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Just go with the flow

From the New Yorker:

“… the success of Doom and the games that have followed in its footsteps haven’t sentenced us to a world of violence. On the contrary: for all of their virtual gore, they may, ironically, hold one possible road map for a happier, more fulfilling and more engaged way of life.”

Meanwhile back in our reality:
Social interaction
(More examples of self-actualisation through games.)

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown: Alienation

Focus groups

A game all about standing up to alien terror — made by a developer terrified of alienating gamers.

Watch the 16-minute 720p video.

Posted in Games, X-COM.


Earth Saved By $6.99 DLC

XCOM: Enemy Unknown: The Price of Freedom

Watch the 8-minute 720p video.

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Red Faction: Guerrilla: sound and fury

Red Faction: 'Splosions

Click on the image for a five-minute 720p video.

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UFO: Enemy Unknown: Cydonia or bust!

UFO: Enemy Unknown: Cydonia or bust!

Click for an 18-minute 720p video.

Posted in Games, X-COM.