Summary:
Hi, my name is Denis. I originally started this blog over at Blogger in July 2008. I tend to write a lot about videogames, and have made various rounds of the web. Was formerly a staff writer for both GayGamer and The Border House. This blog serves to explicate my thoughts on any number of issues, not solely focused on videogames anymore (though they still make up the majority).Search:
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A softer touch
The media has certainly evolved in many ways since the 1970s. 1972 saw Cosmopolitan publish a centerfold of Burt Reynolds with conveniently placed arm. For reasons of decency, the penis was conveniently tucked away. Then, in 1977 came John Travolta … Continue reading
Tagged Grand Theft Auto, image in games, sexuality
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Despite all my rage…
Despite some people not liking the term ludonarrative dissonance, as a concept it exists in Gears of War: the game portrays you as a gruff, take-charge ex-prisoner who has to save humankind; problem is that you’re doing all this while … Continue reading
It’s the context, stupid.
After my post on Shanoa and realizing that her lack of emotion said plenty on the historicism of the time and the hysterics often attributed to women, I began wondering whether or not this was actually in any way researched … Continue reading
Body Image
This post is inspired once again by the ever lovely and brilliant Amanda Palmer (whose song Guitar Hero I have discussed previously–actually, twice). It appears she’s having a falling out with her record label, Roadrunner, over her latest video, Leeds … Continue reading
Tagged fanboy, image in games
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