The End of an Era: Goodbye MMOs?
With the dwindling subscribers seen throughout every MMO these days, it makes one ask some serious questions about the longetivity of the genre. Player Affinity does an assessment of the MMO-verse
With the dwindling subscribers seen throughout every MMO these days, it makes one ask some serious questions about the longetivity of the genre. Player Affinity does an assessment of the MMO-verse
Sony announced today that they are finally bringing their Japan studio’s Tokyo Jungle to US audiences on September.
Created by Canadian studio Minority and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Papo & Yo is a fantasy adventure platformer now available on the PlayStation Network. Different from other games in its genre, Papo & Yo takes you on a journey through the mind of Quico, a lost boy, and his friend Monster. Simple puzzles and minimal dialogue, the environments and story told are unique in its own right–sometimes making you stop to admire the beauty that Minority placed in the game amidst the fears of alcoholism and abuse. Papo & Yo has its flaws, but makes up for it with a compelling message.
Ever since I was little I’ve loved playing video games. They are my life! And throughout my life, I have noticed certain types of gamers get different stigmas attached to them, which has made me question: what makes a game ‘dorky’ or ‘cool’? I think an initial problem, is that the gaming industry as a whole is considered to be something originally aimed at children. But as the gamers themselves have grown, so have the companies, and the demand for mature games. For a long time games haven’t just been for children, though I think some people are so set in their ways that they won’t believe this to be true. Sure, I got a lot less abuse for gaming when I was a child, but would you let your children play something like Grand Theft Auto, where you can sleep with prostitutes, and even kill them if you so desire? Of course not, and a lot of games these days are rated ‘M’ for mature (18+) to ensure children won’t get their hands on them. Still, what are the other reasons for stigma surrounding gaming?
Every now and then, there are games that put a smile on your face. Sony Santa Monica and Queasy Games’ Sound Shapes is one of those games.
Sony Japan is developing rain, a new IP that was previously rumored and eventually confirmed at Sony’s Gamescom conference. A unique adventure/puzzle/platformer, rain follows the story of a young boy who becomes lost and invisible in a world affected by falling rain.
Dead Space 3 is given the gameplay treatment at Gamescom 2012 alongside a set of release dates.
