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Well as the topic suggests, what do you think of sex in video games? Games that try and sell using pixel porn as a selling point instead of an enjoyable gaming experience? Lets face it, every game is guilty of abit of it, DOA focuses on women with big breasts that wobble about the place, GTA IV uses its strip clubs and every game with a female character flaunts an open skimpy outfit of some sort or some eye widening cleavage, what do you think of it all? As a female gamer myself im not one to complain and whinge about virtual kinkiness, it is just a game but it does make me think that almost every game developer is deprived of a sex life. So give me your thoughts on this issue, im intrigued.

19/05/2008

<3 <3 <3 MGS4, Perth, W.A

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monkychees says:

Sex sells...

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19/05/2008

PSN: MONKEYCHEEZE

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Russ_11 says:

Sometimes it is a bit pathetic!! When will they learn that there can be only one Lara Croft?

19/05/2008

Bunbury, WA (PSN- Russ_11)

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Foleyben says:

Sex is in every other form of media, why shouldnt it be in video games?

19/05/2008

Ballarat, Victoria

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Kazuma says:

I feel it has got to go. there anre enoguh people trying to find fault with gaming and this isn't helping the case. This is what can lead to censored games or cancelled games and it also leads to less gamers due to the fact that either they are too young or dont like the in game content. I have seen sex in the media and I feel that it is spoken about too much and it is leaving reason for young kids to question when they walk in to thier bros room to see him in a strip club in GTA. There's only one word I can think of: Distugsting

19/05/2008

On my chair in front of my CPU

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Kiwijoe says:

Kazuma said: I feel it has got to go. there anre enoguh people trying to find fault with gaming and this isn't helping the case. This is what can lead to censored games or cancelled games and it also leads to less gamers due to the fact that either they are too young or dont like the in game content. I have seen sex in the media and I feel that it is spoken about too much and it is leaving reason for young kids to question when they walk in to thier bros room to see him in a strip club in GTA. There's only one word I can think of: Distugsting

are you kidding ? whats disgusting ? sex ?

are you a prude ?
a sissy ?
a nancy boi ?

there far more sinistar things then sex in the world its not the 1930's ffs

let me guess your religious arnt you

19/05/2008

at the pub

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brawl says:

Kazuma said: I feel it has got to go. there anre enoguh people trying to find fault with gaming and this isn't helping the case. This is what can lead to censored games or cancelled games and it also leads to less gamers due to the fact that either they are too young or dont like the in game content. I have seen sex in the media and I feel that it is spoken about too much and it is leaving reason for young kids to question when they walk in to thier bros room to see him in a strip club in GTA. There's only one word I can think of: Distugsting

I agree. It could change the story, but is it needed?

19/05/2008

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stonecold says:

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19/05/2008

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Kiwijoe says:

Krakenfood said: Well as the topic suggests, what do you think of sex in video games? Games that try and sell using pixel porn as a selling point instead of an enjoyable gaming experience? Lets face it, every game is guilty of abit of it, DOA focuses on women with big breasts that wobble about the place, GTA IV uses its strip clubs and every game with a female character flaunts an open skimpy outfit of some sort or some eye widening cleavage, what do you think of it all? As a female gamer myself im not one to complain and whinge about virtual kinkiness, it is just a game but it does make me think that almost every game developer is deprived of a sex life. So give me your thoughts on this issue, im intrigued.

id say it mimics the real world today women dress sexy in the workplace to gain attention , women dress skimpy an sexy socialy to gain attention , plenty of men goto strip clubs

though i would say NONE of the games you have mentioned have used "pixel porn" as there major selling points

thoughts on the issue ? hmmm whats the issue again

thinking sex in advertising , movies or games has anything to do with the creators sex life is absurd almost as absurd as the notion most male gamers have that the majority of female gamers are ugly bush pigs who cant get laid

an then came the ps3 eye which settled the our arguments forever ...

19/05/2008

at the pub

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Cherrona says:

Kiwijoe said:
are you kidding ? whats disgusting ? sex ?
are you a prude ?
a sissy ?
a nancy boi ?
there far more sinistar things then sex in the world its not the 1930's ffs
let me guess your religious arnt you

No need to insult other members. Kazuma was merely stating his opinion.

Personally I think sex is used too much in movies, tv, and every other form of media.
For example in advertisements it's really only used when someone can't come with an original and unique idea to sell a product (laziness).
And just look at most movies.

But as with all other forms of media it will probably eventually find it's way to over use in some games as well.
Hopefully if that happens game developers will still make decent games and not just try to sell them on the biases of its content.

Also, there are other threads on this subject, but they're old and have gone off topic.

So I think it's fine for this thread to remain open.

19/05/2008

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Astrolite says:

Games are the least sexed up form of media on the market. I've heared sexier radio ads than whats on most video games. Sure it's a great selling point for movies, some could be better if you have someone good to look at while their trying to pass of some crappy storyline or distract you from it's general cruddyness. At the same time, I didn't buy BloodRayne on PS2 for her cup size, I wanted to dice Nazi's up into jelly with 2 foot blades attached to my arms, in slow motion.

However, I also usually choose a female character if I get a choice, I don't like starring at a guys ass for 40 hours of a game... But thats asthetics related not sex related. If a game has enough character development and involvment, it can be a nessiccary part of story and character development. But using it as your main selling point to push more copies out door is just plain lazzyness. Speeking of wich, I'm going back to bed.

19/05/2008

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madrtr says:

i remeber i had a burnt copy of a game my mate got from the states which was extremeley sexual, never officially released and it was on playstation 1. there was a menu down the bottom where you could select different things to do, and a female on the screen well you can put the pieces together and thats all the game was....

damn good game, actually

19/05/2008

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SiR409 says:

The reality is, sex sells. It's everywhere. 3/4 of the world, is literally saturated in it. It's the highest grossing media industry there is. It's only logical that it should filter down into every other form of media out there.

