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What type of gamer am I?
1.)
What Type of gamer am I?
I prefer sand box and puzzle games but sometimes I venture into a some other indie games that stand out to me and are a lot of fun to play, I like games where I can work towards or develop my character whether its gaining new item, levelling or building things. freedom and unique quality is a massive part of appeal when I'm looking at new games to buy, I like to play in artistic game universes that are immersive to explore like in assassins creed, ratchet and clank or remember me where a lot of art is incorporated as its what initially inspired me to become a concept artist for games.
How much of a gamer am I?
I regularly play games for lots of different reasons, firstly because I like puzzles and mental challenges so I easily get addicted to game apps on my I pad where I have to solve puzzles like "unblock me", secondly when I cant think of what to draw or paint I play games like ratchet and clank or remember me that are very stylized so I can get inspired by what makes them unique and the colour schemes and artistic shots etc. Finally because when I need to de-stress and I have a couple hours to waste I like to switch off and completely immerse myself in a game.
Do I play a lot of Games? Or do I play a selection of a few games?
I tend to only play sandbox games, adventure games and RPG's, I don't really play any online games as I tend to play games that are nostalgic to me or artistic, I play a lot of old PS2 games like Prince of Persia although the graphics and creativity of modern indie games like journey inspire me.
above - artwork of the game "journey".
2.)
Why Do I play games? What do I find so enjoyable about them?
I play games because they inspire me, the amount of characters, concepts, worlds, powers, outfits and intricate stories and morals behind games are almost infinite and provoke and provide enough ideas to last a lifetime and the characters, worlds and stories you encounter can stay with you for a very long time which is what gives them such a nostalgic enjoyable immersive quality for me.
If I don't play many games is there a reason? What do I think would encourage me to play more regularly?
If I end up not playing regularly its normally because I'm too busy with other things, however when im stressed about an upcoming presentation or am just stressed in general playing games helps me wind down
3.)
What gaming platforms have I owned in my lifetime?
Game boy Advance, PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and old Nokia phone with snake on it, Gaming Computer.
4.)
What is my earliest gaming memory?
When I used to visit the paediatric unit in hospital when I was young because I had epilepsy there was a Nintendo 64 with Mario on it in the waiting room. it was the first 3D Mario game to come out and I never came off it when I was there, I was gutted when I was told I couldn't play it until my epilepsy was treated/unless I grew out of it which luckily I did.
5.)
What is my favourite platform for playing games? Why is this? and is there a gaming platform I particularly dislike?
probably the gaming PC, not only because I can multitask playing on emulators with any game I want (usually Pokémon Fire Red) with listening to music or streaming my favourite shows like Sherlock but I can do almost anything on it and the online play is free, steam allows me to purchase games for normally less than half they're retail price and because of the gaming computer I have I have much more space than what most consoles have and I don't have to use memory cards.
If I had to name a gaming platform I particularly dislike it would probably have to be the Xbox 360 because it overheats and crashes so much, its fairly slow, you have to pay monthly (£10) for the online play too.
6.)
What is my favourite genre, series, or individual game? and why?
Favourite genre of game is probably either sandbox games or role playing adventure games which have a unique art direction, the art direction part is obvious due to my previous answers to these questions but I like sandbox games because I like the creative freedom being the creative artistic person I am
What Type of gamer am I?
I prefer sand box and puzzle games but sometimes I venture into a some other indie games that stand out to me and are a lot of fun to play, I like games where I can work towards or develop my character whether its gaining new item, levelling or building things. freedom and unique quality is a massive part of appeal when I'm looking at new games to buy, I like to play in artistic game universes that are immersive to explore like in assassins creed, ratchet and clank or remember me where a lot of art is incorporated as its what initially inspired me to become a concept artist for games.
How much of a gamer am I?
I regularly play games for lots of different reasons, firstly because I like puzzles and mental challenges so I easily get addicted to game apps on my I pad where I have to solve puzzles like "unblock me", secondly when I cant think of what to draw or paint I play games like ratchet and clank or remember me that are very stylized so I can get inspired by what makes them unique and the colour schemes and artistic shots etc. Finally because when I need to de-stress and I have a couple hours to waste I like to switch off and completely immerse myself in a game.
