Category Archives: Play

Playing Mirror’s Edge: Kind of….

Or at least trying. As my gamer boyfriend reminded me again last night, I was never a very good console gamer – all that dexterity and such. I am much better with a mouse and keyboard configuration. But alas, my research is on to console gaming these days, so I have no choice.  As IContinue reading “Playing Mirror’s Edge: Kind of….”

Finally – A sense of direction

After much mulling (and many months), I have finally come to the place where I can actually see what my dissertation will look like. Of course, my proposal was written over 3 years ago – and I am happy to say that it hasn’t changed significantly (only the necessary tweaks and updates). But after finallyContinue reading “Finally – A sense of direction”

Update: The Writing Process (again)

I am pretty sure that I used this title a while back either during my MA, or when I tried to get my dissertation writing going a few months back. Well, here I am again. Facing the daunting task of writing my doctoral thesis. I finished my comprehensive exams last December. It was a momentousContinue reading “Update: The Writing Process (again)”

Yay For a New Season of Roller Derby

Ahhh, spring brings not only sunshine and warm weather, it also brings us another great season of roller derby! Montreal’s home opener looks to be a good one – with the Beast of The East two day event scheduled for April 24th & 25th.  Here is the schedule for anyone interested. Hope to seeContinue reading “Yay For a New Season of Roller Derby”

A Day late and A Dollar Short

Or a real contender? Sony announces Wii competition. I have always been a big supporter of the Eye-Toy, and was sad to see development disappear as quickly as it arrived (ok, maybe not AS quick, but think dramatic effect …). Do you think that Sony has a legitimate shot as challenging the Wii? Is it aboutContinue reading “A Day late and A Dollar Short”

Casual Gaming: An introspective ramble

Over the last month, I have been playing a lot of casual games (gearing up to the big ones perhaps hehe). I have been no stranger to digital casual play – I shamelessly bought the highly addictive shareware solitaire package Pretty Good Solitaire – something about having over 700 different solitaire games intrigued me (althoughContinue reading “Casual Gaming: An introspective ramble”