The term “video game” quite simply means, “an electronic game in which players control images on a television or computer screen.” In the world of gaming, some people consider everything playable displayed on anything from a phone screen to a console to be considered a video game. Video games are an ever-expanding genre. While it is clear that players desire…
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What Matters in a Game: Mechanics or Plot
Super Mario Sunshine is a Nintendo GameCube game. It was released in America in August of 2002. The game begins when Mario and friends fly in to a tropical island for vacation and find that somebody has vandalized the island and framed Mario. Gameplay involves players controlling Mario using a water jet on his back, named FLUDD, that allows him…

Life Is Strange: What If Life Had a Rewind Button?
Life Is Strange was released on January 30th, 2015. This brand new game is the first installment of five episodes and focuses on the power of choice with a twist. Unlike other choice-based games, Life Is Strange offers a rewind button. The story follows a girl waking up in class realizing that she has had visions of the future and the…

Animal Crossing vs Real Life
There is no more addictive game than one that makes you feel emotionally involved. Animal Crossing has been around since 2004 where it was first introduced on the GameCube console. Nintendo considers it a social simulator and communication game. The game immediately throws the player into the world. It starts with a train moving you to a new town with…