Do I play a lot of Games? Or do I play a selection of a few games?
I tend to only play sandbox games, adventure games and RPG's, I don't really play any online games as I tend to play games that are nostalgic to me or artistic, I play a lot of old PS2 games like Prince of Persia although the graphics and creativity of modern indie games like journey inspire me.
above - artwork of the game "journey".
2.)
Why Do I play games? What do I find so enjoyable about them?
I play games because they inspire me, the amount of characters, concepts, worlds, powers, outfits and intricate stories and morals behind games are almost infinite and provoke and provide enough ideas to last a lifetime and the characters, worlds and stories you encounter can stay with you for a very long time which is what gives them such a nostalgic enjoyable immersive quality for me.
If I don't play many games is there a reason? What do I think would encourage me to play more regularly?
If I end up not playing regularly its normally because I'm too busy with other things, however when im stressed about an upcoming presentation or am just stressed in general playing games helps me wind down
3.)
What gaming platforms have I owned in my lifetime?
Game boy Advance, PlayStation 1, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and old Nokia phone with snake on it, Gaming Computer.
4.)
What is my earliest gaming memory?
When I used to visit the paediatric unit in hospital when I was young because I had epilepsy there was a Nintendo 64 with Mario on it in the waiting room. it was the first 3D Mario game to come out and I never came off it when I was there, I was gutted when I was told I couldn't play it until my epilepsy was treated/unless I grew out of it which luckily I did.
5.)
What is my favourite platform for playing games? Why is this? and is there a gaming platform I particularly dislike?
probably the gaming PC, not only because I can multitask playing on emulators with any game I want (usually Pokémon Fire Red) with listening to music or streaming my favourite shows like Sherlock but I can do almost anything on it and the online play is free, steam allows me to purchase games for normally less than half they're retail price and because of the gaming computer I have I have much more space than what most consoles have and I don't have to use memory cards.
If I had to name a gaming platform I particularly dislike it would probably have to be the Xbox 360 because it overheats and crashes so much, its fairly slow, you have to pay monthly (£10) for the online play too.
6.)
What is my favourite genre, series, or individual game? and why?
Favourite genre of game is probably either sandbox games or role playing adventure games which have a unique art direction, the art direction part is obvious due to my previous answers to these questions but I like sandbox games because I like the creative freedom being the creative artistic person I am
Thursday 9 January 2014
Monday 6 January 2014
The features,advantages and disadvantages of platforms
The features of gaming platforms
Arcade
Features:
arcade gaming is part of what started the era of gaming, mass popularity in games and the consumerism involved. In 1970's - 1980's the golden age of arcade gaming started and video games where features on arcade machines in almost every public place such as cafe's. It introduced fairly good graphics and sounds quality in games which was a massive leap and what caused it to become so popular, the catchy theme tunes and emphasis on gameplay is what continues to be a selling point for games even today. the best sellers of arcade gaming like Pac-man Mario and space invaders continue to be some of the highest selling games (but on different platforms) today.
Disadvantages:
Features:
There are 8 generations to consoles, console gaming platforms were first introduced in the "Magnavox odyssey" which features the retro arcade game pong and 11 other games some which could be played with a laser gun controller, however the Magnavox was low in sales due to poor advertisement by Magnavox retailers , there was no pre-release shows or gaming conventions when the Magnavox was first introduced, however it is closely related to the golden age of arcade gaming as many over the games where copies of the arcade machine games.
