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News of the Day 4/25/2009

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Anime:Crunchyroll gets new video to stream (School days).  In other surprising news water wet, sun rises.Social Media:Can MySpace make a comeback?  A look at some of the current situations and potential happenings.  I'd say MySpace isn't going AWAY at least.  … Continue reading →

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The Death of Hardcore Gaming? Not So Fast

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Blogger Chris Jaeger of GoodGearGuide posted a comment piece earlier this week (referenced in Friday Links of the Day) questioning whether the rise in casual gaming was going to mean the death of traditional, hardcore gaming. I personally think Jaeger … Continue reading →

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Links of the Day, April 24, 2009

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Video Games You may want to hold off on starting that game company for a year or so – startup venture capital for gaming is running dry in the wake of the recession, according to Games Investor Consulting director Nick Gibson. … Continue reading →

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A useful game design blog

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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For those in gaming or wanting to be in it, you may want to check out a resource I found via LinkedIn.com Mike Darga's game Design Blog This is some serious stuff that goes way deep.  Give it a look. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes There’s Ramp-Up

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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When I talk to people working on their careers or lives in order is the feeling of how much they have to do at once.  They have to stop smoking, get a new job, finish a degree, lose weight, resolve … Continue reading →

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Links of the Day, Aprl 23, 2009

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Anime/Manga Streaming here, streaming there, streaming everywhere: Funimation is offering eps of Requiem for the Phantom, a video game-based anime, within days of their airing in Japan and Crunchyroll is offering live-action Kadokawa series including an adaptation of the manga MPD Psycho. Plus, on the manga side, … Continue reading →

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Approaching the dream

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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So when you're reaching for that ultimate Geek Career, Otariiman ambition, or pro-fan plan, here's something to ask yourself: how are you staying aware of your dream? We usually think we're aware of our dream.  We say we have a … Continue reading →

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Links of the Day, April 22, 2009

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Video Games Sega is rethinking its company structure and may be looking toward more "integration" between its Japanese and Western management. The move would allow both sides to gain from each other's expertise and experience, according to Sega's Takayuki Kawagoe. We may see … Continue reading →

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Links of the Day 4/21/2009

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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Career Advice: Jason Alba gives some good advice on turning virtual contacts into real-world ones. Economics/Freakonomics/Geekonomics: The unusual political blog The Moderate Voice takes a look at an interesting phenomena: homes being razed after foreclosure. Might be useful if you're … Continue reading →

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Is your Recharger Recharging you?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Bonnie Walling
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When dealing with people on the job search, working on their careers, or working on their lives I often hear how they do "X" to recharge themselves, or how they "have" to do "Y" in order to relax.  Fan types … Continue reading →

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