Right. We're all art critics now.
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Just OOC would you do the same if someone were having a similar discussion about film or literature? If not, why the double standard?Donnyp said:
Any chance you can make a gif of Holo and Lawrence dancing (like from the season 2 opening)?ninonybox360 said:This makes perfect sense, a gif for your post sir.Ghengis John said:
OT: I suppose now we'll have to ward off the art haters as well as the VG haters. I say, this should be an interesting show.
Many have derided the popular Iphone game "Angry Birds" for being nothing but a paper thin wafer of a game resting solely on its gameplay mechanic.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The game tries to explain to us the process of how to get rid of dysfunctional thought schematics and mental problems rooted deeply in our subconcious. You could say the game takes us to the chair of the psychologist to experience the process from his view.
Mental issues are the cause of a traumatic experience that has occured in the past. In the game this is represented by the stealing of the birds eggs. The birds are the patient himself, while the slingshot is a metaphor for the psychologist-
You steer the slingshot to attempt to find the perfect angle and power that you should launch the birds to break through the walls and reach the pigs. Just like how the psycholohist has to steer the mind of the patient correctly, so that he may breach the walls of his inner psyche to get to and be able to snuff out the harmful blisters on his subconcious (the pigs).
Many works of art attempts to capture the broken side of the human subconcious, but none attempt to guide us in how to mend it. For daring to tread new grounds and help us by mirroring the mental healing process i give the video game "Angry Birds" 10 out of 10, it is a true work of art for the betterment of humanity.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The game tries to explain to us the process of how to get rid of dysfunctional thought schematics and mental problems rooted deeply in our subconcious. You could say the game takes us to the chair of the psychologist to experience the process from his view.
Mental issues are the cause of a traumatic experience that has occured in the past. In the game this is represented by the stealing of the birds eggs. The birds are the patient himself, while the slingshot is a metaphor for the psychologist-
You steer the slingshot to attempt to find the perfect angle and power that you should launch the birds to break through the walls and reach the pigs. Just like how the psycholohist has to steer the mind of the patient correctly, so that he may breach the walls of his inner psyche to get to and be able to snuff out the harmful blisters on his subconcious (the pigs).
Many works of art attempts to capture the broken side of the human subconcious, but none attempt to guide us in how to mend it. For daring to tread new grounds and help us by mirroring the mental healing process i give the video game "Angry Birds" 10 out of 10, it is a true work of art for the betterment of humanity.
LittleBigPlanet is a statement on oppressive governments that control the lives the people that they preside over, manipulating the world around them and forcing their subjects to jump through false and unnecessary hoops (that are often on fire), while Sackboy represents the people, as they try to escape their harsh, repressive government, jumping through the hoops placed in their way, and running from giant fire-breathing robot dragons made of cloth and other craft materials.
By the way, the government in LBP also tells people what to wear. Alligator Suit Wednesday!
By the way, the government in LBP also tells people what to wear. Alligator Suit Wednesday!
NoFalloutJack said:Oh dear, you're not taking to the whole 'joke' premise, are you?AdumbroDeus said:
Rather.
I'm just annoyed cause it pokes fun at the idea that games are capable of having artistic merit, and wasn't even funny.
If people put half the effort they put into spewing these faux critiques into actually attempting to critique games then legitimate game criticism (as opposed to reviews) could actually be kicked off.
Ladies and gentlemen, we see here a perfect example of a person who just craves your respect. Let us turn to exhibit one: "Not to be an asshole, but that's hilarious," which indicates that he wants to be liked so much that he won't say what he actually means. You may all note how quickly he turned to totally trolling me ("I applaud your spectacular bad taste," "You're simply upset because you think I've ragged on something you like,") while still maintaining a faux-polite demeanor.Ghengis John said:
Also note the inherent narcissism in claiming that Uwe Boll cannot be art because it is terrible. Who decides that it is not art? This man? This...Ghengis John? Puns aside, what makes him more qualified than you or I?
John...jokes aside, I can understand why you felt I was ragging on your post, but that wasn't my intention: I was trying to have a conversation and the wording I used was a bit brash, and for that I apologize. However, insinuating that I like Uwe Boll and therefore have bad taste (and your use of that to insult me, no less) was one of the trolliest things I've seen in my short time on these forums. My opinion is that art is in the eye of the beholder. Someone out there genuinely thinks Uwe Boll is a genius...with six billion people in the world, tell me you don't think so and really mean it. As for him being dogpiled, I have no problem with people saying he's bad, his movies suck, whatever...but saying his movies aren't art is just incorrect.
I assume that some misguided sense of internet pride will require you to get the last word in, so don't worry, I won't respond. I'm done having this conversation and plan to move on.
Shadow of the Colossus
A critique of our unsustainable raping of the world's resources set in a haunting world overshadowed by the mournful spectre of death.
I'm half joking
A critique of our unsustainable raping of the world's resources set in a haunting world overshadowed by the mournful spectre of death.
I'm half joking
Oh, don't be such a party-pooper. It's a forum, not the world council debate.AdumbroDeus said:NoFalloutJack said:Oh dear, you're not taking to the whole 'joke' premise, are you?AdumbroDeus said:
Rather.
I'm just annoyed cause it pokes fun at the idea that games are capable of having artistic merit, and wasn't even funny.
If people put half the effort they put into spewing these faux critiques into actually attempting to critique games then legitimate game criticism (as opposed to reviews) could actually be kicked off.
FIFA/Madden is a cleverly disguised, yet utterly brilliant piece of social art that offers an unflinching look at the downfall of society that (thanks to EA) we can now see happening before our very eyes. The unknowing components of this masterpiece (the different paints and brushes if you will, controlled dictatorially by the artist) are the millions of fans who willingly pay +£40/$60 on a yearly basis to pretend to play a sport rather then spending considerably less on a real ball and going outside to play with their friends.
Thank you EA. For you have shown us the error of our ways by using methods that transcend the limitations of what was previously art.
Thank you EA. For you have shown us the error of our ways by using methods that transcend the limitations of what was previously art.
Well not to be hypocritical but this is me, saying that's not necessary. You were plenty respectful and reasonable, and you spotted my dealing from the bottom of my troll deck so that brought a smile to my face. I tip my hat to you, sir.Bobby_D said:
