PSXE Poll Update: Gamers Give Oscar The Cold Shoulder
See Full ImageSorry Oscar, but it seems nobody cares.
While the 83rd Academy Awards was yet another glamorous and fun-filled night for Hollywood, it appears the majority of gamers just aren't interested in the glitzy award show for the best films of the year. We do have a few ardent movie buffs around here, but they're few and far between, and this is indicative of a rift between gaming and movies. Many just see the Oscars as a time for the obscenely rich to pat each other on the back, but let's not forget one thing- in comparison to movies, gaming is very young...given time, might we see our awards show in much the same light? Might it be just as glitzy and just as respected by those within the industry? While video games have officially gone mainstream, it by no means has the general worldwide appeal of movies; when that occurs, perhaps it'll be time to welcome our own red carpet. And then what will our reaction be...?
Just something to think about. This week, it's all about Dragon Age II and we want to know: who's getting it? And as an additional question - because we're pushing forward with our new video coverage - will you be interested in hearing our commentary on the game? Of course, you can expect our review before the video but we got quite a solid response to our KZ3 video, so...just want to make sure people still like the idea. ;)
Tags: academy awards, oscars, dragon age ii, daii, psxe youtube
3/6/2011 9:58:44 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (47 posts)
matt99
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:30:40 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:33:35 PM
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matt99
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:09:54 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:17:24 PM
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Qubex
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:03:08 AM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 7:41:55 AM
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Temjin001
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:31:26 PM
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I want Dragon Age 2. But I'm not getting it this week. Moreover, I probably won't be getting it this year.
Patience has taught me that I can get 3 games for the price of one if only I wait. Of course there's a few guilty indulgences like KZ3 and GT5.
I've already spotted Assassin's Creed: Bro Hood for $29.99. Vanquish $34.99, Halo Reach (NEW) at Fredmeyer for $29.99 this week. Yes, these games are drawing closer to the coveted $20 point.
Oh, and I am interested in DA2 commentary.
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SvenMD
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:34:21 PM
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Because with the way games are going, they are getting more "movie-like" every year. Example.... When I heard about an Uncharted movie, I said, " I don't need a movie, I just played Uncharted 2.... And if I need a movie, then I'll just play Uncharted 3."
And I for one like both movie awards shows and video game awards shows. I like to know what the people inside the industry think is the best of the best.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:35:16 PM
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Deleted User [Administrator]
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:58:56 PM
Ughh!! Losing cool points Ben
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matt99
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:05:36 AM
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Deleted User
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:08:14 AM
I call it even.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:49:34 AM
Mm-hm. You're gone.
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matt99
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 1:07:28 AM
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Underdog15
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 8:25:46 AM
Jeez, Logamus aka Deleted User, when the alternative to being clean and fashionable is being dirty and smelly like what I imagine the Villiage People "Macho Man"'d around smelling like, I'm not sure Ben's the queer one.
Not that there's anything wrong with being apart of the LGBT2Q community... but I'm sure you're not quite civilized enough to realize that it's not exactly "kosher" to take out your own confusion and anger over your own disconnected sense of sexuality on someone else just for appreciating the Oscars...
But with help, you can figure out why you do that! Was your father abusive? Or perhaps your mother was emotionally unavailable? Perhaps both?
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Temjin001
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:30:57 PM
Must be some sort of pre-calculus wiz =p
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:36:29 PM
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I'll be getting Dragon Age II asap, I've got blockbuster gift cards plus I'll likely be handling the review over at TitanReviews.
Not crazy about the action oriented system, but I know it's gonna be a great RPG no matter what.
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Qubex
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:04:06 AM
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
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Qwarktast1c
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:45:22 PM
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cLoudou
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:57:43 PM
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kraygen
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:05:07 PM
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I'm looking forward to the commentary, I like the fact that with the commentary we get to see some gameplay that we probably wouldn't see anywhere else.
