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
(Score: 1) by justinb_76 on Monday May 14 2018, @11:50AM (3 children)
I'm wondering what MichaelDavidCrawfords take on this will be...
(Score: 2) by LoRdTAW on Monday May 14 2018, @12:32PM (1 child)
You mean royalties for likeness rights?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday May 14 2018, @01:14PM
MDC won't sue because he can't. He would need to prove in court that he was actually homeless. Camping in a tent in his mother's backyard while she paid all his bills does not count as being homeless. Michael David Crawford is a fraud.
(Score: 2) by MichaelDavidCrawford on Monday May 14 2018, @08:09PM
Perhaps it's an accurate simulation
There are many kind people who feed clothe and shelter the homeless
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