Jonathan McIntosh

@radicalbytes

I make critical video essays focusing on the intersections of masculinity, politics and entertainment //

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Joined October 2008
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 30

    Here’s my new video essay on how combat mechanics are limiting the incredible potential of interactive media:

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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    That wholesome feeling when you think you are contributing but you really have no idea what you are doing.

    3,691 replies 210,984 retweets 439,763 likes
  3. Jul 5

    Livin' the dream.

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  4. Jul 5

    My latest video essay takes a look at the world of video games and finds an industry dominated by combat mechanics:

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    Jul 5

    82% of games at E3 this year are combat focused - analysis by

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    Jul 2

    what if dogs hate fireworks bc they’re afraid of symbolic displays of imperialism

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  7. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Excellent points made, this truly makes you think how much more there could be in games 🎮

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    Jul 2

    "Combat has become synonymous with gameplay itself." Great video essay on a big, big problem with video games rn

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  9. Jul 3
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    It’s true most of the really interesting game experiments are coming from indie games but the vast majority of indies are combat driven.

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  10. Jul 3
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    It might be comforting to think that indie games are not as focused on combat as big budget titles but the data doesn’t back up that notion.

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  11. Jul 3
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    I did a statistical analysis of indie games on Xbox and found 75% center combat mechanics. Similar results with the top 100 games on Steam.

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  12. Jul 3
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    Many comments on this video insist isn’t representative of the gaming industry. But it is. Stats show indie games also focus on combat.

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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    I do love good discourse about masculinity. Y'all should check out 's channel.

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    Watched this whole thing during lunch and found it very enlightening. Take a look!

    Interactive media has amazing potential but the games industry keeps falling back on one theme - kill or be killed.
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    Jul 3

    Take a journey through the world of modern video games with Captain Picard in our latest video essay.

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  16. Jul 3

    Interactive media has amazing potential but the games industry keeps falling back on one theme - kill or be killed.

    2 replies 3 retweets 14 likes
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    Jul 1

    That's no melon

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    Jul 2

    JFC - what next? Tying women to train tracks while twirling their pointy mustaches?

    Trump administration proposes eliminating crucial program that helps low-income people pay for heat in winter.
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    Jul 2

    An absolutely compelling analysis and discussion on... well, why videogames are becoming boring. Hint: it's not the art, it's the mechanics.

    Interactive media can give us amazing experiences but the gaming industry keeps falling back on "kill or be killed."
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  20. Jul 2

    I started a curated Steam collection for good non-combat oriented video games. Suggestions welcome in the forum:

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    Jul 2
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    We’ve started a Steam curation group for recommending good non-combat games. Check it out:

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