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Ode to Game Developers
Ah, you bastard geniuses of the modern world. We curse you while simultaneously downloading the latest update for whatever fantasy world we have chosen to escape our own reality. Hours will be spent grinding away in an alternate reality, completing events or quests that give the bare minimum of rewards to keep us moving forward.
By SE Frazier5 years ago in Gamers
Why Game-Based Movies Need To Stop Now
Over the years, there have been many attempts to make videogames into movies. These usually end in disaster, and the only movie that most people can name is "Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie. This is a bad idea for many reasons, but the main one is that game-based movies take away from what makes games so special: interactivity. It also diminishes the hard work of developers who put in months or years of work into a game that was then condensed into two hours. Here, are some reasons why game-based movies need to stop now. The Rise of Game-Based Movies Ever since the rise of video games, there have been attempts to make movies out of them. "Tomb Raider," which starred Angelina Jolie, was the first successful game-based movie on the big screen. However, it's often cited as one of the worst adaptations ever made. There are many reasons why game-based movies don't work, but the main one is that they take away what makes games so special: interactivity. It also diminishes the hard work of developers who put in months or years of work into a game that is then condensed into two hours. Here are some other reasons why game-based movies need to stop now. Why Game-Based Movies Need to Stop Now Game-based movies have a bad reputation, and for good reason. Many people are sick of seeing games made into movies. It usually ends in disaster and the only game-based movie that most people can name is Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie. There are many reasons why game-based movies should stop now, but the main one is that it takes away from what makes games special: interactivity. It also diminishes the hard work of developers who put in months or years of work into a game that was then condensed into two hours. Game-based movies are just not as good as actual videogames, so it's best to just leave them alone and let them be what they were meant to be. Takes away from game's magic When you play a game, you get to decide the outcome. You can make choices that lead to different endings, and the story changes based on what you do. But in a movie, there is no interactivity. The story will always be the same because it's set in stone. And that takes away from what makes games so special: their magic. Makes no sense for a story Games are not typically linear in story. There are multiple endings, and the game developers will often release DLC that takes you on a new adventure. This doesn't make for a great movie, as most movies have one linear story with a clear beginning, middle and end. Doesn't benefit the developers One of the most common arguments for game-based movies is that it can help developers make more money. But it's been found that game-based movies have a negative impact on the sales of games. There's no evidence that they actually increase sales, and they may even decrease them. For example, "Jurassic Park" had an initial release as a game in 1993 and was re-released in 2008. The results? Sales were only slightly better when it was initially released in 1993 than when it was re-released in 2008. This means that gamers are not interested in watching a condensed version of their favorite games - they want to play them instead! Conclusion It's been a while since the last blockbuster game-based movie, but it seems like it may not be long until the next one's coming out. In the past, we've seen games turned into movies that have done fairly well. The game Tomb Raider is about to be turned into a movie that could be just as successful. The game Resident Evil is also getting a reboot, with the first movie in the series set for release this September. But other game-based movies have been less successful. The latest Tomb Raider movie didn't do well in theaters. Assassin's Creed was also a box-office bomb. And Warcraft, which was based off of one of the most popular games of all time, only grossed a measly $47 million domestically. So why is it that game-based movies seem to do so badly? It's possible that audiences are tired of the same old story. The plots are often cliched and predictable. Or it could be that they don't take advantage of the elements that make these games so great: an engaging storyline, heart-pounding action sequences, and an immersive world. Whatever the reason may be, we're happy to see these movies going away so
By Abhishek Gupta5 years ago in Gamers
Think Outside the Box: Tips for a First Time Game Masters
First Time Game Master Mistakes We all want to make a good impression, but we can get carried away with grandiose ideas. Starting out as a Game Master can be daunting. You are responsible for learning all the logic behind the lore, and taking the curve balls that your players throw at you in stride. The key to remember is that the DM and the players are creating the story together.
By Little Alice5 years ago in Gamers
BEN 10
Ben 10 is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device resembling a wristwatch, which contains DNA of different alien species. Using the Omnitrix, Ben is able to transform into powerful aliens with various abilities. The Omnitrix initially contains ten aliens, although later on Ben obtains more species by adding their DNA.
By MANISH KUMAR5 years ago in Gamers
Turbolenza: We are not Crazy
Hoults Yard, The Fall, King Charles, The Sound of Guns and Opencast Software In 2012 there was a festival at Hoults Yard in Newcastle, also the home of Opencast Software. The headliners were The Fall and Prince Charles was on the bill too. I went with my daughter Kirsty who had told me about King Charles and they were in the main warehouse.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 years ago in Gamers
Game-Based Movies Need To Stop. Top Story - February 2022.
To this day, I have yet to find a game-based movie that has done an amazing job adapting a game to a movie. I think it is fair to say that it is nearly impossible to cram 10 to 12 hours of gameplay or an entire series into a 90-minute movie. But movies will continue to try to do so.
By Davlin Knight5 years ago in Gamers
Have 'Achievement' Systems Ruined Gaming?
When I started gaming in the late '90s and early '00s it was with my uncle; we spent hours on his ageing Sega Saturn, Mega Drive, and Dreamcast. At 8 or 9 years old I sucked; I had bad coordination, I was frightened of the scary games, and I lost interest in the main questlines almost immediately. My uncle wasn't all that good at them either, actually, and the fun of it was the fact that we were together. Even with 18 years between us, we were still on the same page when it came to Skies of Arcadia and House of the Dead.
By S. A. Crawford5 years ago in Gamers
The Problem with Cyberpunk 2077
There are few games that have caused as much as a stir as Cyberpunk 2077 in recent memory. Maybe since Mass Effect 3. Love it or hate it, Cyberpunk will change the game industry, preferably for the better, but possibly for the worst. CD Projekt Red has done it again, but not in the way they thought they would.
By Jack Brainard5 years ago in Gamers
