Mobile gaming… it’s been booming lately. Thanks to the recent innovations in smartphones, which have brought us larger screens and faster mobile processors, game-developers have been able to offer much more compelling products for mobile than what was possible a few years back. Good-looking 3D games are now common on smartphones and tablets, and an increasing number of studios are turning to the mobile market as they find it a pretty lucrative source of income. As much as the guys from GamerDino would like to take mobile gaming seriously, though, it seems that there’s always that perception of mobile gaming as a casual activity. And, as we know, ‘casual’ has always been the complete opposite of serious gaming...
Growth driven by digital software and console hardware sales.
The winner of the Pokémon Go Championship grand finals in Orlando was stripped of their title, allegedly for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their victory celebration. The celebration involved the winner removing their headset, standing up, and pumping their fists before shaking hands with their opponent. Many believe the ruling was excessive and that winner's victory celebration was tame compared to celebrations by winners in other competitive games.
There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.
Can someone explain to me what is so problematic with this? I watched video multiple times and all I see dude having bit of celebration. None of his actions felt aggressive or seem like they symbolize anything... Like winning sure deserves bit of celebration like that. I mean who wants to live in the world where you aren't allowed to be excited or have bit of burst of happiness when you win? Like was he supposed to act like emotionless robot? He should be allowed to have bit of his victory "hell yeah" moment, even if it is before shaking hands with opponent. Like it is not like he didn't shake hands or whatnot. And it is not like he is like some super serious government official to have to stick to protocol to a letter. This whole thing is just ridiculous.
These new paid games, game trials and “buy once, play anywhere” pricing are coming to Play.
Nope.
The immersion you get from some console games simply cannot be felt on a bus trip to work, or from school etc. Even if it could, most of the people behind those games have the resources to produce that level of quality.
So like I said, nope. That's one reason it will never replace console gaming.
I tend to agree. Somehow, the small screen and uncomfortable controls seem to get in the way of the epic experience you may otherwise get when playing at home, on a large TV and a quality audio system...