Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
Digital heritage, serious games, and digital inhumanities. 3D or not 3D. Usually based in Oceania but on land. https://erikchampion.wordpress.com/
Computer science
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Sociology
9%
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hey y'all! my questionnaire on player experience in historical videogames is now LIVE! if you play videogames about the past, we want to hear from you! edu.nl/7w3yn
Reposted by Martin Tomko, Erik Champion
Sulfur cave spiders build an arachnid megacity and possibly the largest-ever spider web
Researchers may have discovered the world's biggest spider web, a massive subterranean structure spanning over 100 square meters in a sulfur cave on the Albania–Greece border. The multilayered web alo...
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I would read this subterranean horror novel
Culture and Heritage
Leicester is a place with rich history, diversity and culture. It’s home to England’s tallest piece of Roman architect still standing at Jewry Wall and Europe’s tallest piece of street art.
visitleicester.info
"Leicester is a place with rich history, diversity and culture. It’s home to England’s tallest piece of Roman architect still standing at Jewry Wall and Europe’s tallest piece of street art." I wonder how tall the Roman architect is-their endurance is incredible! visitleicester.info/see-and-do/c...
After 15 years in this European city, I can say it’s the world’s best
I agreed with the view Amsterdam is too expensive, too crowded, and has too many tourists. Then I broke my leg and my whole perspective changed.
www.watoday.com.au
I enjoyed this article on Amsterdam www.watoday.com.au/traveller/in...
"One of"!?! And that's a big chair for one cat!
‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit
Performance artist’s aggressive art historian shouts at visitors and insults curators – and his tours are sold out
www.theguardian.com
they stole my grant idea! Well I didn't get funded anyway so glad to see it works for someone else (and no they didn't steal it I was joking). www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
thank you for the history. Fascinating.
Slow travel query, I have 3-4 days free to travel from Munich to Belgium (Brussels) end of January. Is it worth taking a train or bus and stopping at Stuttgart or Luxembourg or somewhere on the way rather than flying direct? (Strasbourg always appealed but seems a bit out of the way).
I hope this has been confirmed by an official Entomologist!
Investigando os Métodos e Recursos por Trás do Desenvolvimento de um Jogo de Terror
| Anais do Simpósio Brasileiro de Jogos e Entretenimento Digital (SBGames)
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My only paper on zombies (with Dr Andrew Dekker) has just been quoted by Jesus! doi.org/10.5753/sbga... Phew, can retire now.
Can I ask what they used to gently clear it away?
There are new plans to fix how universities will run. But will they work?
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says, ‘if you don’t think there are challenges in university governance, you’ve been living under a rock’.
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Thanks ANU, at least there's something! "There are new plans to fix how universities will run. But will they work?" share.google/xcmwkPkpuMVF...
I see great HR savings, he brings his own staff!
Shame, looks like an excellent opportunity to build core strength.
Those people who put their bag on the seat beside them on public transport on crowded buses and trains should pay for both seats IMO.
Game Jam in the Garden! We invite GLAM professionals, creatives, researchers & students to design & prototype games inspired by nature, the gardens, & the living world around us. Adelaide Botanic Garden, Goodman Bldg, Hackney Rd Adelaide Fri 7 Nov 9am - 5pm ACDT. events.humanitix.com/game-jam-in-...
The Vision Pro just got an M5 chip – and a new band that might finally make it comfortable
Similar looks, but changes lie under the hood
www.techradar.com
But the new Vison Pro is just as (unnecessary)affordable as before www.techradar.com/computing/vi...
Samsung to hold Project Moohan Android XR headset event — here’s what we know
Headset's price remains a question mark
www.tomsguide.com
for those XR tragics who actually think the Metaverse shouldn't be controlled by one company www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr...
Plato wrote this as well.
Atlruism to the extreme opposite of shellfish.
The hidden ‘eagle’s nest’ city that Alexander the Great couldn’t conquer | CNN
Abandoned around 1,500 years ago, Termessos in Turkey is an incredibly well-preserved archeological site that gets barely any visitors.
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Isn't Termessos beautiful? Love to go there one day. edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/t...
Scientists Discovered an Amazing Practical Use For Coffee Ground Waste
Charred coffee grounds could make concrete up to 30 percent stronger, scientists in Australia found.
www.sciencealert.com
And what's to stop crazed caffeine addicts licking the office wall on their way to meetings? Details, people! www.sciencealert.com/scientists-d...
#limxdynamics #tron1 #bipedalrobot #robotics #ai #voiceinteraction #entertainmenttech #themeparktech #zoo #innovation #systemintegrator #developer #futureofentertainment | herman shen
Check out this incredible video from our ecosystem partner! They've transformed our TRON1 multi-modal bipedal robot into a dinosaur and are testing its voice-activated capabilities.
Imagine the possib...
www.linkedin.com
I don't care what the question is .. for every talk, demo, or workshop I am definitely missing a voice controlled mobile robotic T-Rex www.linkedin.com/posts/herman...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 10
if there isn't a book on "Game Mods as Alternative History: for Good, Bad, and Evil" ... Well, there should be!
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 10
I'm an Emeritus Professor. I think. So, logically, I am not sure I'd recall meeting an Emeritus Professor.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 9
Call for Papers: Foundations of Digital Games 2026 (FDG 2026) – Foundation of Digital Games 2026
fdg2026.org
#CFP “Research through Games; Research for Games." Foundations of Digital Games 2026 (FDG 2026) Copenhagen, Denmark, August 10-14, 2026. Abstracts due 5 Dec 25, papers 15 Dec. fdg2026.org/call-for-pap...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 9
Home
The Botanic Gardens of South Australia comprises three beautiful public gardens have provided visitors with a range of cultural, recreational, educational…
www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au
I think we are running a game jam workshop in the gorgeous Adelaide Botanic Gardens! Very looking forward to this. A link to the workshop soon. www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 9
Home of our minimalistic alien overlords.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 9
a Plato reference, metaphysics linked to brewing, and a programming language! Pushing all the buttons here!
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 9
thank you! To all those who have not been to a TIPC conference in Leiden, I totally recommend the experience!