At least that’s the premise of “asses.masses,” a video game played by and for a live audience. Even if one is playing solo on the couch, a video game is a dialogue, a performance between a player and unseen designers. A player celebrates during “asses.masses,” live action theatrical video game. Maybe it’s also this.”And like many a video game, maybe it’s a chance to live out some fantasies. “We do beat up riot cops in the game,” Blenkarn says, “in case anyone is hoping for that opportunity.”

Source: Los Angeles Times February 10, 2026 20:02 UTC