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The new Prince of Persia’s not as good as "Sands of Time," but I just started playing it. When I get more time with it, I'll let you know. So far, it's quite beautiful looking, which I like. What really concerns me, though, is that they really dumbed this game down for the mass market. :(  The game actually tells you when to block (continual tutoring), and no matter what, you can’t die! The game is still satisfying to play (just wish they gave me something better to sink my teeth into) and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the game. I would first suggest that you get a copy of POP “Sands of Time” to see this series (my opinion) at its best.


 


I'm getting more worried about where the gaming industry is heading. It's a good thing you don't have to listen to me complain how I really feel about the blatant "commonization" of my beloved hobby! Great art and great entertainment rarely appeal to everyone and certainly not the great majority. Niche audiences falling head over heels in love with a unique title, and all the unique titles to choose from, is what great gaming is all about. People may fight whether they absolutely love caviar or absolutely hate fish eggs, but the great majority is mildly alright with a Big Mac. That's fine, until we end up with only McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's to choose from. (A rough calculation predicts that will be about 18 months from now.)  


 


So now gaming is becoming "accessible" to the casual-playing masses. Personally, I prefer challenging and original.


 


 


Movie: Shower / aka Xizao (1999)


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215369/


I'm not a big movie watcher, but I have a few I like. This captivating movie is a cinema masterpiece. Don't read the plot, just watch it. It's the best way to experience this unfolding story. It's from a different culture, but the meaning of how the past collides with the future is universal.


 


 


 


Now, if you’ll excuse me, I want an Egg McMuffin with no cheese. . .


 

Comments (9)

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Caesar·
cheese is the best, i could put cheese and bacon on everything
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Gatsu·
there will always be those few developers who stick with the hardcore crowd...but I know what you mean about the industry as a whole moving to the casual crowd.\r \r Makes me sad.
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RogueRose·
Is it really you? I love POP!! Is it on Xbox? If not will it be soon?\r
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Automan21k·
but is it an egg McMuffin without cheese?
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ATC_1982·
I enjoy KFC, but would rather eat Arby's # 12
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char·
RRose, It's me....lol \r \r POP is on the Xbox. This POP is not as good as Sands of Time, but I'm really enjoying the game. If you like POP, I feel you'll like this one. If you don't want to spend $$ I would say rent it. When I get further in the game, I'll let you know how the gameplay feels. I'm glad I got it, it's just lacking a few things.\r \r I don't like the fake cheese MickyDs puts on their egg mcmuffin. ewww \r \r Caesar, you could open some good eats with that egg creation of yours = )\r \r Gatsu, I hope you're right. I don't mind gaming comps making games for the casual gamer. I just see a pattern I'm not happy about. The hardcore gamer is like the roots of a big tree. If you don't water (the water is the gaming industry) and care for the roots, it suffers and the whole tree will slowley wither. \r \r I just don't see the casual gamer around for the long haul. No roots, no tree.\r \r
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williamadamsesq·
I agree wholeheartedly. Look at LittleBigPlanet - It's a simple concept wrapped around magnificent graphics that can be extremely difficult at times - but dogged persistence will always win out. It's a perfect casual game.\r \r I had posted earlier this summer that the wide acceptance of the Wii causes the industry to think that consumers want a bunch of dumbed down casual games, that the great strides in games as storytelling reached in the PS2 era with Okami, RE4, MGS, God of War 2 risked being lost as everyone snapped up Wiisports, SSBB, and MK.
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Inka Cola·
Play Mega Man 9. \r \r If you can beat that game, I will bow to you and burn my xbox. lol\r \r I don't consider myself a hardcore gamer, but not a casual one either. \r \r I am a casual-core gamer. I like those mindless Wii games, and I truly enjoy playing any call of duty game on veteran difficulty. I liked playing Hannah Montana, and I fell in love with Fallout 3. Okay, I didn't really play Hannah Montana, but I'm just trying to make a point ha.\r \r So yeah. Cheese is my favorite. You have inspired me to make Fondue tonight!! Mmmmm Gruyere.... Cheese FTW!!
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Inka Cola·
I just realized you wrote this on 12/08 lol \r \r