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posted by Fnord666 on Monday May 14 2018, @07:48AM   Printer-friendly
from the this-is-gaming-on-Linux dept.

Submitted via IRC for TheMightyBuzzard

Yup, this seems to be a very real game. Bum Simulator [Steam] is a game that's going to turn a few heads, with it [showing] off life as a homeless person. It could end up being a little controversial too, I'm sure a few people will have some interesting opinions on this one.

I'm not sure what to make of it, as it looks mildly amusing, but it makes me feel a little weird. Can't be much worse than the thousands of other violent games we have I suppose and highlights the issues some people have to go through. A modern-life survival sim? Could be interesting.

In a sane forum it should be entirely possible to have an interesting and rational discussion on the sociological statement and implications of this game. That just wouldn't be our style though, would it?

Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/bum-simulator-will-simulate-life-as-a-homeless-person.11751


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  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by Bot on Monday May 14 2018, @09:32AM (2 children)

    by Bot (3902) on Monday May 14 2018, @09:32AM (#679498) Journal

    The FPS gamers who spend more time on them usually disable gore (distracting) ragdoll effects and the like (distracting) and fancy GFX (distracting, slowing down things). Some go as far as eliminating textures.

    This does not necessarily mean violent games are harmless. It means that for many people the violence in the game is only functional to the score.

    Back in the 80s where everything was more free, there were sex themed games circulating. The problem, they were boring. You gotta be as fast as possible with killing and violent games. Survival instinct also kicks in when defending. Sex games? Do I need to go into details?

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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by edIII on Monday May 14 2018, @06:12PM (1 child)

    by edIII (791) on Monday May 14 2018, @06:12PM (#679687)

    Sex games? Do I need to go into details?

    Yes.

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    • (Score: 2) by Bot on Monday May 14 2018, @09:51PM

      by Bot (3902) on Monday May 14 2018, @09:51PM (#679792) Journal

      OK
      in fps, if you're lightning fast, hit many just once, and go for headshots, you are a champ. In sex you gitta do the opposite, so it is boring ... and not only literally. Additional tutoring is available at a discount rate for needy soylentils.

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