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I’m beginning my reviews with an admission –
I like computer games. This isn't really much of a revelation to anyone who
knows me, though some often wonder why I have such an interest. For those
people, and for anyone else interested in the structure, meaning, and purpose
of games, I offer you my first website of interest, Extra Credits.
Extra Credits is a video series that highlights aspects of games,
gaming, and the game industry that many people overlook or are simply ignorant
of. Their videos cover a diverse range of topics such as game design, storytelling
in games, the use of games as educational tools, and even compulsive video game
play. All of the topics covered are treated with a serious professional focus,
which reflects the experience the show’s staff has with the topic. At the same
time, the subjects are presented in a fun, interesting way that makes it easy
for newcomers to get a grasp of what is being examined and why it is important.
It is a simple fact that video games have become a part of
the lives of nearly anyone who uses computer technology. From elaborate
big-budget titles like Call of Duty to small, simple games like any one of many
electronic Sudoku variants, games are everywhere you find computers (or cell
phones). The question of what to do about and with them is, therefore, important.
While many people immerse themselves a bit too deeply in games, others make the
mistake of dismissing them as “immature” or “kids’ stuff”. Extra Credits, in my
opinion, does an admirable job of highlighting just how complex games can be,
and how substantially they can impact our society, for ill or for good.
To visit the Extra Credits website, follow this link:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/patv/show/extra-credits
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