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If you haven't heard of him, he's guy that had made titles like "Rez" "Lummies" "Space channel 5" and owns "Q entertainment". He is a real innovator when it comes to music themed games or as he calls them ""music interactives" giving himself such an unique identify within the games industry. Here I've taken a quote from my favorite part of this interview:
"Eurogamer: So you feel like technology is keeping pace with what people actually want from media? Some people certainly seem to feel like technology is ahead of our desires.
Tetsuya Mizuguchi: I'd like to think that human desire is always walking ahead of technology. I hope so, anyway. I think that every product - including games, entertainment, every piece of content or media - is always designed by human desire. Whether it's invisible or visible, with shape or with no shape... Artificial products, created by human beings, are always designed by our desire and our basic instincts. If we don't feel like, "I want to do this" or "I need this" - if there's no trigger like that, then people won't bother. They'll pass it by and say, I don't care about that - this isn't what I'm interested in. It's a really simple point, but all things, all products, are like that."
He has a really interesting perspective on gaming with how technology and interactivity through technology is developed and created via our own human desire which is something I've never thought of this in this way before. I've always thought that the latest current technology inspires new ideals for gaming like "Half life 2" for an example using Havoc physics or "Quake" using internet making it one of the first FPS online multiplayer experiences. Modern technology reflects what can be created within computer games medium, but it is of course its human desire/determination for discovery that creates technology and uses this technology in different ways catering for different needs.
My previous mentality regarding games technology was brought across from game developer's attitudes to their game development process and the type of games they produce, for example say "Epic games" are known for their hard focus towards producing advanced technology/engines such as "Unreal 3 engine" for their games whereas if you look at company like "Square Enix" they focused towards making more artistically creativity titles with the art and story being their main focus. Both of these companies produce high level of visual quality to their games via though different approaches; they are two opposite ends of the same Spectrum, art on one end and tech on the other end. I always used to dislike PC gaming for their heavy use of technology and lacking methods of creativity like Japanese console developers who seem more advanced in their art skills (Now I think I was quite naive to think that).
This has got me thinking about how it's all just a balancing act between the art and technology for the creation of a game but what really makes a game beautiful is fulfillment of your desire as gamer, remember the first time you got the sword in "Zelda: Ocarina of Time" or your first online deathmatch on "Quake 3" or when you figured out how to kill Psycho Mantis in Metal Gear Solid, these are moments of fulfillment, joy and pure escapism that I will treasure in my heart. This is what I call good game designer thinking of the next thing we desire as gamers and people as it doesn't matter what approach is used for creation of the game but belong the designer allows his/her creative ideals push through into the product fulfilling people's desires. Like he says "It's a really simple point, but all things, all products, are like that".
The key to design is thinking out of the box, out of your field of expertise I believe and seems like he knows what he's talking about. Thinking about this topic has changed my thinking process towards games design as you have to think what people want next through the evolution of technology and surrounding pop culture but also have an understanding why they desire that, then you can truly capture people's hearts.
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Fans will be disappointed to learn that the inestimable Master Chief will not be their persona. However, the fact that they now control an entire army may just make up for that lack. Players will control an army of humans and do battle with the Covenant to prevent the annihilation of the human race, as well as fight for control of Forerunner artifacts.
The Covenant is still a major player in the game (possibly the only other player). In fact, it has been confirmed by game designers that the Covenant will even be a playable faction in some instances (at least in skirmishes). That means that players have a broader range of options than during other Halo games to date.
The Flood will definitely make an appearance, whether you like the parasitic invaders or not. There have even been hints (but little more) that the Flood may be playable in some instances.
Confirmation of that fact will have to be made at a later date, but players anxious to test out the range of Flood abilities and units can begin salivating in anticipation.
The fact that Halo Wars is a real-time strategy game (think Civilization) may be a turn off for many players. However, fans of the game will be happy to learn that battle management takes precedence over resource harvesting. That does not mean that economy plays no role in Halo Wars, but, true to its roots, the game is still focused on war, rather than building a civilization.
