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The Importance of Protecting Freedom of Speech and Expression in Video Games.

The freedom to speak your mind and express yourself is something that a lot of people take for granted, presumably due to living in the west where we can say what we will without fear of retaliations to our well-being but there have been instances where freedom of speech hasn’t been enough to defend against the eternally upset, the entitled beggars, the forever offended.

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lilbroRx4616d ago (Edited 4616d ago )

It disgusts me when people "misuse" freedom of speech and creativity.

Too many people use it as a hot phrase without truly understanding the purpose and meaning behind it. The only times I see it pop up now are when people want to defend something derogatory or insulting that they find entertaining, which "IS NOT" what it was made for.

I'll probably draw much flak for this, but I must say it.

Freedom of speech and creativity is about "protecting" the differences in people and culture from legal prosecution. Beyond legality, the phrase carries no weight. An insult is still an insult, and just because it is not punishable by law, that doesn't make it right. I'm not saying this is an insult because I don't care about it, but there are those who very well may.

It was not intended for people to abuse and/or misrepresent others even though it allows it. I may not care if someone curses out the name of my religion, but if the person next to me is likely to kill someone because of its done to them, then I'm not going to be an egomaniacal deuce and insult it anyway then claim its not my fault that a bunch of people just go beheaded, because I have freedom of speech. FOS just means its legal, not okay.

What the Tekken producer's are doing is respecting a different culture "within reason", not bowing down to them. Sure, they can leave it there. Sure, its not that big of a deal to me or you, so who cares? Tell me, is the potential ill this may bring worth it to you? Would you even care if it were there or not if it wasn't for the drama people are making about issue? Is having it there going to enhance your experience with the game so much that you won't have as much fun without it?

MacDonagh4616d ago (Edited 4616d ago )

"It disgusts me when people "misuse" freedom of speech and creativity."

Oh boy, here we go.

"Too many people use it as a hot phrase without truly understanding the purpose and meaning behind it. The only times I see it pop up now are when people want to defend something derogatory or insulting that they find entertaining, which "IS NOT" what it was made for."

I am defending them because they've done nothing offensive. No outcry over the jingoistic COD franchise that celebrates war, yet a picture frame in a toilet from a three year old game is enough to get offended? That's precious.

"Freedom of speech and creativity is about "protecting" the differences in people and culture from legal prosecution."

Freedom of speech and expression are rights to the individual according to the UN and I quote article 19:

"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."

http://www.un.org/en/docume...

Ideas through any media, regardless of frontiers.

"An insult is still an insult, and just because it is not punishable by law, that doesn't make it right. I'm not saying this is an insult because I don't care about it, but there are those who very well may."

You should speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.

"FOS just means its legal, not okay."

Freedom is always and exclusively freedom for the one who thinks differently. - Rosa Luxemburg

"Would you even care if it were there or not if it wasn't for the drama people are making about issue?"

I think I know what you're asking. If it's set in Saudi Arabia, and there is no clear reference to Islam in a predominately Muslim country, then it's not Saudi Arabia. It's a sanitized politically correct version for people who got too sensitive over a Arabic calligraphy typo.

"Is having it there going to enhance your experience with the game so much that you won't have as much fun without it?"

It's not about fun. It's about a group of peoples' right to freely express themselves, regardless or not if it was a mistake. Art is anything you can get away with right?

morkendo234616d ago (Edited 4616d ago )

someone should teach STAGE88 this thing call FREEDOM OF SPEECH dang nutcase.

The freedom to speak your mind and express yourself

learn this stage88 dont matter if it sound intelligent or dumb its still freedom of speech. not everyone will agree.

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Bandai Namco Is Considering A Remastered Version Of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 For Modern Platforms

Bandai Namco is considering working on a remastered version of its 2011 fighting game, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, for modern platforms.

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boing146d ago

That would be the bomb! Best one for me.

Yi-Long46d ago

Would be nice to see a fighting game releasing with the complete roster for a change …

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It’s Time for Sony to Bring Back Killzone and Resistance

Sony is in the middle of an FPS crisis, but bringing back two much-loved PlayStation shooters could easily be the solution.

shinoff2183379d ago

I'd rather them focus on a rpg. Shooters can wait

just_looken379d ago

We have alot of rpg's but only cod for a AAA first person shooter unless you toss in xdefient but that is still fixing 2yr old beta issues.

