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 –...
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...
E3 2015: Alan’s Wonderfully Ecstatic Impressions

E3 2015: Alan’s Wonderfully Ecstatic Impressions

Bethesda (B+) This was Bethesda’s first official showcase at E3, and they pretty much nailed it.  Fallout 4 was probably the biggest game of the show — and also most anticipated (until Sony appeared).  Oh, but if that wasn’t enough or didn’t pique your interest,...