We're hoping at least one person involved in this over-the-top production is laughing. Interesting note: not a single video game can be seen in the two minute trailer. Video embedded after the break.
Today's dose of propaganda video: The 'Fight for Video Games' Web Trailer
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Corrupt. Evil. Devil Worshippers. You wouldn't want to be associated with those words, would you? Of course not. The new "Fight for Video Games" trailer created by the Video Game Voters Network is above and beyond ridiculous in moments, even with the Gregorian Chants highlighting the "war" between politicians, media and the video game industry.
We're hoping at least one person involved in this over-the-top production is laughing. Interesting note: not a single video game can be seen in the two minute trailer. Video embedded after the break.
We're hoping at least one person involved in this over-the-top production is laughing. Interesting note: not a single video game can be seen in the two minute trailer. Video embedded after the break.
Reader Comments (22)
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 12:46AM DVersion said
Oh My God!!! Jack Thompson is about to march on Poland!
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 1:40AM (Unverified) said
terror is the best motivator in the world.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 1:17AM (Unverified) said
Reuyl, I think I'd rather assemble behind something that didn't sound like a dumbass.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 1:17AM (Unverified) said
wow. that was embarrassing.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 1:18AM (Unverified) said
Oh, and to avoid misunderstanding, by dumbass I meant the VGVN, not you.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 2:01AM (Unverified) said
looks like we got too start showing these people we vote too shut them up....on another note..anyone see dateline : too catch a predator with the guy with the screen name ps3player178?? could that of been frank the crank?
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 2:37AM jonostarsmore said
Oh i get it, it's an ARG ;-)
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 3:00AM (Unverified) said
Sals cookies, windmill cookies, they give you Gonnorrhea.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 3:50AM Evan Tribley said
Wow! That is all I can think of to say. That could be one of the most idiotic things I have ever seen. I'll be honest I have been on their mailing list for some time and think its a great idea to have a VGVN, BUT WTF was that?
They are fighting ridiculous propaganda with even more ridiculous propaganda. We really need to refine our message to the real issues without making comparisons to women's rights, the British Empire, devil worshipers, etc. Sounds like they want a civil war!
I think a proactive approach to the issue may be a better idea instead of a "fight." Why has everything in this country become shoot first and ask questions later?
If the video games industry had feet I wonder how many bullet holes they would have in them!
They are fighting ridiculous propaganda with even more ridiculous propaganda. We really need to refine our message to the real issues without making comparisons to women's rights, the British Empire, devil worshipers, etc. Sounds like they want a civil war!
I think a proactive approach to the issue may be a better idea instead of a "fight." Why has everything in this country become shoot first and ask questions later?
If the video games industry had feet I wonder how many bullet holes they would have in them!
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 3:52AM Evan Tribley said
Forgot to ask, does anyone know what the heck the kid in the green was playing? That has to be one of the worst looking controllers I have ever seen!
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Posted: Jul 26th 2007 4:14AM (Unverified) said
Why are they using video games for the source of all evil?
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 5:02AM jesusbonjovi said
"Answer the call... and Defend our video games..."
"Spread the Word about the Fight"
does this guy play videogames?
"Spread the Word about the Fight"
does this guy play videogames?
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 8:09AM (Unverified) said
It's over the top, and ridiculous. However, it's not very different from the kinds of adds you start seeing around election year.
If they just could have added Hillary Clinton as Mother Brain or something, that would've been genius!
If they just could have added Hillary Clinton as Mother Brain or something, that would've been genius!
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 8:10AM (Unverified) said
Make that ads... duh!
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 8:23AM (Unverified) said
Hmm. So which candidate with the VGVN "independently" be pushing us toward next year?
The only people who address "voters" are people looking to get elected.
The only people who address "voters" are people looking to get elected.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 8:42AM (Unverified) said
oooh oooh and then we can make online petitions and have Halo LAN parties and order pizza and listen to Linkin Park and read comic books! This is embarrasing. Oooh, Join a Myspace group to stop this evil! Do it now! Yawn.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 12:39PM (Unverified) said
"The Video Game Voters Network makes a homage to game and movie trailers by bringing you this overly-dramatic and intentionally over-the-top recruitment trailer to raise awareness among video game enthusiasts of the very serious and constant legislative struggle facing video games. The "Fight For Video Games" trailer shows how politicians and media critics have set their sights on video games, just as they have with comic books, movies and music before, but now you can ensure they lose this struggle, just as they lost in other battles against free speech."
Just below the video.
Just below the video.
Posted: Jul 26th 2007 8:11PM Evan Tribley said
That wasn't there yesterday! I wonder if they are trying to save face.
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Posted: Jul 30th 2007 3:15AM (Unverified) said
At least they tried. Definitely a little over the top, but at least someone is actually trying to do something about the ridiculous laws/bills being passed.
Posted: Aug 16th 2007 6:05PM (Unverified) said
you've got guys on the floor of congress talking about how you can recreate 9-11 style attacks, and train to be a sniper in GTA:San Andreas. It's a lot more serious than you think. Poke around on their site for a little while and you'll be mad in no time
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