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Responses , fallout

Submitted by Zach Whalen – Sun, 2006 – 05 – 21 14:56

Ian at WCG just posted an excellent analysis of the widespread and reactionary criticism this game is receiving. Here's a quote that I think sums up the problem:

 

... But the notion that an artifact in a medium about a subject is a priori hurtful, damaging, immoral, corrupt, or otherwise objectionable should send up a huge red flag for those of us interested in videogame expression. Despite the widespread press coverage, the news stories are not about the game's representation of Columbine. They are about the fact that a game that represents Columbine in some way exists.

It's longish, but well worth the read.

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