Talk:Laserdisc video game

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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposal. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.

The result of the debate was no consensus.--JEF 20:39, 10 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Merge?

I have merged the relevant information from this entry into the interactive movie entry and feel this article should become a redirect to that category. --Robotech_Master 16:26, 13 May 2005 (UTC)

The definition of interactive movie, "a video game genre composed entirely of full-motion video of either animated or live-action footage," precludes any game that (1) contains video that is derived from a source other than full-motion video or (2) contains still-frame video, and (3) the term "interactive movie" implies interactivity/control of the sequence of video shown. (1) thus precludes laserdisc games such as MACH 3, Astron Belt, Us vs. Them, Cobra Command, etc. (2) precludes laserdisc games that use CAV stillframes or digital frame captures, such as the Pretty Illusion or Virtual Cameraman series on the LaserActive. (3) precludes laserdisc games that have noninteractive, linear video, such as Interstellar. Considering the distinct differences between "laserdisc video game" and "interactive movie," I believe the articles should remain distinct-- and, in fact, the information merged into the latter article should be altered as it refers to games that do not fit the definition. Student Driver 04:07, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

I actually agree that this should be merged. It's a stub for all intents and purposes, and there is nothing here that could not be rewritten into either the laserdisc main article, or interactive movie. For the time being, I'm putting a merge tag on the main page, as it has been seconded and is in discussion. Galactor213 01:55, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

>>I disagree. "Interactive movie" insinuates that the laserdisc game is played on a television or movie screen due to the use of the "movie" term. "Laserdisc video game" is a more descriptive term as it implies the specific use of the media. Playing the VHS game "Scene It" in your living room is quiet different from dropping a quarter in an 80s era arcade cabinet.

I second that. They are a far cry from each other. user:Pzg Ratzinger
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[edit] The Term "laserdisc game"

From the article: "Although laserdiscs have become an obsolete technology, the term "laserdisc game" is still used to refer to games that feature pre-recorded video as a gameplay element, even if laserdiscs themselves are in no way involved."

Nobody uses this term to describe games with pre-recorded video. Those types of games are commonly referred to as "Full Motion Video" or FMV games. This line should be deleted. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.52.234.11 (talk) 16:40, 4 October 2007 (UTC)