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
35%
Sociology
9%
Helly Hansen is the new uniform of choice for neo-Nazis. Why?
The Norwegian brand with the HH logo has become popular on the far right. But is there anything a fashion label can – or should – do to disassociate itself from extremist movements?
www.watoday.com.au
Oh dear!! What about the alleged Indo-European links?! (Ymir in Norse, Purusha in Indian). www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/fa...
a chihuahua holding a large bone with the words i found this humerus written below it
Alt: a chihuahua holding a large bone with the words i found this humerus written below it
media.tenor.com
When I received what felt like the 10th spam journal invite, but to present on gynaecology, I realised it is a dastardly ploy to trigger insufferable dad jokes. I am resisting. Even if resistance is futile.
Could be a round of drinks of an interestingly named local ale?
a soccer game between minnesota united and aqua is being shown on youtube
Alt: own goal: a soccer game between minnesota united and aqua is being shown on youtube
media.tenor.com
1 billion dollars for a climate change meeting? Call me old-fashioned but couldn't they have saved a little of the environment, met online, and spent the money on saving the environment? www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Well I don't think I should be a customer then. If this CEO is reported accurately, frankly, he is an idiot. And a greedy, immoral one.
I wonder why Microsoft One Note (Mac OS version here) takes up 1.39GB for what looks like a butchered tiny version of MS Word? Am I missing something of brilliance here?
It's really interesting to me reading the little shiny magpie clues that you wanted to examine in the game even though (or because?) you knew they did not belong there!
Reposted by Erik Champion, Dolly Jørgensen
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...
phys.org
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!
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 28
Investigando os Métodos e Recursos por Trás do Desenvolvimento de um Jogo de Terror
| Anais do Simpósio Brasileiro de Jogos e Entretenimento Digital (SBGames)
doi.org
My only paper on zombies (with Dr Andrew Dekker) has just been quoted by Jesus! doi.org/10.5753/sbga... Phew, can retire now.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 26
Can I ask what they used to gently clear it away?
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 24
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...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 24
I see great HR savings, he brings his own staff!
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Shame, looks like an excellent opportunity to build core strength.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 22
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.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 22
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-...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 19
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...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 19
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...
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Plato wrote this as well.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Atlruism to the extreme opposite of shellfish.
Erik Champion
@erikmc.bsky.social
· Oct 17
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.
edition.cnn.com
Isn't Termessos beautiful? Love to go there one day. edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/t...