"As is our heritage with Xbox, we designed a system that could take full advantage of advances in technology in order to deliver a breakthrough in game play and entertainment." or you could just design better games and not rely on the crutch that is technology, ask yourself in 40 years will anyone still be playing Halo or Assassin's Creed? It has been 41 years and I think I am gonna go hit up some PONG tonight. Yet again let's dick ride making everything as real looking and BIG as possible, I may be the odd man out but I thought video games were supposed to be a release from reality not an attempt to replace it because an individual wants to curtail the "real" reality of living life.
I'm totally with you. I liked it when games were "games". That's why I look towards the indie guys. They are making "games". Its also why I buy a console. To play games. Its kind of why I have been loving my Nintendo 3DS, and now more interested in the Wii-U, though I'm having flashbacks of Dreamcast (which was my favorite console ever). Side-rant: Its also why I like art direction. Katamari Damacy, LocoRoco, Parappa the Rapper, Rez, Journey, Ico. To me, these games have been milestones of creativity in gaming. Hell, Its why The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker looks good today as it did the day it was released. And the HD-remake is just going to make it last even further in the test of time. Plus, all those games I mentioned above are all about being a "game". The latest Battlefield 4 looks hella insane, but I would say its borderline a "simulation". Games have become like Hollywood movies. And its hard to take chances with concepts and design. And while I think Assassins Creed 4, Watch Dogs, and the couple of dozens games are visually impressive, that all look the same. That metallic, blue-gray dusty rubble look. Cloudy skies. Boring. Maybe because I'm getting old and more jaded, but its the "escape" I'm looking for. The mindless fun and entertainment, full of colors. I don't want trophies or achievements. No chores. Just some good levels and a fun time. The Sega days. That Nintendo quality.
If you are in a region were you can download this and like puzzle games go for it! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Qube
Fuck dude, agree x1000, 1 million +1s, etc. I usually say I'm in the minority, because I'm an artist, and want something different and more visually creative. Overall every aspect of "modern popular games" have become more of a simulation type game which doesn't interest me very much. It's disappointing when a game that looks cartoony, stylized, anything non-realistic, generally gets categorized as a kids game. That's not saying kids shouldn't be able to play it, I'd just love to see a wider genre of games having mass appeal. I do believe the future will have a lot of amazing games like this though. Gaming is relatively new and people are really getting into the ideas of where it can go. Is it pure fun, is it telling a story, a simulator, a teaching tool, a coping mechanism.
Just picked up Last Of Us tonight and 4 hours In and I felt like I was playing for half that. It's definitely the type of game you get sucked right into.
Yeah there's Multiplayer but I haven't touched it yet though, Going to finish the single player first then give it a go.
Also playing with Animal Crossing, just in case you want to pay me a visit 4253 - 4721 - 8049 / Beetoe
I picked it up as well. Only started, but man I am not a stealthy person. Looks awesome though. Can't wait to have enough time to play.
Never played any animal crossing games before. Is it really that much of a time sucker? Don't know if I can dedicate myself enough to make it worth it. Or is it that fun/addictive I should try?
Lol, great stuff! Nice playing with you guys and thanks for the trip to the island, it was amazing - and very very profitable
It's both Time sucking fun. On an entirely different page The Last of Us is simply incredibile. I'm just a couple of hours in but I feel like I haven't been sucked in so bad in a long time
This is my first Animal Crossing too, and I love it. It is a complete time suck! Its the most stupid, cute, charming, addictive game I have ever played. But here's the thing. You can take as LONG as you want with it. Many people grind like crazy, but this game it supposed to last you a whole year. So on that mindset, play it casually. At first I was playing it nonstop, but now I just I try to clock in at least 30mins a day. A good lunch break of gaming. Its like a little escape from everything else.
Maybe ill get it as I'm starting a new job soon so ill need something to do on break. And last of us has been awesome so far. Just hate it takes so long to get started, I mean it literally took 17 minutes from starting on the xmb to when I could actually play. Craziness
Yeah although I guess it will remain as one of the most memorable intro sequences this generation has seen...?
Fable III is a free download now for anyone with xbox live gold for the next week. If you download it you can keep it forever and it's the full retail version. They plan to give people a new downloadable game every two weeks for at least the next several months. None of the upcoming games are new though but I am looking forward to grabbing Halo 3 next month since I never played it.
I saw some content from that game, I'll definitely have to check it out. Love that stylized eighties look to it.
