Last night had a "fight" (as she called it) with my girl over video games. I was trying to tell her about some new games coming out, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Fable. (I'm totally buying both of them and playing them so much it ruins my life...evidence further:)

Quick Synopsis of fight: Was addressing the issue of limitation/lack of limitation in these games. Specifically mentioned reading this 12 page review of Fable, which, aside from the unfogivable upcoming blemish, was informative and more than piqued my interest for the game. But, the most frighteningly offensive passage, from page 9:

So, let's say you hate loose women who happen to be brunettes. Earn some renown and you'll find that some ladies take an immediate liking to you. Start chatting up a brunette, get her to really like you (noted by a filling heart above her head). Compliment her, show off your physique, and give her gifts to increase her trust and desire so much she actually asks if you want to sleep with her. Ah, but you know a more secluded place, don't you? Have her follow you deep into the woods and spend the next 15 minutes beating her to death with your frying pan. One brunette down, a world full of others still to go.

Jesus gorram christ. As Fay says, this is further evidence of the downward and unavoidable spiral humanity is on, which will lead to the distruction of the world. I can't disagree, but I did try to say that video games are an evolving art form. That there are some people who are trying to make games that are different and allow for that thing that she said all games lack, opportunity for reflection.

And luckily I discovered this morning, Break in the Road. It's a beautifully rendered and designed flash game about wandering the city, recording sounds, then mixing them into music. No points, no killing, just a quiet stroll, some time to reflect, and a microphone. Definitely worth a check. No pun intended. I found it on our favorite games site, Little Fluffy Industries. Go Humanity, go.