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Americana Music in Sci-Fi Games

Posted on August 13, 2020 by nathanielwms

There’s a fascinating video on Polygon from last week that begins by asking “Why is there so much banjo music in science fiction video games today?” (I’m not a gamer, so I wasn’t up on this trend–but I’m obsessed with … Continue reading →

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A Steampunk Class at UC Davis?

Posted on June 26, 2013 by nathanielwms

This week, I’m proposing a section of UC Davis’s First-Year Seminar program focused on steampunk.  I’ve really wanted to teach it from a perspective that goes beyond just the literature, so this course will incorporate design, costuming, retro-fitting, and gaming … Continue reading →

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