The video game company Blizzard, since its debut in 1991, have created a number of PC games to list a few are The Chronicles of Riddick, Ghostbusters, Zombie Wranglers, and their most popular game World of WarCraft. The newest role-playing game in the company’s repertoire is Diablo 3 for the gaming console. The game, created originally for the PC, has undergone modifications in order to be playable on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. How does the game compare to the PC experience? The first notable difference is the ease of being able to play the game. The PC version is often difficult to connect to the server, at times taking as long as twenty minutes. The console version is very quick to play as all that is required is inserting the disk into the gaming console. In addition, the gamer is not dependent on internet speeds for the game to play efficiently. Some tasks on the PC version are often impossible to complete due to slow internet speeds. On the console version of Diablo 3, the gamer is able to conquer the tasks set without server or internet interference. A benefit of the console version includes the option of connecting to the internet to play the game as well. This option provides the gamer with the best of both worlds. If the internet is not functioning properly or the server is down it does not mean postponement of game play. The console version of the game offers the ability for four players to play together live and in person this is a unique feature of the game; many of the role-playing games are limited to two players. This enables social interaction and teamwork to accomplish the game tasks. It also offers the ability for the players to redistribute the loot found while playing among the other players, assisting all t... ... middle of paper ... ...e does have a mature rating with good reason it is very gory and violent. As a plus the game does offer many options for play with numerous different levels to complete for the adult gamer. In conclusion, though both versions of the game provide neither intellectual puzzles to solve nor a great amount of strategy in order to play the game well. The PC and console versions of the game do offer many different evil monsters to slaughter and levels to conquer in the quest to ridding the world, Sanctuary, of evil. Though the game does have a noticeable glitch and a couple of gaming limitations both versions of Diablo 3 can provide hours of light entertainment for the novice and experienced adult gamer alike. The newer console version includes additional features, which make it much more adaptable for different gaming scenarios than the original PC version of the game.
...ware. From their powerful cores to their incredible game experiences, they more than just meet my needs for a console but I have to make a choice. The Xbox One has the better games of the two and has a faster processor exceeding the PS4’s by 1 GHz. It has a better camera, is more structurally stable than the Playstation 4 and runs marginally quieter. On the other hand the Playstation 4 has a slimmer design and had a stronger GPU but a slower CPU. It doesn’t feature the games that I want but most of my friends are buying it. I would like to own both consoles but would not have time to play both so I will have to make a decision. I have decided to get the Playstation 4 due to its greater versatility and because of the greater amount of Indie games. The main reason though is that most of my friends are getting this console. Although I hope to someday own both consoles.
Since the advent of computers, fantasy role-playing games have made the leap from table top to computer. While the concept has stayed the same, many aspects of the games have evolved. Neverwinter Nights is a role-playing game that uses an electronic model similar to the popular tabletop game called Dungeons & Dragons. In Neverwinter Nights, the player ultimately becomes the hero of the story. The player is tasked with a number of challenging quests that test both the character and, hence, the player throughout a four chapter storyline. While the character might ultimately become the hero of Neverwinter, this game model offers choices that affect the dialogue and experience that each player has, and unlike tabletop games, the world of Neverwinter gives the player the option to play singly, with only non-player (computer controlled) characters. Another option, multiplayer, uses both non-player characters and other players. Additionally, the creators used literary elements to create a gender-friendly role-playing environment for both men and women.
Battlefield is a First Person Shooter franchise developed by Dice. Dice is a Swedish company that tries to take games to the next level with their unparalleled Frostbite engine. Dice puts together games that include a riveting story, high passed action, with stunning visuals in order to draw in potential customers. Battlefield is such a popular video game franchise because of superior business marketing, a loyal fan base, and a all around great experience when playing with friends.
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The history of video games began in early 1950s, and it continued in development until today. video games gained popularity as movies and T.V shows, and like movies which producers focus on the story plot, each character role, and the way they are being represented, videogames have the same concerns, especially character 's role and, representation, because most of players will not care about the game’s story, they just want to have fun playing the game, but the player will play as a character, or meet other characters from various gender, and that what make game designers care about the gender and, characters representation. and by the way of presenting gender, it will control the number of players of both genders, because it could connect to their life. games industry made researches about what both genders want in their game,
While unbiased studies of video games and their links to violence are hard to come by, recent research has shown that video games do not in fact have a casual link to violence, and may even have the opposite effect. Violent video games have nearly no link to violence in teens or adults. The ESRB rating system was created in 1994 in response to violent video games like Doom, Mortal Kombat, and Night Trap. The ESRB rating system is meant to protect those under the age of each rating, eC (Early Childhood) through A (Adult, 18+). While it is not illegal to sell adult or even mature games to minors, most retailers like Gamestop and Target refuse to sell them to those under 18.
