Indiestatik: My parents have a habit of asking me what I’ve been up to during the day over the dinner table. They should have learned not to by now.
“I wrote about a game that MIGHT have the first inclusion of fetus cannibalism in it,” I said, somewhat excitedly.
As always, this led to an argument about the “sick minds” that create these kinds of games and films, as well as how they’re apparently encouraging others to rape, murder and otherwise pillage. I try to explain to them that if Blood of the Ortolan did include fetus cannibalism, it wouldn’t be trying to glorify it or make mockery of it; the handling of this taboo would be to purposefully test a person’s barriers in a safe environment (i.e. a game). Blood of the Ortolan is about getting to know people while eating exotic foods with them on a boat. Having fetus cannibalism being representative of a rather testing delicacy (would you eat a baby?) makes sense to me in this context. I can appreciate the allegory and what developer Richard Hofmeier may be intending to do to the player.
About halfway through Numinous Games’ That Dragon, Cancer, the player finds themselves in a small hospital room.
Alex DS. from Link Cable Gaming writes: "Sometimes we all need a good cry. And while a good book or touching movie can do the trick, there’s plenty of video games with emotional narratives and motifs out there that can help work through some complicated emotions or just experience a sad story."
The end? Who cares about the end! Tidus was a baby. What about Jehct, my favorite one arm wielding spirit :'(
How is metal gear solid 3 snake eater not on this list? I was sad for days with that ending.
We’ve long been taught that games are meant to be fun above all else but some games succeed by leaving the fun factor at the door.
Yes, unless you're Sega, in which case you find good uses for it, like using that game as a way to handle stubborn stains, bald spots, and slicing and dicing your favorite foods.
Games are always meant to be fun. Some people just have fun doing things that others might not. It is almost like FUN IS A SUBJECTIVE CONCEPT.
Well, “fun” is just one of many adjectives that fall under the larger umbrella of “engaging”. I’ve played games I wouldn’t define as fun but I was engaged by them anyways.
I think what we’re seeing is the evolution of gaming beyond the constraint of having to fit a narrow definition of what kinds of experiences to expect. I wouldn’t define every movie, tv show, book or comic as fun either, but there are plenty of those that are engaging.
I like going to the gym working out... it's fun.... but it is hard work but fun..... However I would not list it as entertainment and working out is not a game. Some games seem to have done just that made games a workout like going to the gym.... Its fun but its not entertainment and it is not a game. Workaholics love to work.... they think its fun... how ever I wouldn't categorize it as a game.
I believe it is a mistake....... video games should not be taking too seriously and should always be viewed as entertainment and as a game not a workout or boxing ring..... Too many people on the net stress over losing a match or losing a life in a single player game.... raging/venting on people in matches and most anger has nothing to do with gaming or the group when it comes out but seems to be a trigger because people lose sight of the the purpose of what it is they are doing ....
Playing a Game for Entertainment......
If you've come across gamers like this can't separate their personal life from their social and drag their issues into the game and the rest of the gaming community gets caught up in drama just isn't healthy socially.
I kick my boys of the net when I hear them getting angry playing games online.. I didn't care if my son was on some kind of ranked teamed and there was a tournament .... He learned real quick to temper his anger and realize he was better for it even if he was mad at his father for kicking him a few times in what he considered important "matches".... After talking and pointing out the fun factor had disappeared and also the whole point of why the console was bought in the first place. As my boys are in college I am happy to see them choosing to explore other forms of entertainment and not rely just on video games. .... they're still gaming away though...
For some reason video game world it became ok to continue to play even when your not having fun ..... if its not becoming fun or frustrating .....
Walk away...... just walk away.... its just a game... it will be there tomorrow or the next day
This may be an eight-month-old article, but I gave it my approval as it was a damned interesting read and others should get the chance to see it.
Because the industry doesn't need Fox News taking a 3 second conversation or cutscene out of context and making it look like the objective of the game is to abort babies or any other sick and twisted shit.
on Fetus Cannibalism, Silent Hill 3 says "Hi"...
The movie industry has the mainstream appeal to withstand those kinds of attacks for featuring that kind of material...I don't think the games industry does. That's not fair - of course it isn't - but I think it's entirely understandable. Pundits will stand up for artistic integrity of movies, not so much games.
Besides, with the "quality" of writing in many games nowadays, I really don't think there's anyone qualified enough to cover those subjects well.
Because dumb parents buy games for 8-year-olds without knowing a single thing about the content. And then when crap goes wrong, it's the game's fault. "That M 17+ game showed my 8-year-old disturbing images! How unexpected!"