In all seriousness, I'm something of an average film buff, and I've grown to appreciate an increasing number of films both new and old. I'm also something of an aspiring filmmaker, with neither the time nor resources to ACTUALLY commit to much, so, haha, maybe someday that will change. But I truly live and breathe the world of video games, and I've done so all my life, but at times been too afraid to realize it. Video games have always had such silly stigmas attached to them, and watching gaming grow as both a culture and industry has been something of a true privilege. It is my hope that the stigmas of old that have shackled both gaming and the gamers are eroded and done away with. The memories and experiences of video games that stay with us from childhood to maturity, and beyond, are not something so easily tossed away. In recent times, social media has come together to harness the power of the gaming community, and united the many different gamers together in a powerful, if sometimes terrifying, entity. You have at your disposal the ability to find those who share what you love, and share with them your own stories. This of course stretches far outside the realm of gaming, yet it is no less important the role it plays in the gaming scenes. Whether you're into game journalism, or into the nostalgic world of retro gaming, the passions you share can always be found in others. Many journalists like Jim Sterling and Adam Sessler make this industry better. And the many personalities across YouTube like James Rolfe, HappyConsoleGamer, RetroLiberty, AlphaOmegaSin, Gamester81, hell all of Retroware TV, and SO many more, make the community an amazing place.
But lo, I do have a message to impart. One that I very much carry to heart: If you wish, it's down below. If not, ignore what I bestow.
The aforementioned boon of social media with gaming culture has an unfortunate side effect: it is more easy for individuals and the community at large to be the target of vile and silly attacks. What must be understood is that I am not content to let slide these infractions against the grand community both from outside, and from within. Gaming has come a long way, that is certain, and as a collective, it is our duty to honour and respect our place in society. So yes, as much as so many of you wish to ignore the tribulations levied against gaming and it's gamers, to stand so idle is an affront to those who battle against these stigmas and archaic reasoning. Stand up for your community. Don't let the maturity and experience of the gaming world be squandered by inaction and ignorance.
I hope you enjoy what I have to offer, and I hope that whatever I say, in some minor way, helps this community. Thank you for reading! :D
P.S: I will periodically re-upload past posts from my Tumblr account, but if you wish to see what I've written before, check it at thedonsdomain.tumblr.com
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