Well, it probably compounds the problem. Sony's been in the news a lot lately, and none of it good.
Next-gen consoles get a lot of publicity, and Sony's always been a big-big player. If nothing else, you could assume that they'd make money in gaming. Sure, like MS they have other branches, but they've always been in gaming. The price comparisons, and now overheating units, threaten what used to be a prime, easy cash-cow.
So far, (and it's early), you've already been ousted as a chauvinist. I find this sad, because as a straight female, I heartily agree. Go Booth Babes.
I'm all for this. Now, I may be wrong, but to get into E3, don't you need a press-pass? And now that they are scaling it back and giving it a more developer-focused feel, say, like Apple's World Devleopers Conference or something, that's less commercial- three month unplayable demos to tantilize the consumer.
Which is a shame. There needs to be an outpouring of consumerism for this industry, at the very least to get National media attention on videogames (other than the occaisonal blame for school shootings). On the more generous side, these widespread events gives up something to talk about. And in America, nothing says mainstream consumerism like scantly-clad women hawking wares.
Thank you. Not only does he demean video games, but the author goes on to slander comic books. Just because there is a certain 'style' associated with a medium doesn't mean one can discount the content. This man has already made his graphic and headline, then created an article to fit.
Even if relatively few people go to operas, read serious literature, or watch Merchant Ivory films, even if art and ballet have to be supported by tax money and donations from wealthy companies and individuals, the very fact that they exist lends credibility to the entire medium of which they are a part.
It seems the author is trying to persuade us that the only way something can be qualified as 'high-brow' is if it doesn't make money. Ah, I'm sorry, that's unfair. Let's say that these examples are high-brow because even though they aren't self supporting, we still feel that they are a useful service, like welfare or the fire department.
I know I'd pay more in taxes if it meant getting the next Final Fantasy to release (*cough*on time*cough*) earlier.
Let's face it, there was a recent article about video-game music orchestras, the art and cut scenes are reaching superb levels of rendition, and the storylines become ever more complex, taking on serious themes. But if someone continues to see video-games as "a silly-waste of time", and is determined to overlook the beauty that exists, you won't open their eyes. If the man is so sure that video games = "jumping on platforms and shooting at aliens", he'll find any way to tear down our current institutions.
There are many games I wouldn't let my 14-year old step-brother play, because he wouldn't understand or appreciate the themes. I love ballet, museums, so called high-art. I love video games, because there's so much there to *experience* as well as view.
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Well, it probably compounds the problem. Sony's been in the news a lot lately, and none of it good.
Next-gen consoles get a lot of publicity, and Sony's always been a big-big player. If nothing else, you could assume that they'd make money in gaming. Sure, like MS they have other branches, but they've always been in gaming. The price comparisons, and now overheating units, threaten what used to be a prime, easy cash-cow.
Wireless devices are cool. People buy them, so companies make more. Who'da thunk it!?
What an interesting article!
So far, (and it's early), you've already been ousted as a chauvinist. I find this sad, because as a straight female, I heartily agree. Go Booth Babes.
I'm all for this. Now, I may be wrong, but to get into E3, don't you need a press-pass? And now that they are scaling it back and giving it a more developer-focused feel, say, like Apple's World Devleopers Conference or something, that's less commercial- three month unplayable demos to tantilize the consumer.
Which is a shame. There needs to be an outpouring of consumerism for this industry, at the very least to get National media attention on videogames (other than the occaisonal blame for school shootings). On the more generous side, these widespread events gives up something to talk about. And in America, nothing says mainstream consumerism like scantly-clad women hawking wares.
Go Booth Babes, go consumerism, go Gen con.
It seems the author is trying to persuade us that the only way something can be qualified as 'high-brow' is if it doesn't make money. Ah, I'm sorry, that's unfair. Let's say that these examples are high-brow because even though they aren't self supporting, we still feel that they are a useful service, like welfare or the fire department.
I know I'd pay more in taxes if it meant getting the next Final Fantasy to release (*cough*on time*cough*) earlier.
Let's face it, there was a recent article about video-game music orchestras, the art and cut scenes are reaching superb levels of rendition, and the storylines become ever more complex, taking on serious themes. But if someone continues to see video-games as "a silly-waste of time", and is determined to overlook the beauty that exists, you won't open their eyes. If the man is so sure that video games = "jumping on platforms and shooting at aliens", he'll find any way to tear down our current institutions.
There are many games I wouldn't let my 14-year old step-brother play, because he wouldn't understand or appreciate the themes. I love ballet, museums, so called high-art. I love video games, because there's so much there to *experience* as well as view.