By :Hakeem
Allen
Video
gaming has come a long way since the early days of Pong and Pac-man.
We can now play affordable games of high definition with 3D graphics
and awesome interactivity in the comfort of our home. Taking for
granted the little and subtle improvements made to each and every
consoles before becoming what they are today. In a way, the
aggressive competition between companies of video game consoles had
churned out the superior features of video gaming to bring to us the
excellent quality we see today. The picture quality improves every
time a new generation of the PlayStation releases. With the PS4 being
released this year, it will almost seem as if you are watching TV
while playing.
PlayStation
(1994): The PlayStation released in December 1994 in Japan. It was
the first ubiquitous series of console and hand held devices. It was
part of the fifth generation of video game consoles competing against
the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo 64.
Video
gaming has come a long way since the early days of Pong and Pac-man.
We can now play affordable games of high definition with 3D graphics
and awesome interactivity in the comfort of our home. Taking for
granted the little and subtle improvements made to each and every
consoles before becoming what they are today. In a way, the
aggressive competition between companies of video game consoles had
churned out the superior features of video gaming to bring to us the
excellent quality we see today. The picture quality improves every
time a new generation of the PlayStation releases. With the PS4 being
released this year, it will almost seem as if you are watching TV
while playing.
PlayStation
(1994): The PlayStation released in December 1994 in Japan. It was
the first ubiquitous series of console and hand held devices. It was
part of the fifth generation of video game consoles competing against
the Sega Saturn and the Nintendo 64.
PlayStation 2
(2000): The PlayStation 2 released in 2000 and is part of the sixth
generation of video game consoles. It is the most successful home
console in the world selling over 150 million units.
PlayStation 3 (2006): The PlayStation
3 released on November 6th, 2006, which is the third
current iteration in the series. It competes with the Xbox 360 and
the Wii in the seventh generation of video game consoles.
The system has me very excited. I think it has the potential to bring gamers closer in terms of working together. I am curious to see how my system “gets to know me” as well. This is either going to work harmoniously, or I fear this could wind up disastrous. With all of the information that was spewed out, there is still a lot of room for speculation.
ReplyDeleteI like the designs of the new PS4! I don't know how the pricing strategy will work but it was definitely needed.It's been a while since a game console has been released so it may do well.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I love video games. I wanted to ask do you think that video games and systems will still be bought like they use to? I ask that because, when I look at most of my friends with games they usually have only sports game and maybe one shooting game, so if the sells aren't increasing to much then does that mean the PS4 will be a lot more? I guess we will see, but I do know video games are going to be awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how they will price games for the ps4. Would you pay $100.00 for just the game? With the demand for games to seem more and more realistic I have noticed that these games are becoming shorter and shorter. It will cost more to make the games more realistic so I would assume that the price of these games are going to go up. However, game providers are slick and allow gamers to download content (DLC). DLC's range anywhere from .99 to $50.00+. These DLC add to the story mode or add modes to the game. If I am going to pay $50.00+ for a game I want the complete game. It will be interesting to see how game providers compete with Apps. Apps are cheaper with the same or sometimes better graphics, they can be played anywhere, and they also have DLCs.
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Thinking about the difference in my first gameboy and the PS3 that is out now is mind blowing. I think that we wil see a shift from physical games to everything being virtual. Instead of going inside the store and buying a game, you will be able to just download the game directly to your device through the internet. I think that even though it will cost more to make the games, the money saved on production materials such as cd's and the plastic cases will help the cost remain the same.
ReplyDeleteNice Post.
I agree that the price of ps4 games should be very interesting; i also wonder how much the system itself will retail &/or resell for. The playstation brand has a loyal customer base but I could also see playstation losing customer loyalty if they release an overly high priced system and overcharge for games while discontinuing the production of PS3 games.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, I love video games. In the future, video games will be more interactive, fun and physically demanding. Playing games on a couch will become obsolete as individuals demand more realistic and interactive games. When I have kids, who knows what may be available for avid gamers. Only time will give us a definite answer, in the mean time I'll stick to conventional gaming.
