One of the primary sources I am using outlines a study done on the effects of the sexualization of female video game characters on gender-stereo types as well as female self- image in young adults. The results of the study CATIOUTSLY suggest that the image of women was warped after playing a game with an…

Let me just start off by saying, this book was great! I really enjoyed how accesible it was for someone who has not grown up with these elements of popular culture. There were a few themes throughout the book that we had explored in earlier readings. Elements like cultral scent, and the cuteness vs. coolness…

This reading was very interesting as it pulled together a lot of terms and ideas from other readings we have gone over this semester. Such as the metagame, the magic circle and the spoil sport. The idea that videogames can be something that transends just gaming to some was something I had never thought of.…

This reading was very different from our other readings so far and I enjoyed getting this new information to help put the other material into context. Eggerton talks about the shift of materials, from modern to old and how old materials and technologies are replaced even if they still work giving us the famous punchline…

Bronwell starts off talking about the early days of exercise in the Qing dynasty, explaining the political heirarchy of sports in China. Sports were a lower class thing, upperclass citizens could exercise in the comfort of their own rooms. They did not need to change out of their long gowns, which were a sign of…

This was a very interesting piece and one of my favorites so far. Moskowitz introduced many different aspects of Weigi in China rather than just going over the game and its history. Weiqi is a very important teaching utinsel for children, and its a highly placed game in Chinese society.Moskowitz moves from the importance of…

This image shows two immortals playing Liubo during the Han Dynasty. This image shows the spiritual aspect that liubo may have been inspired by. Perhaps being inspired by the cosmos it definately created spiritual artwork, an aspect of games that we have not realy looked into much yet.

In last weeks reading, there was an emphasis on religion in earlier centuries and the impact it has on games.The Catholic church was explicitaly against the game of chess until they were able to use it as a tool to teach and further instill the social hierarchy in people. In both of the Art of…

This image from the Art of Contest is one of my favorite. The imaculate design of the board and pieces is incredible. No where (in America) today do we see this sort of craftsmanship going into a game that I can think of. Todays games seem to be all paper and plastic without the beautifal…

The Birth of the Chess Queen was by far one of my favorite pieces we have read so far. The history behind not only the queen but the game itself was fascinating.People gave their chess sets to churches to be preserved. They left them to their families or the church whether rich or poor. This…