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Leo Strauss once noted that the distinction between Athenian and Roman political philosophers animated the crucial conclusions that derived from reason and revelation. These differences noted, I am willing to say that Hobbes and Augustine would both unequivocally agree that “NASCAR Thunder 2003” is the greatest racing video game ever made.
Sometimes a video game is more than just a video game. “Tetris” opened the public’s eyes to the dangerous yet rewarding task of bricklaying. “Star Fox 64” showed people that frogs make absolutely useless fighter pilots. “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial” proved that even a reviled, unwanted game can find a nice home in a New Mexico landfill. Then there’s “Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour.” It’s pretty fun as well.
Are virtual sports more enticing to video gamers than actual athletics? Are the graphical elements in those games the reason for that?
BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc., released its new action role-playing game (RPG) ‘Mass Effect 3’ today.
You stare out onto the vast plains of the Holy Land, admiring the overwhelming landscape, when all of a sudden you hear jungle drums and you take off running. From atop the colossal buildings you see a corrupt official giving a demonstration of his power, and you head in that direction. Jumping off of the building, you prime your blade and successfully pierce his jugular, killing him instantly. You are an Assassin, and this is the world of “Assassin’s Creed.”
Growing up in the church as the son of a minister, I met several “church bullies” along the way — people who picked on me one minute and paused for a moment of holy reflection when anyone mentioned the words God, Jesus, or Bible. I never liked these people. Since they always picked on me, I suspect they never liked me much either.
“A man chooses, a slave obeys.” These are the words that echo throughout the world of “BioShock,” one of the greatest games ever made. The world is clear and vibrant, with Take-two interactive having fleshed out the city of Rapture, a place that is anything but clear.
Many of the uninformed in the audience may not realize that today marks a very special day in video gaming history. “Yoshi’s Story,” for the Nintendo 64, was released 14 years ago today in North America.
Hopefully students did not pick Monday to avoid Fountain Mall. Anyone who did missed something that may not happen again at Baylor for a long time.
“Great job, teammate! We just won the big game! We are now the winners of the National Football League’s championship!”
With “Act of Valor” being released today, I felt it was an opportunity to take a look at how the military is portrayed in the media. With an all-volunteer military in the United States that is willing to sacrifice so much for the rest of us, I think the least the media can do to make sure that the fictional portrayals of the American military are as fair and as accurate as possible.
