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Uncomfortable Realism

Isaiah Taylor of Couchbound.net writes: "Violence in video games usually date the game itself. Clearly, violence will consistently escalate to feed the sadistic habits of consumers. Battlefield 3 [a game I'm looking forward to, may be venturing into a territory of uncomfortable realism, which may be what gaming needs"

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rabidpancakeburglar5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

I've got no issue with seeing someone get blown to pieces in a game but if it was real life I'd be sickened. No matter how realistic games get the aren't real life, people realise that. I agree that realism is more vital in gaming as it just makes games better.

morganfell5471d ago

To people that have actually been in a combat unit, not even the graphics of BF3 can provide realism. Devs always sabotage themselves with conventionality.

The BF3 reveal vid was good for about 8 seconds. Then the weapons carry immediately robbed you of the suspension of belief as they fell back on the same old tired positions.

At the briefing table the the marine on the far left was good MOCAP but the overly demonstrative body movements of the CO ruined it. Then the tactical movement began and it really choked. The "flag everyone doom weapon view" is the biggest detractor from realism in modern shooters.

Thank goodness an established shooter will change that next year with it's new mechanics. If developers are going to get close to realism, more than graphics are needed. Not every soldier, airman, sailor, or marine sounds like some juvenile. Body positioning and movement, including lack of it must be heeded.

Ragdoll physics need to be reformed. And what happens when a person is really shot or injured should be presented. It isn't pretty, especially when someone knows they are going to die, but that's realism. Sociologists say that games inure us to violence but it is actually the developers whose failure to present realism that sanitizes killing.

MariaHelFutura5471d ago

I like realism in certain types of games.

Uncomfortable Realism (see video)

TheKindRoost5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

It's probably just me but I didn't find the vid that disturbing, it's perfectly natural(prey and predator). Now what I find disturbing is seeing the vid of children that are victims of war.

SpLinT5471d ago

It's probably just me but I don't find that disturbing.

MariaHelFutura5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

I don`t find it distrubing, I love it. I find death intriguing. Things die, I`ve accepted that. I do feel sorry for the goat though, that`s a rough way to go.

rabidpancakeburglar5471d ago

WTF was that??? That was one of the funniest things I've seen in ages

e-p-ayeaH5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

I like realism to a certain degree but BF3 is not one of those games that i should take seriously by any means.

I remember back in the day ( 1990´s ) not liking to shoot bad guys in the head because it felt to brutal and unnecessary but since that become such a normal thing in the shooter genre i got used to it like everyone else.

HeavenlySnipes5471d ago

Battlefield isn't realistic COD isn't realistic none of the games out are. (Maybe Arma or whatever its called)

Reason being because then it wouldn't be fun.

You think if a car blew up 10 feet from you from an RPG you'd have all limbs in tact. Or that you could chuck a grenade with ease? Or even survive a grenade in close proximity? When you get shot in a game you are crippled then have to work in an office for the rest of your life because you are not fit for duty lol.

Games could have realistic elements to them to make them unique, but no, no game can be completely realistic.

Ducky5471d ago (Edited 5471d ago )

I don't think that's the side of realism they're focusing on.

This is more so realism on a visual level (i.e. the situations that the game tries to recreate and what it shows you) rather than a gameplay level.

thugbob5471d ago

"Games could have realistic elements to them to make them unique, but no, no game can be completely realistic."

No duh sherlock. All you did was state the obvious.

ForROME5471d ago

Games should be real and should be violent when its the point of the game, people who are effected by violence in video games, should not be playing video games

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Battlefield 3 Cut Missions From Campaign Detailed by Former DICE Dev

Battlefield 3's former Lead Designer has revealed that there were two cut missions from the main campaign

XiNatsuDragnel489d ago

I wish someone can get those EA game leaks to see all the cut content ngl

anast488d ago

Get rid of campaigns, move the game to mobile, and try to compete with warzone. They would save time and money.

Johnh5223488d ago (Edited 488d ago )

Bf4 was fun hope the new bf is just as good.

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Mortal Kombat 9: The Mandalorian DLC Character Mod

Download the Mandalorian DLC Character Mod for Mortal Kombat 9 and play as Din Djarin. Epic crossovers, brutal fatalities, and unique moves await!

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave3655d ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey602654d ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro24654d ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro24654d ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

RiseNShine653d ago

The catched the woke virus after that, saying for MK 10 that "Female Characters Will Be More Realistically Proportioned". You could still rip a spine or blow a head in a bloody explosion, but don't you dare to show a side boob or all hell will break loose.

TricksterArrow653d ago

The ladies in MK9 look like men in drag. They are so buff and their faces are so bad, I don’t feel like we lost anything aside from some sexy costumes. But sexy costumes in drags do not appeal to me.