This is just bizarre, but I suppose that there is a market for everything. A site called gamecrush allows gamers to pay for "play dates." These play dates are online gaming sessions with a game-sex operator. The user can choose for the girl to be flirty or to talk dirty to them. GameCrush charges $ 6.60 for a 10-minute session. In my personal opinion, this is just sad, and what's worse is that their servers are already full; 10,000 people signed up for the service within the first ten minutes of it being available.
The fact that this service is so successful only reinforces the worst gamer stereotypes, but on the plus side, girls who are willing to degrade themselves in this manner can make 30 bucks an hour, so I guess this will stimulate the economy somewhat.
I can't wait to see what the rest of the gaming blogosphere makes of this. That will probably be the subject of my next post.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Anti-gamer attorney journal resigns
One of the biggest proponents of the ban on mature games in Australia is resigning. Michael Atkinson has been the South Australia attorney general for twenty years, and he feels that it is time for a renewal in the government. He stated that another reason for his resignation is so that he could spend more time with his family. H didn't mention anything about the video game ban, but he did admit that he was wrong in proposing a law that would censor the internet, and there's an interesting video of him acknowledging the influence of bloggers on this site.
My brain is leaking out of my ears; this semester has really taken its toll. Pray for me.
My brain is leaking out of my ears; this semester has really taken its toll. Pray for me.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Facebook bans and Zombie marches
Things are pretty crazy in Australia. My last post discussed a political party that was formed by gamers, and they were running for elections. Since then, The ban on mature games has passed, and gamers are scrambling to change this. Some gamers formed a group named "Grow Up Australia" on Facebook. It seems that some members of the group were posting hateful comments about the South Australian Attorney General. As a result, Facebook removed the group page because the comments went against facebook's policies.
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On a related note, Australian gamers are dressing up as zombies and marching in protest of the mature game ban. The protest is happening next week ( the site didn't give me a date), so that'll be pretty cool. It may or may not have happened already because there's a picture gallery up (maybe this is from a different zombie parade?) Anyway, the march is happening in Sydney, Australia.
peep game on the pics
P.S. Spring Break is killing me =\ so many papers to write.
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On a related note, Australian gamers are dressing up as zombies and marching in protest of the mature game ban. The protest is happening next week ( the site didn't give me a date), so that'll be pretty cool. It may or may not have happened already because there's a picture gallery up (maybe this is from a different zombie parade?) Anyway, the march is happening in Sydney, Australia.
peep game on the pics
P.S. Spring Break is killing me =\ so many papers to write.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
The audience as editor.
While digging through my overwhelming Google-reader feed, I came across this little gem. It's called swords and sworcery (odd spelling), and it's absolutely beautiful. The video is just a demo, but there is something truly enchanting about this pixelated piece.
However, that's not what this post is about. What's really interesting here is the first comment left on the site.
However, that's not what this post is about. What's really interesting here is the first comment left on the site.
Gamer specific social networking sites.
I'm in the middle of midterm madness and barely have any time/energy to blog, but the show must go on.
Today's post is about GatheringofGamers.com and GamerDNA.com These sites are weird, not because they are gamer specific social networking sites, but because they're just unpleasant/overwhelming to look at.
Before I start bashing them, I should give you guys a little background. Gathering of Gamers works like a Myspace; you make a profile, upload pics, and add friends zZzZzZz. It seems that the purpose of this site is to help members find local gaming tournaments, but with only 5,346 members spread out around the country, I doubt this site has achieved much of that.The biggest problem with this site is that it's an eyesore. The colors, the layout, the stupid little mascot, yuck! Whoever designed this website needs to get fired. Aside from that, it's a young website and their goal is worthwhile I suppose. Hopefully, they can get organized, make their site prettier, and start attracting a decent number of people, but for now they are dead in the water. ( I'm a little cranky today)
Gamerdna.com is actually pretty cool, but it can be a little overwhelming. The design/color scheme is sweet and the site is much more polished. This site kind of works like Twitter, but there's a little more to it. When you first join, you are prompted to take this personality quiz based on the games you play. Your results determine the first 20 people that you will "follow". Following on Gamerdna is just like following on Twitter, and after you take the personality quiz you are free to follow any other gamer. Each person does get their own profile, but most of the action takes place in your homepage where all your "friends tweets" are displayed. This site boasts over 376,000 members and it seems to be growing daily, so it's actually worth checking out.
