ASTEROIDS!



















asteroids is a vector based arcade game that was released in 1979 by Atari The objective of the game is to shoot and destroy asteroids and saucers while not colliding with either, or being hit by the saucers' counter-fire. Asteroids has been ported to multiple systems, including many of Atari's systems Atari 2600, 7800, Atari Lynx, and many others, it can now be played on web browsers, Xbox 360, and mobile phones.the highest recorded score on the original arcade version of asteroids is 41,338,740 set On April 6, 2010 by John McAllister breaking the record set by Scott Safran On November 13, 1982.


sources:

http://www.twingalaxies.com/scoreboard/asteroids/arcade/643/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asteroids_(video_game)

Week 4 Graphics Graphics and More Graphics

Consider the graphics in the ever popular minecraft ? How important are they to the gameplay and player experience ?


in minecraft the developers went for a more customisable world over a graphically stunning one. as the emphasis is more on game play and building things it doesn't really need to look great. the game is doing well because it is different to most games around at the moment, it is about being creative and building your own things, i think this is what makes it so popular. where as most games today rely on high end graphics and media hype to sell them.


Would you come to the same conclusion about a title such as FIFA 2013 or F1 2013?


i wouldn't come to to the same conclusion because where as minecraft is purely for fun, F1 and FIFA are simulations and need to be realistic and visually good looking as they are trying to replicate real life sports. it is trying to immerse the player in the action and make them feel like they are there.

 list of the most popular Gaming 'Hardware' from the 90s
consoles
1993 - Atari Jaguar
1994 - Sega Saturn
1994 - Sony PlayStation
1996 - Nintendo 64
1998 - Sega Dreamcast

handheld
game-boy
game-boy colour
Neo Geo Pocket Colour
 Sega Game Gear

Unit 36 GP+T

will graphics continue to be the driving force for mass market sales?

this question doesn't have a definitive yes or no answer it really depends on genre of game and the platform.  a good example of graphics creating mass market sales are the next gen consoles, the reason most people will buy them is for the jump in graphic quality.
 however graphics aren't always the main reason a game sells well. a good example of this is mine craft, this game is more about customisation and creation the graphics aren't particularly spectacular but it is an extremely popular game. gameplay is also a huge factor in sales if a game is fun to play but lacks graphical quality it can still sell well

here is killzone shadowfall it is a launch title for the ps4

here is minecraft

donkey Kong

donkey Kong is a retro video game released on July 9, 1981

having played donkey Kong  I have come to the conclusion that the gameplay is a lot more challenging than modern games and a lot more addictive as it challenges you to get a higher score.

you can play it here:  http://www.freekong.org/