Computer Nerds

This documentary is an interesting exploration into the seductive subculture of online gaming. It touches upon a fascinating comparison between the virtual world versus the natural (real world) economies -- a subject definitely worthy of further investigation. While the worldwide scope of online gaming is vast, impressive, and larger than life, less remarkable is the bunch of total geektards avoiding real people by making virtual friends online. It's truly astonishing to see gamers spending cold hard cash for computer generated real estate and commodities, to the tune of $26,000 real US DOLLARS for the virtually manufactured "Treasure Island." (Perhaps the fellows interviewed in the film have finally retired to the online paradise in question!)

I'm not sure whether it provides a viable alternative culture or a terrifying image of our future. It definitely provides a group of web savvy eligible bachelors... While it offers a very interesting study on a growing subculture, this film seems to raise more questions than it answers. Can't wait to see the sequel, "Revenge of the Nerds II: Gamers in Paradise (Island)."

I guess you can get everything on the internet these days. Even art films. (A note to the gaming addicts: chicks dig art films. Click over and save yourselves.)