About Dennis Scimeca
I'm a freelance writer from Boston, Massachusetts. Thanks for visiting and welcome to my blog!
I've been writing professionally about video games since late 2010, and made my bones as a feature writer. Please do read the story about punching snakes if you're wondering how my blog got its name, and you can find lists of my published work and links to my First Person columns on The Escapist. I hope you enjoy sifting through my pieces.
If you're interested in how I got from A to B in terms of writing about video games, I was fortunate to be able to write this piece on becoming a video game journalist for G4's University Week in 2011.
I may be reached at dennis@punchingsnakes.com and followed on Twitter: @DennisScimeca.
January 26th, 2012 - 15:00
Dennis,
I just read your piece in The Escapist titled “Little League Trained me for Battlefield 3.” I enjoyed in throughly and give you an emphatic Huh-Ha! I tend to play with random people so I often experience a lot of very selfish play (don’t get me wrong, there are many good team players too). But during the frustrating games, I often find myself wondering if my fellow teammates ever played little league baseball and understand the joys of playing as a team even if you lose the game. It is good to know I am not alone in this desire!
January 16th, 2013 - 13:04
I’m a mom who just read your piece on Gawker about video games and how they have been therapeutic.
I wanted to say thanks for the perspective. I have a son who has suffered from depression and bullying and he is getting better but still not so self-aware to discuss how the games may help him cope. (he’s 16) You have given me some great insight and talking point to perhaps open a conversation that is not antagonistic.
You need to keep telling your story. It helps more than you probably realize.
Best to you!
January 17th, 2013 - 01:42
Just read your article about mental illness and video games. I work in mental health and your tremendous insight of your illness is rare and you have clearly worked very hard at staying well. I see many people with support who just can’t overcome it. In that respect alone you are blessed. You enlightened me with your explanation of how you look back at your bad days from the good place your in now. A new way of looking at bpd for this old psych nurse.
February 27th, 2013 - 10:21
I just read your article “I used to smoke put every time I played video games. Here’s why I stopped.” I loved it and I know what you mean about the nostalgia of getting high after quitting. Especially when looking back at those golden GoldenEye 007 days on N64! Ah good times… before the responsibilities of my 2 kids came into my life :-]