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You may scorn but you know all know it’s true, so don’t deny it. The fact of the matter is Sony brought gaming to the masses and quite frankly we should worship them for it.
As you all know in 1995 Sony brought out a console that equalled the power of the arcades. Audiences were mesmerised at the concept of being able to play Ridge Racer in their own homes. But even this outstanding achievement wasn’t the secret of Sony’s success, as we all know the PlayStation was Nintendo’s brainchild. No, there was one game, one killer app that would open the nation’s eyes to the fantastic world of PlayStation culture.
And that was WipE’out”.
And what was it about WipE’out”? Was it the Stunning gameplay? Fantastic graphics? Cool weapons? Adrenaline rush? No, none of these. It was the music. Yes, the music. WipE’out” was possibly the first game ever to feature really good music by well known artists. Consequently, millions of clubbers bought it and the PlayStation became a fashion accessory overnight, making consoles the ultimate after-the-pub entertainment. Coupled with an excellent marketing campaign, the PlayStation brought mainstream gaming to the world.
In this instance I can really say “PlayStation: It’s the Daddy.”
As you all know in 1995 Sony brought out a console that equalled the power of the arcades. Audiences were mesmerised at the concept of being able to play Ridge Racer in their own homes. But even this outstanding achievement wasn’t the secret of Sony’s success, as we all know the PlayStation was Nintendo’s brainchild. No, there was one game, one killer app that would open the nation’s eyes to the fantastic world of PlayStation culture.
And that was WipE’out”.
And what was it about WipE’out”? Was it the Stunning gameplay? Fantastic graphics? Cool weapons? Adrenaline rush? No, none of these. It was the music. Yes, the music. WipE’out” was possibly the first game ever to feature really good music by well known artists. Consequently, millions of clubbers bought it and the PlayStation became a fashion accessory overnight, making consoles the ultimate after-the-pub entertainment. Coupled with an excellent marketing campaign, the PlayStation brought mainstream gaming to the world.
In this instance I can really say “PlayStation: It’s the Daddy.”
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Several days with no shade or water in the Sahara desert?
It really depends on what you mean by 'too long'.
That is the stupidist thing I have ever heard. I do hope you were taking the p**s.
It is true what you say turbo but I think now it is time for Sony to step aside and leave the console market as they are getting set up for a fall. Alright Ant I am now laughing at you OK?
Biggles
Biggles
Well, whatever.
I'm off to bed now. Bye all.
I'm off to bed now. Bye all.
turbonutter wrote:
> Edgy wrote:
> And yes it is a console! It has
> the power of
> a NES, it's own screen, built in controller and
> speakers, and
> can play more than one game with removable carts.
The very fact
> that it DOES have its own screen, a built-in controller and speakers
> MAKES it a handheld you plankton!
Turbonutter, a console is a consile whether it fits into your hand or not! It does exactly the same as a TV console, well actually it does more by using it's own screen and emitting it's own sound....
anyway, I did not say that the Game Boy is not a handheld. I said it IS a console!
> Edgy wrote:
> And yes it is a console! It has
> the power of
> a NES, it's own screen, built in controller and
> speakers, and
> can play more than one game with removable carts.
The very fact
> that it DOES have its own screen, a built-in controller and speakers
> MAKES it a handheld you plankton!
Turbonutter, a console is a consile whether it fits into your hand or not! It does exactly the same as a TV console, well actually it does more by using it's own screen and emitting it's own sound....
anyway, I did not say that the Game Boy is not a handheld. I said it IS a console!
Nintendo was the first company to combind a soundtrack with a game. When you bought Donky Kong for the snes you got a cd featuing arguably one of the best songs ever!
Creep by Radiohead, was the main song but the cd also featured artists like the Smashing Pumkins and others I carn't remember.
Creep by Radiohead, was the main song but the cd also featured artists like the Smashing Pumkins and others I carn't remember.
I agree with you there Turbo, i said something simialr on another topic about the PSX/
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