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'CodenameV' (guest) commented on 05.10.2012 - 12:29:29 am:
I agree, of course, that cutscenes have worked to infantilize the gaming medium. But a few of your claims feel disingenuous. For one, you say that games are the only interactive art form (or medium). If this is true, then what of architecture? Second, every medium is interactive. When you watch Grave of the Fireflies, the emotions you feel, the connotations you ascribe to settings and scenes are specific to you as an individual, your thoughts interacting with the imagery and dialogue on-screen. It works similarly for novels. There is an interaction between your intellectual and emotional self and the work that lies before you. Third, you seem to denounce the use of cutscenes entirely. But cutscenes can be useful, and obviously we should be exploring every avenue for storytelling thoroughly. The problem is simply that we have *too many* people exploring this *one* avenue. We need more people to break boundaries and seek new frontiers, otherwise we're left with a single form -- and one which isn't satisfying. Fourth, you appear to denounce linearity altogether. I simply ask that you play Braid or Portal 2 and you will see that there is strength in linearity. There is likewise strength in freedom -- as with Far Cry 2 or Saints Row -- but again, we should be exploring every avenue.
I agree, of course, that cutscenes have worked to infantilize the gaming medium. But a few of your claims feel disingenuous. For one, you say that games are the only interactive art form (or medium). If this is true, then what of architecture? Second, every medium is interactive. When you watch Grave of the Fireflies, the emotions you feel, the connotations you ascribe to settings and scenes are specific to you as an individual, your thoughts interacting with the imagery and dialogue on-screen. It works similarly for novels. There is an interaction between your intellectual and emotional self and the work that lies before you. Third, you seem to denounce the use of cutscenes entirely. But cutscenes can be useful, and obviously we should be exploring every avenue for storytelling thoroughly. The problem is simply that we have *too many* people exploring this *one* avenue. We need more people to break boundaries and seek new frontiers, otherwise we're left with a single form -- and one which isn't satisfying. Fourth, you appear to denounce linearity altogether. I simply ask that you play Braid or Portal 2 and you will see that there is strength in linearity. There is likewise strength in freedom -- as with Far Cry 2 or Saints Row -- but again, we should be exploring every avenue.
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blankomeowlover commented on 05.09.2012 - 10:46:28 am:
Seriously? Love them both so I'll have to watch this. Another show to add to my list. My whole days going to consist of tv soon haha
Seriously? Love them both so I'll have to watch this. Another show to add to my list. My whole days going to consist of tv soon haha
princessbryn commented on 05.09.2012 - 10:55:31 am:
Yay! Really hope they keep filming here in Atlanta!
Yay! Really hope they keep filming here in Atlanta!
Emma commented on 05.09.2012 - 11:07:52 am:
Me too... Knowing Abrams and Kripke's work... I'm going to love this! :-)
Me too... Knowing Abrams and Kripke's work... I'm going to love this! :-)
dunfee555 commented on 05.09.2012 - 11:19:40 am:
What a great combo with Abrams and Kripke. This may be the show I'm most looking forward to this fall.
What a great combo with Abrams and Kripke. This may be the show I'm most looking forward to this fall.
Emma commented on 05.09.2012 - 04:55:01 pm:
Couldn't agree more dunfee555! :-) It definitely is the show I'm most looking forward to checking out!
Couldn't agree more dunfee555! :-) It definitely is the show I'm most looking forward to checking out!
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Greg Wiggleton commented on 05.09.2012 - 12:36:58 pm:
I very much enjoyed the first. I'll end up renting it when I get the chance.
I very much enjoyed the first. I'll end up renting it when I get the chance.
princessbryn commented on 05.09.2012 - 10:57:22 am:
I'm going to be checking this out when it airs. I think it should be interesting.
I'm going to be checking this out when it airs. I think it should be interesting.
dunfee555 commented on 05.09.2012 - 11:30:31 am:
If anyone but Michael Bay was producing this I would be really excited. With him, it'll depend on how the cast shapes up to see if I'm interested.
If anyone but Michael Bay was producing this I would be really excited. With him, it'll depend on how the cast shapes up to see if I'm interested.
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Emma commented on 05.09.2012 - 09:43:45 am:
The renewal is a sure thing so I don't think you have to worry about it :) The show has done great in the ratings (thank god! I don't know what I'd do without this show either!) - It's going to be a long summer of withdrawals for me as well! :-)
The renewal is a sure thing so I don't think you have to worry about it :) The show has done great in the ratings (thank god! I don't know what I'd do without this show either!) - It's going to be a long summer of withdrawals for me as well! :-)
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Crashdown mommy commented on 05.09.2012 - 08:22:16 am:
I totally agree s-2 looks really good, I do hope though that we get the 5 mil hits. It would be awesome to see the first 10 min. At least we don't have long to wait till we have s-2.
I totally agree s-2 looks really good, I do hope though that we get the 5 mil hits. It would be awesome to see the first 10 min. At least we don't have long to wait till we have s-2.
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Greg Wiggleton commented on 05.08.2012 - 07:47:37 pm:
I have not played the other version, other then part of the flash game. Should be noted that this is not just a port of the same levels. In fact, these are brand new levels with some new abilities. So I would say this is a spiritual sequel.
I have not played the other version, other then part of the flash game. Should be noted that this is not just a port of the same levels. In fact, these are brand new levels with some new abilities. So I would say this is a spiritual sequel.