Author Archives: Cameron
Expert vs. Novice
Well expert game players would be people who inherently know the framework of the game, can navigate within its constraints fluidly and predict what the game world will throw at them. They understand what is going on within their present … Continue reading
Portal 2 ARG
For those of you who do not know already an ARG, or Alternate Reality Game, is something that crosses many social, technological, and physical boundaries as a puzzle presented by one group for another group to solve. In this case … Continue reading
Starcraft II Counter-Games?
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/maps-and-mods/mods/aiur-chef http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/maps-and-mods/mods/starjeweled Two player created mods for Blizzards hit game Starcraft II bring a completely different feel to the game that is unlike the original experience in almost every way. Controls are very similar to those of the standard Starcraft … Continue reading
Facade
After playing Facade before, in, and after class it seems the only winning move is not to play. The easiest way to cause both of the characters to resolve their problems and make up is to walk into the room and sit … Continue reading
My Play Aloud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbM4sYkT-4Y I played the Silver Surfer, if you watch you will see that it is not a fun game…
The Goal of the Console
Nintendo cornered the video gaming market in 1985, relying on the collapse of the American industry to allow them to gain control of 80% of the market, all the while maintaining quality control over any software published for their system. … Continue reading
If a movie is a story, and a game is a movie, is a game a story?
Many people have argued for or against the idea that games can be stories, but I believe no one would say that a movie is not a story. If you agree that movies are stories, then what about games that … Continue reading
War Games: “Sometimes turning your key is easier than others” – Cameron Leonard
As we have talked about in class, one of the largest influences on video games over the decades has been the US military. From Space Wars to the most recent Modern Warfare games, military influence or involvement has been present in many … Continue reading