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I know I might be started to sound like a broken record, but ever since I finally just sat myself down and decided to take freelancing seriously things at Gamerwife HQ have been pretty great. I just love feeling focused and productively and I love the way it spills into the rest of my life. This was definitely helped this week by the arrival of Ada, my new laptop and my newly renovated office space. Don’t worry, I’ve got a full office tour planned soon, so stay tuned for that.
In other rad news, my first piece for awesome lady gaming site Remeshed went up this week. It’s all about narrative games and TV, with a special focus on Life Is Strange. Have you guys played episode 5 yet? I suddenly got busy and haven’t carved out time yet but I’m hoping to get some time with it this weekend, so no spoilers!
This weekend will include a special potluck brunch and sewing workshop with Geek Girl Brunch Montreal, a knitting date with new friends and hopefully a movie date to see Crimson Peaks (even if Rick is a total scaredy-cat).
Link Time!
Speaking of remeshed, check out their list of 5 games with excellent female friendships.
5 great vintage games you can play on your mobile device.
Speaking of classic games, here’s some more games predicted to be remade in the near future.
On bridging the gap between video games and interactive fiction.
As a geek, it is super-easy to get distracted and lose focus. Here’s 7 tips for staying focused.
A fabulous smack-down of the idea that “lady streamers are ruining Twitch.”
Why that APA report on video game violence should be taken with some serious salt.
DIY Halloween treats for your pets! via Winding Ridge Lane
14 Comments
kaycreate
October 23, 2015 at 11:45 amShowing my dark sense of humor here but I found those Sims death to be hilarious!!
Also, reporting about happiness never gets old. Glad to hear things are great! 🙂
Mariko
October 23, 2015 at 11:52 amThanks! It’s nice to be in a positive space, and feeling so lost. And yes, Sim torture is always hilarious.
depepi
October 24, 2015 at 1:34 pmAwww new Laptop 😀 😀 and newly renovated office space <3 That sounds pretty good 🙂 I won't be able to watch Crimson Peak till December 😮 So, please no spoilers LOL
Why do we love toruting sims??? LOL
Mariko
October 24, 2015 at 5:07 pmThanks!
Stephanie Medeiros
October 25, 2015 at 11:51 amThanks for the shout out! 🙂 Awesome list of links here, so many tabs opened!
Mariko
October 26, 2015 at 12:42 pmThanks! I’m pretty proud of this week.
Dina Farmer
October 25, 2015 at 3:30 pmCan’t wait to see the office tour Mariko!
Mariko
October 26, 2015 at 12:43 pmThanks! Still deciding whether to do a video or just a post…
Dina Farmer
October 26, 2015 at 7:44 pmVideo more fun that way!
Mariko
October 26, 2015 at 8:25 pmNoted!
Fiona
October 26, 2015 at 6:59 amEver since you first got me onto to habitica I’ve loved it 🙂 I die quite a lot (need to remember to hit vacation mode :P) but it has really streamlined my everyday to-dos and been a really great addition to my online life! *two thumbs up*
Mariko
October 26, 2015 at 12:43 pmYeah, I think I need to get back to it. I’ve been using a physical planner lately, but Habitica was just so good for all those recurring tasks.
Jane Y.
October 27, 2015 at 11:42 amvintage games! i have definitely played baldur’s gate and secret of mana. oh my goodness. i forgot about those and it totally TOTALLY brought back memories. thanks for including the halloween diy link too! 🙂
Mariko
October 27, 2015 at 12:49 pmIt was too cute not to include! And I’m happy to have brought back some good gaming memories for you.