Science Papa will be released this July.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN May 14, 2009 'Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced Science Papa 'is coming to Wii and Nintendo DS this July. Using fundamentals from a wide variety of sciences as a basis for fun skill-based experiments, Science Papa will turn living rooms into virtual laboratories that will fuel kids' curiosity.
With Science Papa', were taking real-world elements of science and giving players the chance to interact with them in safe and creative ways, said David Oxford, Activision Publishing. While the focus here is clearly family fun, the game can stimulate interest and discussion about science.
In Science Papa', the player is the newest member of Science Papas research team, looking to become the greatest scientist in the world. It wont be easy, however, as players must prove their scientific worth against a crazy cast of rival scientists in intense competitions. Science Papa' features over 30 different experiments for players, and by utilizing motion controls or Nintendo DS stylus, players will pour and mix chemicals, pound objects into dust, monitor Bunsen burners, fix and use lab equipment and more. Players can also invite their friends into the lab, and compete against each other in split screen science competitions to see who can finish an experiment first, and with the most precision.
For more information visit www.activision.com
I think we'll see more feminists complain that they saw fit to replace Mama with Papa because the game is about science instead of housework.
I think we'll see more feminists complain that they saw fit to replace Mama with Papa because the game is about science instead of housework.
The Mama games are from Majesco though, not Activision. Besides, people are always complaining about the lack of games starring women.
What's wrong with women learning to do their job?
The Mama games are from Majesco though, not Activision. Besides, people are always complaining about the lack of games starring women.
Oh come on, you're not going to argue that having games staring women performing stereotypical "women" roles (cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids) is the better option. It reinforces a bad stereotype, one that Activision is only reinforcing on the other side of the spectrum (it's not coincidence that this new game uses a similar name...they know what they're doing).
The Mama games are from Majesco though, not Activision. Besides, people are always complaining about the lack of games starring women.
Oh come on, you're not going to argue that having games staring women performing stereotypical "women" roles (cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids) is the better option. It reinforces a bad stereotype, one that Activision is only reinforcing on the other side of the spectrum (it's not coincidence that this new game uses a similar name...they know what they're doing).
Whether you agree with it or not, most people in the gardening and cooking professions ARE women. I can't believe anybody is even complaining. There is nothing stereotypical here or any of these games.
Kairon works for Majesco, maybe he can tell us what they were thinking.
If they wanted to show that the game was not gender-biased, they'd do what Taito did with Cooking Mama 2 on the Wii: give Science Papa a daughter who he's teaching all this to, like Mama was teaching a young boy in the Wii sequel.
Maybe its just me, but what is exactly wrong with a babysitting game? Yes, it might reek of sexism in some ways, but not only is "playing house" a favorite among girls there's the need for people to teach girls the responsibilities of raising a baby before they decide to get knocked up at 16. Many schools are giving both girls and boys a baby to raise as assignments.
I think there's such a huge stink over gender roles that more damage is being done that good. Yes, boys are capable of doing girl thinks and girls can do whatever boys do. But if a girl likes playing Barbie and a boy likes to watch Wrestling and play videogames why should we stop them?
Parents should allow kids to choose what they like as long as they teach them the important things. Many girls who collected Barbies like crazy grow up to be the best teachers. Boys who liked mud grow up to become master surgeons. The key here is that we allow kids to choose what they like and what they want to be while teaching them the important lessons.
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It does seem strange to attach the word "Papa" to this. Isn't there any non-gender-specific title they could have come up with? Although I suppose anything with the word "science" in it is going to sound boring...
At least "party" and "smash" make a game sound fun. Can you name any fun games with "science" or "papa" in the title?
It does seem strange to attach the word "Papa" to this. Isn't there any non-gender-specific title they could have come up with? Although I suppose anything with the word "science" in it is going to sound boring...
The game is obviously designed to appeal to the crowd of people who purchase the Mama games. Everyone who likes the Mama games will immediately be drawn to this game (in theory) because it's practically the same thing.Well that sounds pretty stupid, so it must be true.
Dr. Wily Crap Clone is nowhere near as adorable as Mama.
