+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted August 10, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted August 10, 2009 Watch here (US) or here (non-US people) official site Originally Posted by FSR:From filmmaking brothers Juan Carlos Pi?eiro and Victor Pi?eiro, Second Skin focuses on the world of online gaming and the addictions that are formed within the computer-driven worlds and realms of cyberspace. It is a cautionary tale, but also one that promotes understanding ? the understanding that there are social and societal explanations to these gaming addictions, these online communities. As someone who has known a few hardcore gamers in my day, I found it relatable and incredibly well-framed. It doesn?t look down on the gaming community, but hands them the microphone and allows them to tell their story. The FSR review makes it sound like it's worth seeing. I'm gonna watch now. Looks like an interesting watch, maybe one of you guys from in here star r:rofl::rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 10, 2009 Veteran Share Posted August 10, 2009 I wanted to watch this with my friend who happens to be an avid World of Warcraft player. I guess it wouldn't hurt to see the first 15 minutes. Thanks for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It does sound interesting. Will have to check it out when I get home today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comic Book Guy Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Never saw the second link, I really need new glasses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanManIt Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I've been watching some of this. I think it is really interesting, especially since I have never played WoW or watched anyone play it before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacon Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Just watched it. Great documentary that highlights the good and bad of being addicted to games. Fortunately, I never really fell into the MMORPG craze. I did play WoW at one point, and a bit of Anarchy Online, although I'm more of an FPS junkie nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm usually watching Hulu on my 2nd monitor while leveling characters in WoW. I think I'll watch this next, thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted August 14, 2009 Author Subscriber² Share Posted August 14, 2009 So I finally finished watching this, was refreshingly different from what I thought it would be. Not really an ignorant talk show host or some other whack job lecturing your for an hour on why MMO gaming is bad. That being said it obviously does touch upon addiction and the bad side of it, like you would expect it to... The quote in post 1 describes what it is perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cropcircles Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) Thanks for sharing this. Watching now about half way through. I really never knew allot about WOW or E2 and how intimidating that was and still is. I never really understood the draw and still don't. Its amazing how many couples met online playing MMORPG. Seriously the one guy was so addicted to playing he wouldn't even get up to use the bathroom, he'd just **** into his empty liter of pop while in a battle. That is a true dedicated gamer. "Long live the syndicate" Still watching. This is really amazing stuff! Edited August 14, 2009 by cropcircles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 It says that it is no longer available... :( wtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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