Hi everyone - I got a bit behind on my updates to the class blog due to being caught up in finishing a grant proposal this past week.  I am back on track and have added a few things.  In the 2010 Handbook, I posted a list of snack providers.  There are a LOT of holes in the list, so if you haven't signed up to bring a snack and want to, please let me know so I can add you to the list.

Just as a reminder, please remember to blog about your choice of game to play for class (or your ongoing search for a game). Tell us what you considered, what you chose, and why.  If you've started your game, give us a description of what it was like! 

BTW, as you can see, I am using my blog as a place to post news about games and digital media. Feel free to post similar information, either in your blog or in the forum section under "relevant news."

I happened to see this article in the New York Times on virtual goods; it fits well with our upcoming reading on virtual marketplaces.

I finally recovered enough from jet lag to read all your posts and comments from last week's Identity assignment, and to add some of my own. You all covered quite a wide range of topics and perspectives, and I thought the discussion was quite interesting.  Good work!

On to this week's topic and activities.  As you'll recall,  I have arranged for us to have a virtual tour of Metaplace during class this coming week. In preparation, you may want to take a look at the following short YouTube video of Raph Koster talking about the world: