A few months ago, we discussed alternative distribution models for computer games, in light of the spiralling costs for commercial games to come to market. One of the elements that was proposed was to use public funding for development, perhaps to allow the commercial games sector to wallow in its brand-name mire while the innovators have a security blanket which allows them to create interactivity that's new, different and a little bit reckless.
So if this was to happen, what kind of gaming products would you want to see come out? A government-sponsored FPS? A public service newsgame? Or something completely different? Would we tackle issues like community, democracy and freedom of speech, or would we collect gold coins, plan cities and sing karaoke?
David Rejeski's original manifesto is here.
