Maybe it’s just the fact that I’ve been knee deep in computers for the last few weeks, but the more I look at the silicon and wires, the more I make comparisons to creating a game. Every structure inside of a computer has a purpose in providing the experience to the end user. So too does every structure in a game. So let’s see how my thinking ...

“The Digital GM leverages technology to synergistically empower him or herself while proactively providing a world-class suite of solutions to today and tomorrow’s complex challenges.” OK, so maybe you don’t quite yet need a mission statement, but you are considering life as a digital gamer. You’re thinking about joining the ranks of the double-barrel geeks (computers AND gaming). You’re looking to enter the virtual virtual world. In other words, ...

“Save vs. Blue Screen” It’s the 21st Century, and we still don’t have flying cars, or meal tablets, or robo-maids. (Shut up, Roomba.) But we do have laptops at the gaming table. Ten years ago, only the very rich or slightly crazy (or both) would have a laptop at the table. Today, I’d bet that at least half of the tables out there have a laptop present. In this article, ...

I won't deny it, I'm a big fan of Google. My place of employment recently switched to Google Apps, and I've had an opportunity to dive head first into the Google world. But of course being a gamer, I can't help but see some uses for Google at the gaming table, especially since everyone in one of my groups has a laptop. I'm not thinking of the obvious things ...