Stereotypes, Worlds, WoW | 5 Comments

Points of View – Electric Bitches and Storytelling: A Matter of Perspective

So, this isn’t another post whinging about my life, don’t worry. Instead, I’m talking about computer games. Specifically my favourite computer game (probably). And in fact that’s not even what I’m going to be talking about…but lets not get ahead … Continue reading

Posted in Analysis, Feminism, Game Design, Games, Gaming, Gender Roles, Interaction, Literature, Narrative, Next-Gen, PC Games, PC Gaming, Perception, Perspective, Possibility, SHODAN, Stereotypes, Storytelling, System Shock, The Future, Thoughts | 16 Comments

Dis Trope ‘Ere – Some thoughts on Screwed up Societies in SciFi

So, I’m anxiously anticipating the arrival of the sheer insanity that acts a a spiritual successor to one of my favourite games ever.  Bioshock is imminent, the videos are actually quite scary, and some of the ideas at play here … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Gaming, Health, Mind, PC Gaming, SciFi, Society, Thoughts | 6 Comments

The Games We Play – I Want to Build ‘em

So, I’ve been reading and thinking about one of my silly little pipe dreams this week. This is the one about Game design. I’ve always thought it would be incredible to be involved in the design of a game…simply because … Continue reading

Posted in Game Design, Game Theory, Gaming, PC Gaming, Play, Ramble, Thoughts, Writing | 2 Comments

Computer Abuse – Weird Language

So. I work in an internet cafe/gaming cafe. This means that I get to watch and listen to people getting very excited about computer games.  Regular readers will be aware that I enjoy playing games, but to be honest..since I’ve … Continue reading

Posted in Assault, Bigotry, Computing, Controversy, Conversation, Culture, Debate, Ethics, Feminism, Fun, Games, Gaming, Geekery, Gender in Video Games, Homosexuality, Inequality, Language, Observations, PC Games, PC Gaming, Politics, Sahil, Sex, Sexism, Weird | 10 Comments