The Crush House, an upcoming indie game on Steam, is one of those "I can't believe no one's thought of this before, but I'm glad a quirky creator got the idea first before a bloated AAA publisher did" titles. The creator in this case is digital artist Nicole He, and the idea is basically: A first-person shooter where you pay the camera-person for a cheesy reality show, and you get more points for shooting the best sex and scandal -- and maybe some dark conspiracies beneath the surface. (Watch the trailer above.)
Each season is unique based on your chosen cast and the ever-changing audience demands. The longer you manage to keep your show on air, the more questions start to arise. What's up with the cast's dependence on Crush Juice? Where does the Success Slide even go? Clandestine conversations and some good old-fashioned snooping will help you uncover the truth.. providing the Network doesn't get in your way.
You know, I bet someone could make a live action variation of this concept in a virtual world (he hinted broadly). See also Spy Party, an indie game in a somewhat similar vein, i.e. stealthy voyeurism of NPCs interacting.
Hat tip: Boing Boing.
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