From university experiments to Japanese arcade treasures, here are the titles that have
inspired generations of game developers
It's a game that birthed several of the world's most recognizable characters, that
inspired generations of game developers, that helped re-start an ailing industry.
Nissan has already
inspired a generation of gamers with the Nissan GT Academy, a program that took...
The creativity and passion exhibited by the Rockstar teams have
inspired a generation of game developers to raise the bar in every aspect of game development.
Sony actually pulled the trigger on updating the 1997 classic that
inspired a generation of gamers (and taught them how painful loving someone can be).
To say that our favorite plumber brothers have
inspired generations of gamers would be an understatement.
Not exact matches
«This will really push the
game on and hopefully
inspire the next
generation of players to follow in our footsteps.
He's
inspired the
generation that may be standing in his way
of ever winning again — the Spieths, the McIlroys, the Thomases, the Rahms that stand to control the
game for the next two decades.
At Augusta, Tiger Woods watched as a
generation of golfers he
inspired shined on the
game's biggest...
Playfully exploring the human body as a child, she says, set her on the path to where she is today: working to
inspire the next
generation with her own science
games and beefing up her credentials by pursuing a biology Ph.D. at the University
of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
The epitome
of excellence - Majin and the forsaken kingdom is possibly one
of the most
inspired and most original creations this
generation it seamlessly blends single player adventure with AI assisted co-op and although upon first looks this
game might seem childish you shouldn
Primarily being developed exclusively for eighth
generation consoles, the
game is
inspired by real world events Operation Dark Winter and Directive 51 which revealed the weakness
of the established system.
As a key delivery partner for the Cyber Discovery programme, BT is looking forward to
inspiring the next
generation of cyber security professionals and equipping them with the skills they need to beat cyber-criminals at their own
game.»
Now I don't if it the Onyx was already in development at that time and we just got lucky, or if RIM was
inspired by our name
game and used it for a device (that would be pretty sweet), but either way it seems fitting that the BlackBerry Onyx is the device that can basically be seen as the next
generation / upgrade
of the BlackBerry Bold (as far as it's the next / best all in one BlackBerry).
Retailers will also have to get in the
game, working at a grassroots level to
inspire and educate upcoming
generations of potential customers.
To me, the «best»
games of any
generation aren't necessarily the most enjoyable, but those that bring wild new ideas to the table,
inspire their competitors to do better, and persuade rival studios to think outside the box.
This
game doesn't let me recapture the feeling I had years ago, and won't
inspire a new
generation of shredders.
Few films have
inspired a
generation of action - focused science fiction, both in
games and other movies, more than James Cameron's Aliens.
The same spirit which drove the early pioneers
of independent
game development now drives a new
generation to create, share, and
inspire.
OVERVIEWUPRISE is an atmospheric puzzle adventure in 3D
inspired by the Rubik \'s Cube.Lots
of mind twisting challenges, a thrilling narrative and a mysterious soundtrack.The
game is a student showcase developed and optimized specifically for the Nexus 9 tablet.STORYWhen Vega, a second
generation Hybrid, receives a...
Still hailed as one
of the greatest fight
game franchises
of all time, Capcom's «Street Fighter» managed to
inspire a new
generation of gamers as it went on to produce a number
of sequels, with the latest in the series due for release next year on PlayStation 4 and PC.
The Messenger is that
game, and we're thrilled to finally announce and share it with a like - minded audience that loves new
games inspired by
generations of classic video
game greatness.»
Bandai Namco Entertainment PR and marketing director Lee Kirton added: We're thrilled to team up with Explore Learning on Car
of the future.Dreams, fun and inspiration are what
games are all about; by engaging with Explore Learning members, we aim to
inspire the next
generation of designers.»
It seems like I always end up using Kirby as a comparative basis for
games, but I mean, why wouldn't such a great
game franchise
inspire new works from the latest
generation of developers?
When Derek Yu released Spelunky for free in 2008, his roguelike -
inspired platformer took the indie
game community by storm with its combination
of classic platform mechanics, extreme difficulty, and random level
generation.
Planetary Annihilation brings Real - Time Strategy to a new
generation of gamers in a way they've never been seen before: Total Annihilation -
inspired gameplay on a planetary scale.
