These Gamers Document Video Game Crime from Grand Theft Auto Online
Michael Baxter — January 24, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: reddit & laughingsquid
The world of video game crime can be a scary one. When left unchecked virtual places like Los Santos from Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5 can become cesspools of robbery and violence. This group of video game journalists is becoming the eyes of the city by documenting in game crime in the world of GTA.
It's no surprise that a game like Grand Theft Auto has so much violent content. The rewards are virtually endless for violent crime and it encourages you to be as dastardly as possible -- and let's be honest, it's pretty awesome. The Media Lens group is putting the spotlight on this crime though by using the in-game camera to catch players in the act of committing crime.
These images actually look pretty professionally taken and seem like they could be real footage if it weren't for the graphical difference between the game pictures and real crime photography.
It's no surprise that a game like Grand Theft Auto has so much violent content. The rewards are virtually endless for violent crime and it encourages you to be as dastardly as possible -- and let's be honest, it's pretty awesome. The Media Lens group is putting the spotlight on this crime though by using the in-game camera to catch players in the act of committing crime.
These images actually look pretty professionally taken and seem like they could be real footage if it weren't for the graphical difference between the game pictures and real crime photography.
Trend Themes
1. In-game Journalism - The trend of in-game journalism could lead to opportunities for new gaming media outlets and platforms dedicated to documenting virtual crime.
2. Virtual Crime Reporting - The rise of virtual crime reporting could lead to disruptive technology solutions like in-game AI moderators or virtual justice systems.
3. Virtual Reality Crime Scenes - The emergence of in-game crime journalism could pave the way for virtual reality crime scene reconstructions for educational and simulation purposes.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Journalism - The rise of in-game journalism presents new opportunities for gaming journalism and media outlets to report on virtual crimes within games.
2. Artificial Intelligence - The need for in-game AI moderators to combat virtual crime could disrupt the AI industry and lead to new solutions for moderation in other virtual spaces.
3. Law Enforcement Training - The emergence of virtual reality crime scenes could disrupt the law enforcement training industry by providing a new platform for simulation training and practice.
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