Modern use of slow motion

[Froge]

Hey guys. What's your opinion on the current use of slow motion in films, games, and avatars?

For the most part, I think it's overdone, especially in games where there is high cinematic action. A lot of recent JRPGs come to mind. Though to be perfectly honest, I don't really mind the slow motion, as it doesn't have much of an impact on what I actually consider important to a film or a game - its plot, of course. But abuse of it, which is what some developers do to "look cool", can make an action sequence look stupid.