Some people act as if gaming as we know it is in danger, and all of these new experimental titles—Proteus, Dear Esther, Dys4ria, Twine games, amongst others—are to blame. Usually, it’s what people designate as ‘art games.’ Sometimes, if you’re in the middle of a “but is it a game” discussion, you can almost imagine a PSA: “…perhaps you or a loved one has come into contact with these questionable titles…”(new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c&cid=872d12ce-453b-4870-845f-955919887e1b'; cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "995c4c7d-194f-4077-b0a0-7ad466eb737c" }).render("79703296e5134c75a2db6e1b64762017"); }); https://kotaku.com/a-gorgeous-digital-world-that-you-can-explore-starting-5980379 It’s mostly because some titles don’t fit the mold; they’re not games that look or play at all like games that we’re accustomed to. A recent Twitter account has popped jinda44 up that makes fun of just how ridiculous/pedantic/dramatic these conversations become, that you’d almost think that people are a part of the game police or something. Well, now there’s an actual game police. Think of the last game you played. How would you describe it? Do you 'sort of just go around a bit'? If so, perhaps it wasn't a game at all. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 It's normal to feel embarrassed, perhaps even violated, when you realise what you have been playing isn't a game. But please do report it. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 @IGander We're watching The Walking Dead very closely and are treating the number of 'Game of the Year' awards as a cause for concern. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 Keep in mind that anything you play may be used against you in a court of law. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 We have a long standing warrant out for Noby Noby Boy. Suspect is multicoloured and of wildly variable length. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 @etherstar You have a lot of e19 questions. That's understandable, because these non-game makers have thrust us into a terrifying world. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 @Ragzouken Stay calm, lock your doors and keep a log of all activity. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 We're receiving some scattered reports of something new on the streets called 'Twine'. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 @thebuckaneer Do everything you can, but if it's still not a game by the time you're finished, we would request that you turn yourself in. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 In response to several requests, be advised that the inquiry into Dear Esther is ongoing. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 https://twitter.com/embed/status/296981490959515648 And then that conversation about Proteus developed, and… @tedw4rd @patrickashe @amrox @avantgame Please drop me. Anything incriminating said in these conversations may be regarded as entrapment. — The Game Police (@TheGamePolice) January 31, 2013 Maybe you, too, are betdog a part of the game police task force. We’re livin’ in an Orwellian world, I tells ya. Image credit: Shutterstock