KK back to writing papers. Wish me luck =\
Today's post is about GatheringofGamers.com and GamerDNA.com These sites are weird, not because they are gamer specific social networking sites, but because they're just unpleasant/overwhelming to look at.
Before I start bashing them, I should give you guys a little background. Gathering of Gamers works like a Myspace; you make a profile, upload pics, and add friends zZzZzZz. It seems that the purpose of this site is to help members find local gaming tournaments, but with only 5,346 members spread out around the country, I doubt this site has achieved much of that.The biggest problem with this site is that it's an eyesore. The colors, the layout, the stupid little mascot, yuck! Whoever designed this website needs to get fired. Aside from that, it's a young website and their goal is worthwhile I suppose. Hopefully, they can get organized, make their site prettier, and start attracting a decent number of people, but for now they are dead in the water. ( I'm a little cranky today)
Gamerdna.com is actually pretty cool, but it can be a little overwhelming. The design/color scheme is sweet and the site is much more polished. This site kind of works like Twitter, but there's a little more to it. When you first join, you are prompted to take this personality quiz based on the games you play. Your results determine the first 20 people that you will "follow". Following on Gamerdna is just like following on Twitter, and after you take the personality quiz you are free to follow any other gamer. Each person does get their own profile, but most of the action takes place in your homepage where all your "friends tweets" are displayed. This site boasts over 376,000 members and it seems to be growing daily, so it's actually worth checking out.
KK back to writing papers. Wish me luck =\
Monday, March 8, 2010
Interview with Tim Troppoli from extralives.org!
For those of you who don't know, Tim is the mastermind behind extralives.org. This website hosts charitable video game marathons, and the work Tim and his team are doing is nothing short of ground-breaking. If you read my post on zeldathon, then you know that Tim is nothing short of heroic in my eyes, which is kind of odd since he's in higschool, and I'm a senior in college. Anyway, he was gracious enough to answer some questions.
In this interview, Tim shares his favorite games, what he wants to be when he grows up, his opinion on the mildly controversial "The only thing that I know video" (link below), and what marathons he has in mind for the future. Can you say 64 hours of Nintendo 64?
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Bold- Alphabet 1. Plain text- Tim Troppoli
What kind of potential do you see the use of video games to reach goals?
The sky’s the limit, really! I think video gaming marathons are very much like telethons, except the format caters to its medium. It’s safe to say that most people online have at least a slight interest in gaming, so it’s appropriate to have these marathons online.
Did you ever think you’d be a philanthropist?
Nope! I always tried to make a point to donate a little bit to charity or volunteer at soup kitchens every so often, but I never thought it’d develop into something like ExtraLives.org. It has been extremely rewarding and more entertaining (and likely more effective) than most of the community service projects I’ve taken part in.
Do you realize that you are a pretty successful one at that?
I’m still surprised that people take time out of their days to watch us play some video games! As long as a handful of people watch and donate, I consider a broadcast a success.
Aside from the popularity of the Zelda franchise, why do you think
Zeldathon was so successful?
Aside from the massive amount of support from Reddit (thanks again, guys!), I think some of it had to do with it being around the holidays and the charity we selected. Free the Children was very supportive of the Marathon and told me exactly what the money raised could support. I think it’s nice to know that the money is going to a specific project rather than just being thrown in a large pot to be used as the charity pleases.
What do you plan to do for the next one as far as ensuring success?
Well… I really don’t know! Almost all of our broadcasts have been more or less the same, format-wise (aside from the single-screened, two-screened alternations). We’re going to be raffling off another prize this time and stick with the dual-screened racing format. The next Marathon is entitled “64 Hours of the Nintendo 64” and we’ll be playing through our top 10 N64 games. The list of these, however, won’t be revealed before the Marathon, so hopefully that’ll keep people interested in watching.
Plus, I’m working on getting a very special guest to call in during the Marathon. One can’t think of the N64 without thinking of a certain kid from a certain home video…
What new goals are on the horizon?
I’ve just been raising the goals in $500 intervals (the first Marathon’s goal was $500, the second’s was $1,000, etc). Keeping with that tradition, the next goal will be $2,500 and we’ll raise it if the need arises.
What do you want to study?
