Mobot.net author Lewis Curdie delves into why mobile gaming might just be better than console gaming, basing his opinions on factors such as price, portability, availability...
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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.
Lol.
Let's just say, you get what you pay for. You pay for a $1-3$, you get $1-$3s worth of entertainment.
I find nothing wrong with the availability of console games. If I want to download a game, demo, video, etc, I just go to the right section and find it easily on PSN, XBLA, or WiiWare.
Portability? Yea, that is an advantage over consoles, but why leave out the dedicated gaming handhelds?
Quick-fix gaming. True, but some people (hardcore gamers) aren't looking for a quick fix. I'd rather game for hours than just a few minutes.
Convergence, true.
Mobile gaming sucks. Okay when you need something to pass the time but will never replace a dedicated handheld.
God of War ghost of Sparta >angry birds any day
Portable gaming is fun but not in the same league as console gaming, portable gaming is more suited as something that you do if your bored on a train or bus rather than something most people would bother to do in their spare time
Mobile games are time wasters.. PERIOD. Don't fool yourself "Lewis".
It's a rather reductive comparison to be honest. Mobile games tend to be things do whilst other things are happening. I don't find myself jumping on my phone - or even my DS or PSP - very much unless there's something else going on like lazily watching sport, or stuck on a train journey, or waiting around for an interview or an appointment.
I think the point about time wasting is a good one. Mobile games fill gaps. The home consoles are far more of an investment in terms of money and time. I oubt whether there are many people who come home from work to bash through a few levels of Infinity Blade. The entire process of mobile gaming is designed around extreme convenience, not longevity.