Archive: november 16, 2008
The Dangers of Fanaticism [Fandom]
![The Dangers of Fanaticism [Fandom]](/images/news/41382.jpg)
Well, it's obvious than fandoms aren't all fun and games, but Peter Parrish warns that fanaticism could be downright dangerous for the industry at large — just imagine a world where unchecked fandom desires dictate how future games are going to play out. Using the example of the apparently large and vociferous Sonic fandom, Parrish points towards what he sees as a devolving series based on the whims of the 'fan-artist' and 'fan-author.' Oh, but it doesn't stop there:
You may not particularly care about Sonic, but the problem reaches beyond a solitary blue hedgehog. Visible pockets of fan...
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