I’m looking to major in biology in some way, shape or form.
What field do you see yourself working in?
I’m looking to do something in the field of biomedical research. Haven’t pinned down any specifics yet.
How has Zeldathon changed you? How has it changed the way you see
fellow gamers, or the gamer community in general?
I definitely appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a video game more after having spent many dozens of hours staring at them. There’s a lot to be said about something that can keep one’s interest for that long.
As for the gamer community, I was really blown away by everyone’s kind words and generosity. I never doubted gamers’ generosity in general, but I was pretty amazed that so many people watched a Zelda Marathon put on by a bunch of high school kids. That’s the power of the internet!
Are you a hometown hero? Do you feel as awesome as you are?
Hometown hero? Hah, not really. A lot of my classmates were surprised that hundreds of thousands of people on the internet tuned in to watch us play Zelda, though. I’m still trying to get over that myself—I never expected we’d be as successful as we were!
Do you have any other ideas for events involving video games and
charity?
Aside from the Marathons, nothing right now. I’m really pretty pleased with how our Marathons have worked out, so I haven’t been really trying to find an alternative to them quite yet. I’m always looking for ways to improve the broadcasts though, so there may one day be a change in the Marathon format.
What are your favorite games?
Up until our Legend of Zelda Marathon, I’d probably say the Legend of Zelda series… I’m a big fan of the Genesis-era Sonic games and the Metal Gear Solid series. Honestly, I’ll play nearly anything (even Superman 64, which I still regret).
Do you follow any other innovators who are taking gaming into new
directions/ fields? For example, the game overthinker.
Although I’ve never read any of the material from The Game Overthinker (or similar analytical editorials), I tend to read a lot of video gaming blogs and news sites so I can follow new games and general trends in video gaming. I’m always interested in seeing how people are pushing the envelope in terms of interactivity and gameplay!
The influence of games grows with every generation. Have you ever
considered what implications this might have for our society? What are
your thoughts on this subject?
I think entertainment as a whole may start moving toward something a bit more interactive. Take Heavy Rain, for example. It’s a game, but it’s also essentially an interactive movie. It tells a story, but lets the player decide how he wants to continue. While I don’t expect all of the elements of the game to be carried over into modern cinema (like the clunky exploring sections), I think the ability to make key decisions in the plot may be incorporated into other forms of entertainment. It gives the viewer more of a connection to the character and the plot as a whole.
Certain elements of MMORPGs will likely carry over into online social networking. The ability to create and customize a character based on one’s self will make online conversation more personal. It’s one thing to see a little picture depicting a person, but it’s completely another to see a model of them completely fleshed out in 3D.
Of course, video games can be applied to other uses outside of entertainment. Certain types of surgery, for example, rely on very precise machinery and robotics that are controlled via mechanisms similar to video game controllers. I also recall seeing an article a few years back saying that surgeons who played a certain video game before a surgery tended to perform better than those who did not play. Pretty neat!
Again, these are just a few things that I thought of on the top of my head. Technology is advancing so rapidly these days that it’s almost impossible to predict what will become the next big thing.
Have you seen the The Only Thing That I know video? What’s your take on
it?
Well, I guess I’d better pack up all of my consoles and stop broadcasting gaming Marathons!
In all seriousness, I think he’s really stretching the point a bit. I’ve played video games for many years and I don’t let them dominate my life. The author of that video seems to think that everyone who picks up a controller will immediately begin wasting away their lives (and increasing their waistlines) in front of a television screen. Perhaps that may have happened to him, perhaps he couldn’t control his video gaming addiction, but I’m certain most people have their priorities straight.
Video games are just another form of entertainment available to us. Some people watch television, some people amass large collections of DVDs, some people read books—I choose to play video games. Who’s he to say that one form of entertainment is superior to another?
I also laughed when he made a comment along the lines of “don’t let video games take away the best years of your life at the expense of all the greatness you can achieve.” Personally, I feel creating ExtraLives.org was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done in my life so far and I only have video games to thank for it.
I have to say, he did make one good point: He was completely correct when, at the beginning, he stated that this video likely won’t change your ways. It certainly hasn’t.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Thanks for writing an article on us! I truly do appreciate it (and hope that sending the answers to all the questions off didn’t come too late).
Thanks for your time and keep doing your thing; you’re an inspiration =]
No problem— I appreciate it!