Hardcore gamers will appreciate the breadth and depth the game brings to the Halo universe. New units and machines are available, as well as old favorites. Players will also enjoy the fact that there is more than one Spartan; there are quite a few, actually. This may be one of the most exciting aspects of the game yet revealed.
John Hall - A hardcore gamer since 1982. Atari 2600 was that first gaming console I owned. Want to receive a Free copy of Halo Wars (not yet released) and a Free XBox360 gaming console, visit http://www.halowars2009.com
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Can you believe its been ten years since Mario Kart made its debut? In 1997, Nintendo released Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo.
Eight characters from the popular Super Mario Brothers series are placed on go-karts. Unlike many of the typical racing games, Nintendo brilliantly integrated sneaky attacks on your racing competitors. I like how pairs of vehicles had different attributes so you could pick the style of driving that you wanted.
A few years later, Nintendo would follow up with Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64. More powerful system and better graphics made for another successful title. This title would end up selling the 3rd best on the Nintendo 64 platform. Nintendo realized that had another successful Mario spin off. Nintendo had suceeded in the hand held game system market. The next Mario Kart game would be on the Nintendo Game Boy Advance system. Mario Kart Super Circuit is still a very popular game since it can played on both the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Both handheld systems have the ability to allow players to play with multiple hand helds. The Game Boy Advance used cords to attach to each other. The Nintendo Ds uses wireless technology. The next installment would be Mario Kart Double Dash made for the Nintendo Game Cube. The option to play 4 players at the time was stupendous and the option to play the partner on the back of go-kart is sensational. As mentioned above, Nintendo Ds version came out and was named Mario Kart DS. Battle mode and the ability to play wireless is amazing. So what is going to be the next version of Mario Kart? Nintendo has developed Mario Kart Wii for the Nintendo Wii. This lastest game will revolutionize the way Mario Kart has ever played before.
For the history of the game franchise and the latest of the new game Mario Kart Wii check out http://www.KartBargains.info
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Why people choose the Wii
Searching for a home gaming system can be a extremely difficult outing if you don't know which one to buy. You definitely want to make sure you get benefits for your buck. You won't have to stress about that with the Nintendo Wii! Not only is it durable, but it is made for the whole family. With the cheap pricing of about $250 you will get the game console, the Wiimote, the nunchuck attachment, a sensor bar, and the built in sports package with five games.
Family Oriented Gaming
With the Wii, games are not only for certain ages of people. No matter how young or old, all of them can involve in and enjoy the most advanced games. It isn't a matter of indoor or outdoor games anymore. Due to the drastic changes in the gaming world, numerous games are available in the store these days. Nintendo Wii provides the largest space to store many games such as racing, pirates and puzzles. With the navigational ease of the Wiimote, it attracts children to have it in their hands. It has the power to break the wall between video game players and video game enthusiast. The manufacturers of this gaming console are putting their efforts to provide it in the market with the most up to date technology.
Bringing back old times
Many of us love to play video games but we tend to become sad when we see the older games we once really loved to play are a thing of the past-- or are they? Not for the owners of the Nintendo Wii they aren't. As long as you have an internet connection you can bring them back with this gaming console. You can start digging those tunnels once again with Dig Dug, or become the ever popular plumber known as Mario once again.
Wii gets the Nod
The experience of playing Wii sports with customized remotes makes this product the ultimate buy and is designed for everyone in the family to enjoy.Why buy games in store or online and wait for them to be delivered when you can download games to your Wii instantly? That is another great feature that this console offers. With so many amazing features you will be hooked on the Nintendo Wii as soon as you buy one. The Wii is so easy to set up that you will be playing in no time! The more familiar you become with the features the more you will love it. If you still aren't convinced, find out if someone you know has one and sk if you can come over and spend a few hours playing it and you will soon discover you really want your own. So get out there and experience the Wii!
Britni S. writes on gaming console related issues. You can learn more by visiting my blog, Wii Gaming Revolution http://wiigamingrevolution.blogspot.com
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