Call of Duty’s fourth installment “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” was released in 2007 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. At the time, nobody would have expected the game to get very far due to Halo’s reign over the FPS genre. However, to many people’s surprise, Modern Warfare took the market by storm, rivaling Halo. This was part due to Cod’s innovative multiplayer, which included multiple arcade-like features to keep players interested in playing for hours on end. Cod also appealed to many gamers and non-gamers by making gameplay an easy-to-play experience. This of course allowed thousands of inexperienced gamers to have fun playing Cod without the stress of a skill based multiplayer, such as Halo’s. Increasing in popularity, a new Cod installment was to be released every year following Modern Warfare to rake in the cash and to make the game’s reputation more prominent. This is how Cod became the juggernaut it is today.
Well, since I was a little boy, I have always loved video games. There was something about it that made me feel great. While I didn’t know what it was back then, I believe I have an answer now. It’s about the journey, the adventure of playing a video game. When you pick up a controller or log on to a PC game, you are entering a world of vast possibilities and endless adventures. I’ve had so much fun jumping into the world of a video game.The experience of doing so is unlike anything else. I also play video games for the connection that I get when playing with others. Whether it’s with friends or complete strangers, it can be a lot of fun to interact with others in a virtual world, competing or cooperating with them. It’s also about that first time experience playing a video game. It’s unlike anything else I have ever done in my life. Let’s take Destiny again for example. Destiny’s raids, the quests that I mentioned earlier, not only require a tremendous amount of teamwork and patience but also require a fair amount of skill, as these activities are some of the most difficult activities a player can attempt. Allow me to clarify even more. In Destiny’s raids, there is a boss battle at the end, a final showdown that will prove that our team can conquer anything. They also boast a ton of great loot to obtain at the end. So when our team has been attempting a boss encounter for hours to no avail, it
As a console ventures deeper into its lifecycle, more high quality titles are to be expected. It goes without saying that the PS3 has accumulated a solid number of respectable exclusives, namely from the likes of Naughty Dog, who are responsible for the Uncharted series. Given the massive success of the Uncharted games, it almost came as a guarantee that their new, upcoming IP would turn out to be a huge success as well. Yet, this time around, Naughty Dog took a completely different approach with The Last of Us. Instead of an over-the-top, all-out fun action/adventure game comparable to Uncharted, The Last of Us is an incredibly gritty, emotional, and narrative-driven survival/action game. The Last of Us comfortably lives up to Naughty Dog’s
There are several variety game systems for different age groups. Some people may say that video games cause violence, there has been school shooting that the tabloids says there is a link between video games. From the Columbine High School massacre, and Sandy Hook School shooting .Other people will argue that playing a video game with a violent rating will not do any harm to a person. It's fun and it's competitive without having to be physical. It all depends on the person who is playing.
RPGs or role playing games are games in which the player takes on the roles of the characters and controls their actions in order to further character development. RPGs generally have a strong story and character back story that fully immerses the player in the fictional world. Final Fantasy 13 or FF13 for short is the 13th installment in the Final Fantasy franchise and it that falls under this genre of gaming. A game of this genre and style should strive to have well developed visuals, a complete story, full character backstories that are interesting, a non-linear gameplay, and a solid functioning combat system. These things among others are the backbone of games in general and meeting them in a way that creates an in-depth and fun experience is required. All these elements are existent in FF13 but some of them are not fine-tuned or developed enough in order to create an enjoyable experience. Based on those criteria Final Fantasy 13 falls short in compared to its previous installments and in the genre in general.
Video games are a rapidly growing industry. There are nearly two games sold for every household in America each year (Anders 271). The vast majority of these are sold to adults, but there is no national law that prohibits minors from buying violent video games. A few states have legislation pending that will prevent this, but the fact is that minors do have access to violent video games. There is a voluntary rating system implemented by the ESRB, where games are rated based on their content. The games that are rated Mature are not supposed to be sold to anyone under seventeen and Adults Only titles, but “some retailers do not impose such limitations” (Anders 271). The bottom line is that minors do have access to these violent games.
Owning a gaming computer is one of the best investments a person can make in their life. Having a gaming computer can greatly influence one’s entertainment ranges and personal hobbies. Every gamer or anyone who occasionally games should have a gaming computer instead of a gaming console. A gaming console only provides people with basic programs and simple user interface while a gaming computer can be used for any needs one need. A gaming computer is one’s own cable box but better. Having a gaming computer you can have it fully customized to fit whatever theme you would like it to fit, can run many programs and other applications faster than a console, and can be loaded with a plethora of multiple useful programs one can use.
Just like movies and TV shows, video games have the same rating system based on age.
Violent video games have become more realistic every year. Children spend about 40 hours seated in front of a screen killing cartoon characters. It has been debated whether minors under the age of 18 should play violent video games that contain physical harm, killing, and sexual assault. In the contrary, people say video games increases the capacity of learning of children, but violent video games cause great damages. Although there are an increase learning skills playing video games, violent video games should be prohibited to minors because it changes an individual behavior, physical, and brain.