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On Video GamesThe research and the reality
Why look at games?
Games are popular
$11.7 billion in sales in 200817 hours/weekfor male 8th graders
Why look at games?
Why look at games?
Dark Knight (entire box office run)
$550 million(ish) MW2 (first 5 days)
$550 million
Why look at games?
Who plays games?
67% of homesAvg. gamer 34 y.o.40% Females
Why do people play games?
Arousing
Why do people play games?
For the challenge
Why do people play games?
For the competition
Why do people play games?
As a diversion
Why do people play games?
For the fantasy
Why do people play games?
For the social aspect
So… What’s there to study?
Why study games?
Games are violent
90%
10%
Games made for teens and adults
ViolentNon-violent
Why study games?
Games are violent
64%
36%
Games rated E for Everyone
Intentional vio-lenceNon-violent
Why study games?
Kids like video games
Nintendo 64! OMGz!!!!1!!1!!!one!
How are games different from TV?
srsly
Difference from TV
Games are interactive
Difference from TV
YOU make the decisions
Commit to violenceLost? Too bad!
Difference from TV
Effects increase when you like the perp.
Who’s the perp. In games?
Difference from TV
Effects decrease when you relate to the target
Who’s the target in games?
Difference from TV
Perp. and target depend on skill level
Difference from TV
BUT!
Games aren’t that realistic. Right?
Game Realism Okay… you’re just making this shit up as you go
Game Realism
Games are too unrealistic to effect me!
Half Life
Battlefield 3
Game Realism
Does realism matter?
Still, games aren’t TV
Game Realism
Does realism matter?
Games are goal oriented
Game Realism
Does realism matter?
The violence is crazy
Game Realism
Will it ever become real enough?
Uncanny valley
Meet Emily
User-generated content
What about ME, dammit!
User-generated content (UGC)
This stuff is everywhere!
All up in your bed!
User-generated content (UGC)
Games are no exception
Modifications (Mods)
In game built material
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (new games altogether)
Garry’s Mod
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (new games altogether)
Counter Strike
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (new games altogether)
Oblivion turned Dune
Dune!
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
People like sex
88%
12%
Percentage of porn websites
Not pornPorn
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
People REALLY like sex
75%
25%
Percentage of web searches on porn
Not pornPorn
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
Alex Skin (Half Life 2)
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
Topless mod (oblivion)
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
Hot Coffee (GTA)
User-generated content (UGC)
Mod examples (the SEX)
What does this mean for games?
Policy ImplicationsI fought the law and…
Games and policy
Games have negative effects in context
Particularly bad for kids
Games and policy
ESRB to the rescue!
Rating board for games
Similar to Film
Games and policy
How is film/movie policy different?
What are the laws for kids?Barred from theatres
Can’t rent/buy R-rated films
Games and policy
Game policy is similar to film
Minors & M-rated gamesIllicit sale may equal fines
Games and policy
How are games different (policy-wise)
Reactive to public response
Games and policy
Public to policy reaction (Oblivion)
Topless mod (oblivion)
Games and policy
Public to policy reaction (GTA)
Hot Coffee (GTA)
Games and policy
Comparison to movies
DVD Bonus content isn’t rated
Games and policy
Comparison to UGC films
Reorganize what people say
Games and policy
Games are different!
Manipulate games = punish developers
Games and policy
Why are games different?
Maybe, the ESRB saving face
Games and policy
Why are games different?
Maybe, Moral Panic
Games and policy
Moral Panic explained
Kids love gamesParents don’t get gamesIgnorance = fearAssume worst case scenarioDo stupid things to protect kids
Games and policy
Moral Panic explained
ComicsAustralia
Banned games
Is there any hope for games!
We’re all gonna die!
Why you should play games
Games and cooperation
Games getting more cooperative
Why you should play games
Games and cooperation
Reduces adverse effects
Why you should play games
New groups are playing games
Why you should play games Making the world better for games, because of
gamesGames as artGames aren’t scaryGames aren’t evil (for kids)
In conclusion…Yay! We’re not all gonna die!
Why you should play games
Go out and play a game
Go build you social bondsAnd have fun!
MotoHeroz!