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The Escapist – Confessions of a Crybaby

by on Apr.21, 2006, under The Rest

I am a crybaby. And I don’t care what you think. Well, that’s simply not true, is it? If I didn’t care what you think, I wouldn’t be setting out to write a piece, on a widely read website, explaining why the crybaby gets the best deal. I deeply care what you think. In fact, if you don’t like me, I may… sniffle… come on, let’s get on with it.

This week’s titular question is obviously a silly one. Answer: Yes. Next issue please! I think anyone who might take the stance that games cannot make you cry is either a sociopath, has never played Angel of Darkness and tried to walk in a straight line, or simply a big, lying coward. Begone, cowards! Today is the day of the ludicrously emotional – we shall triumph and probably get all weepy as we accept our victory.

New piece up on The Escapist. It starts to make sense eventually. And hidden within is a splendid interview with (Uncle) Charles Cecil – the nicest man in the whole games industry.


5 Comments for this entry

  • Tedi Worrier
    April 21st, 2006 on 15:43

    Emotions add dimension, colour and atmosphere. without emotion you’ve never felt… and if you don’t FEEL the game you’ve never been THERE…..and if you aren’t There it is just a pastime.
    Emotions add power …. let them rip and enjoy the helterskelter adventure ride.

  • bob_arctor
    April 21st, 2006 on 17:11

    Nice use of the amygdala there. Wonder how many people know what it is.

    You could have also said the limbic system.

    Interestingly you remember things better if you have emotional attachment to them, one of the reasons going into to work this morning probably did not get remembered but your hamster’s death did. Hippocampus.

    This means you, John Walker, are getting more classic gaming memories than anyone else.

  • Richard Hamer
    April 21st, 2006 on 22:23

    That bit at the end of The Longest Journey not only made me cry a bit, but also sent me into a near-catatonic state where I stared at the screen saying “Woowww… games don’t usually do that” very slowly.

    So, yes – great article Mr. Walker. No-one in their right mind could ever mock emotional attachment to games like that.

  • Lewis
    April 21st, 2006 on 22:47

    “I think anyone who might take the stance that games cannot make you cry is either a sociopath, has never played Angel of Darkness and tried to walk in a straight line, or simply a big, lying coward.”

    *laughs*

    Beautiful.

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