Jun
20
2010
Jesse
Special Report: Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Los Angeles, CA

Everyone even remotely interested in games is aware of the E3, one of the biggest game shows out there. 2010 proved to be a special year, with lots of new hardware, as well as the birth of a new trend in gaming: 3D. It was my first E3 and my first trip to America. You can safely say it was one hell of an experience. Continue reading
no comments | tags: 3ds, activision, boothbabes, conference, e3, eminem, los angeles, microsoft, nintendo, shaun white, sony | posted in Games, New Media, Personal
May
20
2010
Jesse

I never Stockholm was this magnificent. On a trip to visit my friend Niels de Wit in Sweden’s capital, I was struck by the architecture, nature, cleanliness and people. If you ever happen to find yourself somewhere near this city, be sure to check it out. Continue reading
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Mar
30
2010
Jesse

Yeah! Now that I picked up my BA-certificate at the University of Amsterdam, I’m officially graduated! Looking back at the past years, I realize I have to consider myself lucky, having made the right choice right away. Continue reading
no comments | tags: amsterdam, bachelor, certificate, graduation, university | posted in Academic, Personal
Jan
14
2010
Jesse

Niels ‘t Hooft (editor in chief at Bashers) asked Bashers’ contributors to write a retrospective, consisting of memorable gaming moments in 2009. Looking back to my gaming year, I quickly came to realize it was a year worth remembering. Some of the moments I highlighted were the discussing night about game journalism, discovering art-like games such as Canabalt and – of course – finishing a game-related thesis. Continue reading
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Jan
7
2010
Jesse

A bit overdue, but still: happy new year to all of you! Unfortunately, both the last days of 2009 as well as the first days of 2010 weren’t cheerful. Sadly, both my uncle and grandfather passed away. But there is still reason to be happy, though: I’m about to officially graduate my Bachelor Media & Culture! Continue reading
no comments | tags: 2009, 2010, fresh, start | posted in Personal