You might have noticed that I updated the Events section to the right with updates about my speaking engagements.
Word came in today that I’ll be speaking at Ignite Boston 7.
I’m going to be speaking about Japanese fans’ affinity for 2D chicks at Ignite Boston 7 next week on Thursday 4 March 2010. If you can’t [...]
As of last week, I’m happy to say that I’ve been officially chosen to speak at PAX East.
I’ll be talking about Internet memes, niche video games, and really bad imitations of foreign food in Japan (yep, the last one does tie in). Check out the panel description below.
Memes, Microcultures, and 2D Chicks: Our Future in [...]
If you’re awesome and in Boston, MA from March 26th to 28th, 2010, you’ll obviously be attending Penny Arcade Expo: East!
Today is the deadline for panel submissions, and last night I sent in three presentations that will hopefully make it onto the schedule in a few months. Check them out below!
1) Memes, Microcultures, and 2D [...]
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