Dana's Take: Quick-a-Minute

Gaming when time and limbs are at a premium.
Having a child has impacted my gaming more than I would have liked.

Dana's Take: Keep It Simple, Stupid

Console makers -- giving the people what they don't want.
Game consoles should keep the focus on the games. Duh.

From Amanda's Keyboard: The Slow Descent to Nerdmersion, Part 2

Falling faster and very close to completely gone.
If I was losing myself before, I have officially arrived in the land of the lost. It's called the World of Warcraft.

Dana's Take: Overload

Love my devices -- hate carrying them.
You can't have fun without electronics, but too bad they aren't smaller and lighter.

From Amanda's Keyboard: Move me!

Make me cry! Make me think!
Should games attempt to explore emotions or offer intellectual challenge?

Dana's Take: GameStop Luvs Mom

Bring on the yoga and chick mags!
GameStop is stereotyping moms -- but that's OK.

From Amanda's Keyboard: Help Me!

Because really we just wanna have fun.
If you realize you aren't having a good time, stop, remember that you should be, and get some help if you need it.

From Amanda's Keyboard: Me Fit?

GameStop targets a new type of consumer: your mom.
GameStop has something special for you when you buy Wii Fit…if you're into reading Good Housekeeping.

From Amanda's Keyboard: Balancing All Things Good

Living in the World of Warcraft prevents me from getting the Crime and Punishment that I crave.
In an attempt to balance work, games, and everything else she loves, Amanda has put herself on a schedule.

From Amanda's Keyboard: No Awards From Me

If you're a gamer with human relationships, a brain, or a life, Spike's 2008 video game awards show was not for you.
The 2008 Spike Video Game Awards forgot about two important things: good video games and the people who play them.
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