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Our MMO behavior panel @ PAX East 2010
Sean Stalzer

On Saturday 3/27, Juan, Victor, Ethan Gilsdorf (Author of Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks) and Sean Stalzer (President and CEO of The Syndicate) held a panel as part of the PAX East conference. Officially the panel was labeled as: "Why do people love WoW and other MMOs so much? What exactly is it about these games --- killing the dragon? feeling powerful? vicarious adventure? acting out?--- that explains their massive appeal?

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Shinobi Ninja Attacks
Juan Carlos P.E.

 

Shinobi Ninja Attacks is a band that put out an iPhone app about themselves battling baddies. When we were making Second Skin we kept on wondering if we should do the same. In the end we didn't, but now looking back I sort of wish we did because it would be awesome to have little avatars from the movie running around if not a bit bizarre.

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The Syndicate turns 14 years old
Juan Carlos P.E.

Today I wanted to bow my head in reverence to Sean "Dragons" Stalzer who has been guildmaster of The Syndicate for 14 years now. The group has grown into something gigantic, and I'm constantly in awe of his elite management skills.

Below are a few words from my friend, and to find out more about this legendary guild (or to apply) check out llts.org

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Experimenta: Australian Premiere!
Juan Carlos P.E.

INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF MEDIA ART

the Arts Centre, BlackBox, Melbourne

Ominous to optimistic. Innovative and interactive.

Experimenta Utopia Now International Biennial of Media Art chases the dream of a perfect world. Showcasing more than 35 works from countries including Australia, Japan, Austria, India, Germany, Canada, France, Taiwan and the UK, Experimenta Utopia Now critiques the scope for happiness on earth as we know it, pokes fun at social and physical boundaries and questions the human race’s ability to preserve itself.

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Second Skin on Netflix Instant!
Juan Carlos P.E.

Second Skin is officially on Instant Queue for Netflix. So if you are at home, by a computer, in front of your Xbox, and can watch streaming video... your one and only option should be Second Skin. If anybody had an excuse before you just don't anymore. Happy viewing everbody.

Go here to start streaming Second Skin now.

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Escapist magazine says to buy it for the holidays!
Juan Carlos P.E.

Check out the Gift Guide!

At times it's intense and uncomfortable, at others it's touching and heartwarming, but from start to finish it's an utterly fascinating exploration of society, escapism, and the bonds we build and break in online games. Second Skin can be appreciated by gamers and non-gamers alike, and will give you plenty of stuff to discuss - or just to think about.


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