Nov 07 2010
Week 11 – Framing Questions
1. What are the pros and cons of the militarism inserting itself into the entertainment realm? Could some games be considered a form of military propaganda as many gaming companies continue to compete for a “piece of the military brand” which offers limited modding control, built in branding and gamer-loyalty?
2. By creating video games that simulate a military environment in addition to war-zones, does this glorify the idea of war and violence?
3. How accurate is the theory that gamers are drawn to war games out of fear and a sense of loss of power? Are we reading too much into a military game that may be played simply for enjoyment?