Pixels & Pieces: Graphic Art for Games with Darrell Louder

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Our second in a series of videos on board game design. Darrell Louder of Panda Game Manufacturing, designer of Compounded, discusses with us what goes into graphic design for board games, and the common methods and pit-falls within the industry.   Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in the Media Library (Chilton Hall Rm. 111)… Read more »

Midterm Madness

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Do midterms have you feeling bummed? Are you at the point in the semester where you see no light at the end of the tunnel? Here at the Media Library we have that flicker of hope that may just keep you going. If you’re looking for some happy-go-lucky films that’ll help you through some mid-semester… Read more »

Marvel at Marvel’s recent shifts in storytelling

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Last weekend Deadpool, the newest movie in the Marvel series, came out in theaters. General consensus of the film is pretty positive (84% @ Rotten Tomatoes), though some are disturbed by the extreme sexual and very much so “Rated R” content.     This new Marvel movie is definitely not a family movie, no matter… Read more »

Contribution Corner: Small World

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Ratmen, Trolls, Elves, and Sorcerers: What do they all have in common? They want to rule the world! Only, the world is small after all (please no singing…). When one race expands, another must fall. Small World, by Days of Wonder, takes place in a realm where every intelligent species vies for power in a… Read more »

Obligatory V-Day Blog

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Valentine’s Day seems like one of those days you either completely ignore or embrace only with that special other, but I mean, why? Remember back in elementary days when everyone gave everyone a special treat? Valentine’s day can be more than a day about romantic relationships. What about simply appreciating those we care about (chocolate,… Read more »

Pixels & Pieces: Designing Games with Sean McCoy

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Our first in a series of videos on board game design. Sean McCoy of Tuesday Knight Games, co-designer of Two Rooms and a Boom, discusses with us what it takes to design games, from concept to production. Join us Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm in the Media Library (Chilton Hall Rm. 111) for Pixels & Pieces,… Read more »

February Friday for Football Fanatics

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Alright guys, this upcoming Sunday will be one for the records. Superbowl’s 50th anniversary. Panthers vs. Broncos. Are you ready? This list of football themed movies at the media library may help you out: Necessary Roughness (1991)   Filmed right here in Denton, TX! (see our blog about it here). Any Given Sunday (2000) Let… Read more »

Contribution Corner: Vault Wars

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Every year, the UNT Libraries are graced with numerous patrons and donors that drive our work in supporting the student community in more ways than we can count. Bi-weekly, here on Contribution Corner, we will acknowledge one patron by exploring one of their donated games or movies. This week, our game of choice is:  … Read more »
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