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The Government is often criticised for not supporting the British film industry enough. They are accused of being unwilling to provide financial assistance, in order to sustain the many fledgling film companies, which would be required to turn the British Film Industry into an economic asset. They don’t do enough to promote it either. Well if they are unwilling to support that venture, it would be amazingly astute and perhaps very radical, if they decided to support the other (and potentially more profitable) entertainment media in this country: computer games.
Gaming in Korea is massive, there is total saturation throughout the country and it is the most popular pastime there. The reason for this is apparent, the Government recognises gaming as a perfectly valid interest and fully supports game’s developers, publishers, telephone companies, internet providers and so on, ensuring that it is affordable to all. On-line gaming is incredibly popular and raises the profile of the stand alone/play alone games, especially those on consoles.
Our Government is keen to emphasise it’s desire to have “Internet access for all” and “a computer in every home by 2004”, so there would be the infrastructure in place, if handled correctly, to do likewise. The Government’s fondness of the Internet does stem from it’s, possibly naive, idea that it provides knowledge and even education for the masses. If only they could be convinced that online gaming provides social and mental stimulation, intellectual achievement and an opportunity to develop communities throughout the country (and in theory Europe) that are not defined by socio-economic status, race or religion. Unless the aforementioned is part of the game. Playing alone is also as rewarding and is certainly time better spent than watching TV.
Just look how successful existing British computer games companies have been and if there is the provision of funding and proper recognition, it could prove to be a major economic boon for our ailing economy. Like the film analogy illustrates and rings true, our people are just as creative and talented as any other countries.
It is time they got the chance to prove this on a grander scale.
Gaming in Korea is massive, there is total saturation throughout the country and it is the most popular pastime there. The reason for this is apparent, the Government recognises gaming as a perfectly valid interest and fully supports game’s developers, publishers, telephone companies, internet providers and so on, ensuring that it is affordable to all. On-line gaming is incredibly popular and raises the profile of the stand alone/play alone games, especially those on consoles.
Our Government is keen to emphasise it’s desire to have “Internet access for all” and “a computer in every home by 2004”, so there would be the infrastructure in place, if handled correctly, to do likewise. The Government’s fondness of the Internet does stem from it’s, possibly naive, idea that it provides knowledge and even education for the masses. If only they could be convinced that online gaming provides social and mental stimulation, intellectual achievement and an opportunity to develop communities throughout the country (and in theory Europe) that are not defined by socio-economic status, race or religion. Unless the aforementioned is part of the game. Playing alone is also as rewarding and is certainly time better spent than watching TV.
Just look how successful existing British computer games companies have been and if there is the provision of funding and proper recognition, it could prove to be a major economic boon for our ailing economy. Like the film analogy illustrates and rings true, our people are just as creative and talented as any other countries.
It is time they got the chance to prove this on a grander scale.
The Government is often criticised for not supporting the British film industry enough. They are accused of being unwilling to provide financial assistance, in order to sustain the many fledgling film companies, which would be required to turn the British Film Industry into an economic asset. They don’t do enough to promote it either. Well if they are unwilling to support that venture, it would be amazingly astute and perhaps very radical, if they decided to support the other (and potentially more profitable) entertainment media in this country: computer games.
Gaming in Korea is massive, there is total saturation throughout the country and it is the most popular pastime there. The reason for this is apparent, the Government recognises gaming as a perfectly valid interest and fully supports game’s developers, publishers, telephone companies, internet providers and so on, ensuring that it is affordable to all. On-line gaming is incredibly popular and raises the profile of the stand alone/play alone games, especially those on consoles.
Our Government is keen to emphasise it’s desire to have “Internet access for all” and “a computer in every home by 2004”, so there would be the infrastructure in place, if handled correctly, to do likewise. The Government’s fondness of the Internet does stem from it’s, possibly naive, idea that it provides knowledge and even education for the masses. If only they could be convinced that online gaming provides social and mental stimulation, intellectual achievement and an opportunity to develop communities throughout the country (and in theory Europe) that are not defined by socio-economic status, race or religion. Unless the aforementioned is part of the game. Playing alone is also as rewarding and is certainly time better spent than watching TV.
Just look how successful existing British computer games companies have been and if there is the provision of funding and proper recognition, it could prove to be a major economic boon for our ailing economy. Like the film analogy illustrates and rings true, our people are just as creative and talented as any other countries.
It is time they got the chance to prove this on a grander scale.
Gaming in Korea is massive, there is total saturation throughout the country and it is the most popular pastime there. The reason for this is apparent, the Government recognises gaming as a perfectly valid interest and fully supports game’s developers, publishers, telephone companies, internet providers and so on, ensuring that it is affordable to all. On-line gaming is incredibly popular and raises the profile of the stand alone/play alone games, especially those on consoles.
Our Government is keen to emphasise it’s desire to have “Internet access for all” and “a computer in every home by 2004”, so there would be the infrastructure in place, if handled correctly, to do likewise. The Government’s fondness of the Internet does stem from it’s, possibly naive, idea that it provides knowledge and even education for the masses. If only they could be convinced that online gaming provides social and mental stimulation, intellectual achievement and an opportunity to develop communities throughout the country (and in theory Europe) that are not defined by socio-economic status, race or religion. Unless the aforementioned is part of the game. Playing alone is also as rewarding and is certainly time better spent than watching TV.
Just look how successful existing British computer games companies have been and if there is the provision of funding and proper recognition, it could prove to be a major economic boon for our ailing economy. Like the film analogy illustrates and rings true, our people are just as creative and talented as any other countries.
It is time they got the chance to prove this on a grander scale.
missed an "N" in the title, my edyoukation is lacking.
If the governments handling of the british film industry is anything to go by, the less 'help' they give the better. Government funding in this country is a farce, concentrating on niche films, the majority of which never get made due to lack of funding, thus wasting what money they put in. In my opinion the government should only provide the essential services, they have too much control as it is and handle what they have control over terribly. Leave films and videogames to people who know what they're doing, who have experienced and the relevent knowledge, would you really want a political party controlling the games industry, regulating what is acceptable to fit their standards and purposes? - I know I wouldnt.
I agree that regulation would be a bad scenario. I am acutely aware of the possibility of them gaining too much control but there are practical policies they could adopt.
I think that the Government needs to concentrate on making broadband provision a realistic possibility for the majority and not the minority (guaranteeing we get a good deal from the providers) and also ensuring that we get a fairer deal when buying technology. We often pay more here for goods than in other countries.
I think that the Government needs to concentrate on making broadband provision a realistic possibility for the majority and not the minority (guaranteeing we get a good deal from the providers) and also ensuring that we get a fairer deal when buying technology. We often pay more here for goods than in other countries.