Yes, you read that correctly. “Moral Kombat,” not mortal.
That’s the title of a full-length documentary that puts a spotlight on video game violence. Directed by Entertainment Consumers Association founder Hal Harpin’s brother, Spencer, the movie includes interviews with those on both sides of the video game debate. Interview subjects include Joe Lieberman, Jack Thompson, Gamer Informer Magazine’s Andy McNamara and more.
YouTube has a trailer out on the piece, and it’s getting a fair amount of attention right now. The overall movie is supposed to be a fair look at both sides of the coin, but the trailer does seem a slanted in favor of the anti-game folks.
“We are what we pretend to be,” so we ought to be careful what we pretend to be, proclaims one interview subject.
I recall pretending to be a gypsy, a witch and a laundry bag during the course of a few Halloweens as a kid. I don’t have wanderlust, a penchant for potions and charms or an overwhelming desire to do laundry.
Jokes aside, I’m going to hold out final judgment until the piece is completed, but it will be one to watch. If the slant ends up on the anti-game side, you can believe it will be used as a tool to try and change the hearts and minds of those who logically see games as games.
Nods to Game Informer.
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