if anyone doubts the potential of a 'gaming lit.' future i suggest taking a look at half life 2. still a bit sophmoric and unbelievable in terms of plot, but the feel is akin to orwell's 1984.

b-but i should also probably mention that nothing can replace the experience of reading a book, a really good book.

That last poetry website we looked at Monday reminded me of this band's website that I think everyone might have come fun with. The music is electronic-ish and they have one page where they let you mix some of their sounds. I guess it's more fun if you know the band, but check it out:

http://www.notwist.com/memory/notwistmemory_h_neu.htm

the main site is www.notwist.com - they have other fun interactive stuff as well, but this one reminded me of the reader directed poetry mixing

As an adjunct to the last class we had where we delved into cyberspace: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/14/technology/14google.html?hp&ex=1103086800&en=9d5c79b92752adff&ei=5094&partner=homepage

The tide turns within ENGL475!