Why I play games.

By Bill on Thursday 9 August 2007 at 10:23

The BBC has been running a series of good articles about computer games recently. The first justifies why it is still OK for me to play games as I approach 30. The second contains the most amazing fact,

“In 1982 he (David Braben) and Ian Bell created a whole galaxy for Elite on the humble BBC Micro, and all inside just 22K of RAM.
“We have textures on a single rivet in The Outsider (2009) that are bigger than 22K”, he says”.

I don’t know about you but I’m excited about the future of games. Now, I really should go and do some exercise.

8 comments:

On Thursday 9 August 2007 at 19:48, Matt said:

Exercise? I'm afraid “Wii Tennis” doesn't count, Mark. Especially if you're drinking while you play.

On Thursday 9 August 2007 at 22:23, Mark B said:

Damn. Well there goes my fitness regime.

On Friday 10 August 2007 at 00:56, carly said:

I like games!!!!

On Monday 13 August 2007 at 09:52, skank said:

elite was wicked...! however games like gta and all that rule. not too sure about manhunter though.

On Monday 13 August 2007 at 15:32, billybean said:

I'm always up for a bit of mindless violence. Allows me to live out my vigilante fantasies.

I'm particularly looking forward to exploring NY NY in GTA IV. I want to go back there in real life but can't afford it this year. Virtual tourism it is.

On Monday 13 August 2007 at 16:36, carly said:

My favourite game was the disney Aladin game. I also practice driving on Grand theft auto, I like the tank!

I want to get a Nintendo DS, just so I can get the dog game and theme zoo. Now they are proper games. What is the point in running around shooting zomies?

On Sunday 19 August 2007 at 16:53, Dan said:

What's a zomie?

On Sunday 19 August 2007 at 20:54, billybean said:

A zombie from the hood.

Dan, check out Ol's link for Urban Dictionary on the right. Look up Traccident. Irrefutable proof as to who invented that word, I think.

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