Visualante said:
Tell me if you think this praise is undue. But I think things like Life Well Wasted further the acceptance of videogames as a real medium.
I honestly don't think so.
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2009/12/aughties-nostalgia-200912
"6. Gamer Culture
Behold the emergence of Red Bullquaffing World of Warcraft players, shut-in Second Lifers, and Halo die-hards. The sheer unbridled geekery of gamer culture, where sophisticated graphics and motion-capture interfaces created a dazzling alternative to boring ol human existence, matured into a nationwide obsession, hastened by user-friendly innovations such as Wii Bowling or Guitar Hero, the latter of which allowed a generation of tipsy Uncle Bobs to unleash their inner Jimmy Page, to the quiet discomfort of all."
People already know that gamer culture exists (The King Of Kong would be another example), but Robert profiles it rather than making an argument for it. I think it makes for a better, more inviting show, but it certainly won't change minds about the quality of the object of attention.
I like comic strips and comics generally, but find the most commercial stuff worldwide (which would include superhero comics) irritating more than intriguing. I listen to Quiet Panelologists At Work and Funnybook Babylon all the time, though, because they're inviting, funny, intelligent shows. My disposition toward superhero comics hasn't changed.