In this interview, Tim shares his favorite games, what he wants to be when he grows up, his opinion on the mildly controversial "The only thing that I know video" (link below), and what marathons he has in mind for the future. Can you say 64 hours of Nintendo 64?
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Bold- Alphabet 1. Plain text- Tim Troppoli
What kind of potential do you see the use of video games to reach goals?
The sky’s the limit, really! I think video gaming marathons are very much like telethons, except the format caters to its medium. It’s safe to say that most people online have at least a slight interest in gaming, so it’s appropriate to have these marathons online.
Did you ever think you’d be a philanthropist?
Nope! I always tried to make a point to donate a little bit to charity or volunteer at soup kitchens every so often, but I never thought it’d develop into something like ExtraLives.org. It has been extremely rewarding and more entertaining (and likely more effective) than most of the community service projects I’ve taken part in.
Do you realize that you are a pretty successful one at that?
I’m still surprised that people take time out of their days to watch us play some video games! As long as a handful of people watch and donate, I consider a broadcast a success.
Aside from the popularity of the Zelda franchise, why do you think
Zeldathon was so successful?
Aside from the massive amount of support from Reddit (thanks again, guys!), I think some of it had to do with it being around the holidays and the charity we selected. Free the Children was very supportive of the Marathon and told me exactly what the money raised could support. I think it’s nice to know that the money is going to a specific project rather than just being thrown in a large pot to be used as the charity pleases.
What do you plan to do for the next one as far as ensuring success?
Well… I really don’t know! Almost all of our broadcasts have been more or less the same, format-wise (aside from the single-screened, two-screened alternations). We’re going to be raffling off another prize this time and stick with the dual-screened racing format. The next Marathon is entitled “64 Hours of the Nintendo 64” and we’ll be playing through our top 10 N64 games. The list of these, however, won’t be revealed before the Marathon, so hopefully that’ll keep people interested in watching.
Plus, I’m working on getting a very special guest to call in during the Marathon. One can’t think of the N64 without thinking of a certain kid from a certain home video…
What new goals are on the horizon?
I’ve just been raising the goals in $500 intervals (the first Marathon’s goal was $500, the second’s was $1,000, etc). Keeping with that tradition, the next goal will be $2,500 and we’ll raise it if the need arises.
What do you want to study?
I’m looking to major in biology in some way, shape or form.
What field do you see yourself working in?
I’m looking to do something in the field of biomedical research. Haven’t pinned down any specifics yet.
How has Zeldathon changed you? How has it changed the way you see
fellow gamers, or the gamer community in general?
I definitely appreciate the time and effort that goes into making a video game more after having spent many dozens of hours staring at them. There’s a lot to be said about something that can keep one’s interest for that long.
As for the gamer community, I was really blown away by everyone’s kind words and generosity. I never doubted gamers’ generosity in general, but I was pretty amazed that so many people watched a Zelda Marathon put on by a bunch of high school kids. That’s the power of the internet!
Are you a hometown hero? Do you feel as awesome as you are?
Hometown hero? Hah, not really. A lot of my classmates were surprised that hundreds of thousands of people on the internet tuned in to watch us play Zelda, though. I’m still trying to get over that myself—I never expected we’d be as successful as we were!
Do you have any other ideas for events involving video games and
charity?
Aside from the Marathons, nothing right now. I’m really pretty pleased with how our Marathons have worked out, so I haven’t been really trying to find an alternative to them quite yet. I’m always looking for ways to improve the broadcasts though, so there may one day be a change in the Marathon format.
What are your favorite games?
Up until our Legend of Zelda Marathon, I’d probably say the Legend of Zelda series… I’m a big fan of the Genesis-era Sonic games and the Metal Gear Solid series. Honestly, I’ll play nearly anything (even Superman 64, which I still regret).
Do you follow any other innovators who are taking gaming into new
directions/ fields? For example, the game overthinker.
Although I’ve never read any of the material from The Game Overthinker (or similar analytical editorials), I tend to read a lot of video gaming blogs and news sites so I can follow new games and general trends in video gaming. I’m always interested in seeing how people are pushing the envelope in terms of interactivity and gameplay!
The influence of games grows with every generation. Have you ever
considered what implications this might have for our society? What are
your thoughts on this subject?
