Media Mindfulness

In the world of online gaming and digital spaces like Second Life, there is a parallel, virtual economy. But this translates as cash in the real world, a good example of why we should avoid dichotomizing “real” and “virtual,” and instead see them as supplementing each other.
EBay bans auctions of virtual treasures - Los Angeles [...]

This is an interesting take on video games:
Gaming the System - New York Times:
Persuasive Games, based in Atlanta, is one of many companies that create online games. Sometimes it does this for name-brand clients, including Cold Stone Creamery and Chrysler. Earlier this year, however, Persuasive Games released a game about the copy-shop chain Kinko’s that [...]