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  • This house regrets the rise of free-to-play models in video games

    Infoslide

    Free-to-play models are an increasingly popular monetization model in video games. In this model, the initial game is free but the user has the option of purchasing more in game currency with real money to either progress the game faster, improve the gaming experience or give themselves an edge over others. These models also ofren include ads.

    Eindhoven Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-03-29

  • This house believes that self help gurus do more harm than good

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    Self help gurus are charismatic public figures who tell people how they can improve their lives and self-identify as "gurus". Their teachings often stem from elements of religions such as Hinduism or Buddhism, but their followers are largely based in Western countries

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 5 · 2025-03-29

  • This house prefers a world where LeBron James did not choose to wear No.23

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    LeBron James, one of basketball’s greatest players, entered the NBA in 2003 being propped up as the next Micheal Jordan. His choice to wear No. 23, the same number as Michael Jordan, the widely regarded GOAT was seen as his acceptance of the Jordan comparison. Micheal Jordan's dominance made 23 iconic, and LeBron’s choice fueled constant comparisons between them..

    March Madness '25 · Round 4 · 2025-03-28

  • This house believes that feminist movements should leverage masculinity in service of feminist goals (e.g. “real men respect women") rather than deconstruct it (e.g. raising awareness of the issue of toxic masculinity)

    March Madness '25 · Round 2 · 2025-03-28

  • This house would make the game more accessible at the expense of realism and historical accuracy

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    "Infoslide for motion B: You are an up and coming video game development studio, seeking to create a big open world roleplaying game focused on realism and history, implementing features such as sleeping, eating, and realistic combat. After testing the game, the main critiques are that the game has a steep learning curve due to the realistic aspects of the game. "

    NTU DC 2025 · Novice Semifinals · 2025-03-22

  • This house would make the game more accessible at the expense of realism and historical accuracy

    Infoslide

    "Infoslide for motion B: You are an up and coming video game development studio, seeking to create a big open world roleplaying game focused on realism and history, implementing features such as sleeping, eating, and realistic combat. After testing the game, the main critiques are that the game has a steep learning curve due to the realistic aspects of the game. "

    NTU DC 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-03-22

  • This House Opposes the rise of social media influencers in the medical industry

    Infoslide

    An influencer is a person who is able to generate interest in something (such as a consumer product) by posting about it on social media.

    WFL Junior World Schools Debate 2025 · Querter Finals · 2025-03-22

  • This house would ban AI companies (OpenAi, Google, Nvidia) from using information that is readily available on the internet (Newspaper articles, Public Facebook/LinkedIn information) to train their Large Language Models (Chatgpt/ Gemini).

    APIIT IUDC 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-03-22

  • This house prefers LGBTQ+ art and media that are celebratory (e.g., Heartstopper, Rookie, Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan) over ones that are tragic (e.g., A Little Life, Call Me by Your Name, Take Me to Church by Hozier)

    BDU Rookies BP · High School Pre-Semis · 2025-03-22

  • This house supports the rise of “battle-royale” themed media

    Infoslide

    A “Battle Royale”-themed media revolves around a high-stakes competition where characters must fight for survival by winning challenges.They live together throughout the competition, facing intense trials that require either defeating opposing teams or even eliminating their own teammates. Losing comes with lasting consequences, while winning offers life-changing rewards. Examples include Squid Games, and Blue Lock.

    Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee PD 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-03-22