Video Games & Politics & Developers

My local area has a Blockbuster in which over time I have been able to test certain games that appeal to me one of my favourite over the years is the Sid Meier franchise of Civilzation

A thought provoking Political Sim one In which I still play to this day.

This Franchise is important one to me as throughout the years the UI has changed to adapt to a more interesting Political system at the time

My favourite to this day is Civilization Revolution 2 a sequel to the Classic Civilization due to the varying different ways but simplistic design to complete the campaign

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I hope in future the Sid Meier and Take-Two a Company house owned by Rockstar Returns to this form

Signing Off

James

First Post

My Experience with video games I can honestly say that ever since Christmas, I’ve been playing Nintendo Advance games like Super Mario bros. 3 to simple strategic Cat & Mouse games to relax me. I later learned this was a re release at launch named Chu Chu Rocket a Port from the Dreamcast.

My Experience with video games I can honestly say that ever since Christmas, I’ve been playing Nintendo Advance games like Super Mario bros. 3 to simple strategic Cat & Mouse games to relax me. I got to the final level and it perked my interest as a kid so much so at entry level to school to begin developing myself working upon a basic engine and using a relevant for the time game engine . When I needed help, I was amazed at how many YouTube videos there were on level secrets & exploits I was amazed at how many millennials still manage to reboot classics and adapt whilst also throwing modern media references throughout with little easter eggs.

I used this topic write this blog on as it is a powerful media and PR testimony to how  companines afloat by marketing to its older customers. What’s interesting to note is that I bought the Nintendo Pokemon Fire red as a recommandation from a close family member who was knowledge able. Pokenon is a strong franchise and proved as a useful escpae from reality with its large in depth community and refrences to wildlife I didnt know it at the time but certain games that where placed on older consoles such a Sega Gensis had been reworked into simpler games for the Gameboy also bThe point is, you wouldn’t expect 20 somethings to 40 somethings to have the time or interest in playing video games, yet, there’s a gap in the market for them to reintroduce and learn to another generation.

The basic puzzle-solving approach to video games such asTetris. really helps and better develop their problem-solving skills as well as manage to be a mainstay throught what is considered the most humble and “family orianted console” 

Myself playing almost every iteration of the portable nintento system came to relaise an iteration was on the Gameboy Colour and continue to reemarge to this day.

I see the Mental benefits of playing classic video games non-violent/problem solving games as nintendo games are commonly aged ranged from 3-15 and have a rich social community, to the point I have made friends and been to competitons and met others as well as theraputic simplicity.

Future of video games

Concerning the future of video games, how much further can they really go? Graphics are as life-like as they’ve ever been. Violent games keep getting more and more gory but perhaps the shock factor isn’t strong enough anymore. What will the industry need to do to keep evolving? Is virtual reality and augmented reality the answer? How does it effect marketing efforts in such a competitive industry? Can video games/virtual reality go beyond entertainment? Perhaps they can be used in classrooms (already happening in the States), in trainings, medical practices, mental health practices. Can a medium once viewed as sheer entertainment support in education, health, and diplomacy? The sky is truly the limit.

Nintendo Versus Apple

theme is the power of Nostalgia

  1. How classic games are making a come back ever since Nintendo released its Nintendo classic gaming system a few years ago. A popular medium of the video game media is the handheld market
  2. Apple use the app store wisely, with such powerful components being used it has the capabilities to also be utilised a handheld console which Apple encourage with Third Party Controllers.
  3. Nintendo & Apple recently have used the drawing power of nostalgia to bring out popular franchises on their own platform encouraging more of the gaming market to purchase nostalgic , reimagination of their franchise upon Nintendo.                                                                                                                                                                     

Sucess and passion within the market has led to impressive crossovers into the media market such as Youtubers KSI & Pewdiepie which have gone as big as being within mainstream television shows South Park and Channel 4 programming respectivly.

Most importantly video games allow me to stay focused and Keep the peace and good mental balance to the finishing line.