I've been playing video games since 1991. I think they're getting better.
ALL ART SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD
First question: The Wire, The Hurt Locker and Fight Club (the book) - they provide an entertaining but factual or informative window on things.
Second question: Games and game criticism in 2003 were not so interested in politics, gender issues, so on as they are now, I don't think. No data, but this is a blog and I remember what I read/played from that time.
Third question: Nothing wrong with social commentary being made through fantasy, but games do not...
Jesus Christ you are all stupid
If you think I've written these articles because I get paid to defend Microsoft I literally cannot begin to explain how stupid you are, and how fundamental your misunderstanding of writing is. Am happy to explain more fully via email. I will not have myself slandered like that in public comment sections.
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