The Most Powerful Person in the World

Lily ran across this video, which I rather like.  It has a good surreal feel to it, but it does run a bit long.

It can be very difficult trying to express what those of us who play games get out of them.  Sometimes a game is only a challenge, a test of reflexes.  Sometimes they are more. 

I once got into a discussion with an older couple, over dinner, that started out with “No offense, but why do you play these when you could be out developing a SKILL”.  My friends and I then tried to describe what the attraction to a game like Guitar Hero is.

I think I’ve settled on posing a simple question to people, when faced with this kind of debate.

Have you ever read a book or gone to a movie?  It’s a lot like that. 

I hate to say it, but either you’re open to the idea or you aren’t.  It’s difficult to change someone’s outlook.