ReplyDeleteYes, video games have come a very long way as a whole. I disagree with the phrase, "affordable games", because the regular price of a PS3 game is around $60. Each game is considered an investment. The video game industry has done a very good job of keeping gamers entertained even without a physical game. There is tough competition to have the best console or game around, and the most innovative and original company will succeed.
ReplyDeleteI feel as though I can connect with you on this blog post because during my childhood I owned a Nintendo 64 and a Sega Saturn as well. I thought that the graphics on the Sega Saturn was out of this world until the first Playstation was created and with each year and more time developers continue to wow us with the graphics and just the overall presentation of game systems. However, the only downfall I see is the prices but we all know you cannot purchase the evolved goods and items without paying for them. The only question I ask is how reliable are these game systems? From personal experience sometimes the game systems at times do have defects and at times once the warranty is up you cannot take back the game system but you have buy another one. So is buying a game system an investment or just a waste of money?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post that can be related to quite easily among individuals in our generation. One of the amazing new qualities of video games is their increased approach to reality. Programmers are constantly looking for new ways to improve graphics and to present a more fluid and life-like style of gameplay. This gives the player the opportunity to live a second life in the world of gaming. The link below gives an example of how video games have morphed in order to incorporate real world scenarios.
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To this blog post I would like to pose a brief but serious question. Has the evolution of video games to the extent of virtual interactivity, and hence the increased inclination toward deep investments of both time and mental capacity, caused a decline in social skills and childhood productivity? With the advent of video games came the beginning in a new realm of entertainment. These devices can provide hours and in extreme cases days of activity for those who find them interesting. The problem arises when one takes into account the fact that these virtual realities, however creative, undermine the necessity for human interaction and in so doing attribute to the decline in social skills for the current and coming generations.
ReplyDeleteThe following link further explains the issue on the topic of video game addiction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlkyZIJh6A
Austin Broussard brings up a great point. Though we all love to play our video games, is it really beneficial for the new generation of children to be playing video games? It just seems as though this damages their human interaction skills and creates a problem with attention. A lot of children in this new generation are more apt to being ADD and ADHD thanks to the many distractions that they face. At the top of the list of distractions is video games.
ReplyDeleteAs 90's babies we had the joy of growing up as these systems evolved. I'm sure you all remember taking those deep breaths followed by a firm exhale to blow foreign particles out of Nintendo cartridges. Now we can download games wirelessly with amazing graphics and play against people all over the world. Just imagine the games our children will be playing.
ReplyDeleteTo Jordan and Austin, beyond video games, simply growing up in this information age will definitely cripple people's ability to engage with others face-to-face. Just take a look at the workplace, more people are working from home now than ever. People hold meetings via webcam (look at our MIS Class lol.) I think we should make an effort to stay current with technology, but make sure we teach future generations the importance of good old school face to face communication.
I appreciate this post because it was an awesome flashback into my childhood and preteen years.
The evolution of the video game has definitely evolved drastically. I had a gameboy, Nintendo 64, Playstation, and games on top of games at my home. The technology and graphics of games now is unbelievably real. What more can they do with video games at this point? Whats is next? Holograms? Will we be able to physically be in a video game?
ReplyDeleteThe evolution of the video game will continue to reach greater heights as long as the technology around us continues to improve. Video games have always caught the attention of many people of all ages, and I feel that as long as video games continue to improve its graphics etc. it won't be long until we will be able to serve as main characters in the actual games.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up as a child, I've always been blessed with the privileged to have a video game console in my room. Each year the games get better and better and each generation of the consoles become more unbelievable to me. I can only imagine what the future holds for Sony and Microsoft with their upcoming games & consoles.
