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73.2 hrs on record (18.3 hrs at review time)
i tried to kill 200,000 people in game, but my computer exploded and killed 200,000 people help
Posted 20 November, 2023. Last edited 20 November, 2023.
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4 people found this review helpful
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5.3 hrs on record (5.2 hrs at review time)
In the concluding chapter of Jack Lule’s book, Globalization & Media, he suggests how he believes the PC can help make the world a better place. He strongly believes in the power of communication and worldwide connectivity which is made possible thanks to PC technology. In just a short amount of time, PCs have become the most popular and powerful communication technology in the world, Lule says. The number of users continues to grow by the millions each year.
Of course with any technology there are negative implications, such as future technological advancements and as Lule mentions, coltan, a valuable mineral which makes up a key component in PCs, is causing chaos in countries where the mineral can be found. Furthermore, another form of mass media is on the rise and it’s called Nekopara. The same view Lule attributes towards the PC, I attribute to this video game. For a little over a year now popular culture has been dominated by a video game known as Nekopara. A game that started off as a visual novel, has captivated the gaming and technology worlds, while also generating a staggering $2 billion in revenue for 2018. The game features a staggering 125 million registered users, and of those, 8.3 million are concurrent users – that is, they play the game on a day-to-day basis.
The game has become so popular that celebrities like Drake and jjbers, can’t get enough of it. Drake has even invested in his own eNeko (professional) gaming team. Furthermore, many companies see the potential money pool Nekopara has created, the most recent being the NFL. Nekopara is a game where millions of people are able to connect with friends and experience a story together in real time. The CEO and Founder of Nekoworks (company that created the game) has said “I think we’re on the verge of a new form of entertainment” (Helm, 2018). According to Lule’s chapter 8, developing nations such as Africa, South America and Asia have completely bypassed the West’s route to the computer. The same way millions of users jumped right to the PC, 21% of Nekopara players were previously non-gamers. That is, they’ve never played a video game before, but are finding themselves attracted to Nekopara.
The reason for this is because the sense of a supportive, social and friendly community surrounding Nekopara is strong. It is a medium that brings people together from all-over the world and allows them to socialize with them as well. Similarly to the millions of users seeking to connect with loved ones through online interactions; the same can be applied to Nekopara. Although Nekopara has many characteristics of a social networking platform, it’s not.
Which is why many argue that with Nekopara, the world may be witnessing the first time a video game has been established as its own form of mass media (Helm, 2018). The Google definition of the global village is – the world as a single community linked by telecommunications – to me, Nekopara solely embodies this definition. As with all technologies there exists negative implications. A major one surrounding the less developed nations is the technological advancements of the future; which would further leave these nations behind. However, this isn’t the case because even the simplest of computers can aid in many aspects of life. With Nekopara, many argue that the game can stunt the development of children’s brains and that it promotes sex.
On the contrary, the game has proven to develop cognitive skills amongst its users. As globalization continues to evolve and new forms of media (entertainment) emerge, positive and negative implications will always follow. Though, in the case of computers and Nekopara, the opportunities for growth, both financially and socially, are so immense that they cannot and should not be ignored. Bibliography Helm, Burt. “If You Think Nekopara Is Just a Video Game, You’re Missing the Big Picture.” Fast Company, Fast Company, 24 Sept. 2018, www.fastcompany.com/90227475/if-you-think-nekopara-is-just-a-video-game-youre-missing-the-big-picture. “Chapter 8 Conclusion.” Globalization and Media: Global Village of Babel, by Jack Lule, Rowman & Littlefield, 2018, pp. 181–190.
Posted 18 September, 2023.
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1 person found this review helpful
38.9 hrs on record
imagine shion and mion in bed
Posted 28 February, 2023.
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19 people found this review helpful
2 people found this review funny
61.2 hrs on record (61.2 hrs at review time)
do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you do not trust them they will kill you
Posted 28 February, 2023.
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2 people found this review funny
244.5 hrs on record
i somehow managed to get the slowest reading time on VNDb for umineko at 415 hours
Posted 24 November, 2022.
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21 people found this review helpful
4 people found this review funny
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5.1 hrs on record (2.2 hrs at review time)
watching them balls jiggle back and forth got me hypnotized
Posted 26 September, 2022.
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13 people found this review helpful
171.3 hrs on record (0.4 hrs at review time)
i cried when rosa said uu-uu
Posted 20 September, 2022.
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1 person found this review helpful
46.8 hrs on record (26.8 hrs at review time)
i pop the white bloon and stuff comes out of it so wierd, bug?
otherwise good game i love the benjamn
Posted 16 September, 2022.
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27 people found this review helpful
80 people found this review funny
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145.7 hrs on record (144.4 hrs at review time)
do not download fortnite porn wallpapers on the family pc :(
Posted 11 July, 2022.
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38 people found this review helpful
8 people found this review funny
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763.6 hrs on record (18.7 hrs at review time)
In the latest update to the Tree Simulator franchise, Tree Simulator 2023 delivers a stunning upgrade to both the gameplay and graphics. In this latest entry, the options are essentially limitless, with the ability to change trees, add animals, and even the ability to move around, a long requested feature of the franchise. The customizability is massive, with a whole suite of clothing options, weather control, bot players, and a long stay of the franchise, massive multiplayer lobbies. While I wish for the come back of the time-based achievements, I still feel the current achievements are very much a fun side task to preform in this game. In summary, I would have to recommend Tree Simulator 2023 to any previous Tree Simulator fans and to any newcomers to the series.
Posted 5 April, 2022.
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