Reasons why Gaming’s not all bad

Link to Article: https://gamequitters.com/positive-effects-of-video-games/

Many parents are saying that video games are bad, and that they’re a virus. Researchers, on the other hand argue that video games do have their advantages, such as improving hand-eye coordination and motivating kids to go outside at times. While there are those who say that gaming is a waste of money, I can speak on the behalf of these researchers, saying that “If you truly think that gaming is a problem, then try to play these games to see if your words hold true or not”.

Latest Kirby Craze

Link to Article: https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe

Keeping with the comparison theme from the last post, this latest review from NintendoLife goes beyond a mere comparison between the original “Kirby’s Return to Dream Land” and its recent deluxe version. Better graphics, new features and more are just the tip of this iceberg. Returning to Kirby’s roots in this side-scroller really brings any major fans of the franchise to tears, especially with the new “Mecha” Copy Ability to add to the Pink Puff’s toolbelt. A remake of an older game doesn’t just bring feelings of nostalgia to fans of any game, but also ‘preps’ them for the next big installment of their favorite franchise.

Pokémon Debate

Link to Article: https://www.tuppencemagazine.co.uk/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-which-one-is-better/#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20we’ve,%2C%20so%20we’re%20sold.

The above link is for an article on which version of the latest Pokémon game (Scarlet or Violet) is better. This kind of review goes back to the previous post, in terms of how people compare one famous character in any media to a different character. In this case. it’s not just based on the story, music, or graphics, but comparing the version-exclusive Pokémon based on design and move sets. This article also compares the first two version-exclusive professors in the Paldea region, Sada and Turo. Players making this sort of connections have one of two different outcomes: Telling people to play this game or telling them to ignore it. People may write the reviews, but it’s ultimately up to the readers to see if the game(s) in question is worth playing

Digging Deep to find art’s meaning

Link to Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/t-magazine/work-life-balance-art.html

The above link is an article that makes one really think about why they do works of art in the first place. For some, it may be money, for others would go for recognition or as a way to express themselves. When creating art for games, there can be several elements to consider, such as themes, landscapes, and more. When using these elements correctly, games won’t just sound great because of music and dialogue (if any), but because of the stunning graphics and artwork as well.