Where Did She Go? On Women, Gaming, and the Long Way Back

The Lost Art of Understanding Computers: What 1990s Gaming Taught Us About Technology

A reflective essay on how 1990s computer gaming required users to understand the underlying technology — from editing autoexec.bat files to

A Game Journalist Reflects on 15 Years of Writing for the Love of the Medium

A reflective, personal essay tracing the author's journey as a game journalist from 2010 to the present. The piece explores the evolution of

Reflections on the Lost Art of Personal Computing: From Creative Exploration to Consumerist Practice

The article reflects on the evolution of personal computing from a creative, exploratory activity to today's consumerist and professionalize

What We Lost When We Abandoned Old Web Forums for Modern Social Media

A reflective essay exploring the decline of old-school web forums in favor of modern social media platforms. The author argues that despite

Nostalgia for the Lost Joy of Used Video Game Bargain Bins

A nostalgic reflection on the lost joy of digging through bargain bins of cheap, used video games at stores like GameStop. The author uses a

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