When you stop and think about it, every game is a love affair of sorts, a testament to the individual or collective who poured countless hours into its creation. Even the very worst interactive experiences were, for a time, the focus of someone’s passions and ambitions.
When it comes to the games of Lionhead, one of the UK’s most loved and influential studios, that sentiment rings truer than most. It’s output, from the very best to the least impressive, is infused with a potent sense of humanity and a wit that’s unmistakably rich with Britishness.
Which makes the news of its recent closure all the more painful to accept. We’re not all heartless bastards, so the thought of some very talented, passionate people having their livelihoods threatened is always going to rankle, but there’s a selfish aspect to our very personal response to the news.
A sense of pride
We own the games we play. They become part of our psychological history, informing opinions and frames of reference. They feed our desire to be entertained, to be challenged, to be empowered and made godly for an hour after the kids have gone to bed.
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Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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