[GameSetLinks is GameSetWatch's daily link round-up post, culling from hundreds of weblogs and outlets to compile the most interesting longform writing, links, and criticism on the art and culture of video games.]

A relaxing weekend, then, and how better to pep it up with some GameSetLinks, courtesy of RSS feeds and me - starting out with 1UP's rather fun 'talking heads' feature, raiding interesting sayings of game biz types over the years.

Also in here - Jim Rossignol on JG Ballard and games, Introversion's struggle in 2008, ten lessons from a failed game-related startup, Leigh Alexander on The Path and art game thingies, and plenty more.

Twice a day:

1UP: Talking Heads: Classic Video Game Industry Quotes
With cute little Terrance and Phillip style JPGs, too.

The Independent Gaming Source: 'Introversion's Difficult 2008'
You've probably seen the original posts, of which the third and final part just went up (which I think makes them even more sympathetic characters.) Nonetheless, I think Derek Yu's take on it (in both original post and comments) is worth looking at too.

Ragdoll Metaphysics: JG Ballard, Boredom, And The Violent Promise Of Videogames - Offworld
Rossignol is always worth reading, and culturally, stuff like this is kinda important.

Gamer’s Choice | Christ and Pop Culture
Now this is fun: 'The systems that decide whether or not you made an ethical choice are obviously not based on a strictly Christian ethic, and it goes without saying that anyone who doesn’t agree with the developer’s ethical system will find themselves frustrated that they are losing karma, or purity points for what they have deemed to be the right decision.'

10 lessons from a failed startup » VentureBeat
Fascinating: 'A year and a half ago, my co-founder Dev Nag and I started an internet TV network for games called PlayCafe. Our ambitious plan was to run highly interactive game shows in which everyone was a contestant.'

Kotaku - The Path For Art Games - Art
Leigh's monthly Kotaku editorial on a subject fairly close to my heart.