Wired is running an article titled "Why Aren't Games About Winning Anymore?". The author talks about the fact that most games are about achievements - which are, to him, ways of playing the game - rather than the end result (rescue the princess, etc.).
There are a few salient points, but I feel that the article misses its mark overall. He cites Mario, but neglects to mention that it too has a score and a time. And, really, you can ignore achievements should you choose. The concept of "required achievements" just means it's actually... well, the game.
Sounds like the author just needs to let go and play the games as he wishes. However, if there was a way to NOT display achievements, that would be pretty cool.
If you're like me, you probably haven't used your Nintendo Wii in a while. It's there gathering dust. What will make you use it again? Super Mario Galaxy 2? Nah. I'll tell you what, though; another crappy motion controller accessory might do it. Enter Wings for Wii!
Are you ready take off and fly? All you have to do is strap on a pair of wings, specially designed for use with Wii Fit Plus to soar to new heights. While flapping your arms in the Bird's Eye Bull's Eye mini game the Wii Wings will help you to truly experience what its like to be a bird. Realistic flapping motions, compiled with the Wii wings add a sensation that you will not feel mimicking a flying chicken with your hands alone. The Wii Wings take your flying experience to another level. Let your inner bird out and feel the wind beneath your wings!
Magnasanti - the population 6 million SimCity 3000 city! This user apparently spent 3 years to pack as many sims he could into the game. Here are some statistics:
Yep, someone has translated Final Fantasy into Latin. I hope it was for a school project or something, because otherwise it would be a waste of time. Gamers having too much time? That's unheard of!
The creator of arixystix creations is showing off some Plants vs. Zombies plushies he/she made, and they're just as endearing as the ones from the game. Awesome! I wonder if they'll be up for sale.
ESPN has a great interview with NBA Jam designer Mark Turmell that discusses some of the venerable game's lesser-known details. No, we're not talking about unlocking Bill Clinton - everyone knows about that. We're talking about the special edition with Michael Jordan and Gary Payton on the same team, the rumors of the game being haunted, and special code to handle Detroit playing Chicago.
To combat the problem [of obesity] before it spirals out of control, the Sunday Express today urges the Government to plough the huge amount of tax generated from video games revenue into developing sports facilities for children.
This is a rather hilarious article that once again places the blame of obesity in children on video games. They encourage a tax to games so that the money can be used to advocate outdoor activities for children.
Personal responsibility or taxing unhealthy foods? Naaaaah. We don't need that around there.
Going against many experts I've heard over the last week or so, EA's Madden 10 simulator predicts that the New Orleans Saints will win Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts, 35-31.
Madden 10 has been surprisingly accurate in the past, getting 5 of the last 6 predictions correct, including getting within one point of the correct total score.
