This post is going to be my simply introduction. My name is Daniel Sparrow, I am an 18 year old student who lives at home in Felixstowe and I am studying video games design at University Campus Suffolk. This blog is going to end up getting filled with information I have found interesting that involves video games and the course I am on.
To begin with I have been told to write about this simple Q&A that has been given to us by Edd, in order to enable us to start up our blog. The honor of being my interviewer was given to Jason Fury, and below are the questions and their related answers:
The Questions
1. What is the title of a fiction book that you are currently reading or have finished reading?
Recently I have finished reading a book called 'The Kings Bastard'. The book is centered around a single royal family and has its themes set in royal intrigue, politics, betrayal, deception and magic. I enjoyed reading the book and getting immersed into the world that the author had created.
2. What is the title of a non-fiction book that you are currently reading or have finished reading?
I am currently reading Challenges for games designers; non-digital exercises for video game designers by Brenda Braithwaite. I enjoy how this book implements non-digital game challenges into digital game development and hope to continue enjoying the book.
C. What was the last live performance that you went to?
The last live performance I was at was to see a band called We Are the In Crowd. The performance was located at the Waterfront in Norwich. I was at the performance with my Dad, step-mother and step-brother.
IV. What is the title of the last film you saw at the Cinema?
The last movie that I watched was Taken 2. I saw the movie in Hull with my girlfriend and her Uni mates. The film is the sequel to Taken and I greatly enjoyed the re-developed characters and their interactions in this film.
Five. How often do you read a newspaper?
I neglect the news at the best of times, but whenever I do read news it is often over the internet through ads and such.
Sixth. Which art gallery/ museum/ exhibition did you last go to?
The last(and probably most awesome) exhibition i went to was Eurogamer at Earls Court in London. I got to play multiple games at this exhibition and make many of my non-uni classmates jealous.
7. How many hours a week do you spend playing video games?
The answer to this question can vary depending on the time of year but I will average it at around 30 hours.
VIII. How many hours do you spend playing games other than video games?
More recently this number has increased because of interest in card games such as Munchkin, and board games such as Pandemic. I would say this number varies between 5-10 hours a week.
And there we have the answers to the interview that shows off a little about me. I hope this blog becomes enjoyable for all as I hope it will be for me.
Hi Dan,
ReplyDeleteHopefully the collection of board games in the games labs, and the student organised board game sessions on a wednesday, will help you get to spend some more time exploring game mechanics.
Hi Dan,
ReplyDeleteWhile your blog is developing, it seems to be somewhat lacking in entries related to the material covered in Introduction to Critical Games Studies. If you look back over your notes from the last few weeks you'll see that several of the sessions have a related blog task (for example, in week two, the blog task asked you to identify games that correspond with Caillois' games categories; the blog task associated with the library resources session asked you compile a short bibliography).
Do, please, go back over your notes and ensure that your blog is complete. The blog forms part of the assessment for Introduction to Critical Games Studies, so it is important that the blog is complete and up-to-date.