Tag Archives: new media

Introducing Alternate Reality Gaming

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Priscilla

In 2008 I first came across Alternate Reality Gaming (ARG) in an episode of the popular TV-show Numb3rs and I was intrigued. It was a form of gaming that apparently did not stop when it encountered physical reality but made … Continue reading →

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Winner: Mirror Me

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Priscilla

Motivatiemechanisme voor lichaamsverandering winnaar Ideas Waiting To Happen Mirror Me is de grote winnaar geworden van de tweede serie van Ideas Waiting To Happen. In de finale, die plaatsvond tijdens Innovation Day op 31 oktober, werden in MediaPlaza Utrecht de … Continue reading →

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The diamond age

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Priscilla

Interesting book. Well written. A real page-turner, although the turning slowed down towards the end of the book. The story takes shape in a likely not too far away future, where people live in ‘clans’ and fill their heads and … Continue reading →

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Convergence Culture.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Priscilla

Convergence Culture. Where old and new media collide – Henry Jenkins A good book, filled with examples of how our usage of media has changed –and is continuing to do so. The tone is friendly and on the positive side. … Continue reading →

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Oh’ the Gameness of it all

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Priscilla

‘Gamification’ ‘Serious games’ and ‘Gameful’. There are blogs, books, articles and summits being held discussing these new game-concepts. Inspirational people come together to hold inspirational talks while the world is listening. The sliding grip we have on these new words … Continue reading →

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ARG vs. MMORPG: More real and more social.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Priscilla

I wanted to dive into the realm of Alternate Reality Games and find out more about how they work, why they work and what experiences they bring to the players. I expected this gaming genre to create all sorts of … Continue reading →

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