Skye

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This is my favorite picture because I love cats, especially stray cats. And especially cats with cute little bow ties. I just love the look of the cats. They all look like they are in the throes of different drugs. The description for this image is super heartbreaking, to me: In turn-of-the-century cities, wild cats proliferated, feeding…

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I love the readings for this week because each article was so different and unique. And it is not because of how different their topics were, these articles describe games or a game and explain how it is important to that country. Additionally, how play expresses the changes of societies, history, and human nature. The “Playing…

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Caillois’s book is a conflicting book, in my opinion.. I find the book fascinating from an academic point.. Caillois shows how games are important to both society and humanity, which is fascinating to see the reasons for why. Like when he delves into the sociological and the mathematical. However, I just disliked how he makes…

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I thought the readings were eye-opening, fascinating, and yet complex. I always thought games and play was something that did not need a thought process. However, after reading these articles I realize that I am wrong. I enjoyed the Miguel Sicart piece, Play Matters, because I love his honesty about play, games, and sports. I love how…

Ugh… I hate talking about myself

Hi, My name is Skye and I am a senior in history. I have never played video games, but…does rock band count as a video game? I use to play baseball, when I was little. And I use to swim and play a little of football. The dark and realistic history of sports and games…