Today I found myself playing "Elder Scroll's IV: Oblivion - The Shivering Isle's" and I am proud to say I actually beat it as well today. The game is so fantastic and it brought me into a thought, a basic thought of where I began as a child to where I am today with gaming.
In the year 1985 I was brought forth onto this world from my mother's womb, and over a few year's I slowly managed to be able to grasp the idea of how to play games. Starting with the NES my first game, to this day I remember it like it just happened, the first game I played was Super Mario, just watching as I ran through so many levels trying to get further into the game. Then I slowly moved on to game's like Duck Hunt, and Legend of Zelda, others such as Metroid, and Mega Man. These were game's that helped pull my generation into the gaming world, these were some of the first game's that today's gamers started playing and grew up with.
So many year's later, with today's advancement's in console technology, as well as million's of dollar's to funnel into game design we have slowly become a spoiled bunch. Always excepting sometimes the same things over and over again, but always finding joy when some company releases a game that is new and exciting. Game's that truly push the boundaries of today's technologies as well as pushing the gameplay as far as possible. I personally wish I could see into the future and see where tomorrow's gaming is going to be. Just the idea of what possibly the future could hold for us, and really bring to the console or the PC to push even further.
Companies like Nintendo and Sony, and Microsoft always trying to find a way to pull new people into their consoles. Whether it be the use of a Wii-Mote, or just a good history of Console exclusives, or even having the best online service of all the consoles (Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft respectively). Yesterday's gaming, and game's will just not be the same as tomorrow's way of gaming, and the game's that the companies will offer to the very consumers who keep each company going.
Showing posts with label Nintendo. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A new day, more E3 Information.
After what was a personally busy day for myself. I am finally able to sit down and do as much updating as I can. After sifting through non-stop information, and watching more E3 coverage. Tonight I am just going to pick out a few personal favorite game's that I am very interested in, and going to pop it out there.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
The first game I am going to bring up is going to be.
Infamous for the Playstation 3. This is a game that I first heard of a long while ago. I believe the last E3, they had released a trailer for this game. In the game you play as Cole, the man who is an Urban explorer, an everyday man who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. After an explosion that levels most of the area, Cole wakes up and is pretty much framed for the incident. He learns that he is slowly growing super hero like powers that deal with Electricity. As the character grows during the gameplay which is set on how the player reacts to the surrounding. You could play as an evil guy who doesnt care who gets hurt, or what get's destroyed. Or you could play as a guy who does his very best to protect those in harm's way, and does his best to manage his power to fight the evil inside the city. As you do good or bad things throughout the game, your powers slowly begin to grow and change.
This is a game that I am personally very excited for. About a month ago I received my monthly GameInformer and this was on the front page. After reading more about the game I just knew that I could really get deep into this game and enjoy it a lot.
Star Ocean: First Departure and Star Ocean: Second Evolution. These two games are Sony's chance to bring the Star Ocean franchise back to the front for those of us who own the Sony PsP. First Departure is the first game in the series. This game was never released in America and this is the first time that American's will get their chance to play the English version of the game. First Departure I am excited to play because I've been a fan of the second and third game's, so it will be nice to see where it all started.
Second Evolution is the sequel that takes place only 20 year's after the end of First Departure. The main character in this one is the main character from First Departure's son. This from what I believe is kind of like a remake of the Star Ocean game that did come out in America, Star Ocean: Second Story. Both games will have new characters, new voice actors, and anime sequences. I am excited for both of these games and am very excited that both will be released.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a game that many people, who are huge Star Wars fan's are all looking forward to seeing this game released this upcoming September. The ability to be the bad guy, and have the dark side force powers at your exposure. That in and of itself is truly what makes this game so good. It is coming out for all consoles, and handhelds. The best part of this game is if you buy it for the Nintendo Wii. The Wii version of the game comes with a duel mode for two players to really get the best feel of holding a lightsaber and using force powers.
I will post more news over the next few days.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A Music game like no other.
Reggie left the stage and it went all black, then the screen opened up and you saw a guy sitting in a chair with the Wiimote and Nunchuck attachment, and under his feet was the Wii Balance board. He started to play the Drums, which was EPIC and seemed to be really accurate with his motions. Then another screen opened up, and it was Miyamoto playing a Saxaphone using the Wiimote.
Shigeru Miyamoto then went on to discuss that Wii Music will be coming out, and it will allow people to feel like they are in a band. You don't need to know how to play an instrument, it will play for you, and you wont miss a note, but it makes it look as if you were the one playing it.
The game will have a few other things in it. Like the Orchastra mode which was seen a few years ago which was done by Miyamoto himself. You could also do Bell's, and a note matching game.
Several people came onto the stage to show off the "Band" portion of the game and they played the Super Mario Theme, which looked incredibly enjoyable. This might actually be something I might buy.
Shigeru Miyamoto then went on to discuss that Wii Music will be coming out, and it will allow people to feel like they are in a band. You don't need to know how to play an instrument, it will play for you, and you wont miss a note, but it makes it look as if you were the one playing it.
