It's a slightly tangental note, but I read on the back of a recent new book (Buyology) that recent research shows the brain's response to brands to be similar to that of religion. I'm probably going to pick up that book to read more..cos I do think videogame messageboard culture represents probably a very interesting microcosm from a psychological point of view.
Jocchan said:Some years back, I used to say one of the only "mature" games around was Silent Hill 2.
I still think this.
Yeah, just like real life is... oh, wait...DCharlie said:if everyone did that, the internet would be a pretty boring place.
It's an essential part of growing up. Teens think they have to prove friends and parents that they can stand watching blood and violence.LCfiner said:I originally thought the question was more about why kids love adult themed games. And why those themes tend to be blowing shit up.
And it's the same reason I loved Predator when I was 12 (and still do). because it kicks ass.
TheJollyCorner said:if you guys think this is bad, try finding more than 3 even seldomly intelligent posts (out of hundreds) on any random Yahoo Sports Football blog comment section. Especially one dealing with the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants. :lol
Worse than GameFaqs, worse than YouTube comments.
I legitimately feel more stupid after subjecting myself to that.
TheJollyCorner said:if you guys think this is bad, try finding more than 3 even seldomly intelligent posts (out of hundreds) on any random Yahoo Sports Football blog comment section. Especially one dealing with the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants. :lol
Worse than GameFaqs, worse than YouTube comments.
I legitimately feel more stupid after subjecting myself to that.
Chinner said:Personally, I think Metal Gear Solid is a serious game made exclusively for adults. It has many mature and serious themes in such as:
- Nuclear Weapons are bad
- Killing people is bad
- War is bad
- Genetics are bad
- People are bad
- Gigantic Dinosaurs with lazer dicks are bad
[*]butts are nice
Yep.sankao said:Adults are a bunch of kids, period.
Stop It said:To add to my earlier post, it also explains why this forum is the way it is.
The current trend of games that are apparently "mature" has brainwashed a generation of gamers into thinking that they are in fact, mature and thus more clever than everyone else. This attitude has cascaded onto forums where suddenly, opinions don't exist any more, everything spouted by these "enlightened" gamers is fact and thus, hyperbole reigns supreme.
This has caused a lack of a middle ground, here and in most gaming forums, and has affected every sphere of conversation, games are either "GOTF" or "Utter Shit" and anyone who tries to moderate opinion on these games are wrong; Good examples of this are GTA4, suddenly the worst game ever after arguably the biggest hype the gaming world has ever seen, and KZ2, currently untouchable as the best game ever made, ever, shits on everything, apparently.
What is worse is how this has now invaded things like Sales Age and discussing the future of consoles, everything is now a bomba or "great success", consoles are either dead or about to sell like mad, the "Year of the" meme has got to the point where I cannot tell quite who is being cynical or sincere any more.
So, if gaming wants to be seen as truly an "Adult" hobby, the hobbyists have a lot of growing up to do.
Stop It said:To add to my earlier post, it also explains why this forum is the way it is.
The current trend of games that are apparently "mature" has brainwashed a generation of gamers into thinking that they are in fact, mature and thus more clever than everyone else. This attitude has cascaded onto forums where suddenly, opinions don't exist any more, everything spouted by these "enlightened" gamers is fact and thus, hyperbole reigns supreme.
This has caused a lack of a middle ground, here and in most gaming forums, and has affected every sphere of conversation, games are either "GOTF" or "Utter Shit" and anyone who tries to moderate opinion on these games are wrong; Good examples of this are GTA4, suddenly the worst game ever after arguably the biggest hype the gaming world has ever seen, and KZ2, currently untouchable as the best game ever made, ever, shits on everything, apparently.
What is worse is how this has now invaded things like Sales Age and discussing the future of consoles, everything is now a bomba or "great success", consoles are either dead or about to sell like mad, the "Year of the" meme has got to the point where I cannot tell quite who is being cynical or sincere any more.
So, if gaming wants to be seen as truly an "Adult" hobby, the hobbyists have a lot of growing up to do.
That's actually a pretty good point.RSTEIN said:I'm an immature person, period. Most adults I know are "immature." I'm a trader. You will probably not find a more immature group of people anywhere. My wife works at a hospital and the doctors there go around making fun of patients, engage in borderline sexual harassment, tell the raunchiest jokes, and generally behave like asses most of the time.
The "mature" people I know are generally mentally lazy, boring as shit, never take risks in life, and prefer to see the world only from their narrow minded perspective.
I like NeoGAF BECAUSE it's a collection of immature adults... just like me. I wouldn't want it any other way.
fixed.VOOK said:Why is it that everything in life ultimately turns into a pissing match?
Because videogaming is a juvenile hobby, so a large majority of those who enjoy it are juvenile in nature.VOOK said:Apart from sarcasm, why are most "Adult" gaming fans a bunch of kids?
The "mature" people I know are generally mentally lazy, boring as shit, never take risks in life, and prefer to see the world only from their narrow minded perspective.
Holy shit, they used the military conflict infobox. :lolsonicmj1 said:If the freeware community can be factionalized over a choice between two perfectly competent text editors, why is the video game community somehow special and different?
VOOK said:This is really starting to piss me off it's like no one who likes games can be serious about it, and knowing GAF this thread will probably end up being filled with stupidity but I really am being serious.
Why is it everything "video games" ultimately turns into a pissing match?
- Console wars
- Lineups
- Sale Charts
Maybe GAF isn't the best place to ask :/
VOOK said:This transcends the internet though, even in person people are a bunch of morons. Maybe I'm getting old and sit of these things
Stop It said:What is defined as "Adult" games here are actually testosterone filled games aimed squarely at teenagers, whereas games like Wii Fit, Brain Training and the like are truly Adult games because they break down the barriers of gaming and appeal to the general adult populace, not just children and adults who wish they still were.
"Casualties and losses: Unknown"Tntnnbltn said:Holy shit, they used the military conflict infobox. :lol
nli10 said:Games for people with different Psychologies (nurturing games, wii music style electronic toys, games where individuals progress cannot be directly compared) are in their infancy and only tend to get negative mentions on game message boards currently. If you can't show your prowess off in a quantitative way then we just aren't that interested.