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VGHVI Symposium, 10/4: Modes of Subversion 1: Frustration of Purpose and the “Final Girl”

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Our playversation about DragonAge 2 confirmed me in my thought about where we should head next in our symposia. For the next few months, I propose that we consider specific possible ways that rulesets can subvert the identification through legibility … Continue reading →

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Symposium: 2 February 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

It’s the first week of the month, which means that it’s time for another VGHVI Symposium! Last month’s generated a discussion about games, play, and learning that we all thought deserved some more attention; David even wrote an extended blog … Continue reading →

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VGHVI Symposium, Thursday 8 December

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

It’s (almost) the first week of the month, which means that it’s time for another VGHVI Symposium! I plan to put the -pos- back in “symposium” by sharing my technique for microwave mulled wine, and the Plato by talking about … Continue reading →

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LOTRO Symposium: The Deadly Fates

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

This Thursday night at 9:30 Eastern we’ll convene the seventh session of our monthly symposium (you know, a drinking party) on “Roots of Humanistic Game Criticism” inside the world of Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). We’ve been … Continue reading →

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VGHVI LotRO Symposium: September 1, 2011

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

It’s the start of a new month, which means that it’s time for another VGHVI Symposium, taking place in Lord of the Rings Online. (At least nominally: one or two regular participants don’t actually bother to log in, and I … Continue reading →

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VGHVI LOTRO Symposium 5 Thursday at 9:30 Eastern

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

This Thursday night at 9:30 Eastern we’ll convene the fifth session of our monthly symposium (you know, a drinking party) on “Roots of Humanistic Game Criticism” inside the world of Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). Last month … Continue reading →

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VGHVI LOTRO symposium 4 this Thursday

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

This Thursday night at 9:30 Eastern we’ll convene the fourth session of our monthly symposium (you know, a drinking party) on “Roots of Humanistic Game Criticism” inside the world of Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). Last month … Continue reading →

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