Ludology - "the still young field of analyzing games from a multi-and inter-disciplinary perspective."

Ludic - "derived from Latin ludus, 'play.' It literally means 'playful.'"

I adore the videogame industry, but I fear a bottom-line-fueled future. The one I envision, or rather "dream of," reflects humanity's need for growth, for change, for evolution, even when humanity itself becomes comfortable with stagnation. Naturally, the dreams are always changing.

(This is where I place the "corny" hat firmly on my fat head.)

These are my "ludic dreams."

(And now I distract you away from the corny line.)

In case you're wondering, my initial choice for a site name was KyleHatesActivisionBlizzardCEOBobbyKotick.com, but I decided against it. The url felt a little long.

For the record...

This isn't another self-indulgent blog-ish venture used to fuel the egotistical flames of said self-indulgent asshole. Reviews, previews, and features might appear, and they might not. But you can always expect honest commentary and analyses and a whole bunch of tasteful motherfuckin' swearing.

Direct your unending criticism and adulation to kstallock@gmail.com

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