UCLA/CRESST Conference 2015: Gaming the Classroom

UCLA/CRESST Conference 2015: Gaming the Classroom

It was nice to meet and reconnect with colleagues at the UCLA/CRESST Conference – focusing on making games and technology work for learning, assessment and instruction (a topic very close to my heart). Themes included constructionist vs. instructionist learning –...
Indy PopCon 2015: The Little Con That Could

Indy PopCon 2015: The Little Con That Could

Pop culture conventions in Indiana are sort of an anomaly. Indiana is a small state — away from any notable big cities. So when a con sets up shop in Indianapolis, you know it has to be special in some way. This appeared to be the case with Indy PopCon 2015, so...
E3 2015: Jake’s Monster (Trucksaurus) Commentary

E3 2015: Jake’s Monster (Trucksaurus) Commentary

Bethesda I was thoroughly surprised to learn that this was Bethesda’s first E3 presser. It was handled deftly and was entertaining enough to hold my attention (compared to those of some of their peers that were either just tonally off or totally off). The new DOOM...
E3 2015: Cat on a More Inclusive Year

E3 2015: Cat on a More Inclusive Year

In my first year as a professional in the industry, I attended E3 as a journalist. Now I’m in marketing, among other things. My role has transitioned from reporting to helping put on a show. It’s resulted in a tempered emotional response to the pageantry of it all;...
E3 2015: Jessey’s Deep Thoughts

E3 2015: Jessey’s Deep Thoughts

Bethesda Considering it was their first E3 conference, I think Bethesda did very well. The company started off on a very strong note by showing off extensive footage of the upcoming DOOM. Not only did they give gamers and the press a look at single-player content, but...