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Amidst the modern console wars between Playstation, Xbox, and Nintendo exists the primary motive for choosing a side in such a heated debate: video game exclusives. Exclusives entice the customers to lean in favor of one console as that specific video game is only available on that platform. It is especially effective when the exclusive game is a critically acclaimed one, making the console shine much brighter which outshines the competition (pun intended). As a financial incentive, this is the best way to bait unsure consumers into rooting for them. An example of a successful exclusive game from each company includes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, God of War, and Halo. Super Smash Bros. as a franchise requires no introduction as it is one of the most popular franchises in the history of video games. In fact, that sole franchise is the reason for most people purchasing the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and the Wii. The widespread popularity of Smash Bros. and its mainstream appeal has garnered both it and Nintendo an almost unbeatable first place in the console race. God of War (among other Playstation titles) is one of the most recent Playstation titles to shake the video game community in terms of sheer quality. Even Xbox fans will acknowledge how formidable God of War is. From its combat mechanics to its pacing to its high-quality textures, the game is almost a masterpiece. While Xbox has very minor exclusives such as its Kinect games (that everyone tends to forget about), it too has its own champion: Halo. Years ago, Halo was the sole competitor with Playstation, and served as the reason as to why Xbox had the advantage over Playstation. Many teenagers to young adults recall playing Halo and enjoying both the story mode and online feature. Of course, exclusives on their own are unable to lead the way in the race without their home console being able to sustain them. Had the Xbox not had the infamous "red ring of death" that lead to millions of consoles worldwide becoming inoperable, the Xbox would have seen more success in the coming years. Additionally, if Nintendo properly addressed the awful online services and more precisely catered to what their fans want, the would no doubt win the console wars. Despite this, the war has yet to be decided, leaving room for more intuitive game design unique to each company. Recap:
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Almost everyone has grown up playing a favorite video game of theirs, or even a card or board game that they hold in high regard. The connection between the player and the game the player grew up with is commonly referred to as nostalgia, and based on how deep the love runs for the game in question, the nostalgia varies in intensity. In some cases it can even warp the player's view towards both that specific game and others game that are similar to it, hence why it is also referred to as the "rose-tinted" glasses. Nostalgia has the power to drive a player to support the creators and its franchise further than most other consumers both commercially and socially. One fiercely driven with nostalgic passion may purchase items and collectibles of the game and decorating their property with it (although the same could be said for regular fans of other franchises). Some YouTubers will film the inside of their rooms depicting collectibles from their favorite game, correlating to the primary focus of their channel. This means that a PokeTuber (Pokemon YouTuber) would decorate their walls, furniture, shelves, and beds with Pokemon props, plushies, and figures. In the sense of nostalgia affecting how one interacts with one another, it is a source of eagerness where the fan of the game would be more than happy to discuss their favorite topics. While this prospect sounds harmless and ideal, nostalgia can also have negative side effects. For instance, the "rose-tinted glasses" may often blind the hardcore fan and prevent them from realizing certain aspects of the game or acknowledging its flaws. A scenario where one person says that the beloved game contains minor content that prevents them from enjoying the game as much as the blinded fan is one where the fan reacts appropriately and acknowledges where the person is coming from (albeit rare), or behaves irrationally and disregards all opinions opposite of their own. As a person who grew up with Pokemon, I hold the game to a high regard. However, after growing up and learning about the various aspects of quality (among other soft skills), I will be the first one to tell you that Pokemon has its fair share of flaws despite arguably being the second best-selling franchise next to Super Mario. To have a personal connection to something you love is one thing, but to recognize (or fail to recognize) the favorable and unfavorable facets is another. Whether you wear a deep or light shade of "rose-tinted glasses" is irrelevant as there will always be someone that either shares the same opinion or completely disagrees. I could say something corny such as "In the end, all that matters is what you think," but that simply isn't true. Do not be quick to discredit the negative aspects of your favorite game simply because you love it as such claims hold no substance and cannot be backed up by sufficient evidence. So instead of "In the end, only your opinion matters," in the end, like what you want, but take the nostalgia glasses off when necessary because sometimes, it makes you look foolish. Recap:
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AuthorBrady Bryan is quite familiar with blogs since he had to frequently post on his blog in 6th grade. Although its been a long time since then, he still knows what a proper blog should look like. Archives
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