console gaming is one of the biggest markets and cultures in gaming today, events like E3 and gamescon are hosted every year where gamers from all over the globe gather to celebrate console games old and new and to experience new releases and consoles. The market for 8th generation consoles (the most recent generation) is one of the most competitive markets there's been, launch parties are held for new consoles like the ps4 or xbox1 as to show off the new developments and try to dominate the gaming market. There are also new features on the wii U console, and the ps4
PC
Features:
PC gaming is a very diverse platform, it was one of the first platforms to be introduced and because you can install drivers and emulators (normally through Torrenting) you can play a wide range of games from different formats/platforms depending on the power of your computer. Gamers can also buy a tower case and then buy gaming hardware from websites and build their own gaming computer, although gaming computers can be bought already built and specifically design for gaming like "alienware". There is also the feature of multitasking as with all computers, you can use task manager to browse the web, play music, watch a film and/or play games simultaneously (if you want to). This said, gaming computers normally have slightly different hardware to standard PC's with improved heat management, graphics cards, generally better RAM space and memory space for games that need more space to run.
Mobile
Features
The earliest development in mobile gaming was the game "snake" which you could play on the earliest mobile phones which was a simple game with 8 bit graphics easy controls and high addictiveness. this lead to the mobile gaming industry based around the idea of gaming and playing simple addicting games in public places and on devices that can be carried around with you. Although mobile gaming has come a long way since the most popular amongst industries being apple products.
The most obvious feature of Mobile platforms in terms of games is that they are portable and can be carried around and played anywhere which can be useful when your on public transport or in a waiting room somewhere and have some time to kill. Also a lot of business and restaurant's offer free Wi-Fi so you can multitask browsing the web and playing games, whilst also staying connected to friends, also due to the fact a lot of apps and games are connected to the internet or require internet to play they feature servers where you can play with other people online.
One of the first example of TV as a gaming platform is the red button choice for voting for a contestant on the TV show POP IDOL.
As television is watched and used by ages from around 3-90 and even over, it is the most age friendly platform there is, although most games are children's learning games from channels like BBC, TV also features puzzle games that are fun for all ages to play. in terms of advancing in technology, television also features rewinding live television, apps like Netflix that allow you to find any film or show for a certain amount of money a month, recording live television shows to watch later.
Arcade
Features:
arcade gaming is part of what started the era of gaming, mass popularity in games and the consumerism involved. In 1970's - 1980's the golden age of arcade gaming started and video games where features on arcade machines in almost every public place such as cafe's. It introduced fairly good graphics and sounds quality in games which was a massive leap and what caused it to become so popular, the catchy theme tunes and emphasis on gameplay is what continues to be a selling point for games even today. the best sellers of arcade gaming like Pac-man Mario and space invaders continue to be some of the highest selling games (but on different platforms) today.
- has a coin slot that you must insert money into to play a the game.
- typically use joysticks.
- several different types of arcade games such as racing and shooter in arcade centres.
- wide range of controllers, such as reloadable guns, foot pedals, and motorbikes you can climb on and steer
- first type of mainstream gaming
- typically 8 bit display in classic arcade games such as space invaders and pacman
- Cost effective to make, and eventually make the money it cost to buy/make them in the first place.
- introduced some of the first types of technology and concepts in gaming still used today.
Disadvantages:
- Takes money to play.
- the longer you play the more money it costs.
- not as popular as it used to be, and its business rises and falls with the seasons as apposed to being popular all year round, tends to be more popular in summer
Features:
There are 8 generations to consoles, console gaming platforms were first introduced in the "Magnavox odyssey" which features the retro arcade game pong and 11 other games some which could be played with a laser gun controller, however the Magnavox was low in sales due to poor advertisement by Magnavox retailers , there was no pre-release shows or gaming conventions when the Magnavox was first introduced, however it is closely related to the golden age of arcade gaming as many over the games where copies of the arcade machine games.
console gaming is one of the biggest markets and cultures in gaming today, events like E3 and gamescon are hosted every year where gamers from all over the globe gather to celebrate console games old and new and to experience new releases and consoles. The market for 8th generation consoles (the most recent generation) is one of the most competitive markets there's been, launch parties are held for new consoles like the ps4 or xbox1 as to show off the new developments and try to dominate the gaming market. There are also new features on the wii U console, and the ps4
- most mainstream consoles have an online marketplace to buy games.
