Tag: japan
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Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Day 15/100 Emperor Koko
Hello and welcome back to our 100-day journey the legendary Hyakunin Isshu. I’ve missed our ruminations over the stickiness of translation, our wrestling with the ambiguity of localization. In case you missed the last entry, here’s Day 14 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu and you can catch up on the rest of my project on…
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Reflecting on this Semester in Game Design
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in Academia, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, fan studies, fantasy, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Graduate Research, graduate school, GSS, instructional design, interactive fiction, ngss, writingGame Design, instructional Design, and Interaction Design, all collide at the University of Missouri – Columbia. These are the reflections from my course on Game Design. Our 2023 Autumn semester draws to a close. From Portal to Resident Evil 4, analog tabletops such as Settlers of Catan to platformers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it’s…
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Catching Up and Embracing the Future: Archaeology, My Role in Championing Gameful Learning, the 4R’s, and FutureProofing for 2024 and Beyond
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in #ThursdayThoughts, arab authors, Arabic, Archaeology, Art, artificial intelligence, asia, asian studies, augmented reality, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, educational technology, fairytale, fan studies, film, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, Graduate Research, graduate school, learning technology, linguistics, literary fiction, philosophy, scriptwriting, serious games, the university of missouri, Thesis, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writingWelcome to latter days of NaNoWriMo and 2024, a must-read for graduate students, game writers, game designers, history enthusiasts, media and culture theorists, comparative literature scholars, and anyone who cherishes the rich tapestry of human culture. Spanning from the ancient depths of time to the thrilling possibilities of unknown futures, this blog offers a unique…
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Day 11 of the Hyakunin Isshu: Translating Ancient Japanese Poetry: Unraveling the Essence of Samurai Takamura
Explore the captivating verses of Samurai Takamura as we journey through time, delving into the cultural significance and emotional resonance of this ancient Japanese poetry. Join us in uncovering the linguistic interpretation, preserving the essence of Takamura’s verse while bridging cultural conventions to make his literary legacy accessible to modern readers.
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10 MORE Games Inspired by Japanese Mythology and Folklore
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in film, film review, film studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, graduate school, horror, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, linguistics, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, Ludology, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, pokemon, politics, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, religious studies, ritual, sci fi, science fiction, serious games, spiritual, spirituality, spontaneous combustion, Story time, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, study abroad, tao te ching, taoism, travelblogger, true story, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writing, yokai, zeldaVideo games have become a powerful medium for exploring the rich tradition of Japanese folklore. From Yokai to samurai, these games offer players a glimpse into a world inspired by the myths and legends of Japan. By drawing on this tradition, game designers are able to create immersive worlds that capture the imagination and offer…