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Ode to joystick

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Videogame music is taking center stage in symphony halls with "Video Games Live" and "Play! A Videogame Symphony". These competing shows feature music from arcade, computer and console titles which were arranged to be performed by an orchestra and a choir. Other features of the shows, and their success are discussed.

Author: Stein, Joel
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Portrayals, Public opinion, Authorship, Video Games Live (Performance), Play! A Videogame Symphony (Performance)

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The game of life: when reality feels like playing Tetris, a new era has begun

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Video games have evolved from representing life to becoming life. The gaming mindset has become pervasive in everyday life that people use game models to motivate ourselves and find creative solutions to the point that life itself starts to look like a game.

Author: Sorgatz, Rex
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2007
Influence

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Dream machines

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Video games' positive aspects like creativity, community, self-esteem and problem-solving. are analyzed.

Author: Wright, Will
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Wired
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1059-1028
Year: 2006
Evaluation, Educational aspects

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