Andrew Seroff
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Absolutely agree
Their narrative techniques fit well and are no doubt enhanced by the persona that Adult Swim employs and the form in which their content is distributed, especially in regards to getting attention from the media and fans. ... -
An excellent addition
I didn't really have the length to go into form or style (just narrative), but they are more than critical for the success of the short. ... -
Fan Service and Empowerment
Thanks for your comment, Cenate. I think there's nothing more exciting than the idea of fandom being the feedback loop to TV, and we are fortunate enough to get to see that develop, as networks have taken notice of the fan activity on the internet th ... -
...and nothing of value was lost?
I agree with your and Cory's premises regarding the difficulties of successfully launching a comedy series. I don't think it's crazy to consider the repercussions of Noel's proposed solution. For one, how many sitcoms really engage in ... -
Corrected
After posting my comment, I regretted that particular dramatic word choice- for one, I thought of indie & small-scale games that never break into the spotlight, and are accordingly more vulnerable to be lost into obscurity. I guess I was just thinking ... -
To chime in here - I think
To chime in here- I think the video game culture has a built-in predisposition to what you call the "unique accumulation of media objects". Ever since the first Easter Egg in 1980's 'Adventure', the accumulation of secret cheat co ... -
An underexplored topic
Thanks for this piece, it really made me think about video game nostalgia in a more structured way. Tacking on to your specific example, the Atari burial- it makes a great appearance in 'Lucky Wander Boy'- an essential read for the genre/topic. ... -
Thanks!
Hi Ethan, Thanks for the positive sentiment about SideShows. I just wanted to add a link to a GoT SideShow so anyone can take a look or try it out. We'd prefer you try them out on the iPhone so you can sync up with your program, but they're als ... -
Lightning in a bottle?
Thanks for your post, Alex. I'm closely following your studies (and as a Minecraft player, took your survey) because I'm enthralled by the virality of the game. My quandary pertains to the nature of open-sourced, player-tested games in general: ...