Todd Simmons

New study shows that gamers make faster decisions that non-gamers. This applies to complex problems, not just reflexes: http://bit.ly/caXXYH

New study shows that gamers make faster decisions that non-gamers. This applies to complex problems, not just reflexes: http://bit.ly/caXXYH

A.O. Scott reflects on the changing nature of film; wonders whether TV has surpassed it in quality & cultural impact: http://nyti.ms/bk02nN

Music & video is moving toward a streaming-only future. But what will that mean for ownership, control, and censorship? http://bit.ly/a5CUOX

Artist assembles his entire animated GIF collection into a video, set to music by Girl Talk: http://bit.ly/8Y0tSh Hilarious & brain-melting.

Former employees say that Zynga (makers of Farmville) intentionally steals game ideas & designs from their competitors: http://bit.ly/cGTKuY

Google’s new “instant” search is cool. It makes William Gibson’s recent Op-Ed about Google as A.I. even more relevant: http://nyti.ms/aUCRjH

Takashi Murakami, creator of cute/disturbing art, will have two balloons in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade http://nyti.ms/bEFyIx

Weird seeing ads on TV for the latest Metroid game. After working on the series for years, I feel very connected to it: http://bit.ly/bmSbwF

Mobile & Facebook game developers have embraced analytics, but some are rediscovering the importance of design and fun: http://bit.ly/cZ4Ztj