Category Archives: NEW MEDIA

"Oh Christopher Lee, where you be? You wait with fangs in the wings of fog rolled in by Hollywood.  On a stage set steep in Transylvania, on pebbled roads that lead to your dark castle, you hover; black silk rustling … Continue reading → Continue reading →

In a post sometime last week, I blithely wrote something about fantasy and feeling sorry for those among us (certainly not me, Willie!) who don’t indulge.  But reference was made to the opportunity video games offer those with less creative … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As mentioned previously, video games are usually based on a linear narrative structure, but one that is immeasurable in time due to where the user takes the story.  There is also the possibility, of course, that many games may have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One of the most unusual aspects of video games is the manufacture-as-you-go time element.  Diagetic space is not a set item, is practically an unknown as the characters are moved within it to complete their mission.  I can’t say with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One of the benefits of being introduced to video games in group play is the ability to note the social aspects of the activity.  Normally, I think I am a nice person, willing to share toys, thinking of other people’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sometimes the best way to tackle this is just to sit down and start writing, so while this series on video games may not be as eloquent as time and more thought to sentence structure might permit, it will no … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Time does not always move in a gentle flow towards future, but often rides a bumpy road of perceived expectations.  And time, the space in which it lives and rolls ahead contains a myriad of possibilities that may (or may … Continue reading → Continue reading →

As everything that was is the basis for new media, comic books are a good example of the combination of graphics and text to demonstrate a multi-media effect, even though all is essentially visual. Have come within the last few … Continue reading → Continue reading →

This post may ramble a bit in a disorganized fashion, but it is because I’m in the midst of brain sparks but I’m also tired and want to go to bed but don’t want to lose the thought. It may … Continue reading → Continue reading →

From: Comments on Posting, “Reality & New Media: Late Autumn Morning” “No more New Media darn it – I like the first picture better.” Posted by: Neha at October 30, 2004 09:41 AM But Neha, the two are inextricably one… … Continue reading → Continue reading →