With Lords
of the Fallen we have the first true «
inspired by» Dark Souls
game and the developers have had a good stab at recreating the wonders
of that title and ended up delivering what can be described as Dark Souls for the MTV
generation.
I respect Space Invaders for breaking new ground and
inspiring legions
of people to get into gaming as a hobby or a career, but the
game was for a different
generation, a different place and time.
Set in the world
of Minecraft, the
game series introduces new characters and familiar themes, but is an entirely original Minecraft experience
inspired by the
game that continues to
inspire a
generation.
The new update gives the original title
of the legendary series updated graphics, which are borrowed from the third
generation mobile phone edition, which in itself were
inspired by the MSX computer version
of the
game.
It's beautiful, it sounds great, it's charming but most importantly I think it has something to say about how procedural
generation can be used in a
game, and it's helped
inspired some
of the generators at work in Rogue Process.
It's
inspired by combing the classic run - and - gun gameplay
of classic FPS's, with the random level
generation, RPG elements and permadeath
of roguelike
games.
Mentees also get the opportunity to develop educational tools for middle schools to use in STEM curriculum that
inspires the next
generation of gamers and
game developers.
This is particularly fitting, seeing how Uncharted was
inspired by classic Tomb Raider
games, now the next
generation of Tomb Raider borrows inspiration from it.
«The response from the global gaming community for PS4 has been overwhelming and we are truly humbled that
gamers are selecting PS4 as their next
generation console
of choice,» said Andrew House, President and Group CEO
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. «The PS4 journey has just begun, and although we are still facing difficulties keeping up with the strong demand worldwide, we remain steadfast in our commitment to meet the needs
of our customers, and surpassing the wildest expectations
of gamers by delivering new user experiences that
inspire and engage.
It's a true classic in every sense
of the term whose influences knows no bounds, not only spawning an entirely new genre
of Metroidvania - style
games, but also
inspiring a
generation of indie developers to create masterpieces
of their own.
The
game also features artwork
inspired by the Transformers
Generation Prime Wars Trilogy series, dialogue written by Transformers comic legend Simon Furman and voice acting from Peter Cullen, the original voice
of Optimus Prime, as well as Frank Welker, the original voice
of Megatron.
You can effectively create
games that will in turn
inspire a whole
generation of game design students.
As fans
of classic gaming, Ayo the Clown were
inspired from many
of the great
games of previous
generations.
Chrono Trigger Remastered, then
generation is super heavy on the remakes and Square Enix has brought back Final Fantasy VII because
of how well loved the
game is by fans but every developer I know who grew up with a Super Nintendo sites Chrono Trigger as a
game that
inspired them and it's easy to see why.
Cris «Soup» Lee, Head
of Licensing & Partnerships for the company noted: «Nintendo captivates and
inspires gamers with iconic franchises and perennial characters, capturing the imagination
of players across all
generations.
duo gather round the mics to discuss
games inspired by Lovecraft and the best racer
of this
generation.
Big Huge
Games founders Brian Reynolds, Jason Coleman, David Inscore and Tim Train continue in the tradition
of creating
inspired and innovative
games for PC and next -
generation consoles.
These
games are not only attempting to preserve the
games that they were
inspired by, but they are seeking to improve them for a modern audience, showing these classic video
game styles
of gameplay to a new
generation of gamers as well as providing new experiences for fans
of the classic titles.
A
generation inspired by the counterculture
of the 1960s, with new ideas and cutting edge technology, computer programmers, computer designers, students, film makers and
game makers, were heading in every direction at once.
This most recent wave
of «retro -
inspired»
games makes me feel much better about the legacy
of the gaming industry; as it seems that
games won't shift ENTIRELY to mobile or MMO status, at least not for another few
generations anyway depending upon public opinion.
Inspired by classic strategy
games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore
of the Sword
of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new
generation of gamers an updated taste
of turn based strategic warfare.
The IGF ceremony also played host to the ID@Xbox Rising Star Award, that went to Girls Make Games, which is a series
of international summer camps, workshops and
game jams designed to
inspire the next
generation of female designers, creators, and engineers.
The
game is
inspired by some
of our
generation classics like Quake III Arena and Unreal Tournament.
Highlighting women such as these, MCV is working to
inspire the next
generation of games makers, and acknowledge the continued contribution
of women in this field.