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Cons near and far

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
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Is it June already? My my how time flies.  I haven’t been completely cut off from the gaming world, however.  Read on about my recent gaming con adventures!

PGD at WIGI

Sunday, March 11th, 2007
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Ahhh…GDC. Barring Halloween, probably my favorite time of the year. This year was different than years past, because this was my year as a PGD (pregnant game developer). So I didn’t drink, I couldn’t stay out nearly as late before wanting to fall over in a coma, and I had the hardest time just trying [...]

Pregnancy PWNS!

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
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Where oh where has Jetgirl been?
The succinct answer is holding onto the toilet for dear life and falling asleep in brainstorming meetings. Yep, I’m pregnant, and I’ve had just about enough energy to make it to work everyday, try to stay awake, and make it back home. Any and all side projects (including my dear [...]

SF IGDA 10/03

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006
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What follows is mostly a stream of conciousness brain dump as I get ready for bed. Please don’t hold it against me.

Game On at the Tech Museum — a review

Thursday, December 1st, 2005
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Last Saturday my family and I trucked on down to San Jose to check out “Game On”, an exhibit at The Tech Museum of Innovation. Here’s what the flyer I have for it says:
“This highly interactive exhibition examines the exploding videogame industry from the game design process to games culture and beyond. Come experience [...]