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"Games, Gaming and Gamers"
Dastardly007 | 5:47 PM on 02.01.2008 5 comments




Games - We all love them, that's why were here. Yet is that label itself "Games" holding back our favourite hobby? Are the connotations that people associate with the label one of the major problems that the hobby faces today. The term games conjures up images of toys and playthings that are meant for children and not to be taken seriously. I believe this is partly why non gaming society has such a hard time with adult titles like Grand Theft Auto. Despite the fact these titles have ratings on the box, to the wider public they are still just games and shouldn't contain such evil.

Is it time for a new label for the hobby? Something that reflects the wide appeal of the games today as not just play things for children, but interactive entertainment for all.

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