I think entertainment as a whole may start moving toward something a bit more interactive. Take Heavy Rain, for example. It’s a game, but it’s also essentially an interactive movie. It tells a story, but lets the player decide how he wants to continue. While I don’t expect all of the elements of the game to be carried over into modern cinema (like the clunky exploring sections), I think the ability to make key decisions in the plot may be incorporated into other forms of entertainment. It gives the viewer more of a connection to the character and the plot as a whole.
Certain elements of MMORPGs will likely carry over into online social networking. The ability to create and customize a character based on one’s self will make online conversation more personal. It’s one thing to see a little picture depicting a person, but it’s completely another to see a model of them completely fleshed out in 3D.
Of course, video games can be applied to other uses outside of entertainment. Certain types of surgery, for example, rely on very precise machinery and robotics that are controlled via mechanisms similar to video game controllers. I also recall seeing an article a few years back saying that surgeons who played a certain video game before a surgery tended to perform better than those who did not play. Pretty neat!
Again, these are just a few things that I thought of on the top of my head. Technology is advancing so rapidly these days that it’s almost impossible to predict what will become the next big thing.
Have you seen the The Only Thing That I know video? What’s your take on
it?
Well, I guess I’d better pack up all of my consoles and stop broadcasting gaming Marathons!
In all seriousness, I think he’s really stretching the point a bit. I’ve played video games for many years and I don’t let them dominate my life. The author of that video seems to think that everyone who picks up a controller will immediately begin wasting away their lives (and increasing their waistlines) in front of a television screen. Perhaps that may have happened to him, perhaps he couldn’t control his video gaming addiction, but I’m certain most people have their priorities straight.
Video games are just another form of entertainment available to us. Some people watch television, some people amass large collections of DVDs, some people read books—I choose to play video games. Who’s he to say that one form of entertainment is superior to another?
I also laughed when he made a comment along the lines of “don’t let video games take away the best years of your life at the expense of all the greatness you can achieve.” Personally, I feel creating ExtraLives.org was one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done in my life so far and I only have video games to thank for it.
I have to say, he did make one good point: He was completely correct when, at the beginning, he stated that this video likely won’t change your ways. It certainly hasn’t.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Thanks for writing an article on us! I truly do appreciate it (and hope that sending the answers to all the questions off didn’t come too late).
Thanks for your time and keep doing your thing; you’re an inspiration =]
No problem— I appreciate it!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Blogosphere immersion
Yeah, I'm in. I'm in the blogosphere. I finally understand what it means to be part of this restless network. It's a tumultuous sea of information that continues to rise, fall, crash, and ebb whether you are part of it or not. It's extremely satisfying to know that writing a post can make ripples on the surface of this sea, but what really feels great is seeing these ripples turn to waves that bounce back to you.
3 simple yet profound events that represent this rebound of influence happened recently. The first one is self explanatory; my blog inspired someone else to start a blog. Actually, "motivated" might be a more accurate word to use, but it doesn't sound as cool.
The person I'm talking about mentioned that he had been wanting to start a blog for a while and finally got around to it after seeing one of my links on Reddit. What's really cool is that I've never met this person, and we would probably never have any kind of influence on each other if it wasn't for blogging.
Basically, my minor disturbance of the blogosphere got someone else to start making their own bit of turbulance, and this person will probably influence someone else to do the same. It reminds me of brain synapses firing and stimulating each other, which leads me to my next "simple yet profound" event.
My last post was about the popularity of video game music. In that post, I raised the question, "should video game music be considered a genre?" The response to this question was varied, but I have to admit that the blogosphere proved me wrong, and I don't mind that at all. The exchange of opinions that occurred as a result of my blog post was stimulating, fun, and edifying. See for yourselves
The third event is also related to my last blog post. it was a simple comment, but it really represents how conducive blogging is to the spreading and sharing of news and ideas. My reader wrote,
"I love video game music. Music can really make or break any kind of media. Came across this right after reading your post...
http://kotaku.com/5484422/rumor-square-enixs-music-division-shuttered
Pretty sad, Final Fantasy music is top notch."
I think the comment explains what I'm getting at. This post is long enough as it is, so I'll just wrap it up here. Blogging is cool.
