Cult Games

It’s said that video games are going to surpass other methods of mass entertainment in the early 21^st century. So will video games ever become as common an experience as listening to the radio, watching TV, or going to the movies?  Chances are good as more designers understand that story-driven games are a prime motivator, not just an afterthought.

Think of some of best games you’ve ever played- did they have characters, places, and plots you could relate to?  More than likely that’s the case. Getting people to play a game is easy, make it accessible to them. Getting people to keep playing over and over and want more after they’re done takes the elements of storytelling that best-sellers and cult favorites are known for.

What are some of your favorite cult games, and what is it about them that keeps you coming back?

~Mutz

Old School Is New Again!

Hello Bloggers, throughout time new styles, fads, and trends become old news by their more modern updated successors. However, once enough time has passed old trends come back in retro-popular demand.  This has happened with the game industry with the ease of modern technology and the enjoyment of all of the 8-bit and 16-bit old school games we loved so much growing up. Because of this come back in the old school game feel, the market for independent game creators to cut their teeth with the leading gaming companies has vastly expanded the opportunity to get their game produced. I for one am interested in seeing how Indy-Games will change the game market and what it means for the little guy.

~Michael