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Do Games Know The Secret Of UI?

Posted by Hemos on from the better-then-most-interfaces dept.

A reader writes "There is a nice interview at the BBC talking about how computer games are the ones pushing the envelope. Particularly interesting is it doesn't just deal with the tech aspects, but goes into the user interface aspect as well." Having conversed with her on a number of occasions, I can attest to JC being smart. Good interview.

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  2. Read the interview by Hairy_Potter · · Score: 0, Troll

    she looked hot in the picture, and she named her book "Joystick Nation", shemust be a nympho.

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  4. No by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    (nt)