3 simple yet profound events that represent this rebound of influence happened recently. The first one is self explanatory; my blog inspired someone else to start a blog. Actually, "motivated" might be a more accurate word to use, but it doesn't sound as cool.
The person I'm talking about mentioned that he had been wanting to start a blog for a while and finally got around to it after seeing one of my links on Reddit. What's really cool is that I've never met this person, and we would probably never have any kind of influence on each other if it wasn't for blogging.
Basically, my minor disturbance of the blogosphere got someone else to start making their own bit of turbulance, and this person will probably influence someone else to do the same. It reminds me of brain synapses firing and stimulating each other, which leads me to my next "simple yet profound" event.
My last post was about the popularity of video game music. In that post, I raised the question, "should video game music be considered a genre?" The response to this question was varied, but I have to admit that the blogosphere proved me wrong, and I don't mind that at all. The exchange of opinions that occurred as a result of my blog post was stimulating, fun, and edifying. See for yourselves
The third event is also related to my last blog post. it was a simple comment, but it really represents how conducive blogging is to the spreading and sharing of news and ideas. My reader wrote,
"I love video game music. Music can really make or break any kind of media. Came across this right after reading your post...
http://kotaku.com/5484422/rumor-square-enixs-music-division-shuttered
Pretty sad, Final Fantasy music is top notch."
I think the comment explains what I'm getting at. This post is long enough as it is, so I'll just wrap it up here. Blogging is cool.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Is Video game music a genre?
Has anyone described video game music as their favorite genre? I’m sure some people have, but the idea of video game music even being a genre is probably inconceivable to anyone who isn’t an avid gamer. However, this genre is skyrocketing in popularity.
If you want proof, you wont find it in the sales record for game soundtracks, so how can we gauge video game music’s popularity?
Well, one quick search on Youtube should be enough to convince you. You can look for the oldest, most obscure game, and I promise that an obsessive fan has uploaded every song from that game. Have you ever heard of Kid Icarus? Neither have I, and with good reason; this game is 2 years older than I am. In spite of that, the music to this game has attracted over 20,000 views, 64 comments, and 1 video response.
Let’s compare that to a popular game. The Halo theme song has 1.2 million views, over 3,000 comments, and 5 video responses.
Youtube also has the nifty feature of letting you create and share play lists; this has allowed gamers to compile their favorite songs. Ranked play lists are pretty common, and they are usually sorted into categories. These categories can be as broad as “top 100 video game songs ever” or as specific as “top 5 video game songs that made me cry once.”
The popularity of this music can easily be attributed to the skill of the composers, but we cannot ignore the feeling of nostalgia evoked by the tracks. The fact that gamers heard these songs for hours on end while experiencing memorable virtual events definitely helps their popularity.
My personal play list has 171 of my favorite video game tracks. Video game composers replaced my favorite bands a while ago.
Although this phenomenon is not widely recognized, the time will come when video game music will be considered a legitimate genre
If you're into music (all kinds), social media and short, insightful, and informative posts, then you should check out Post-Record.
If you want proof, you wont find it in the sales record for game soundtracks, so how can we gauge video game music’s popularity?
Well, one quick search on Youtube should be enough to convince you. You can look for the oldest, most obscure game, and I promise that an obsessive fan has uploaded every song from that game. Have you ever heard of Kid Icarus? Neither have I, and with good reason; this game is 2 years older than I am. In spite of that, the music to this game has attracted over 20,000 views, 64 comments, and 1 video response.
Let’s compare that to a popular game. The Halo theme song has 1.2 million views, over 3,000 comments, and 5 video responses.
Youtube also has the nifty feature of letting you create and share play lists; this has allowed gamers to compile their favorite songs. Ranked play lists are pretty common, and they are usually sorted into categories. These categories can be as broad as “top 100 video game songs ever” or as specific as “top 5 video game songs that made me cry once.”
The popularity of this music can easily be attributed to the skill of the composers, but we cannot ignore the feeling of nostalgia evoked by the tracks. The fact that gamers heard these songs for hours on end while experiencing memorable virtual events definitely helps their popularity.
My personal play list has 171 of my favorite video game tracks. Video game composers replaced my favorite bands a while ago.
Although this phenomenon is not widely recognized, the time will come when video game music will be considered a legitimate genre
If you're into music (all kinds), social media and short, insightful, and informative posts, then you should check out Post-Record.
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