Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? This is the question we keep hearing in the gaming world, and the answer seems to be yes. A new generation of gamers is arising and they’re spending more time than ever playing computer and video game (C & V) games. According to ABI Research, global game revenues were up 25% last year compared with 2009. In the video game sales grew 44%. More people than ever are playing games — and for good reason. Great games that push players’ mental and emotional limits give them a real sense of accomplishment, even when they
So what is time? Time is a very important concept for Game Designers to understand. It's something that the average person doesn’t think about much, but it's very central to any good game. It makes or breaks an experience, and understanding how time affects our interactions with games is the first step in creating engaging experiences that players won’t forget. Even if you’re not a game designer or developer, taking an interest in how time impacts your own design work can be helpful and inspired
BANG! BOOM! SQUIRREL! I can’t believe it’s July already. Time sure flies when you’re having fun, eh? Yeah, we know. We’re a bunch of crazy kids who like to play games way past our bedtime. But that doesn't mean that we don't love them (or game) as much as you do. In fact, it's the exact opposite: we are MORE than satisfied when we get to playing games after hours and traveling all year round. So to celebrate this awesome time of year, here are a few of our favorite games for kids and families
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