berry818

[berry818]

archaeologist gathering experience for future jobs or emotionally unavailable man child?

[berry818]

[berry818]

terrible time be missing the on and off girlfriend across the atlantic ocean

[berry818]

being vaguely depressed in italy so fun :/

[berry818]

lost my debit card like a fucking reject jesus christ im the worst person in the world rn

[berry818]

sit on the balcony…. smoke a cigarette… think of a solution to the problem

[berry818]

Hey chat, anyone else feeling like this game contributes to collective memory?

A book chapter titled "Creating Game History: Intertextuality and the Formation of a Collective Memory of Games" by Regina Seiwald, explores how video games contribute to the formation of a collective memory and the history of gaming through intertextual references. It delves into the ways in which video games embed references to older games, whether through direct gameplay, visual style, or nostalgic elements, thereby preserving and emphasizing their legacy within gaming culture.

By incorporating older games into new ones, these intertextual links not only serve as a homage but also play a significant role in shaping how certain games are remembered and valued over time. The chapter highlights examples from various gaming franchises, such as Nintendo and Sega, illustrating how these intertextual connections contribute to the ongoing narrative of video game history.

This exploration is particularly relevant for understanding how cultural memory is constructed in the digital age and how video games, as a medium, engage with their own past to create a shared history among players, developers, and critics.

Image: Nintendo Company Limited. Nintendo 64 Games Console with Accessories and Games. 1996-2003. Science Museum Group.

[berry818]

We're stunned by this beautifully bound anthology of Persian poetry, created in the 16th century!

Attributed to present-day Turkey or Iran, the manuscript features ornate gold detailing and pages painted with watercolor and ink. It contains poetry by Amir Shahi of Sabzavar (Iranian, born in Sabzavar–died 1453), Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami (Iranian, born 1414 in Jam–died 1492 in Herat), and Nasir Khusrau (Iranian, born 1003–died circa 1066).

The pages are composed using qita’i, a découpage technique in which letters are cut from colored paper and carefully arranged on contrasting folios.

The full anthology is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's open access collection and available to view on JSTOR.

(1, 2, 3, 4)

[berry818]

dream about dead dog bruh wtf

[berry818]

never mind this seeing blurry shit is just annoying now

first time in my life i can feel the tangible effects of aging. i used to feel invincible, i hardly got sick, had perfect vision etc. getting lymes this summer sort of put me in check. i should also make an eye doctor appointment, last time i went there i was 7(?). it is becoming exponentially harder to read things from away and adjust focus. honestly though im not upset, truly. no one has done this to me, this is no ones fault. despite these small setbacks i feel pretty happy :) who knows, maybe i would be cute with some fun glasses.

[berry818]

foaming at the mouth for this… but i need a 4th class. i dont actually need one, im ahead of my degree plan but i feel bad not taking 4

[berry818]

pepper jelly!

[berry818]

sometimes you do something too intimate with someone and then youre left feeling weird the next day even though there is no reason to 0_o like cant i just be normal bro

[berry818]

all things considered life is pretty good

[berry818]

white guy on the bus with dreads sits behind me and smells like fish pellets…

[berry818]

why the fuck is it hailing?

[berry818]

every ethics class i say something slightly more fucked up and she how far i can get without people protesting

today i made a comment about how idgaf if they use aborted babies for cell research and no one talked after that lol

like if they’re gonna be aborted why can we use them anyways lol it’s like donating your organs in my mind