ReplyDeleteGreat post concerning the technological advances in video games. Austin makes an excellent point concerning the decline in human interaction due to the popularization of social networks and video games. In the informational age, human communication will be through a bevy of social websites, video chats and virtual meetings. The conventional way of communication will become obsolete as individuals adopt new ways of interacting with peers. ADD and ADH may sore because of the new way of communication and recieveing infromation. In every adavicing society, we must accept the good and bad when promoting change and foreward thinking.
ReplyDeleteAs each new generation of systems releases the technology and graphics advances what the possibilities of gaming could be. I remember playing Sega Dreamcast back in the early 2000's and thinking that that was the realest thing ever. It is crazy to think about what the future holds for gaming. If our children ever play a Ninetndo 64 (if any of you just happen to have one lying around still), or even a Playstation 3 they are going to laugh at us for ever playing with those systems. By the time they are old enough to play video games who knows what type of system will be available, maybe even one that allows you to physically be in the game.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the proposition increased video game playing among our youth leads to a reduction in basic social skils. On top of this, I would like us all to consider a different impact some video games are having on kids. Today, there is a discussion about whether or not violent video games contribute in any way to violent behavior. Although I believe there is not a direct correlation, I can say it definitely desensitizes kids and fails to allow children to properly understand the extent to which crime is wrong.
ReplyDeleteI have attached a discussion on the correlation between mass shootings in America and violent video game playing.
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/science/studying-the-effects-of-playing-violent-video-games.html?_r=0
It is interesting how the gaming industry and independent video gaming systems have evolved over the years. Things are getting much more sophisticated in the information age. Ten or fifteen yeas from now who knows what exactly a video game could accomplish. The next generation of kids will be so advanced!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! The enhancement of video gaming system as improved dramatically throughout the years. However; it’s also created a negative impact on children learning and communication skills. The improvement of video gaming system would only make this matter worst and only God knows how it’s going to affect children then.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very informative post. It was a nice trip back down memory lane and reliving the experiences I received from playing these games. I'm excited to hear about the new PS4. Although I did not have a Ps3, that commercial has reignited my interest on what Sony has to offer. I wonder if my fellow classmates would choose the new PS4 over Microsoft's next system?
ReplyDeleteThe evolution of video gaming is astounding! Thinking about it, the graphics on PS3 games when it first came out are nothing when compared to the graphics of newer games for the same system! Developers are definitely learning how to push the abilities of the available graphics cards. One thing that troubles me is the notion of the PS4 having total gaming compatibility with the PSVita. That seems like a novel idea, to have games on the go, but I just don't see it working out well that way. Much in the same way, the whole downloading games from the cloud/streaming games from the cloud idea seems like a bit of a way off. That might help improve the capacity of the internet or increase the use of fiber optics, though, so that might, overall, push the necessary evolution of the internet.
ReplyDeleteVideo games has come a long way from one of the first games (the pong game) to real like graphics and virtual games. Games will continue to evolve and add new abilities but I'm a little concerned about how far producers will go. I believe that gaming will become to lifelike and we'll be able to be a part of the game where we could feel the pain if its that type of game or even appear on the screen as a character.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Hakeem. I actually still own and play a Nintendo 64 but obviously it's third world compared the upcoming PS4. All the trailers I've seen are honestly mins blowing. How much the artisans and creators focus on the colors and realness of the graphics is amazing. Has anyone played God of War on PS3? It's honestly ridiculous how real it looks. More like an animated movie than an animated video game
ReplyDeleteGreat Post. I agree, its amazing to see how far we have actually come with video games. I think the PS4 will be simply amazing. Lets see if Sony can learn from its past mistakes and make the PS4 actually affordable. If you can remember back when it was released the price was so high many PlayStation users switched to the XBox360 simply because it was more affordable. Only time will tell! Cant wait to see what happens!
ReplyDeleteCool post. I am on team Playstation as opposed to other gaming systems out right now such as XBox and Wii until Apple decides to create one. Games will continue to evolve and add new abilities but I'm a little concerned about how far producers will go. Of course his means that gaming consoles will continue to become more expensive. Hopefully they do not tax too much for the upcoming PS4.
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