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The Raving Gecko 2.0

The Virtual Adventures of a PhD Student

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Cara Brander

Cara Brander

Hi, I'm Cara, a PhD Student exploring the video game experience and virtual realities. Enjoys adventure and daydreaming.

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Well, this is Gecko signing off for the weekend. It's been a busy week trying to rekindle this little blog of mine and I thank each and every one of you who likes a post, views them and maybe even reads them, too! ๐ŸฆŽ โ€ข It's tough, trying to get things out there and essentially talking to no-one; building something from nothing. I hope, someday Gecko manages to reach more people, but I'm not holding out much hope. โ€ข I do it for the love of writing and gaming, at the end of the day, so I'm simply grateful for the loyal following that we have. With that said, have a fantastic weekend, everyone! Happy gaming ๐Ÿ˜œ๐ŸฆŽ โ€ข #signoff #pleasestandby #falllout #reference #blog #blogger #blogging #wordpressblogger #ukblogger #bloggergirl #blogpost #bloggersofinstagram #gamer #gamingblog #videogames
ใ€‹ใ€‹๐ŸŽฎ NEW POST ๐ŸŽฎใ€Šใ€Š โ€ข A list of 10 of the most influential games that I've played throughout the years. โ€ข #throwback #nostalgia #gaming #gamingcommunity #gamer #gaming #gamingblog #gamersofinstagram #gamerslife #videogames #gamingposts #bloggers #instablog #bloggergirl #ukblogger #list #newpost #influential #gamerforlife #harrypotter #harrypottergame #philosophersstone #psone #psoneveteran
ใ€‹ใ€‹New Postใ€Šใ€Š Alongside gaming discussions, reviews and ratings, I hope to use Gecko to discuss my research in a more laidback fashion. โ€ข If youd like an insight into what I'm spending the next 3 years researching, check out my latest blog post! โ€ข The Journey pic is metaphorical, btw. ๐Ÿ˜œ โ€ข #phd #phdlife #phdchat #research #phdstudent #gamer #gamestudies #gaming #phenomenology #anthropology #mediastudies #study #student #blogging #bloggers #academic #writer #writing #gameblog #blogger #ukbloggers #journey #insight #newpost
"Boy?!" โ€ข When you return to God of War after 6 months and don't have the first clue about what you're doing, what the controls are or which realm you find yourself in. โ€ข All I know is, Atreus needs me, I need to save him but I'm stuck in Helheim... I think? โ€ข #godofwar #GOTY #kratos #happykratos #atreus #BOY #santamonicastudio #godofwarps4 #ps4 #ps4share #bladesofchaos #allthegearbutnoidea #blackandwhite #gamer #gaming #gamerlife #helheim #norsemythology #greekmythology #gamingcommunity #virtualphotography #virtualphotographer #blog #gamingblog #gamerblog #ukblogger #screenshot #photomode
Old school vibes... โš”๐Ÿ›ก #osrs #runescape #gamerlife #oldschoolrunescape #jagex #jagexstudios #level14 #startingfromthebottom #blackarmour #girlgamer #gamer #sinceforever #runescapeveteran #whoforgotherlogin
ใ€‹ใ€‹REVIEWใ€Šใ€Š Beat Saber โš”โšก๐ŸŽต Check out my review of Beat Games' viral VR hit Beat Saber! #beatsaber #beatsabervr #beatsaberpsvr #psvr #vr #virtualreality #virtualrealitygaming #beatgames #review #gamingblog #blog #blogger #ukblogger #wordpress #workout #music #gamemusic #beats #lightsaber #newpost #tags #gamer #girlgamer #gamerlife #gamingcommunity #allthegames

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Well, this is Gecko signing off for the weekend. It's been a busy week trying to rekindle this little blog of mine and I thank each and every one of you who likes a post, views them and maybe even reads them, too! ๐ŸฆŽ โ€ข It's tough, trying to get things out there and essentially talking to no-one; building something from nothing. I hope, someday Gecko manages to reach more people, but I'm not holding out much hope. โ€ข I do it for the love of writing and gaming, at the end of the day, so I'm simply grateful for the loyal following that we have. With that said, have a fantastic weekend, everyone! Happy gaming ๐Ÿ˜œ๐ŸฆŽ โ€ข #signoff #pleasestandby #falllout #reference #blog #blogger #blogging #wordpressblogger #ukblogger #bloggergirl #blogpost #bloggersofinstagram #gamer #gamingblog #videogames
ใ€‹ใ€‹๐ŸŽฎ NEW POST ๐ŸŽฎใ€Šใ€Š โ€ข A list of 10 of the most influential games that I've played throughout the years. โ€ข #throwback #nostalgia #gaming #gamingcommunity #gamer #gaming #gamingblog #gamersofinstagram #gamerslife #videogames #gamingposts #bloggers #instablog #bloggergirl #ukblogger #list #newpost #influential #gamerforlife #harrypotter #harrypottergame #philosophersstone #psone #psoneveteran
ใ€‹ใ€‹New Postใ€Šใ€Š Alongside gaming discussions, reviews and ratings, I hope to use Gecko to discuss my research in a more laidback fashion. โ€ข If youd like an insight into what I'm spending the next 3 years researching, check out my latest blog post! โ€ข The Journey pic is metaphorical, btw. ๐Ÿ˜œ โ€ข #phd #phdlife #phdchat #research #phdstudent #gamer #gamestudies #gaming #phenomenology #anthropology #mediastudies #study #student #blogging #bloggers #academic #writer #writing #gameblog #blogger #ukbloggers #journey #insight #newpost
"Boy?!" โ€ข When you return to God of War after 6 months and don't have the first clue about what you're doing, what the controls are or which realm you find yourself in. โ€ข All I know is, Atreus needs me, I need to save him but I'm stuck in Helheim... I think? โ€ข #godofwar #GOTY #kratos #happykratos #atreus #BOY #santamonicastudio #godofwarps4 #ps4 #ps4share #bladesofchaos #allthegearbutnoidea #blackandwhite #gamer #gaming #gamerlife #helheim #norsemythology #greekmythology #gamingcommunity #virtualphotography #virtualphotographer #blog #gamingblog #gamerblog #ukblogger #screenshot #photomode
Old school vibes... โš”๐Ÿ›ก #osrs #runescape #gamerlife #oldschoolrunescape #jagex #jagexstudios #level14 #startingfromthebottom #blackarmour #girlgamer #gamer #sinceforever #runescapeveteran #whoforgotherlogin
ใ€‹ใ€‹REVIEWใ€Šใ€Š Beat Saber โš”โšก๐ŸŽต Check out my review of Beat Games' viral VR hit Beat Saber! #beatsaber #beatsabervr #beatsaberpsvr #psvr #vr #virtualreality #virtualrealitygaming #beatgames #review #gamingblog #blog #blogger #ukblogger #wordpress #workout #music #gamemusic #beats #lightsaber #newpost #tags #gamer #girlgamer #gamerlife #gamingcommunity #allthegames
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