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Jan 21st, 2009 at 09:02:10 - Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PS2) |
I just finished playing my final round of Grand Theft auto. I still have mixed feelings about the game. One one hand, as I stated in previous posts, the amount of violence and sexual content bothers me. I come from a Catholic background and have adapted the majority of Catholic beliefs. I almost felt dirty when I had to shoot other characters or steal cars. I feel that other games that involve killing other human characters have an unrealistic storyline compared to Grand Theft Auto. Everything that happens in Grand Theft Auto could potentially happen in real life. People do steal cars, kill other people, etc. I think that playing a video game should let you escape the pressures of the real world, not place you into a more corrupt world. If the more violent themes were toned down, I think I would have found the game more enjoyable.
On the other hand, I do realize that this is only a game and not reality. However, not all players might grasp this concept and might consider trying some of the game moves in real life. Kids, especially now, can get so caught up in the virtual world that it becomes hard to decipher reality from the game. If I were a parent, I would monitor my child's game play of Grand Theft Auto.
The graphics for the game were excellent. I have not played video games in awhile, so it was cool to see how much progress has been made since my last gaming system (N64). The detailed graphics allow you to really feel like you are in the game. You can get a better sense of the environment you are in.
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Jan 21st, 2009 at 01:07:02 - Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PS2) |
I just finished playing my final round of Grand Theft auto. I still have mixed feelings about the game. One one hand, as I stated in previous posts, the amount of violence and sexual content bothers me. I come from a Catholic background and have adapted the majority of Catholic beliefs. I almost felt dirty when I had to shoot other characters or steal cars. I feel that other games that involve killing other human characters have an unrealistic storyline compared to Grand Theft Auto. Everything that happens in Grand Theft Auto could potentially happen in real life. People do steal cars, kill other people, etc. I think that playing a video game should let you escape the pressures of the real world, not place you into a more corrupt world. If the more violent themes were toned down, I think I would have found the game more enjoyable.
On the other hand, I do realize that this is only a game and not reality. However, not all players might grasp this concept and might consider trying some of the game moves in real life. Kids, especially now, can get so caught up in the virtual world that it becomes hard to decipher reality from the game. If I were a parent, I would monitor my child's game play of Grand Theft Auto.
The graphics for the game were excellent. I have not played video games in awhile, so it was cool to see how much progress has been made since my last gaming system (N64). The detailed graphics allow you to really feel like you are in the game. You can get a better sense of the environment you are in.
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Jan 20th, 2009 at 21:22:59 - Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PS2) |
Today was my second day playing the Grand Theft Auto game. As I loaded up the game, I tried to focus more on the game itself and not dwell on the morality issues. As a result, I had a somewhat different view of the game.
As with the last time I played, I had difficulty adjusting to the controls and the graphics. Since I usually don't play video games, my eyes were not really ready for the graphics and constant movement. Once I was able to adjust, I felt more connected to the game.
I realized that I was able to move past everything I felt was immoral with the game and see the "good" in it. I did not get much farther in the game from my first gameplay. I did, however, see how the game might benefit some gamers. They see the game as a challenge and feel rewarded upon completion of each task. Despite their violent connotations, each task has a specific purpose that furthers you along in the game. All of the actions follow the storyline and are not just thrust together to help sell the game. While I personally do not believe in this type of game, after playing it for a second time, I believe I see the game in a different way and understand why others enjoy playing the game.
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Jan 19th, 2009 at 22:43:57 - Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PS2) |
Today was my first experience playing Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is actually my first game on the Playstation. I was not sure what to expect. I had heard negative comments regarding the game's violence and sexuality. That was confirmed when my roommate wanted to play the game with me and "kill some strippers."
As I started playing the game, I knew it would not be an enjoyable experience. The violent and sexual themes were predominant. I cannont imagine young teenagers playing this game without it having some sort of impact on them. However, after the exercise in class, some kids might use the game as an outlet for their frustration. I would hope that most players understand the difference between reality and the game, but that is not always the case.
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