donathos said:
Actually, now we have three good ideas. Seriously though, this entire thread is about the word "game." As we've all seen, the Holocaust, 9/11, the crucifixion, etc., are all fine subject matters for all sorts of media -- films, novels, songs, etc. Video games are simply another type of media, and they can be employed in all sorts of manners for any kind of subject. Once upon a time -- before "graphic novels" -- comic books were a disrespected form of media, and I'm sure that the same close-minded types as found here would have balked at the idea of a comic book dealing with the Holocaust. But go ahead and read Maus, and then tell me whether or not comics can handle those sorts of adult matters. Video games can, too; they just need to be done well. |
I would have to point out that nearly all other mediums of so-called "edutainment" are not interactive. In this sense actually performing the deed yourself is something that would need to be researched and studied before claiming that is a good and appropriate material to make a game around. When you put yourself in a situation that must make a decision and perform an action, whether real or virtual, is something beyond simply watching it from a 3rd Person's perspective.
Everyone is responsible for themselves, or rather should be. I believe that people should be able to do anything so long as it doesn't harm someone else. Whether society dictates if that action is "appropriate" is another story for another time. But as a preview, if society believes that an interactive game about any idea is "too far out" then I believe there should be some weight to that in the decision to go forward with development. They shouldn't dictate what is produced and what is not, but they should have the ability to voice their opinion just as they are here.
