The Gaming Hype
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Mirror's Edge certainly has my attention. That seems like a game right up my alley if they manage to actually do something intelligent and sophisticated with the 1984 type setting they have chosen. If it's just secondary school political hogwash, it's gonna suck cancerous teat, however ....
Eww, that was rather disgusting, sorry 'bout that.
I think a transparent discussion of sociopolitical issues certainly has its place in modern games, but I also believe it requires more thought and internal critical review than most game studious are likely to invest in their technology-driven products. I think GTA is an excellent example of that; even with the humorous, ultraviolent and bizzare content the GTA games could ask serious questions and let the player provide answers - but then the crime, blood and sex would have to be more than a gimmick to push product.
Phew, that was a mouthful ....
Eww, that was rather disgusting, sorry 'bout that.
I think a transparent discussion of sociopolitical issues certainly has its place in modern games, but I also believe it requires more thought and internal critical review than most game studious are likely to invest in their technology-driven products. I think GTA is an excellent example of that; even with the humorous, ultraviolent and bizzare content the GTA games could ask serious questions and let the player provide answers - but then the crime, blood and sex would have to be more than a gimmick to push product.
Phew, that was a mouthful ....
Hype is not something you want to pay attention to when deciding what game to get. Game that have contributed to teaching me this lesson include the Halo series and Supreme Commmander.
That said, if ever there was a game that deserves its hype, it's Spore. From what has been seen of it so far, it is going to be both unique and enjoyable.
That said, if ever there was a game that deserves its hype, it's Spore. From what has been seen of it so far, it is going to be both unique and enjoyable.
Spore.
GOSH DARN IT WILL WRIGHT, STOP WORKING ON SIMS 3 AND GIVE US SPORE. YOUVE GOT LIKE 2 OTHER SIMS GAMES EACH WITH ENDLESS EXPANSION PACKS. GIVE THE LITTLE BUGGERS A GOD DAMN BREAK.
GOSH DARN IT WILL WRIGHT, STOP WORKING ON SIMS 3 AND GIVE US SPORE. YOUVE GOT LIKE 2 OTHER SIMS GAMES EACH WITH ENDLESS EXPANSION PACKS. GIVE THE LITTLE BUGGERS A GOD DAMN BREAK.
The last game I was really looking forward to was Rock Band (which is still not out here), but they've messed about so much that I'm not really bothered anymore. Not over excited about anything but I'm keeping my eye on Warhammer Online.
