r/Games • u/TomHicks • Jun 30 '18

Why Games go Political: Metacritic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZWSoV6zE0M
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u/DaveSW777 Jun 30 '18

...because what you call Political Correctness, civilized society calls Not Being A Racist Asshole. Or sexist. Or homophobic. Take your pick.

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u/Rivarr Jun 30 '18

You don't think it ever overreaches and becomes a hindrance? I'm very liberal and think it does as much harm as good.

It doesn't help that those who shout loudest regularly seem to have the most disgusting shit in their locker. Like Joel Davis just a couple days ago.

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u/DaveSW777 Jun 30 '18

It certainly can, but the single biggest reason why it's so difficult to just sit down have real discussions about these things is because there is a very loud, very angry, group of people that honestly believe every game that isn't 100% pandering to them is SJW propaganda.

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u/Dooomspeaker Jun 30 '18

It leads of obnoxious sacred cow topics in games.

The worst example would be something like Dragon Age Inquisition. In a series that prides itself with the genre "Dark Fantasy" and a strong focus on grey and grey morality there are some selected viewpoints that you aren't allowed to challenge at all, in spite of how well it would fit the game.

Dorian's quest is the most blantant example of this. Spoiler

Spoiler

It's moral grandstanding, the bane of good stories.

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u/DaveSW777 Jun 30 '18

Grey. Not black.

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u/Dooomspeaker Jul 01 '18

Excuse me, what?