June 14, 2007
Designing Controversial Games
Ian Bogost (professor in Literature, Communication, and Culture from the Georgia Institute of Technology) just had a very thought provoking article come out in Gamasutra - "Persuasive Games: Designing for Tragedy." In the article, he examines games like V-Tech Massacre and Super Columbine Massacre RPG and challenges the video game industry to produce genuine, thought provoking games based on controversial issues such as school shootings that will be accepted into the debate on the issues the way movies like United 93 are.
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June 13, 2007
Time to go Pro
The Championship Gaming Series is here. You've always wanted to go pro at gaming, now you have the chance. From their website:
"The Championship Gaming Series will be the first true professional gaming league, offering a league structure similar to that available for other sports. The league will include team franchises that consist of paid General Managers and contracted, salaried athletes. There will be a draft, season play, special events and a championship, all with beginning-to-end, worldwide, television coverage. The Championship Gaming Series is the genuine gaming sports league game enthusiasts have been waiting for!"
That's right - they said "athletes."
And read the CNet News.com article:
http://news.com.com/New+video-game+league+seeks+mass+appeal/2100-1043_3-6190677.html?tag=nefd.lede
