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Below you will find my students' video essays from Composition II at Dakota State University. I invite you to watch the videos that sound interesting and to comment on the ones you especially enjoy. You can use the search tool, you can see which are most popular by checking "Popular Posts," and you can click on the tags below each posting to see what similar posts there are to ones you like. Enjoy!
Showing posts with label gaming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gaming. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Hidden Advertising: The Rise of Alternate Reality Games by Jordan Haas


Cryptic puzzles are appearing all over the internet.   Who is creating these puzzles, and why are they popping up?

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

The Sigil ARG by Dominic Sharma




Strange looking sigils started to appear in games in late 2015. Why are they in these games
and what purpose do they serve?

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Europa Universalis IV, by Tre Stoterau


The world was a turbulent place in 1444. Rule it, through trade, diplomacy, or might.

Thursday, December 8, 2016

The Virtualization of Property:by Aaron Henricks

This video discusses the the virtual world of Entropia Universe. Property does not have to be physical. Virtual property is the next big investment opportunity. Within the video, game mechanics, origins, and large virtual property sales are discussed.

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Evolution of Video Games, by Davis Schmidt

In this video it talks about the evolution of video games from their retro phase to modern ways. Touching on the main change that helped video games come back from its "dark ages."

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Age Groups and Judging, by Dillan Schmidt

We're all unique, why don't we act it?

The Impact of One Youtuber, by Erin Bruns-Long

Can a youtuber really have an impact on the world? Mark Fischbach has, just with videos of himself playing video games. 

Monday, December 9, 2013

Video Game Secret Sexism, by Ty K. Wilkins

Sexism in the career feild is one of the biggest problems day. One career maybe to sexist. Game design and games have always portrade women in the wrong way, but are they now trying to keep them out of the industry. Hear what a women going in to the industry has to say about what she has seen so far.

Bitcoin: The Money Revolution, by Michael Turbes

Bitcoins, just a fad or here to stay? Learn about the pros and cons of the new digital currency.

The Free to Play Scheme in Game Design, by Tyler Pokos


Is the evolving Free to Play system healthy or harmful for the future of the Game Design Industry? Find out here!

The Oversexualization of Women in Games, by Zachary Huber

There is a lot of stereotyping in modern games. This video is a synopsis of what the gaming industry has done with their characterizations of females in their games.

Roll the Bones, by Zackary Beermann


 How would you like to enter into a fantastical world filled with heroes and monsters, from your kitchen table.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Wii, Fun or Destruction, By Ryan Johnson

I let you know how nintendo's Wii destructive forces but amazing features can help you weigh the consequences of buying a wii

The New Face of Video Games By Morgan Schnell

Come take a look at the new big thing in the video game industry! See where casual games came from, why and with who they are so popular with right now. And where I feel the games industry will be going in accordance to this.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

War on Used Games, by Gary Utecht


The sales of used games are now under attack by game companies. Will this lead to the end of used game sales?

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

The Dawn of E-Sports: Starcraft 2, by Benedict Rasmussen


The video details the emerging scene of e-sports, in relevance to Starcraft 2, gives a brief introduction to the game, and details how it is becoming popular among the gaming populous.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Education Through Video Games, by Zachary Katcher



Take a look at educational video games and see how they can promote learning for young students.

Virtual Violence, by Beau Dicus


Video game violence and its effect on the youth and people

Tuesday, December 14, 2010