The Outer Worlds is “supposed to be humorous” not “politically-charged”, says Obsidian

[Jayson]

Despite political themes, Obsidian says The Outer Worlds is "supposed to be humorous" not "politically-charged"

Obsidian's The Outer Worlds will deal with some political themes, but it's not going to be a "politically-charged" game.

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Well, obviously, we shouldn't take a lot of games too seriously. I mean, if I play Just Cause, does that imply - drinking tea with Castro? Anyway, though, our society is "indeed too sensitive" and people are probably going to have issues with Outer Worlds. I mean, the idea of "It's just a game!", doesn't work - just like when people say, "It's just a movie!" or "It's just a song!".

O.K., what is your typical reaction to political themed games - and how many have you played? Myself, I think pretty much all war games are politically charged - in a sense, though, it may not seem apparent.

 

[Barida]

Despite political themes, Obsidian says The Outer Worlds is "supposed to be humorous" not "politically-charged"

Obsidian's The Outer Worlds will deal with some political themes, but it's not going to be a "politically-charged" game.

www.vg247.com

Well, obviously, we shouldn't take a lot of games too seriously. I mean, if I play Just Cause, does that imply - drinking tea with Castro? Anyway, though, our society is "indeed too sensitive" and people are probably going to have issues with Outer Worlds. I mean, the idea of "It's just a game!", doesn't work - just like when people say, "It's just a movie!" or "It's just a song!".

O.K., what is your typical reaction to political themed games - and how many have you played? Myself, I think pretty much all war games are politically charged - in a sense, though, it may not seem apparent.

I have played the Assassin creed and I have to say that it shows having to defeat some sets of kingdoms to win. Most games are like that and we play it because it is just a game. I don't see any reason some will react in the negative angle.