How to Choose Colours Procedurally (Algorithms) – Excellent article that covers basic color theory and provides multiple algorithms for shifting color palettes.
Game Design with Will Wright
Excellent video on game mechanics design by Will Wright.
TED Talk – Gamification
Gabe Zichermann on how games make kids smarter.
As Real as Your Life
Michael Highland’s film “As Real as Your Life.” Part documentary, part narrative, and part animation, As Real as Your Life chronicles one video game addict’s experiences and explores the personal and social repercussions of spending more time playing in the virtual world than in the real one. The film brings to light the enormous potential…
Extra Credits: Gamifying Education
Another excellent video from Extra Credits concerning game design and education.
Reality Is Broken
Jane McGonigal says 10 years of scientific research show that playing video games is actually the most productive thing we can do. (05:22) I have not read the book but it sounds kind of interesting. I think she is trying to use “violence in video games” to boost her book because it is always a…
Gameful.org
I recently joined Gameful (it’s free): Gameful is an online “Secret HQ” where you can connect with other people who believe in the power of games to make us better and change the world. It is a great resource for game developers to discuss ideas and collaborate on projects. My user name is ej2, if…
Game Addiction
Why I Quit WoW And Started Working Out – Interesting article about game addiction and how one man broke free of that addiction: Ultimately, you have to ask yourself: do you want to do something real or something fake? You can’t do both at once. Every day you face this decision. Found on Gadgetopia: Why…