Blog Failure–Purple Pawn Judges a Game by its Cover
Purple Pawn is one of my regular (and favorite) stops in the gaming blogosphere. It is one of the few
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How Not to Contact a Blogger about a New Game Release–Advice for Game Publishers
First off, I want it known that I like to hear from companies releasing new products. The game publishers may
Read moreWhy Are Role-Playing Gamers Such Social Losers
in the eyes of many? Ask an average person to describe a role-playing gamer and words like “basement dwelling fast-food
Read morePoor Public Speaking Skills Among Role-Playing Game Masters–Some Solutions
Role-playing game referees require significant public speaking skills. The essence of a GM’s job is to tell a story and
Read moreWhere is the Future of Role-Playing Games?–I expected it Last Year
RPGs in their current form date from the early 1970s and there is very little difference between a 2010 game
Read moreThere is a Live Action Yamato-Star Blazers Movie–I Think it is Going to Suck
Space Battleship Yamato (or Star Blazers to Americans) was among the earliest Japanese anime imports to the United States in
Read moreReal Review or Marketing Spin: How to Tell the Difference
Astroturfing is the fine art of generating buzz on the internet through deceptive methods. Here are some classic examples, fake
Read moreAttention Game Designers: 10%-20% of Your Customer-Base is Color Blind!
I am color-blind. In my case, I have difficulty distinguishing between shades of red and green. Urban legends aside,
Read moreReclaim the Vampire!
Vampire, the blood-sucking predators of ancient myth appear in some form or another in almost every culture. Creatures that shun
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