If someone still blames you for wasting time on computer games, show them EyeWire. In this science game, players revolutionize neuroscience. Unbelievable, but we really know very little about our brains. It is estimated that there are about 80 billion neurons in the human brain. But what they are, and how many different species they… Continue reading How Fantastic Computer Games Help Research
The Phenomenon of Fortnite Part 2
The word “fortnight” is not used in America, so some social media users actually posted about a new game they referred to as “fork knife”. The game soon spread virally in playgrounds, partly through recaps of matches from the night before and partly via a dance move called the Floss, which became popular in Fortnite.… Continue reading The Phenomenon of Fortnite Part 2
Storytelling in Gaming vs Storytelling in Literature Part 2
Perhaps the most surprising genre that isn’t largely represented in gaming is crime. Yes, criminal actions are frequently seen in games like GTA, but it may surprise you to know that there aren’t many games that are regarded as being crime fiction per se. In 2010, there was Heavy Rain, and then LA Noire the… Continue reading Storytelling in Gaming vs Storytelling in Literature Part 2
Storytelling in Gaming vs Storytelling in Literature Part 1
One-way stories simply don’t exist. The very moment that an audience engages with a story, they interpret it in their own way and it becomes a different version of the original story, That’s the case whether the story is told in a book, an audiobook, around a campfire, on the big screen, or in a… Continue reading Storytelling in Gaming vs Storytelling in Literature Part 1
Storytelling in Gaming Still in Early Days
Gaming has been accused of being trivial, as well as shallow, when it comes to the art of storytelling. At least that’s the image it appears to have built. But if gaming really is so inconsequential and trivial, why is it that so many people not just play them but enjoy reading about them? Keeping… Continue reading Storytelling in Gaming Still in Early Days
The Phenomenon That is Fortnite – Part 1
There was little hoopla when a video game called Fortnite was released in July of 2017. Well, things sure have changed. Since then, it went on to become the world’s most popular video game. In fact, it’s nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, just like Star Wars and Minecraft before it. Only this one attracts… Continue reading The Phenomenon That is Fortnite – Part 1
The Situation with Cloud Gaming – Part 1
Cloud gaming (playing games via a remote server as opposed to a local machine) is currently performing very well indeed. While such services like GameFly, OnLive, and G-cluster couldn’t keep up with the pace, larger firms such as EA, Microsoft, and Google are either working on their very own cloud-based gaming service or are believed… Continue reading The Situation with Cloud Gaming – Part 1
Gaming Industry – Newest Tab on YouTube Only For Gamers
YouTube is a popular platform that allows a visitor to access videos that are posted by other users. The popular platform features the latest content about the gaming industry amongst other industries. Content kings who have accounts on YouTube have thousands and sometimes millions of followers who like to watch their videos. In 2015, YouTube… Continue reading Gaming Industry – Newest Tab on YouTube Only For Gamers
Using Your Mobile Phone as A Controller for Games – AirConsole
Gamers, who have an old love for the classics like Super Mario, find AirConsole, a new platform based on browser games, as a great way to relive that old obsession. The AirConsole website allows your phone to become your controller, meaning that you don’t have to go diving into the storage closet for your old… Continue reading Using Your Mobile Phone as A Controller for Games – AirConsole
Australia Brings First Largescale eSport Tournaments to Melbourne
The most popular sports and entertainment in the gaming industry are eSports. These tournaments combine technology and sports to provide the ultimate gaming experience. The Melbourne Park has been converted into every gamer’s haven for this purpose during the eSports tournament. The giant screens and the best gamers from all over Australia and the world… Continue reading Australia Brings First Largescale eSport Tournaments to Melbourne