Computer & Video Games

What Inspired Hidetaka Miyazaki to Design the Summoning System in the Dark Souls Series?

Arts & Entertainment, Computer & Video Games, Computer Components, Computer Drives & Storage, Computer Hardware, Computers & Electronics, Games, Roleplaying Games / June 10, 2022

Hidetaka Miyazaki is a Japanese creative director, designer, scriptwriter, and executive for the video game company FromSoftware, but did you know that he was inspired to design a summoning scene in one of his games by his car breakdown? Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the Dark Souls series, was inspired to design the summoning based […]

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What was the First Video Game Added to a High School Recommended Reading List?

Online Media, Strategy Games / June 3, 2022

With the evolution of today’s technology, schools are trying to adapt to fast-paced changes. From the famous classic books to the first video game have been added to a high school’s recommended reading lists. What is this game, and which country has started it? This War of Mine will be added to the recommended reading

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What is Myst Island?

Arcade & Coin-Op Games, Board Games, Chess & Abstract Strategy Games, Computer & Video Games, Entertainment Industry, Games, Regional Parks & Gardens, Roleplaying Games, Theme Parks, Tourist Destinations, Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays / June 1, 2022

Robyn and Rand Miller created the graphic adventure puzzle video game Myst. It was created by Cyan, Inc. and published by Broderbund in 1993 for the Macintosh personal computer platform. What most people did not know was that Disney almost made a theme park base on this video game. “Myst Island,” was a Disney World

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How Did Tim Schafer Get Hired to Work At Lucas Arts?

Arts & Entertainment, Celebrities & Entertainment News, Computer & Video Games, Entertainment Industry, Film & TV Industry, Movies / May 25, 2022

Timothy John Schafer is a video game designer and is best known for creating critically acclaimed games like Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, Psychonauts, Brütal Legend, and Broken Age. He was also the co-creator of Day of the Tentacle. He is well-known in the industry for his storytelling and comedic writing style and has received both

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How Was Clue Invented?

Arts & Entertainment, Board Games, Casual Games, Chess & Abstract Strategy Games, Crime & Justice, Entertainment Industry, Games, History, History, Law & Government, Social Issues & Advocacy, Strategy Games / May 11, 2022

Cluedo, also known as Clue in North America, is a murder mystery game for three to six players. It was created by British board game designer Anthony E. Pratt in 1943. Waddingtons introduced the game in the United Kingdom in 1949. It has been relaunched and updated several times since then, and it is now

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How Popular was the Crossword Puzzle When It First Came Out?

Board Games, Casual Games, Games / April 11, 2022

Crossword puzzles are usually found in printed newspapers and can be a great way to pass the time if you’re looking for a different activity instead of swiping left, right, up, and down on social media. Crossword puzzles were so popular back in the day that it was thought of as an escape from the

What Was Shigeru Miyamoto’s Odd Hobby?

Computer & Video Games, Games, People & Society / April 6, 2022

Growing up in Sonobe, Japan, Shigeru Miyamoto’s first love was to create a career as a manga artist. As he grew older, he developed a desire to create video games as influenced by his father. But what is one thing that he likes to do during his free time? Shigeru Miyamoto was known as a

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Why was the Steam Software Created?

Computer & Video Games, Games, Roleplaying Games, Strategy Games / April 6, 2022

Steam is a video game and digital distribution service created by Valve. It was released in September 2003, as a standalone software to provide automatic updates for their games. It eventually expanded to distribution and hosting third-party games. But did you know there was another reason why Steam was created? Steam was originally created so

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How Can Playing Action Video Games Train Your Mind to Make the Right Decisions Faster?

Computer & Video Games, Games, People & Society, Psychology / April 6, 2022

Several studies have shown that playing video games on a regular basis may increase gray matter in your brain and boost connectivity since the gray matter is directly associated with muscle control, memories, perception, and even spatial navigation. But did you know, there are newer studies that show playing action video games helps train your

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Who was the First Character Introduced in Super Mario 64?

Computer & Video Games, Game Systems & Consoles, Games / April 6, 2022

Super Mario 64 is a Nintendo 64 platform game released in 1996. It is the first Super Mario game to incorporate 3D gameplay, mixing typical Super Mario gameplay, visual style, and characters in a wide-open environment. It was developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development and released by Nintendo. But did you know that Mario

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