Is Nintendo in trouble: Something I saw at CES 2020
The Alienware UFO concept is the thing that caught my attention, and I wanted to speak on it before I forgot. The Alienware UFO can safely be labeled the PC version of the Nintendo Switch, because it gives you both TV + Portable gaming in one.
I think that Nintendo should be concerned, because... they already took a hit on console. If console was a solid market for them... I don't think the Nintendo Switch would be around. I'm glad it is... because you're able to enjoy console games on the go, but if the Alienware UFO becomes a real thing... then a new competitor will enter the arena where they (sorta) stood alone. I say sorta, because you do have the Neo Geo X Gold console that allowed for home and portable gameplay... but it was to merely give willing buyers a blast from the past.
So I won't say that counts... since current gen is the focus here.
I'm not going to lie, when I saw the Alienware UFO I was like "SHOTS FIRED... SHOTS FIRED" and they were sent straight at Nintendo.
The UFO is just a concept but... this past holiday season, we recommended the Nintendo Switch for portable (console quality) gaming. If the UFO can provide portable PC gaming (for real for real)... it would fit into that same category if it works well.
Nintendo still has the upper hand with... it's 1st party titles, but... PC has so many games that are potentially playable on the UFO... there is no comparison (again, if it works). It still boils down to preference, and at the same time... you're allowed to have more than one portable system, but... this potentially robs Nintendo of larger user base and even 3rd party game.
Its comes with the territory, but if the concept can be pulled off successfully and without any legal pushback from Nintendo... they may be looking at a challenge to their sure bet.
Nintendo may have to step their game up or go back to the drawing board. This may potentially shift them to 3rd party and... Nintendo mobile, potentially using an existing OS or an altered form of one.
Nintendo still has the upper hand with... it's 1st party titles, but... PC has so many games that are potentially playable on the UFO... there is no comparison (again, if it works). It still boils down to preference, and at the same time... you're allowed to have more than one portable system, but... this potentially robs Nintendo of larger user base and even 3rd party game.
Its comes with the territory, but if the concept can be pulled off successfully and without any legal pushback from Nintendo... they may be looking at a challenge to their sure bet.
Nintendo may have to step their game up or go back to the drawing board. This may potentially shift them to 3rd party and... Nintendo mobile, potentially using an existing OS or an altered form of one.
Top Audiences Last Week! + Health Tips
To our audience... be safe... stay well... wash up regularly... and boost your immune systems!
We're aware of the Coronavirus... and it crazy to have such a beast of a virus spreading the way it is,
but we thought it would be a great idea to include healthy ways to strengthen your immune system:
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables (probably more greens than fruits for diabetics)
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation
Get adequate sleep
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly
Try to minimize stress
Stay healthy and game on!
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Dear Developers: Black Gamers X The Gaming Industry
As Black History Month comes to a close... I wanted to write an article with a focus on boosting the awareness of Black Americans in gaming, and hopefully it will motivate an increase in video game developers (for more representation and opportunities within the game industry).
There's no secret that the game industry's Black developers are a rarity (1% according to a 2017 IGDA survey)... while on the flipside (as seen in the Pew Research results below) Black American gamers are dominating in Pew's game play data. The industry should be as diverse as the audience.
On that note there is definitely room for an increase in Black American developers, especially since there are more than a few talented people able to do more than just... buy and play video games.
This has nothing to do with the overshadowing of anyone else, it's all about diversity and getting the opportunity to take part in the industry many of us have loved since we could first use a controller, a fight-stick/joystick, a light-gun, VR controls, a handheld gaming device or... a keyboard and mouse.
I say all that to say I would like to see more studios open their doors to the Black community that provides such a huge show of support. At the same time... there is nothing stopping you if you have an interest in video game development. Indie game development doesn't require permission or a publisher, and some awesome games have come by way of indie.
You never know what type of games could emerge from new developers, because imagination is limitless... and it varies from person to person.
You might scratch your head and wonder how you're going to pull it off without experience... but you have a slew of options, like Udemy!
Udemy is an online learning platform with courses for professionals and students alike... who desire learning new skills, like... learning how to code and learning how to develop games. No college debt required.
I'll close this out with a little motivational history:
Udemy is an online learning platform with courses for professionals and students alike... who desire learning new skills, like... learning how to code and learning how to develop games. No college debt required.
I'll close this out with a little motivational history:
There is a game studio by the name of Kiro'o Games located in Yaounde, Cameroon. Kiro'o Games is a video game, animation, development, and publishing company founded in 2002.
It was founded by game designer / screenwriter / programmer, Olivier Madiba. Kiro'o Games caught my eye with the release of their (African) Fantasy RPG... Aurion: The Legacy of the Kori-Odan (released in 2016).
Aurion is an epic action RPG set in a wonderful African Fantasy world with a unique, open and dynamic fighting gameplay.
Enzo Kori-Odan, the prince of Zama is a victim of a coup d'etat orchestrated by his brother in-law on the day of his coronation and wedding with Erine Evou. The royal couple is then exiled and decides to go around the world in search of allies. They will especially have to reunite Enzo’s warring legacy in order to retrieve their throne.
Beyond retrieving their position, the dethroned Royal couple will precisely discover the geopolitical and existential dilemmas attached to their functions of King and Queen. They will have to find answers in order to secure the fate of Zama.
Aurion is at the same time a mystery and an evidence in the Auriona planet. This energy was discovered a long time ago and is manifested in various ways (battle, handicraft, etc) in daily life. Those who use it in battle are called Aurionics letting them increase their power and have access to untold fighting techniques for a short time interval.
Features
- Epic and strategic Real-Time Fighting, visual evolutive Combos!
- Gather your Legacy and merge the Aurions to create new ones (21 aurionical transformations can be done!)
- Powerful duels with immersive fighting dialogues
- Unique scenario & lots of powerful enemies and bosses
This is your chance to join the Pros via... eSports!
This game can land you in the DCL... if you're good. See ya on TV!
I'm not in the business of selling lies... but if this game can land you in a league getting paid for something you love doing, give it a shot. At the end of the day... you never know where it could lead, even if you're scared... chase your dreams... fear will head for the hills after awhile.
Info on how to become a pilot is included!
I'm not in the business of selling lies... but if this game can land you in a league getting paid for something you love doing, give it a shot. At the end of the day... you never know where it could lead, even if you're scared... chase your dreams... fear will head for the hills after awhile.
Info on how to become a pilot is included!
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Anthem: The actual development is underway not a rebuild
If you were on the fence about buying the infamous Anthem...
keep your eyes peeled, it may be worthwhile. Just look at... No Man's Sky.
keep your eyes peeled, it may be worthwhile. Just look at... No Man's Sky.
Bioware was planning a longer life than the one Anthem was facing after launch, and I still don't know how things will work out... but editor Rob Fahey (in his Feb. 14th article) feels that it's a "rare second chance" that they're able to prevent the game from going into the scrap pile.
Nothing against Rob (I can agree with that part), but this whole situation involving Anthem is one gigantic cow pie (not the edible kind)! I don't see it as a rebuild of the game using the existing... bones, they're more so continuing the build and... replacing the placeholders + fillers that were put there to get you by until the game could actually move forward in development.
I'm not saying that they can't go back and do the right thing, I commend them for doing so... but the game was thrown together for release. EA has to get better with the QA (quality assurance)... we've been here before.
Developers: You can only cut corners so much before you end up cutting the wrong thing. I could really unload on EA right now, but... I'll leave it at that. I think the game is going to turn out to be good once it's fully developed... and no one had better be charged for what should have been the real game in the first place.
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