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People who hate games should really go find other stuff to write about. Their articles are boring.
by nippples 10y ago
People who hate games should really go find other stuff to write about. Their articles are boring.
- anonymfus 10y agoIn this article author clearly states that they loves video games.
- rokosbasilisk 10y agothat really doesnt mean much. Saying I love books or movies doesnt say much either, there are way too many types and genres. She does make it clear that she dislikes the AAA fps blockbuster,but I personally love them.
- hobs 10y agoAre you kidding? I love games, and I was expecting another article bashing video games in their current state, and that isn't what was written here. The entire POV for the article is from a traditional video gamer (you know, people who like games) trying to understand her friends who are not appealed to by what she considers traditional video games, and how understanding your audience is key to unlocking the market. What if you could get everyone who isnt interested in traditional games to understand what they are all about, the entire Skyrim subplot in the article is a person who loves video games trying to share her love. I really hate to say this, but you clearly did not read the article.
- hood_syntax 10y ago> I was expecting another article bashing video games in their current state, and that isn't what was written here > We want games that aren't gritty, toxic pseudo-realistic pseudo-masculine nonsense nor frustrating time wasters that leave you feeling dead inside. Right at the conclusion. And don't forget the necessary reference to games being made for white males by white males. I don't think she hates games like gp, otherwise she wouldn't have worked in the industry for so long, but clearly she isn't seeing the forest for the cheap, easy to market and produce rehash trees.
- hobs 10y agoIf you want to remove all the other context, like the life of making said video games, and the thoughtfulness put everywhere else in the article, sure. The context is clearly "Hey, I really like video games but people like me clearly dont, why is that?" >I've devoted my life-no exaggeration-to video games for 14 years, working on titles such as Company of Heroes, a few Assassin's Creeds, and Child of Light.
- hood_syntax 10y agoWhy do you think I removed the context? I understand her points, and I know there are a lot of video games like those she describes, but I disagree with her conclusions. Any industry is going to have the braindead blockbusters that get pumped out every 1-2 years, and gaming is no exception. I just believe there is plenty beyond that, there are a lot of amazing games out today that don't fit into that model. Papers Please, which she mentions in the article. Anything by Amanita Design. Do you want me to go through my Steam library after I get off work?
- saint_fiasco 10y agoThe author does sound like the type of person that would complain about braindead blockbusters in cinema and literature too.
- rossitter 10y agoThis was not written by someone who hates video games. This was written by a woman who has worked in the games industry for some time, and has been lead programmer on notable titles. She is exploring why some of her friends find games uninteresting, and to what extent poor designs and limited scopes can be blamed for the fact. Titles are not articles.
- KON_Air 10y agoFor all I care it was written by someone who recommended Skyrim, a boring game filled with poor design decisions.