I’ve been struggling with what to discuss for my final blog post. I seem to have ran out of ideas and I cannot think of anything specific to discuss so I’m going to discuss one of my favorite forms of entertainment: Vines! I’ve been a huge fan of Vines for the past year and aContinue reading “Heard It Through the Grapevine”
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Sequels: What Should Come Next?
When a movie, show or game is a big hit, people (especially hard-core fans) usually really want a sequel. Even if the original media product was intended to be a one time thing and everything has been concluded, fans will often ask for at least a spin-off or some other means of enjoy the worldContinue reading “Sequels: What Should Come Next?”
Pieces of the Puzzle
I really enjoy playing puzzle games. I find good puzzle games very engaging. It’s so thrilling when you solve the puzzle, and because you have to flex your mental muscles to progress, it feels like the hours spent playing the game kind of feel like they (possibly/hopefully) improved your mental capabilities. (Or at least that’sContinue reading “Pieces of the Puzzle”
Inner Voice Narrations: Yea or Nay?
In Game Design class, we discussed how using the “voice” properly is very important when telling a story, and if done wrong, it can really detract from then entire story experience. Having great voice actors who really vibe well and work well off each other can help convey the story being told in a moreContinue reading “Inner Voice Narrations: Yea or Nay?”
Physicality in Gaming
When thinking about video games, there is always the never ending question of what is the best medium to express the experience. Should it be a PC game? A flash game? A VR game? A console game (and if so which console)? Because the medium used can limit or enhance the experience, so it isContinue reading “Physicality in Gaming”
Effective Stories in Games (Part 1)
So for my first blog post, I am going to talk about how to have an effective story in a game. This is one of the things I really want to be able to learn (eventually) because I absolutely adore games that have a compelling and well integrated story element to them. And like theContinue reading “Effective Stories in Games (Part 1)”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”