Comments on: The MASS EFFECT of the Writer’s Strike… http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/ redefining entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:05:28 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Charlie http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Charlie Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:48 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-187 oh! and play the metal gear solid series, Amazing storytelling through a very cinematic experience, the conclusion to (My favorite franchise) is comming out in June for the Playstation 3. Good stuff :) oh! and play the metal gear solid series, Amazing storytelling through a very cinematic experience, the conclusion to (My favorite franchise) is comming out in June for the Playstation 3. Good stuff :)

]]> By: Charlie http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Charlie Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:57:39 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-186 Hey all, Cool story, I'm actually a student at Digipen Institute of tech(A school who's foot is set deep in the Video game industry) and I must say for 1, Bravo for giving Mass Effect and Resident Evil 4 a shot, both 2 great games. Yes, the Video Game industry is the next great form of entertainment, Sales are projected to crush the Film industry. I'll say it now, I LOVE games, great form of entertainment. I saw that the industry was becomming bigger and bigger when I was in High school, and I love games so I said "Hey, god gave me the gift of Art, lets take it this way!" and Im happy to say in another 2 years I should be setting foot into the industry with my BFA in hand :) But my story aside, I think it's incredibly important that people realize that games aren't just for kids anymore, there are amazing stories and adventures, Romances and other great experiences out there for adults, and I think that it's really sad how hard people work on these games (I'm learning how they do it, I KNOW IT FIRST HAND!) and all they get in return is a deaf ear to thier projects because of rediculous studies on Violent behavior, or depression ECT... I just wanted to say thank you for giving my industry a chance before making an opinion. I hope one day you can play a game I worked on and have nice things to say as well. Cool story, I like that your Wife was the Combat specialist haha sounds fun. -Charlie Van Liew Hey all,

Cool story, I’m actually a student at Digipen Institute of tech(A school who’s foot is set deep in the Video game industry) and I must say for 1, Bravo for giving Mass Effect and Resident Evil 4 a shot, both 2 great games.

Yes, the Video Game industry is the next great form of entertainment, Sales are projected to crush the Film industry.

I’ll say it now, I LOVE games, great form of entertainment. I saw that the industry was becomming bigger and bigger when I was in High school, and I love games so I said “Hey, god gave me the gift of Art, lets take it this way!” and Im happy to say in another 2 years I should be setting foot into the industry with my BFA in hand :)

But my story aside, I think it’s incredibly important that people realize that games aren’t just for kids anymore, there are amazing stories and adventures, Romances and other great experiences out there for adults, and I think that it’s really sad how hard people work on these games (I’m learning how they do it, I KNOW IT FIRST HAND!) and all they get in return is a deaf ear to thier projects because of rediculous studies on Violent behavior, or depression ECT…

I just wanted to say thank you for giving my industry a chance before making an opinion. I hope one day you can play a game I worked on and have nice things to say as well.

Cool story, I like that your Wife was the Combat specialist haha sounds fun.

-Charlie Van Liew

]]> By: Bruce http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Bruce Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:00:13 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-185 Video games *are* part of mainstream media now, and a rather significant one at that. For a few years now, I think, video games' annual revenue has exceeded that of the movie box office (not including DVD sales). Even recently, some bigwigs in the film industry have been blaming video games for poor sales performances at the box office. Within the gaming community the debate about whether video games can be considered "art" rages as the medium is trying to innovate itself out of its infancy and find a unique space within entertainment media. The interactive nature is what separates video games from other media, and maybe before too long we might see a "video-game-agogue" that explores the truisms found within the choices the player makes throughout the course of a game. One thing is for sure: there are many more compelling experiences like Mass Effect in the future for video games. Video games *are* part of mainstream media now, and a rather significant one at that. For a few years now, I think, video games’ annual revenue has exceeded that of the movie box office (not including DVD sales). Even recently, some bigwigs in the film industry have been blaming video games for poor sales performances at the box office. Within the gaming community the debate about whether video games can be considered “art” rages as the medium is trying to innovate itself out of its infancy and find a unique space within entertainment media. The interactive nature is what separates video games from other media, and maybe before too long we might see a “video-game-agogue” that explores the truisms found within the choices the player makes throughout the course of a game. One thing is for sure: there are many more compelling experiences like Mass Effect in the future for video games.

]]> By: Pastor James Harleman http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Pastor James Harleman Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:12:17 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-184 Just finished MASS today, 35.5 hours. I think I'm taking March off of the VGs. Overall good, I thought the ending could have been stronger. The wife wants me to play "Bioshock" and I'm sizing up a few possibilities but I don't want it to overwhelm. That's a day and a half, all told, on rest and cultural exploration, just for Mass Effect. I've had my fill for a while. Besides, the Strike's over! Just finished MASS today, 35.5 hours. I think I’m taking March off of the VGs. Overall good, I thought the ending could have been stronger. The wife wants me to play “Bioshock” and I’m sizing up a few possibilities but I don’t want it to overwhelm. That’s a day and a half, all told, on rest and cultural exploration, just for Mass Effect. I’ve had my fill for a while. Besides, the Strike’s over!

]]> By: Brian Holt http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Brian Holt Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:34:37 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-183 I think that if you like Mass Effect you should try Fable or Halo both are science fantasy action games and Fable has the adaptive story line that gives you several options in scenarios. I think that if you like Mass Effect you should try Fable or Halo both are science fantasy action games and Fable has the adaptive story line that gives you several options in scenarios.

]]> By: Gamez and Gamers » Blog Archive » [Cinemagogue] The MASS EFFECT of the Writer’s Strike… http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Gamez and Gamers » Blog Archive » [Cinemagogue] The MASS EFFECT of the Writer’s Strike… Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:59:04 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-182 [...] just how reliant they are on someone elses words with varying degrees of improv. Its source: [Cinemagogue] The MASS EFFECT of the Writers Strike, VOXPOP Network | Mars Hill Church | [...] [...] just how reliant they are on someone elses words with varying degrees of improv. Its source: [Cinemagogue] The MASS EFFECT of the Writers Strike, VOXPOP Network | Mars Hill Church | [...]

]]> By: Aaron Webb http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Aaron Webb Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:08:46 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-181 And as software is largely un-unionised, they can still ignore the writers strike because there is no guild calling any shots. Thus computer game writers are on a completely planet and thus the effects of the strike are nil. If this keeps up, video games will gain an even larger share of the entertainment dollar. And as software is largely un-unionised, they can still ignore the writers strike because there is no guild calling any shots. Thus computer game writers are on a completely planet and thus the effects of the strike are nil. If this keeps up, video games will gain an even larger share of the entertainment dollar.

]]> By: Pastor James Harleman http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Pastor James Harleman Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:06:23 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-180 I certainly hope an equitable arrangement can be found as well Becky. Although I'm hardly the one to determine what's best in this situation, I hope the story behind these storytellers and the industry has a happy ending. I certainly hope an equitable arrangement can be found as well Becky. Although I’m hardly the one to determine what’s best in this situation, I hope the story behind these storytellers and the industry has a happy ending.

]]> By: Becky http://cinemagogue.com/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Becky Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:19:53 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2008/02/11/the-mass-effect-of-the-writers-strike/#comment-179 I hope they are able to give more attention to those that work behind screen such as those writers and others and things will be fine again. I hope they are able to give more attention to those that work behind screen such as those writers and others and things will be fine again.

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