Author: Simo Natunen
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“Forget about it!” – Mafia games represent Italians as part of La Famiglia
Mafia games feed stereotypical images of Italian people, and Mafia movies do the same to Mafia games. Stereotypical cultural products can legitimize organized crime.
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Video games – not just entertainment
Finns play more games than two years ago. Games are not seen as time-consuming nonsense, but as communicative tools.
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Multiplayer superseded couch co-operative games – and good stories
Playing with friends now requires more than just a game and something to play with. The second controller has changed to high-speed internet and Plus-membership fees.
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Sniper Elite 4 – Another war game with Nazis and Americans fighting each other
Long-distance shooting, stealth movement and slow motions at the expense of good story. Sniper Elite 4 puts the player behind the scope and to make hard decisions.
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Gamer can’t be defined unequivocally – Polish and American gamers have differences
Gamers in Poland and the United States differ from time used playing games and gaming devices used but play similar types of games. #gamer #research #gamerculture
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – a mixture of Tomb Raider and Dark Souls, but with glitches
Order 66 has been executed and all Jedi’s are being persecuted. First Order rules the galaxy. Jedi: Fallen Order gives a Star Wars fan a chance to fulfill a fantasy about being a Jedi knight.