Aw crap. I got here late. But I enjoyed the article and comments. My take on the subject is that it reflects a general bifurcation appearing in the game development community. I think the basic idea Scott is promoting is a connection of game to life. I think this is ...
Gill: For instance, I remember seeing Assasin's Creed cinematics and thought that Jesus and His handing out of bread and fish would be really neat to see like that. Or possibly like Half-Life 2 in that you are not removed from the character, and you would witness these things from ...
Carl: I estimate that I have spent over 1,500 hours over the past five years playing Civ 4 I'm probably close. And now I'm old enough to seriously consider skipping 5 for that reason alone. I have a wife and kids who would like me around. Anyone else have Civ ...
Here's my art game submission: 1. Emulate Super Mario Bros. 2. Insert a splash screen at the beginning that says: Hug every angry mushroom and turtle. 3. Upon Mario's death bring up excoriating message about player's unquestioning rule conformity.
Fine art as distinct from commercial art or crafts Though this cannot ever be a black and white distinction has taken on the prophetic role in our society, of theoretically challenging assumptions, correcting poor attitudes or behavior, and promoting the prophet's ideals. As such the patronage for such goods and ...
