Games Should Be Fun, Not Preachy

John Gibson, once the head of Tripwire Interactive, has returned to the gaming world with a new mission. He now leads Templar Media, a company that puts fun first in games. This is a big change from his past role, where he stepped down after a tweet about a controversial law. Gibson noticed something interesting. Many games and movies today focus more on sending a message than on being entertaining. He believes there's a large group of people who just want to have fun without being lectured. This is why he created Templar Media, to make games that people enjoy playing.His first project is a faith-based game called Gate Zero. He thinks this kind of game can reach people who feel left out by mainstream entertainment. Gibson argues that games should be about adventure and excitement, not about pushing a political or social agenda. He points to games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard as an example. In this game, there's a scene where the player is told about pronouns. Gibson thinks this takes away from the fun. He believes games should let players escape from everyday issues and just enjoy themselves. Gibson's goal is to make games that people will love, not just ones that make a statement. He wants to bring back the simple joy of playing games, like the old classics. He believes that focusing on what players want is the key to making great games.