I think what you need to look at, is the difference between a game that focusses on the sex factor, and games that use it as a 'wow' factor. Like GTA. Strip club and picking up prostitues gives you a quick laugh for 2 minutes, and you're bored of it. I doubt anyone could tell me they've gone back more than twice.

Look at DOA2. What would 99% of guys rather? Normal, unattractive, boring modelled fighters.. or over the top, giant boobed japanese hotties?

19/05/2008

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SpaceSteve says:

What i cant understand is the incosistancies between games. Gtaiv has a ma15 rating, and dosnt show any naked bits, even in the strip club, and the sex games were removed. Yet on the psp's chains of olympus, you get to see naked chicks, play sex mini games. Why is this so? Two identically rated games, yet one can show nudity and one cant.

19/05/2008

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SiR409 says:

Well, I think they have an overall 'badness' cap rating.

Say for example, a game can't go over 50 point rating. Nudity = 10 points, swearing = 10 points, drugs = 10 points, violence = 10 points, sex references = 10 points, stealing and criminal themes = 10 points, etc.

So, they are capped at how much they can fit into a game, and they've gotta cut the non-essential bits out to make room for the core elements that make the game what it is.

That's my understanding of it. Of course the above example is totally made up, but gives you an idea.

19/05/2008

In front of my PS3

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Cherrona says:

SpaceSteve said: What i cant understand is the incosistancies between games. Gtaiv has a ma15 rating, and dosnt show any naked bits, even in the strip club, and the sex games were removed. Yet on the psp's chains of olympus, you get to see naked chicks, play sex mini games. Why is this so? Two identically rated games, yet one can show nudity and one cant.

Maybe because GTA is more well known for non gamers (those who like to speak before researching).
Whenever talking about video games that may encourge bad behaviour GTA always gets a mention.
It is strange though.

19/05/2008

Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh

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topher says:

I think everyone need to get over it and stop having a cry... seriously. If a game is trying to be realistic (like GTA) then why shouldnt it have sex in it? I mean we all do it (or are going to for younger ones.) I think some people are just starting to run out of things to complain about and they are mostly religious people, feminists or soccer mum's with nothing else better to do and who only give it to their husbands every anniversary.

19/05/2008

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texinick says:

Krakenfood said: Lets face it, every game is guilty of abit of it.

Damn... I've been searching for the hot coffee mod for Fifa 08 for 6 months now and I can't come up with anything?! :^)

Personally.. if it's part of a storyline, I have no issue whatsoever with it.

Lets face it, what is it that nearly everybody on this planet does.. mostly for fun? It's certainly not chopping up people with blades on their arms :^)

If you target sex in games, movies, and other forms of media, why not violence? At least sex is a natural act. I have real problems with Censorship around the world. Through movies and games, it is said that murder, carnage, decapitation, mutilation is acceptable, yet a naked breast, or backside is WRONG?! What the? This is something that goes on in nearly every household, is perfectly LEGAL, yet is frowned upon by so many (maybe they aren't getting it, and don't want to be reminded of it.)

The world is screwed up.

19/05/2008

Dorrigo, NSW

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texinick says:

topher said: I think everyone need to get over it and stop having a cry... seriously. If a game is trying to be realistic (like GTA) then why shouldnt it have sex in it? I mean we all do it (or are going to for younger ones.) I think some people are just starting to run out of things to complain about and they are mostly religious people, feminists or soccer mum's with nothing else better to do and who only give it to their husbands every anniversary.

WOOOHOOOOOO!!! It's my birthday in two weeks!!! WOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

19/05/2008

Dorrigo, NSW

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SpaceSteve says:

YEah i find it hard to believe, that society, seems to have no problem with blood, gore and sensless violence, but yet if there is a hint of digital nipple, the wowsers get their knickers in a twist. I would rather, my children be exposed to tits and bums, rather than them watching people get decapitated. In a society where violence is accepted, and sex frowned apon, im surprised that we are not extinct.

19/05/2008

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stublu says:

people just want to have a winge about something.
i work at a lotto kiosk and we have the FHM and ZOO magazines on display facing Big W. the other day i had a woman come up to me and asked me to take them down beacuse they were inaproprate. i said no, what about the big signs in the window of Big W for underwear

19/05/2008

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texinick says:

Good point!! :^)

19/05/2008

Dorrigo, NSW

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reags says:

as a designer id have to agree that sex sells, period. its also about interllectual connections and for males, sex is a big part (chemically speaking re: testosterone and hormones). We're starting to see games like The Sims touch on this to appeal to a wider audience. curiosity and the voyeuristic nature of humans also comes into play - this is why we thrive on 'reality tv', as lame as they may be.

19/05/2008

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zyxses says:

I don't care really. What annoys the crap out of me is this Victorian mentality our leaders have. It is quite alright for me to run around blowing heads off people and engaging in anti social / violent behaviour in a game...but heaven's forbid we see a willy or boobies! Sex in natural EVERYONE DOES IT, ALL of our mothers had/have sex!

19/05/2008

"A sure way to lose happiness is to want it at the expense of everything else."--Bette Davis

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stublu says:

zyxses said: I don't care really. What annoys the crap out of me is this Victorian mentality our leaders have. It is quite alright for me to run around blowing heads off people and engaging in anti social / violent behaviour in a game...but heaven's forbid we see a willy or boobies! Sex in natural EVERYONE DOES IT, ALL of our mothers had/have sex!

i totally agree

19/05/2008

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