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main_event05
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:44:16 PM
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Deleted User
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:55:36 PM
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The PSX COMMUNITY!!!! GIVE Oscar The Cold Shoulder
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:00:39 AM
...dude, I've asked you before to stop posting blatantly insulting things. And they're not just insulting; they're stupid.
Next time you feel like bashing an article, tamp down the urge. Either that, or go away.
Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 3/7/2011 12:02:10 AM
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Vitron
Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 11:59:55 PM
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Eld
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:21:03 AM
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First reason are DLCs. Funny thing is DLCs started as an idea of free minor downloadable content to keep the game going and encourage people to buy it rather than pirate it. Unfortunately, today, DLCs likely turn more people to piracy than anything else. Second incarnation of DLCs were the ones we started paying for but they were still reasonable. Minor optional things like skins, mounts, background story etc. And then there are DLCs of today. The ones that cause the game to be chopped down to pieces even before the game is released. The ones that leave plotholes in the game on purpose so they can be filled with DLCs later. The ones when you have to go on Facebook to get them, and you have to complete the demo, and you have to have the demo downloaded million times as a community, and you have to buy some other game, and you pay $15 for an hour of gameplay, and I don't even know what else they will come up with. Of course the game is not even released, but I'm not going to take the risk. If I'm wrong I'll gladly admit it.
Second reason is so called "streamlining". In general it's supposed to be a good thing. But in gaming, especially when it comes to RPGs, it turns out it means cutting RPG features, shortening the game, making it "light" version of the original in the series and making it more action oriented.
So... I think I'll just wait for now.
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GuernicaReborn
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:47:53 AM
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Most of the faces we put to the games aren't real, and will never be able to walk a carpet or accept an award. I think its one of the main reasons video game award shows will never be as popular as movie awards shows. I mean, sure, there are famous people in the gaming industry. However, the real stars, the characters in the game, are just pixels and a voice actor(and maybe a couple people in motion capture suits).
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Lawless SXE
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:51:50 AM
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GuernicaReborn
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 1:02:10 AM
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Lawless SXE
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:50:26 AM
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Peace.
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Ultimadream
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 2:26:36 AM
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As for Dragon Age II, meh i have the 1st game and it's just not for me.
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Godslim
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 5:34:18 AM
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as for da2 thats just not my game tho video reviews would be cool
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Superman915
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 6:54:25 AM
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D1g1tal5torm
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 7:53:45 AM
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Globes + Gervais = Comedy Gold.
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Underdog15
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 8:26:41 AM
Second year, he was kind of 'meh'.
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D1g1tal5torm
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 8:34:10 AM
That's what these dull and dreary awards shows need.
Something to liven them up.
Which is exactly what he did.
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Underdog15
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 11:39:21 AM
I'm all for keeping the audience off guard and throwing in jabs, like the one in the first year at Mel Gibson (hilarious!), but it has to flow and gel with the actual presentation still. He did that well in the first year. Second year, he wasn't witty at all. He went solely for shock value. Compare that to the first year when the shock value still actually contributed to the event! It's like he forgot he was supposed to HOST the event. Second year, he treated each moment on stage as just an opportunity to joke... I dunno... you can't sort of FORGET in the process of entertaining, that you are HOSTING the event.
No... second year, he didn't even have a proper outline, and to me, he seemed vastly underprepared in comparison to the first.
Not only that... but I think his weight loss made him less funny, too. lol
Anyways, for me, just keeping people off balance isn't enough. I want the whole package, and he didn't deliver in the second year. His jokes were funny, but they were SO forced. I'm quite certain he won't be hosting the event again, which should be disappointing for him considering they liked him the first year enough to have him back again!
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maxpontiac
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 8:04:39 AM
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D1g1tal5torm
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 8:35:04 AM
Dignity is not spamming.
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Alienange
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 12:14:15 PM
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Underdog15
Monday, March 07, 2011 @ 1:10:41 PM
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frylock25
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Sunday, March 06, 2011 @ 10:15:53 PM
and as for dragon age 2 well my budget is tapped for a while. no new games for me.
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