Oct 22, 2010

Nintendo is in the fortunate position of having a clearly established brand identity and a consumer base that includes almost every demographic you could name. Their name is synonymous with quality and accessibility. There is worldwide recognition, nostalgia and brand identification that few companies can rival. In fact the very omnipresent nature of Nintendo...

Oct 22, 2010

In every sense Microsoft is the most advanced of the three in its attempts to foster an online community. As mentioned in the entry relating to Sony, their inclusion of a headset with every Xbox 360 has made Microsoft’s console the most communicative online experience. However, the next step for them will be far more challenging, and where they choose to take...

Oct 22, 2010

Sony had two excellent opportunities to create a strong online community but due to a lack of foresight failed to do so. The first was not to include a microphone free with every PS3. When it comes to voice chat in games there are a large number of people who do not want to hear other people talking and with good reason. When it leads to being abused or...

Oct 22, 2010

Mike Wilford is CEO of Twisted Pixel Games, the Austin, Texas-based independent developer responsible for cult hits like The Maw, ‘Splosion Man, and most recently Comic Jumper. After graduating from Penn State University in 2001, Wilford spent several years with High-Voltage Software before teaming up to found Twisted Pixel in 2006. Mike was kind enough...

Oct 22, 2010

Format: XBL Arcade, PSN Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Sega Developer: Sonic Team Players: 1 Site: http://www.sega.co.uk/games/sonic-adventure/ Sonic, along with Mario, is one of gaming’s iconic characters. His recent games however have been pretty poor 3D efforts, that have tarnished the platform star’s legacy. Sonic Adventure was Sonic...