I just read this story linked from AOL’s Main Page about the latest “video game” causing controversy. This time, the game is “Miss Bimbo,” where the object is to dress like a slut, go on a crash diet, and get breast implants. This is just another in a long line of offensive, half-baked ideas meant to capitalize on shock. Also included in this category are JFK Reloaded, (the JFK assassination game), “Super Columbine Massacre RPG!” (the Columbine video game), and the “Mel Gibson Drunk Driving Game” which I happened upon during a little research. That last one, by the way, is on the Game Show Network’s official website.

These creations are completely offensive…to other video games! In fact, I don’t consider them “video games” at all. I’ve seen better gameplay on my old Casio Game Watch. Seriously, anyone with basic programming knowledge and a willingness to exploit a vile subject could put out one of these things. The problem is, outlets like AOL pick up the story and use broad statements like, “Video Game Causes Controversy!”, further damaging the reputation of gaming to the general public. Video games have enough controversy to battle without having some lame online game adding to the digital fire. I’ll say it again: These glorified flash animations with basic controls ARE NOT VIDEO GAMES!! They’re lightning rods used to gain recognition and ruffle feathers. Go ahead, condemn them as horrible influences on our children! I don’t care! But please, for the love of god, make the distinction between these FREE internet time-killers and actual video games that kids pay money for. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go play Grand Theft Auto and kill some hookers.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 4:25 pm and is filed under Video Games, Editorial. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

I just read this story linked from AOL’s Main Page about the latest “video game” causing controversy. This time, the game is “Miss Bimbo,” where the object is to dress like a slut, go on a crash diet, and get breast implants. This is just another in a long line of offensive, half-baked ideas meant to capitalize on shock. Also included in this category are JFK Reloaded, (the JFK assassination game), “Super Columbine Massacre RPG!” (the Columbine video game), and the “Mel Gibson Drunk Driving Game” which I happened upon during a little research. That last one, by the way, is on the Game Show Network’s official website.

These creations are completely offensive…to other video games! In fact, I don’t consider them “video games” at all. I’ve seen better gameplay on my old Casio Game Watch. Seriously, anyone with basic programming knowledge and a willingness to exploit a vile subject could put out one of these things. The problem is, outlets like AOL pick up the story and use broad statements like, “Video Game Causes Controversy!”, further damaging the reputation of gaming to the general public. Video games have enough controversy to battle without having some lame online game adding to the digital fire. I’ll say it again: These glorified flash animations with basic controls ARE NOT VIDEO GAMES!! They’re lightning rods used to gain recognition and ruffle feathers. Go ahead, condemn them as horrible influences on our children! I don’t care! But please, for the love of god, make the distinction between these FREE internet time-killers and actual video games that kids pay money for. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go play Grand Theft Auto and kill some hookers.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 at 4:25 pm and is filed under Video Games, Editorial. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.