C J Davies writes: What are some of the most widely held - and oft-cited - fallacies concerning the gaming industry? The many gaming myths range in subject from cultural impact to production practices to aesthetic quirks. In the noble tradition of setting the record straight, then, let's take a look at ten of the most common gaming delusions, and how they are just not true
Philip Federico from Capsule Computers wrote :
For anyone living in Beijing China, the new year started off with a bang as the second annual Slash Only #2 event too place today! So as always it was another perfect excuse for the Capsule Computers Crew to attend and cover the event. Slash Only #2 event was open to the public with tickets being sold online and also at the door.
First hand (raging) reactions from Team RGF on all things E3 2012 along with the return of Sunny Side Up, Independent Boning and the debut of Power To The People. Plus: Free Inside! Two free codes for the mini triumph Velocity.
California GamE3s.
Gamer Euphoria staff member ob writes:
''Video games being turned into movies is nothing new and it’s been happening from as early as the mid-80s starting with Super Mario Bros. which saw Bob Hoskins taking on the role of everyone’s favourite plumber, Mario. With news coming from Deadline that Dreamworks is in final talks to purchase the movie rights to the Need for Speed franchise, I think it’s time that Hollywood learns from their past mistakes and stops throwing good money after bad.''
Interesting read....entertaining even :)
"Myth: Videogames Make You Smarter"
That is true. I learned to speak english just by playing videogames
I agree with most things he said with the exception of:
"Myth: Game Testing Is An Awesome Job"
He just couldn't make that sound bad to me.
He should of added:
Myth: Sales measure quality.
I would only change one thing.
"There are no girl gamers"
We always knew there were girl gamers. What male gamers really hold as a myth is that, "There are no HOT girl gamers". The same way women say, "There are no nice guys". And men say, "All women are bitches".
We don't count the ugly girl gamers as girls. Women don't count their nice guy friends as attractive and don't see them as nice guys. Men don't see the ugly girls with good personalities and what we find is hot girls who are bitches. If you're not the best of both worlds you're just "meh". And therefore not counted.
Myth: Casual Gaming Is Killing "Real" Gaming
i think he confuses whats a good game and what is a financial successful game...
Most big companies try to make financially successful game so they can just steal money from dumb masses
Some companies try to make good games but they simply dont sell well because they dont make the masses feel happy and that they are better like the easy mode financial games...