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Sep 6, 2007
Multiplayer (non MMO) games are a difficult beast to tame.
A bit over eleven years ago, Quake was unleashed onto the game world. It was really without peers for a while. Other games came out that offered similar internet playability. Even then, games could get away with just the fact they HAD internet multiplayer and expect to be fairly popular.
Sep 3, 2007
Writing a video game script is very different to writing a movie script or a novel. Firstly you have to contend with different choices taking you through different routes, and secondly you have to deal with the limitations of game programming. And finally, the writer is often pulled on board long after the basic premise and setting has been decided. S/He will probably have to work as part of a much larger group, and have their ideas ruthlessly shot down by the investors. A daunting prospect.
Aug 30, 2007
Today I want to talk about the different styles of massive multiplayer games, since they are so incredible popular, as well as potential filled area for game developers. The two big styles I want to discuss is the “amusement park” versus the “sandbox” styles.
Aug 28, 2007
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Aug 22, 2007
I’m always looking for good quality mods, and it’s amazing how many of them are for Half-Life 2. Of course HL2 has the benefit of being easier to mod than many other games, not to mention having the success of Counter-Strike to aspire to.
Still, it does make wonder if there are any great mods that venture off the beaten path somewhat. Disregarding stuff for World of Warcraft, are there any other gems out there?
Aug 21, 2007
The old idea of a video game, in which you played through a set storyline, accomplishing different tasks in order to progress the next level is all but obsolete. I would imagine it began with the ‘secret’ levels they started building into games. Suddenly it wasn’t enough to just find out the end of a story, you need quests and levels that took you above and beyond.
Aug 16, 2007
World of Warcraft is one of the success stories of the gaming world. The sales of its expansion packs have set records in North America and Europe, with over 2 million copies of The Burning Crusade shifted in the first day it went to store. MMORPG’s have always encouraged compulsive gameplay – as Everquest fanatics found out early. WoW has been far more successful than EQ, however, and has dominated mainstream media as well as gaming magazines. It broke the mold, appealing to both hardcore gamers and the casual weekend player. So what was the secret of its success?
Aug 13, 2007
All the young-eyed hopefuls out there, wishing to jump headfirst into the game industry need to realise that things aren’t always as they appear. Here are five myths that cling to the glamorous world of game design, and why you should not believe them.
Aug 13, 2007
Rather than rebuilding the wheel, I’m going to send you to look at some of the more basic websites that talk about creating, designing, and writing a game. If you know of a great article or great website somewhere, give me a bell.
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