Some games may contain subliminal advertising in their content.
Disreputable in the eyes of many, subliminal messaging is nevertheless a reality in the advertising world. Such hidden content placed in commercials, films or games is designed to encourage an attraction in viewers to particular products or brands. Subliminal advertising can be duplicitous or sexually explicit in nature and children may be more susceptible than adults to its effects. Parents can attempt to go through a game in search of this content before kids interact with it. Older players may conversely enjoy the challenge of finding subliminal material.
Instructions
1. Revisit suspicious components in a game repeatedly. You will need to exercise close observation in order to detect subliminal material. Often, advertising is hidden via clever graphics or split-second frames, which can mean you'll need to cover the ground many times in order to catch it.
2. Listen to its music and sound elements. Subliminal messaging can sometimes be embedded in songs or sound design in games.
3. Watch for product placement. The game's scenery, character's costumes and similar elements may cloak visible references to advertisers who may have financially supported the game.
4. Note your emotional response to the game. Advertisers incorporate subliminal content to create positive associations with their products. If you feel a certain pull to a particular aspect in a game, you may have come across subliminal content. This may also apply to situations where you feel that something is awry in the game, but cannot exactly pinpoint the grievance.
5. Examine the game for hidden sexual content. Naughty adult imagery can often appear in subliminal form. Sometimes these inappropriate shapes are reversed, upside down or cleverly warped in appearance.
