30 Day Challenge Day Twenty Four: Something you want to improve about the geek community?

“I would argue it’s quite visibly present, especially the bleed over from political tribes with contributors and bloggers actively blocking and muting those who have a differing belief to theirs.” Continue reading 30 Day Challenge Day Twenty Four: Something you want to improve about the geek community?

The Middle Ground and the Importance of Discourse

“Over the last twelve months, I have attempted to chart a centrist path through these conflicting ideologies in my work and creativity, discarding the fringes of both opposing tribes and finding common consensus and discussion with writers and creators on both sides of the conversation.” Continue reading The Middle Ground and the Importance of Discourse

DOA 6: Overt Sexualisation or Socially Political Controversy?

“if we adopt a mentality of viewing these titles entirely through the prism of Western sensibilities and the Overton window of mainstream agreement we open ourselves to live and reside entirely within the filter bubble of our own intellectual beliefs without ever truly challenging our mindset and convictions. Equally as dangerous a precedent I would argue to adopt.” Continue reading DOA 6: Overt Sexualisation or Socially Political Controversy?

Video Games: Design/Play/Disrupt Part Two – Disruption and Evolution

“It certainly serves gamers as an audience well and serves to show as a subject matter it has entered and challenges certain perceptions and attitudes. A maturity, not always prevalent but certainly evident and one that cannot be overlook going forward.” Continue reading Video Games: Design/Play/Disrupt Part Two – Disruption and Evolution