We need more AAA fps games then rpg's

shinoff2183379d ago

Yea right. Theirs so many shooters on the market.

just_looken379d ago

@shin

Name 3 AAA fps games coming out this year

Cacabunga378d ago

I want Killzone yea, but as a gaas no buy!

Cacabunga378d ago

Yes we need some new FPS experiences.. COD is just not engaging enough. We want a Killzone back to the roots, not a Shadow Fall again..

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Crows90379d ago

There's tons of RPG in the market too...what's your point exactly.

RaidenBlack378d ago

No Killzone or Resistance or Factions for you ... only Concord & FairGame$

Ironmike379d ago

No more rpg for a while would love a new resistance though

DarXyde379d ago

Agree on preferring RPGs though at this exact moment, it would be great to see more horror games. Another reason why Japan Studio closing is just tragic. Loved Siren.

just_looken379d ago (Edited 379d ago )

Fuck jim ryan japan studio did so much and helped alot with ports/localization

If they were around bloodborn would be possible like how they helped with demon souls ps4 finial fantasy port.

Horror games would be nice but the jim ryan axe job helped alot in killing playstation dev numbers/freedom and increased regulation with the new censorship crap.

1Victor378d ago

If Sony is bringing back a old shooter I would prefer Warhawk or better yet Starhawk

Rynxie378d ago

No thanks. Resistance and killzone were my all time favorite fps games. I completely dominated those games. I met good people, had a ton of fun and have a lot of fond memories. I don't want them to bring back these games, unless they tackle the cheating epidemic. I know I will absolutely hate these games, if I was to play them now, with all the effing cheating going on in fps games.

Psychonaut85378d ago

Bro the market is oversaturated with quality RPGs AND bloated shitty RPGs already.

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Inverno379d ago

I honestly don't think we'll be seeing these anytime soon, if ever. Insomniac is officially on Marvel duty since it seems that all they're working on based off the leaks, and Horizon is more of what the casuals want these days. And I now I'll get a bunch of disagrees, but keep in mind that Resistance last got a game on the PS3 (2011) and Killzone was a launch title for the PS4 (2013). 10 years is a long time to make a game, if had any interest they would've done it by now, add InFamous to that list.

just_looken379d ago (Edited 379d ago )

Your right except the dates killzone mercenary was on ps vita 2013 same with resistance burning skies back in 2012

Good-Smurf379d ago

Both of those games are either made by smaller B team or completely different developer.
Killzone Mercenary developed by Guerilla Cambridge which is now defunct.
Resistamce Burning Skies wasn't made by Insomniac but by Nihilistic Software also defunct after the failure of CoD Black Ops Declassified.

just_looken379d ago

@good i know i never said they were

I mentioned them as they were the last games under that ip well killzone was last on ps4 but still even though they are different devs they led to the lose of the ip.

I highly doubt they made up for there budget cost even killzone on ps4 had low sales for such a large ip at the time.

shinoff2183379d ago

Infamous should atleast get remastered. I'd be cool with that

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH379d ago

Resistance 3 turned me off to the series but I’d love a reboot. KillZone I think can stay dead. Give me a new Resistance like 1or 2 and I’ll be happy.

JEECE379d ago

Except Resistance 1 and 3 were far more similar, 2 was the outlier. 3 was a great return to form after 2 changed so many things from the first game.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH379d ago

I didn’t like 3 and I didn’t find it similar to the first game.

Moegooner379d ago

2 was the best resistance game.

Michiel1989378d ago

agreed, the co-op was my fav in 2

Michiel1989378d ago

I'll keep saying it, have Bungie make a new resistance game, a match made in heaven. Although I imagine Bungie would be too proud to take over an existing IP.

Huey_My_D_Long379d ago

I honestly never cared or liked killzone. Huge resistance fan though. I remember so many nights playing melee only on USS Lexington, and I like the alt history vibe.

InUrFoxHole378d ago

Liked KZ more but both those games are better than MAG

Huey_My_D_Long378d ago

Facts.
Since I'm down memory lane, I also wish for remaster of Warhawk.

P_Bomb379d ago

I’ve been barking up that tree for years. 😢

OtterX379d ago

Keep barking, boy! Keep barking! Never give up hope. ;)

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX469d ago (Edited 469d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro468d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72468d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_468d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga468d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos468d ago (Edited 468d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23468d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000468d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin468d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole468d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix468d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989468d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor468d ago (Edited 468d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989468d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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