Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Social fears vs reality of cultures in video gaming
In the movie EXistenz, one will understand that it is just not a game, but a video game that challenge you through different adventures. In these adventures, one is encountered with death and evil. However, after watching the movie many may fear to play this game, because of the outcome and also having an identity switch. Many individuals are used to sitting on the sofa, and just playing a regular video game and not receiving nothing out of it. Therefore, leading into this strange adventure and not knowing where one will end up is very scary. In reality, many cultures are anti social against evil around them. On the other hand, one will really appreciates the movie at the end, because it teaches one in reality that you have to challenge yourself and be willing to take chances to achieve your goal.
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Hmmmm you don't seem to really address the class question of What is the film saying we as a society are afraid of when it comes to virtual reality and videogames.
ReplyDeleteYes, Dr.Campbell
ReplyDeleteIn the film, we as society are afraid of the outcome, when it comes to virtual reality and the video gaming. We are basically combining technology, which is the bio-port, and human beings in reality that we are living in today.However,this is an issue that many would critique on,because of the fact that they would have to implant a machine into their bodies to play the game.This is an issue that we do not face in society today, because individuals are used to playing video on the sofa and not really moving around as much. It is also the fear of what will happen next, without any warning from the other players. Therefore, in the movie one will see that they are playing the game, but not sure what to do next or if they ar eback to their normal life.This video game is very interesting, because it makes me think if this game will be popular in our day and time.