Andrew Bub, the Gamer Dad, gave a statement on the politics of video games at the recent Penny Arcade Expo. As reported by The Stranger:
Continuing the Expo’s call-to-arms mentality, Andrew “GamerDad” Bub held court at the Politics In Gaming panel. Certainly, this was preaching to the choir at its finest, though his points were meant for an audience less hardcore than this one.
Bub encouraged the crowd to do their part against lawmakers who badmouth the games industry: “Put aside the controller. Hell, it’s wireless nowadays. Get out, educate yourself and vote.”
He also pointed to the ECA, a lobby working to end the recent wave of anti-games legislation. Granted, he also was adamant, citing the First Amendment, that “no law will ever be passed that bans games,” so…why bother? Perhaps the point isn’t about the laws but about the reputation. Having been interviewed for a TV station’s PAX coverage, Bub tuned in last night to find… no interview quotes about the changing face of gaming.
“They’re reaching out to the old crowd that still watches late-night news,” Bub says. “With those people, [to change the industry’s reputation,] you have to be earnest…”
Andrew Bub has more news about his Penny Arcade EXpo experience at Gamer Dad.
