a nice piece on virtual worlds from a dynamic talk given at the New York Academy of Sciences.

Virtually everything at stake

A video game designer and a scientist explore the undeniable pull of virtual worlds

A new existence awaits right inside our computer screens [Image Credit: Snooze]

I Beat Chrissy!

I Beat Chrissy!, a photo by Guzilla on Flickr.

For the first and only time...

Will Wright Lecture

Why games are good for learning, from the Master. At NYU. A tremendous amount of information, ultimately validating our approach. I am enthused...

Spy Hunter

Among my many useless talents is the ability to walk in to any arcade, anywhere in the world, and on one quarter / token / play... get the high score at "Spy Hunter." I have proven it time and time again, year in and year out. And did so once again at "Flashbacks" - a great arcade that time forgot - on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.