Archive for April 3rd, 2008
Ben Cousins of Digital Illusions CE (DICE), the guys behind the Battlefield series, recently had a chat with Gamasutra about the inspirations and the ideas the finally resulted to the unveiling of Battlefield Heroes – a free-to-play, cartoonish, action, strategy video game focused on fun. And the game producer revealed that the initial ideas spruced up for designing Battlefield Heroes weren’t about how the game would play or look.
Video game industry tracking group NPD has released the results of its analysis titled “Online Gaming 2008″. The report shows that game console-based on the web gaming is catching on a bit slowly, and ownership of multiple game platforms is at minimum levels. The NPD report says that the US population’s participation in gaming has risen from 64 percent in 2006 to 72 percent last year. The industry’s on the internet gaming sector is made up mostly by Personal computer gamers, with 90 percent saying they use the platform for this type of electronic entertainment. Only 19 percent said they use consoles and handhelds for the same thing. Mobile phone users accounted for three percent of the respondents. Of all non-PC online gamers, Xbox Live users were the most active, with one of two console owners using the service. The NPD says that 40 percent of all on the web gamers, PC or console, are aged two to 17. Only 10 percent were aged 18 to 24. Lastly, the NPD reports that owners of current-generation platforms have not been too eager to get more than one system. Only three percent of the total gaming population stated that they have more than one kind of console, while only two percent said that they own all three. We’ll keep you posted for more news related to this. Expect analysts and other experts to give their digestion of this report in the days to come. source pc.qj.net
The old adage “one man’s hero is another man’s terrorist” applies to a lot of situations, and in gaming, it can’t be more true. Over the past few years, activist lawyer Jack Thompson has made a name for himself in the gaming media, provoking the ire of consumers, publications, and game makers, all the while winning the support of some concerned parents across America. We’re not here to judge Mr. Thompson. Neither are we inclined to get into a debate with him. Rather, we choose to commemorate some of the most memorable words he has ever written or spoken. Let’s face it: There’s just so much entertainment value in this regardless what you think about him. This blogger and QJ.NET’s resident game politics buff Tim Y. have combed the internet for Thompson quotes and found a treasury of them over at Game Politics and other news sites. Without further ado, here’s the twenty best from over 300 remarks::
19. “I am a one-man violent video game wrecking crew” 18. “God is very powerful, and He’s not real pleased with Rockstar right now, nor with those who defend it. Watch out. Fire and brimstone on the way.” 17. “I love the smell of burning gamers in the morning.” 16. “Jack Thompson keeps racking up wins and you gamers just can’t handle the truth.” 15. “At least I’m not a a coward like all of you nerds here, who hide behind anonymous avatars. How sad.” 14. “E3 will once again turn down my offer to appear on any stage and debate anyone about the harmfulness of violent games.” 13. “Oh? And of what are the games other than self-centered mental masturbation?” 12. ” By the way, I was just watching G4 with my son. Who in the world watches this garbage? People with no lives, obviously. Pathetic.” 11. “The U.S. military literally uses modified versions of these games, as well as their own video games, to do one thing: to break down the inhibition to kill among new recruits,” 10. “Bully (Wii, Xbox 360)contains homosexual activities between Jimmy Hopkins and other male students. Is this a great country or what?”
8. “This is not rocket science. When a kid who has never killed anyone in his life goes on a rampage and looks like the Terminator, he’s a video gamer. “ 7. “You all need to put down the controllers, get a life, and join the Force, thereby leaving the Dark Side behind. Hooah! Praise be to the Lord, Jesus Christ, the author of all things, even of The Florida Freaking Bar.” 6. “PWNED isn’t a word… as it is in serious need of a vowel movement. Somebody get Vanna White on the phone to buy one. Having stated that, this entire site has been “pwned” by Jack Thompson this day, and you pixelantes don’t even know it.” 5. “What the Japanese are doing to our children is insensitive and racist. The Japanese have for a very long time dumped pornography into this country in a fashion they wouldn’t tolerate in their own country. It is another version of Pearl Harbor.” 4. “Honestly, are all of you gamers on drugs, I know I am!” 3. “Sims 2, the latest version of the Sims video game franchise…contains, according to video game news sites, full frontal nudity, including nipples, p n s, labia, and hair, which I can’t wait to “jack” off to with glee!”
1. “I’ve spent more time riding guys than you’ve spent playing World of Warcraft.” If those quotes had you craving for more, you can follow this link to find a ton more. The quotes can be traced back to their original sources in the linked page for reference. Enjoy! source pc.qj.net
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SOE opens applications for G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition 2008Posted by admin in Video Games
This contest pits female Art Institute students against one another as they compete for the privilege of receiving a US 10,000 scholarship as well as a chance to become an intern at Sony On the internet Entertainment. In a prevalently male-dominated gaming society, this competition aims to place more female game designers who can steer the development of games into a direction which is more interesting for women to play. The G.I.R.L. Game Design Competition will run until May 31, with the winner to be announced on June 30. Applicants must be enrolled at an Art Institute school with a graduation date of June 2009 or later. Contestants will be required to submit an in-game design, concept art, and two essays, with online applications sent in no later than April 15. For more information regarding the rules of the contest, you can visit the source link that we’ve provided below. If you think you’ve what it takes to become the next big female developer and have her name in written on the credits of a best selling title, then go ahead and send in your application. source pc.qj.net |
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