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Learning by ARG: an interview with Mela Kocher Lennstroem

Mela Kocher Lennstroem is a Swiss games researcher currently living in San Diego, where she conducts post-doctoral research on “the blurring of reality and fiction in digital media, especially in ARGs.” Continue reading

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Talking story with Jan Libby

Knowing that Jan Libby is a prolific and talented indie ARG designer, I asked her if she would be interested in doing a short interview about how she plans and evolves her games — and about the important role of story in the future of ARGs. We exchanged a few emails, and Jan sent me these responses — along with some great behind-the-scenes images from her upcoming indie storyworld, 36nine… Continue reading

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ARG readings and reflections: an annotated bibliography

This resource contains links to blog posts, conference papers, journal articles, and other texts related to alternate reality gaming. Continue reading

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ARGs in institutions: museums, libraries, schools, and beyond

This resource contains examples of alternate reality games (ARGs) created for museums, libraries, schools, and government agencies. Also included are links to related resources, designers, observers, and policy-makers. Continue reading

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Content management and delivery tools for indie ARG producers

By using and mashing-up freely-available social media, mobile technology, and web publishing tools, ARG producers with shoestring budgets can roll their own custom ARG management and delivery systems. Continue reading

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Jejune Institute Induction (Part 1)

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Hypothetical worlds: A better future

This tongue-in-cheek science-fictional paper didn’t work out exactly the way I wished it would, but it’s funny in parts, so I’m posting it here for posterity… Continue reading

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DIY Days: Art and Craft of the ARG

http://blip.tv/diy-days/diy-days-la-the-art-and-craft-of-the-arg-steve-peters-and-jan-libby-2909274 Jan Libby and Steve Peters talk ARGs at DIY Days LA.

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Blueful

Hypertext/IF author Aaron Reed’s latest work, “Blueful,” uses a variety of web 2.0 services to communicate a narrative. Telling stories in this manner is something that I expect will gain popularity and sophistication in the next couple of years, especially … Continue reading

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Transmedia Storytelling and Alternate Reality Games

I prepared this presentation as a primer for non-specialist audiences on the subject of Alternate Reality Games. Includes brief survey of prior art, diagrams illustrating the nature of networked fictions, and references to key scholars/innovators. Continue reading

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