Well, it’s getting to be that time—the most wonderful time, that is—of the year. Much mistletoeing, hearts will be glowing, and so on and so forth, et cetera, et cetera, ad nauseum. And so, as I stare down the ominous threshol...

“Real world” entertainment has shown an ever-increasing shift towards virtual entertainment in recent years.  From softball to software, sandlot groups to Facebook, and exploration to video games, the change is obvious....