tomrslever

Yes, I see no problem with this, as long as they acquire the correct paperwork from the Ministry of Foreign Dangers and Moist Assholes. Otherwise, I would hope that our great leader would see to it that this filth stays away from our proud and productive nation.

Risk: Black Ops is beautiful and I promise to care for it, always.

Give me that Pele.

@ Sonos

I did read the article. Several times actually to make sure I comprehended what exactly he was trying to say. Hell, I even read half the damn comments to see some other unique points of view. And I'll say again: whether video games constitute art is obviously a personal opinion in its core, because it depends on your definition of art and whether you've encountered any video games that have met these standards you've set to define art. All I know is, I have had this criteria met by video games numerous times for me, as well as probably millions of others have. If that doesn't constitute art, I don't know what does.

Just because you belittle others because you feel you are intellectually superior, does not in fact MAKE YOU SUPERIOR. In fact, I think I'd say it makes you the exact opposite.

@I Like Corn

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume you're just joking. Because that statement literally has no truth to it...to any extent....ever. And the fact you mentioned "western", makes it seem like you actually consider Japanese developed games to have much more thought provoking and thematic stories and plots. And that, is a crock of shit without a doubt.

"And while we might not agree with all of Mr. Ebert's points, we can certainly find common ground with his wondering why the debate over games as art is still such a topic of concern among gamers (ourselves included)."

Because, if you enjoy something and it brings you various forms of emotion, why would you not defend it's integrity with other mediums that provide similar things? Whether video games constitute art is obviously a personal opinion in its core, because it depends on your definition of art and whether you've encountered any video games that have met these standards. All I know is, I have had this criteria met by video games numerous times, as well as probably millions of others have. If that doesn't constitute art, I don't know what does.

Give me that insect swarm. As long as they don't come out of my scrotum, that is.

....so you supposedly wasted $60 and didn't even try to get that money back? That's, to lightly put it, kind of a retarded move there champ.

In what way though? The three they show have been pretty generally noted as very good games. Either you haven't played them all, or you have VERY distinct tastes in video games man.

Even after minutes pondering over it, I still can't comprehend what the fuck I just saw....I guess I just don't get Japanese games.