This week, Pixelosophy’s fuzzy mascot takes over. It’s an episode packed with talk about using environment instead of mechanics to create immersion from Alex and more Mafia II talk from Aaron, all while Harley the Pixel Beagle tries to take over. Sit. Stay. Watch.
Posts Tagged ‘Immersion’
Pixelosophy Episode 6: The Reckoning
July 6th, 2009
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This week, the boys do their best not to hurt any game journalists’ feelings. They also say hello to their new surroundings while exploring the light-hearted topic of death in games. Also, Aaron tries to convince us that we are all mushroom eating plumbers, and Alex learns not to give out bank account info.
Show Vs Tell
June 17th, 2009
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On this week’s episode, I sat on the couch and said that I would not be bringing up immersion again. Well, I lied. In today’s discussion on character development in games, it would be next to impossible to not bring up immersion. I’m here to say that half-assed “immersion techniques” (ie, putting no personality on [...]
Pixelosophy Episode 3: Gallows on Fire
June 15th, 2009
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This week, Episode 3 brings you some discussion on console life cycles. How much longer will we enjoy this generation of shiny pleasure boxes? The Immersion Extravaganza comes to a close as the boys run down their thoughts on sound and controls. Finally, Alex gives you the first hands-on preview of this holiday season’s hottest up-coming game, Super Wash.
When I Say Jump
June 11th, 2009
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Gameplay and controls are two topics that can be discussed for years, but as the saying goes, every journey begins with a single step, so here we go. Gameplay and controls are what separates video games from every other single form of entertainment. These two single factors are what make it interactive and not just [...]
Not Your Ordinary Yarn
June 9th, 2009
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I would like to preface this article by reminding everybody that we are in our immersion week and will be discussing aspects of narrative based games and how they relate to immersion. Each topic will be discussed in further detail later.
Pixelosophy Episode 2: Recession This
June 8th, 2009
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This week, you can witness the happenings of E3 through the eyes of the pixelosophers. Actually, Aaron and Alex just walk you through some of the highs and lows of all the major conferences and give you some of their likes and dislikes. Then let them immerse you in…some immersion talk and find out why Twinkies are the best snack in the world!
Do You Feel Immersed Yet?
June 1st, 2009
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We’re kicking off Pixelosophy with a flying leap, head first, into the deep end of the gaming pool by tackling one of the toughest topics in the industry. Over the next two weeks, Pixelosophy will look at immersion in modern gaming. Now this is an enormous topic that could go in many different directions, so [...]