Video game archaeologist + game dev// Postdoc @itu.dk on theorycraft + archaeogaming // Prev: Story Tech @gutefabrik.bsky.social, Planning Archaeologist at Museum of London Archaeology they/them 💾 florencesmithnicholls.com
As a millennial, am I not entitled to the power of the avocado?
Kat KerlinSome avocados are female in the morning and male in the afternoon, while others are on the opposite schedule. This helps them avoid self-pollination. How do they do it? A @ucdavis.bsky.social study explains. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/st...
"I suggest starting instead from a 'principle of gameplay' that only you have noticed"
VGCShigeru Miyamoto says the games that resonate most with players all around the world aren’t those deliberately designed for global appeal, but those based on a developer’s personal interests. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/miyamot...
Gender affirming care for me but not for thee
They/Thempressisabel fall was right, btw: “And the moment [queer activists’] work reached a usable stage—the moment society was ready to accept plastic gender, and scientists were ready to manipulate it—the military found a new resource…the military can make gender tactical.”
Can someone pay me to make a walking sim with archaeological storytelling at the scale of Dark Souls thanks
Pookleblinkywww.youtube.com/watch?v=Majw... Illusory Wall removed all the enemies from Dark Souls 1 and made it into a walking sim
Always been wary of the "blue curtains are just blue curtains" take
vibe-free lifestyle and smiling apple purveyorthe future is art is gay (derogatory) vs. art is gay (positive)
We've been asked to extend the deadline a little bit so this is just a PSA that you have until July 24th to get your zines in!
Dr Florence Smith NichollsWe have extended the Games and Archaeological Play call for zines until July 17th! Anyone can submit a zine: you do not need to attend or register for the conference to submit. gapworkshop.org/call-for-pap...
I've really gotta write something about the archaeology stuff I snuck into this game at some point. I look back on my experience writing these characters, learning their voices and peculiarities, very fondly. An incredible team effort!
Die Gute FabrikSet sail for Summer Sa(i)l(e) with Saltsea Chronicles. 50% off on Steam and Playstation. (Nintendo starts next week). Have a lovely summer everyone! store.steampowered.com/app/1419620/...