Comments on: My Next Gen: A Long Ramble http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/ Creativity x Technology Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andy P http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2578 Andy P Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:36:01 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2578 > I refuse to believe that the Dual Shock is the only interface we will ever need, ever again. Absolutely. Bring out a "Revolution controller" for Xbox 360, PS3 or Gamecube, and I'll recognise there's an opportunity for creativity. In exactly the same way that dance mats, driving wheels and fishing rods all have their place. But nobody produces a whole console around a fishing rod controller and I have yet to see the slightest bit of evidence that the Revolution controller will be even slightly more justifiable than that. > I refuse to believe that the Dual Shock is the only interface we will ever need, ever again.

Absolutely. Bring out a “Revolution controller” for Xbox 360, PS3 or Gamecube, and I’ll recognise there’s an opportunity for creativity. In exactly the same way that dance mats, driving wheels and fishing rods all have their place.

But nobody produces a whole console around a fishing rod controller and I have yet to see the slightest bit of evidence that the Revolution controller will be even slightly more justifiable than that.

]]> By: Kevin http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2577 Kevin Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:11:36 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2577 I agree with your ramblings. As far as HD Graphics, there is another group that cares, home theater wanabee junkies. My friend just got an expensive HDTV and now wants to buy an Xbox 360. I asked what games he was interested in and he said that he did not know, he just knows that the graphics will look incredible on his new TV! The gameplay does not matter to him, as long as it looks great he is satisfied. Also, it is sad when you have to spend another $400 on a gaming system to justify the thousands of dollars you just spent on a new TV. I agree with your online community opinion, I stopped playing online because every time I died trying to help my team I would hear "OMG you suck!" by some thirteen year old with a whiney voice. No thanks. As for the Revolution controller, I can see it being a shift in the way we play games. I know that if for some strange reason I wanted to play games with my parents it would be odd for them to pick up a PS2 controller and fumble with the buttons and dual analog sticks. But if I were to hand them a Revolution controller and say "Wave it this way or tilt it that way when you want to move" I could see them getting into it and having a good time. I think that the Revolution may just make casual gamers out of non-games in the same way that games like Guitar Hero are putting smiles on people's faces who have not played a game years. I agree with your ramblings. As far as HD Graphics, there is another group that cares, home theater wanabee junkies. My friend just got an expensive HDTV and now wants to buy an Xbox 360. I asked what games he was interested in and he said that he did not know, he just knows that the graphics will look incredible on his new TV! The gameplay does not matter to him, as long as it looks great he is satisfied. Also, it is sad when you have to spend another $400 on a gaming system to justify the thousands of dollars you just spent on a new TV.

I agree with your online community opinion, I stopped playing online because every time I died trying to help my team I would hear “OMG you suck!” by some thirteen year old with a whiney voice. No thanks.

As for the Revolution controller, I can see it being a shift in the way we play games. I know that if for some strange reason I wanted to play games with my parents it would be odd for them to pick up a PS2 controller and fumble with the buttons and dual analog sticks. But if I were to hand them a Revolution controller and say “Wave it this way or tilt it that way when you want to move” I could see them getting into it and having a good time. I think that the Revolution may just make casual gamers out of non-games in the same way that games like Guitar Hero are putting smiles on people’s faces who have not played a game years.

]]> By: Thomas http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2576 Thomas Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:41:18 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2576 When it comes to the Revolution controller, I care. As psu said, the DS has the same gimmick allegations leveled at it, and sometimes those are true. But the many games being made to take advantage of it are fantastic. I refuse to believe that the Dual Shock is the only interface we will ever need, ever again. When it comes to the Revolution controller, I care.

As psu said, the DS has the same gimmick allegations leveled at it, and sometimes those are true. But the many games being made to take advantage of it are fantastic.

I refuse to believe that the Dual Shock is the only interface we will ever need, ever again.

]]> By: Musashi http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2575 Musashi Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:28:41 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2575 I couldn't agree more. Following the "news" of a hobby I'm extremely likely to pick up consoles and games which get put aside for the convenience and ease of use of a PSP or DS. I don't monopolize the tv in the house, I play when I'm clientless at work, and much like your excellent example, I play a few rounds between stirring the spaghetti sauce. Handhelds are the best platform for adults who yearn to game. We finally have true systems for it, now give us the games worthy of them. I couldn’t agree more. Following the “news” of a hobby I’m extremely likely to pick up consoles and games which get put aside for the convenience and ease of use of a PSP or DS. I don’t monopolize the tv in the house, I play when I’m clientless at work, and much like your excellent example, I play a few rounds between stirring the spaghetti sauce.

Handhelds are the best platform for adults who yearn to game. We finally have true systems for it, now give us the games worthy of them.

]]> By: Andy P http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2574 Andy P Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:50:58 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2574 I don't care about the revolution controller and don't know anyone who does, either. Gimmick games ahoy! I don’t care about the revolution controller and don’t know anyone who does, either. Gimmick games ahoy!

]]> By: psu http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2573 psu Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:46:24 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2573 Actually, "no one" was just an unfair and arbitrary dig with no real basis in fact .. and also partly an ironic statement to point out that "no one" cared about the dual screens in the DS either. Actually, “no one” was just an unfair and arbitrary dig with no real basis in fact .. and also partly an ironic statement to point out that “no one” cared about the dual screens in the DS either.

]]> By: Chris http://tleaves.com/2006/03/15/my-next-gen-a-long-ramble/comment-page-1/#comment-2572 Chris Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:16:55 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=583#comment-2572 "Nintendo has shown a controller no one cares about" I assume the 'no one' in this sentence is refering to players, and perhaps more specifically, the current gaming community. Everyone I've spoken to in the game design community is really excited by the prospect of the new controller. The current twin stick controller is a real barrier to play for players on the edge (or off the edge) of the market. I for one am very excited to see if Nintendo can pull in a new audience of players out of the wings. We still have to see what Nintendo do with the new tech, but their track record is strong and I'm certainly looking forward to a chance to see it all in action. Take care! “Nintendo has shown a controller no one cares about”

I assume the ‘no one’ in this sentence is refering to players, and perhaps more specifically, the current gaming community. Everyone I’ve spoken to in the game design community is really excited by the prospect of the new controller. The current twin stick controller is a real barrier to play for players on the edge (or off the edge) of the market. I for one am very excited to see if Nintendo can pull in a new audience of players out of the wings.

We still have to see what Nintendo do with the new tech, but their track record is strong and I’m certainly looking forward to a chance to see it all in action.

Take care!

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