I think we need to stop moralizing and medicalizing and saying, "Well, you playing video games, that's bad, but me watching football, that's okay." It's a pastime and it's a luxury, again, putting it into historical context. It's a luxury that people have this much time on their hands to puss around with video games and Netflix, because that means... See more
On the other hand, a chat program like Slack works very well for interpersonal communication, which can build a sense of teamwork and friendship on a smaller scale. Asking “How was your weekend?” feels awkward on a forum post, but it’s completely natural on Slack.
The most anticipated technology disruption in the gaming industry today revolves around cloud gaming where gamers no longer access titles through dedicated hardware (PC, console, mobile). As access to software-based game titles shifted from physical goods (CDs) to digital (virtual download), hardware-based access points will also shift towards... See more
"Focus on the road, not the wall. When someone learns to drive a race car, one of the first lessons taught is that when you are going around a curve at 200 mph, do not focus on the wall; focus on the road."