Monthly Archives: August 2015

“The Street Arcade” – Teens Create Games to Combat Social Issues

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

A quick one today for anyone interested in seeing some socially infused games in the Chicago area. Steve Ciampaglia, an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University spent the summer with his partner, Kerry Richardson, working with a group of 13 teens … Continue reading →

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Report on the Status of Teens’ Use of Technology in Social Life

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

The PEW Research Group has recently released their 2nd  of 3 reports on “Teens, Technology &  Friendships”. PEW, which describes themselves as  “a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world”, … Continue reading →

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Review: “Double Fine Adventure!”

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

Not all documentaries are created equal, especially when it comes to ones focusing on the world of gaming. It’s rare that a video game documentary is something I can recommend, as many don’t do the subject matter justice (See my … Continue reading →

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