- usually backwards compatible with old disc formats from previous generations of consoles
- new game releases are usually made in the most popular console format
- wide range of games for all consoles
- can play games from the comfort of your home
- A lot of mainstream consoles have online marketplaces to buy games from if you cant get to a store
- popular all year round as apposed to platforms such as arcade
- for a reasonable fee most consoles have online play via internet servers.
- mainstream consoles can be expensive, newly released consoles can cost up to or more a couple 100 pounds
- as it is the most popular platform with the most features it can make people lazy in terms of other responsibilities.
- can be costly to keep up with new game releases for each platform
PC
Features:
PC gaming is a very diverse platform, it was one of the first platforms to be introduced and because you can install drivers and emulators (normally through Torrenting) you can play a wide range of games from different formats/platforms depending on the power of your computer. Gamers can also buy a tower case and then buy gaming hardware from websites and build their own gaming computer, although gaming computers can be bought already built and specifically design for gaming like "alienware". There is also the feature of multitasking as with all computers, you can use task manager to browse the web, play music, watch a film and/or play games simultaneously (if you want to). This said, gaming computers normally have slightly different hardware to standard PC's with improved heat management, graphics cards, generally better RAM space and memory space for games that need more space to run.
- free online gaming
- streaming
- compatible with various console controllers
- emulators for old consoles like Nintendo 64 and Gameboys.
- can be customised for gaming with graphics cards etc.
- online marketplaces such as steam with accounts that can be accessed on consoles
- can be played on indoors with commuting like consoles
- compatible with many different game formats such as PS1, PS2, Nintendo 64, game cube, Nintendo ds, Gameboys etc.
- can surf the web and do other things whilst gaming
- Performance of PC games depend on the PC itself, gameplay can be slow and laggy
- streaming can lead to viruses for inexperienced people
- gaming computers can be expensive
- tend to break and have problems more than consoles
Mobile
Features
The earliest development in mobile gaming was the game "snake" which you could play on the earliest mobile phones which was a simple game with 8 bit graphics easy controls and high addictiveness. this lead to the mobile gaming industry based around the idea of gaming and playing simple addicting games in public places and on devices that can be carried around with you. Although mobile gaming has come a long way since the most popular amongst industries being apple products.
The most obvious feature of Mobile platforms in terms of games is that they are portable and can be carried around and played anywhere which can be useful when your on public transport or in a waiting room somewhere and have some time to kill. Also a lot of business and restaurant's offer free Wi-Fi so you can multitask browsing the web and playing games, whilst also staying connected to friends, also due to the fact a lot of apps and games are connected to the internet or require internet to play they feature servers where you can play with other people online.
- can play games in public areas or whilst traveling
- can surf the web whilst playing games and multitask
- modern OS systems have features such as TV catch up
- controls consist of touchscreen, certain buttons on the pad and tilting the device
- can have apps active at the same time, multitasking
- a lot of mobile platform games are free
- can keep you occupied for hours and is usable of public transport.
- games that need internet can be played in cafe's where there is normally free wifi
- although a lot of mobile games are free there are is level progression and power ups for difficult levels that cost money that people can end up paying a lot of money on over time
- modern phones can easily be broken and have cracked screens
- games normally aren't as detailed an as in depth as console games
TV
Features:One of the first example of TV as a gaming platform is the red button choice for voting for a contestant on the TV show POP IDOL.
As television is watched and used by ages from around 3-90 and even over, it is the most age friendly platform there is, although most games are children's learning games from channels like BBC, TV also features puzzle games that are fun for all ages to play. in terms of advancing in technology, television also features rewinding live television, apps like Netflix that allow you to find any film or show for a certain amount of money a month, recording live television shows to watch later.
- can be accessed through pressing a button on the TV controller
- uses the directional button on the TV's remote controller
- simple, fun puzzle games playable by all ages.
- they're free (apart from TV licences)
- interactive TV
- parental control
- educational TV
- available to anyone with a TV license
- easy to play with easy controls
- appropriate for all ages
- need to pay for a TV license to use it
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