The game will have a few other things in it. Like the Orchastra mode which was seen a few years ago which was done by Miyamoto himself. You could also do Bell's, and a note matching game.
Several people came onto the stage to show off the "Band" portion of the game and they played the Super Mario Theme, which looked incredibly enjoyable. This might actually be something I might buy.
Wii Motion Plus
Nintendo is releasing a new Motion device called "Wii Motion Plus" which will attach to the bottom of the Wiimote where the Nunchuck goes. It is used to help enhance how the controller reads the users motions. Giving more ability for games and people to truly interact.
Reggie got on stage with two others, to show how it functions, and that it will sell with Wii Sports Resort. The game also has a Frisbee game in it, a Wave Race game, and it allows you to use a "SWORD" to cut things up. That in and of itself is just awesome and would make me buy it.
Reggie got on stage with two others, to show how it functions, and that it will sell with Wii Sports Resort. The game also has a Frisbee game in it, a Wave Race game, and it allows you to use a "SWORD" to cut things up. That in and of itself is just awesome and would make me buy it.
DS Cookbook
Later this year, Nintendo will release a "Game" that isn't so much a game, but actually a cookbook, that serves up not only recipes, but also cooking help. Sounds interesting especially for me, since I enjoy cooking and Baking.
Closer look at games
Nintendo was showcasing Guitar Hero: On tour, and the creators were shown on the screen, discussing the upcoming expansion to it "On Tour Decades". Which will be released later this fall.
Spore DS, which is a game that I know many are excited for, especially the PC version of Spore. Looks beautiful, and you can still share your creatures with other people who have a DS version.
Pokemon Rangers game coming in November.
A Grand Theft Auto game, called China Town wars, will be released on the DS later this year as well. Custom game engine for use with the DS. Sounds pretty good if it turns out great.
Spore DS, which is a game that I know many are excited for, especially the PC version of Spore. Looks beautiful, and you can still share your creatures with other people who have a DS version.
Pokemon Rangers game coming in November.
A Grand Theft Auto game, called China Town wars, will be released on the DS later this year as well. Custom game engine for use with the DS. Sounds pretty good if it turns out great.
Nintendos 3 new games
Reggie has said there just isn't enough time to showcase all the games coming out. So he chose to simply display three new games that are coming soon.
The first game they showed is Star Wars The Clone Wars. Which will finally allow people to fight with the Wiimote as if it was a Lightsaber, and use the Nunchuck attachment to activate force powers.
Then it went onto Rayman Raving Rabbits TV. Which is a sequel to the orginal Game that relased along side the Wii.
Call of Duty: Worlds at war. Looks beautiful and hopefully the Wiimote action will actually be decent. I know from previous games that it wasnt really all that great and ended up being actually pretty hard to use.
The first game they showed is Star Wars The Clone Wars. Which will finally allow people to fight with the Wiimote as if it was a Lightsaber, and use the Nunchuck attachment to activate force powers.
Then it went onto Rayman Raving Rabbits TV. Which is a sequel to the orginal Game that relased along side the Wii.
Call of Duty: Worlds at war. Looks beautiful and hopefully the Wiimote action will actually be decent. I know from previous games that it wasnt really all that great and ended up being actually pretty hard to use.
The Nintendo E3 Press Conference
I will admit that I missed about the first 20 minutes of it.
Mr Saturo Iwata the Head of Nintendo came out after they showed off Shaun White's snowboarding game that comes out this holiday Season (November I believe) using the Wii Balanece board. Mr Iwata spoke about how far Nintendo has come, and how popular the Wii is as a casual gaming console.
Next the creator of Animal Crossing is shown on the big screen. Discussing how far Animal Crossing has come since the Gamecube. He talked about how Animal Crossing for the Wii will allow you to go online and talk to others.
Reggie Fils-Amie comes on to the stage and talks about how pleased Nintendo is with it's Wii Console sales. He went on to talk about boring sales figures, and how well the Nintendo DS has been selling in America alone. The Ds has sold so well because of major party games, like Pokemon, and Mario games.
Edit - 4:10pm Tuesday July 15th.
I forgot to mention that Nintendo is also releasing a new thing called "Wii Speak" to allow people to actually chat together.
Mr Saturo Iwata the Head of Nintendo came out after they showed off Shaun White's snowboarding game that comes out this holiday Season (November I believe) using the Wii Balanece board. Mr Iwata spoke about how far Nintendo has come, and how popular the Wii is as a casual gaming console.
Next the creator of Animal Crossing is shown on the big screen. Discussing how far Animal Crossing has come since the Gamecube. He talked about how Animal Crossing for the Wii will allow you to go online and talk to others.
Reggie Fils-Amie comes on to the stage and talks about how pleased Nintendo is with it's Wii Console sales. He went on to talk about boring sales figures, and how well the Nintendo DS has been selling in America alone. The Ds has sold so well because of major party games, like Pokemon, and Mario games.
Edit - 4:10pm Tuesday July 15th.
I forgot to mention that Nintendo is also releasing a new thing called "Wii Speak" to allow people to actually chat together.
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