The Observer Conversation: Are virtual worlds more interesting than the real one?

Do computer games merely simulate and exaggerate life? Or can they be so immersive that they surpass the real thing? Paul MacInnes and Observer video games editor Giles Richards canvass games bloggers and industry insiders to find out.

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[andyegan790]

thanks :D

[Guywatkins1]

2:53 didn't realize the guy from jurassic park 1 was in this video :P

[arttic00]

interesting conversation

[a1579]

The "stimulation" they talk about is just one dimensional, it's not enough to replace human interaction. That's also the reason why games get boring so fast.

[uruz88]

alec meer; finger mustache.

[rodrigoesper]

To be honest, i am, as well, worried about the potential video games have to seduce the people who doesn´t do so well in the real world. It can be, definitely, a distraction way bigger than most usual entertainment forms.

[Jajalaatmaar]

-', where is my edit button?

[Jajalaatmaar]

Down with the social stigma's! To arms!

[TheFreeHax]

true