Teens like video games (and other stuff you don't get)

I'm in my last month of my teenage years...someone hold me. T__T

70% of girls have a console now? Wow...

In my day it felt like that was 2% and it was very secretive. You found out by accident, most of the time.

My friend who doesn't play video games at all (we're 31) has a toddler andf he asked me the other day when it would be normal for his kid to have a game console. He's worried his kid will be behind because other parents will already have one for themselves and their kids will grow up with one. I thought that was funny.

The Games to End All Games

What is it?

The Games to End All Games is a small gaming community devoted really to nothing more than having a good time. Any number of games can be discussed from PC to N64 to forum games. Speaking of, we have a wide selection of amazing forum games from simple word games to very complex text games. We also boast a small graphic design subsection. If you're not a gamer, that's still ok, because our primary focus is to simply have a good time.

Why Join?

Well, we recently opened our doors (less than a week ago), and we're hoping to bring in a good community; a small and very active community already exists. We're hoping to gain more content and more games. For those who are interested, if there is a game that you would like to host on the site, I can guarantee you a moderator position and you will be completely in charge of that game with help from the rest of the staff. It's a new site with lots of potential to grow and I would like to extend its reach to you. :)

Our Wonderful Staff

Our staff currently includes: Olauwers, Masterlite, WingCatcher, Emil, and myself. We will do our best to keep the forums clean and running properly. If you have a question, you'll get a reply as soon as possible by these guys. They will make guides, host the events, update the site, etc...

Reasons Not To Come

To tell you the truth, there are none. :P

Ready to Join?

Just follow this link: http://gamestoendallgames.darkbb.com

You guys didn't credit me for this post...

Hey, that sounds like a great survey. Multi-million dollar research grant: APPROVED!!!

I'm 17 and I'm mostly a PC gamer now since I got a new computer for Christmas. I don't play Halo because I don't understand why it is so popular. I might play it every now and then if I get bored but I usually just play Team Fortress 2.

My eleven- year old beat mega man 9. ON HERO.

Last time I checked video games have been around for 30 years (probably longer if you count those who were fiddling in computer labs in the late 60's early 70s), and we are still saying they are something new that we don't understand??? Oh please...

At a high level, you need to create that connection between player and game that stimulates the brain to a level of total immersion into the storyline and characters that are developed throughout the online experience
Here are a few ideas that can get you started:
1. Character development – your online game will need to have a multitude of character personalities to choose from. How you develop the character and their approach to the story is critical in helping them become the extension of the player. Once the characteristics and personalities are established, the designer needs to continue the personality throughout the entire game.
2. Compelling Storyline – Fantasy, Historical Battle situations or Medieval conflicts are among the many areas that can serve as the basis for the tale and premise the game is based on. Whether the situation is an interplanetary invasion or a journey to the center of the earth, your story must hold the interest of the player and the mission they are signing up for.
3. Environment simulation – Once the characters and storyline is developed, the simulated locations must be tied into the areas to complete the vision. Players insert themselves into the characters, the mission and will visualize the specifics of the locations in their minds before picking up the controller. Your graphical environment must deliver on that promise and expectation to make the final link to the online game enthusiast.

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