Why there are so many subliminal messages in video games?

Really, why?

Is it supposed to be funny or something?

What is the reason for that? because almost every freaking game out there got a few subliminal messages.

A few games got some scary stuff like in Halo 2. This is nuts.

Why the hell developers doing that?

What? What subliminal messagesin games?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

What? What subliminal messagesin games?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

XaosII

Pffff wake up man.

There is a lot of freaky stuff, even in GTA IV.

[QUOTE="XaosII"]

What? What subliminal messagesin games?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Jane_22

Pffff wake up man.

There is a lot of freaky stuff, even in GTA IV.

Can you give any examples found in any game.

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

Jane_22

Pareidolia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia

And if you think that this is a common occurance in games, then:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranoid_schizophrenia

Messages in games and other media is made by the user.

[QUOTE="Jane_22"]

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

XaosII

Pareidolia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia

And if you think that this is a common occurance in games, then:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranoid_schizophrenia

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

Jane_22

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

Jane_22

lol, that's pretty funny. video game conspiracy theories, haha. seriously, dude, this is bull-crap. there's no such thing as hidden messages in games. Why would Bungie put that in a game? Especially backwards in background noise that no one hears? It's not like you could hear it even subconsiously. While humorous, that video is obviously fake.

No one else can hear those voices... you may want to seek professional help if you live in Europe or Canada. (If you live in the US you might want to start on the cardboard sign)

[QUOTE="Jane_22"]

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

muthsera666

That said, some people that are looking for drama can convince themselves and others they hear anything in any alleged message and speculate endlessly on its hidden meaning. In this case my idea is they recorded that line to be played normally in the background, since the Arbiter is called an heretic and sinner against god, then they probably thought some mystical gibberish would have been better and reversed it. It happened before

Another Subliminal message in Assassin's Creed 1 (Spoilers)

Why Do They Put 21 / 12 / 2012 (End of World ??) in a video game ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoLUklf1NLc&feature=related

Another Subliminal message in Assassin's Creed 1 (Spoilers)

Why Do They Put 21 / 12 / 2012 (End of World ??) in a video game ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoLUklf1NLc&feature=related

Shaggy_online

[QUOTE="muthsera666"][QUOTE="Jane_22"]

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

Black_Knight_00

Perhaps this will ease your paranoid mind:

The effectiveness of subliminal messaging has been demonstrated to prime individual responses and stimulate mild emotional activity. Applications, however, often base themselves on the persuasiveness of the message. The near-consensus among research psychologists is that subliminal messages do not produce a powerful, enduring effect on behavior;and that laboratory research reveals little effect beyond a subtle, fleeting effect on thinking....Research upon those claims of lasting effects...conclude thatthere is no effect beyond a placebo.Wikipedia

I actually learned this in AP Psych also...

Subliminal messages can create a small priming effect, but they are NOT powerful by any means.

What is priming you say? I'll give an example...

Quickly ask these questions to a friend out loud:

1. What do the letters s-h-o-p spell? (They will likely answer "shop.")

2. What do you do when you come to a green light? (If they answer right away, they will likely say "stop.")

So yeah... that's basically the extent of the powers of subliminal messaging. :)

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[QUOTE="muthsera666"] It's hardly subliminal if the subconscious cannot pick up on it. Reverse and slowed down? How would you pick up on it with your mind?muthsera666

[QUOTE="muthsera666"][QUOTE="Black_Knight_00"] Apparently the subconscious can pick it up. The theory is our mind rewinds, plays backwards and slows down everything we hear. Even then, how much is actually perceived, either above or beneath the treshold of consciousness, depends on the individual.

Black_Knight_00

There are no subliminal messages in video games.

You know why?

Subliminal messages are illegal. Literally. It is a crime to release any form of media to the public with subliminal messaging. Music, Film or otherwise. Without specifically stating, 'This show/album etc, features hidden messages'.

Wow. That is surprising. An organic meat bag is capable of much more than I expected...

muthsera666

:lol:

[QUOTE="muthsera666"]Wow. That is surprising. An organic meat bag is capable of much more than I expected...

Black_Knight_00

:lol:

[QUOTE="Black_Knight_00"]

[QUOTE="muthsera666"]Wow. That is surprising. An organic meat bag is capable of much more than I expected...

muthsera666

:lol:

I've always wondered why those "subliminal messages" always say a bunch of nonsense instead of something that actually serves the product maker, like "buy more copies" or "send us $1000".IronBass

Because that wouldn't be as scary and wouldn't rile up conspiracy theorists.

[QUOTE="Jane_22"]

Halo 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71JdQiXLTBk

muthsera666