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Getting New Ideas for Video Games (Part 1)

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A Springboard for Video Game Developers

Creating video games is an art, no doubt. The problem is that it isn't easy to come up with ideas for video games. And even when we do get an idea, it doesn't seem as fresh or exciting as we want it to be. The following offers a few ways you can generate some creative ideas to keep your video game as fun to play from beginning to end.

1. Make it funny. Humor has a wonderful way of transforming the seemingly dreadful boring into something that's not only tolerable, but engaging as well. And if boredom is an illness, laughter is its cure. If you can inject jokes, funny imagery, or goofy characters into your game, your players will relax and associate your game with good feelings - a definite formula for success.

2. Let your mind wander off the beaten path. Since much of our thinking is associative anyway, there's no reason why you couldn't manifest this association into your video game. When one idea makes you think of another, include it as part of a video game no matter how illogical the connection is (at first). Remember that video games are your platform for creativity. It's time to be a little wild and a little unconventional. Without this free-form thinking, we surely wouldn't have the creative gems that we have today. You can always restore a sense of logic back into the game at an appropriate time.

3. Make your dreams come true. Literally, turn your dreams into video game scenarios. Had a nightmare lately? Include the scary thing in the game. Had a ridiculously stupid dream lately? Include it in the game as a detour or distraction. Sometimes dreams can be more interesting as life, and as a video game developer, you want your games to be the same. Keep a dream journal and write down those bizarre experiences you have at night. Your gamers will thank you for it.

4. Copy nature. Let's be honest - Nature is pretty weird. We have bees flying around and pollinating plants. We have water evaporating into the sky and then falling down from clouds as rain. Childbirth is a strange phenomenon itself, and germs - the smallest thing on the planet can bring down a herd of elephants. If you could emulate some of this crazy stuff in your own video games, you will have done what every man secretly wishes he could do himself. And that's take nature into your own hands and shape it into the reality you want! But don't copy nature faithfully. Twist it around. For example, instead of bees flying around and pollinating plants, your video game could have 3-inch aliens flying around and pollinating brainwashed FBI agents. Starting to get the idea?

5. Dig into History. Another good resource for video game material is our own history - but not the boring stuff. We're talking about the good stuff. The embarrassing stuff. Look for odd and weird news online and include the asinine things that people have done in the past as part of your game's plot. Your players won't believe what they're seeing!

6. Go Metaphor Happy. Metaphors are figures of speech in which expressions are used to refer to something that it does not literally denote. It simply suggests a similarity. We're not sure, but we're pretty convinced that a lot of the space ships in video games are based on what we call the "nuts and bolts" metaphor. If you look closely at the designs of some of these vehicles, and then look at some of the tools you have in your toolbox, you'll start to see a similarity among the two like we did. You can do the same in your video games to come up with some really unique imagery and situations.

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Top Rated Video Game Systems That You Should Buy

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If you played with video games before, then you know how much fun it is to play with. Whether it is strategy, RPG, adventure, or online RPG, these games can provide you with a lot of fun for many hours. If you are planning to get a new video game system, then here are some of the things that you have to remember in order for you to get the best system available in the market today for you.

First of all, there are basically three big names in the video game system industry. These three are considered to be leaders amongst the various video game systems available today and is known to provide some of the best video games in the world.

The three major producers are Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. With Microsoft, you have the Xbox 360 game system, Sony has the Sony PlayStation 3, and Nintendo has the Nintendo Wii. These three video game systems are the most popular in the world and these are the three video game systems that you should choose from if you are planning to buy a video game system or console.

Each system offers a unique feature that cannot be found on the other video game system. This is what makes it hard for people to decide which video game system they should purchase. You also need to remember that each video game system has its advantages and disadvantages. By knowing these factors, you will be able to make the right decision on what video game system you should purchase for yourself.

For starters, you need to consider the price of the console, the graphics capability, the game library or selection, and also other features, such as online gaming feature, portability, and how interactive the game system is for the gamer.

One of the most popular video game systems available today is the Nintendo Wii. Known for its Wii remote feature, you will see that this video game system is highly interactive as it will require you to move various parts of your body in order to play the games properly. Most people who purchased and played with Nintendo Wii said that it didn’t just let them play the game, but it virtually took them inside the game.

The Xbox 360 is another popular video game system. Developed by Microsoft, the Xbox 360 is known for its huge library of games. This means that you have wider game selections, which means that you will virtually never run out of games to buy. Another great feature of the Xbox 360 is the Xbox Live. Here, you will be able to access a variety of other games and also play online with your friends from different parts of the world.

The PlayStation 3 by Sony is also a very popular video game system that you should consider buying. This seventh generation video game system offers online download of games and various forms of interaction while you are playing online with the PlayStation Network. The great thing about PlayStation 3 is that it offers a lot of accessories which can be wired in to the system. You can also connect camera and remote here which you can use when you play online.

One great thing about PlayStation 3 is that it is more than just a gaming system. With this, you can view DVD movies and even pictures from your USB flash drive. You can even play MP3s with this video game system.

These are the three major names in the video game system industry. If you are planning to buy a video game system that will surely provide you with plenty of fun and entertainment, you should consider buying one of these three or if you have the money for it, you should get all of them.

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