GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are taking a look at how honorable behavior is being developed in games, specifically the revamped honor system in League of Legends. If you like this article please feel free to check out the rest of the…
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GLHF: pt.6 – Toxicity
GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are taking a look at how manners are being disregarded and players are being rude and disrespectful to each other. If you like this article please feel free to check out the rest of the series: pt. 1:…
GLHF – pt 5: Rage Quit
GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are taking a look at how manners are being disregarded and anger is manifested among players. If you like this article please feel free to check out the rest of the series: pt. 1: Sportsmanship in video…
GLHF – pt 4: Respect
GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are taking a look at how manners are being taught and propagated among players, and how respect is shown in competition. If you like this article please feel free to check out the rest of the series: pt….
GLHF – pt 3: Kindness
GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are taking a look at how manners are being taught and propagated among players, and the presence of kindness in competition. If you like this article please feel free to check out the rest of the series: pt….
GLHF – pt. 2: Selfishness / Noncompetitive play
GLHF is a series that looks to better understand the dynamics of sportsmanship in video games, today we are starting with a brand of manners that falls somewhere in the middle, which offers us a glimpse at both how players have fun for themselves, and how at times that can cost their teammates and /…
GLHF – pt 1: Sportsmanship in video games
In video games, sportsmanship can sometimes be hard to come by. Online play creates an atmosphere of boldness behind anonymity, which simultaneously empowers shy, kindhearted players to feel safe seeking friends and allows villainous trolls to attack and lash out at everyone they meet. In this world of raging, bad manners, hate speech, and griefing, I have…
Mother’s Day & Mario Kart: why Nintendo is the pinnacle of family / friend play
When the Nintendo Wii came out I was excited to get it for the novelty of gameplay, but not compelled enough to purchase it over a more traditional console like the Playstation 3. I waited so long to get a Nintendo Wii that I ended up buying a Wii U instead. I got the standard…
Ludology: a mysterious field in a familiar industry
My journey through the video game industry is one many can relate to. I have spent countless hours discussing the big plans each developer has for their career, and pondered the many ways we could find fulfilling work that allowed us to contribute our skills to the industry. Some wanted to be QA managers, others…
The Super Bowl: commercializing a sport
American Football The game of American football has come a long way from its origins as a game played between colleges in the late 1800’s, inspired by the fusion of rugby and soccer gameplay it developed as an independent sport and soon became the game we all know and love today. When watching the pinnacle of American sports, Super…
Cheater pt 3: Exploits
The act of cheating in games stems from the desire to get away with doing what one knows is against the rules. While not always malicious, it is always for the player’s advantage through a deception or trick. In my three part series Cheater (part 1, part 2), I am exploring the ways gaming culture has…
Playing while you wait: how mobile gaming is taking over our free time
Killing time origins When mobile games originated they were designed to occupy people’s attention for brief periods of time. A quick game of Snake here, an attempt at a high score in Tetris there, all in good fun and meant to entertain us when we were waiting in the doctor’s office, or for the next train. These games were…
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