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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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Ant wrote:
> GB is handheld gaming.
A lot different from console
> gaming.
I'd have to agree Turbo. Then again, I would, wouldn't I?
> {:)
You hold the control pad in your hand whilst playing TV-consoles don't you? So is that not handheld gaming?
> GB is handheld gaming.
A lot different from console
> gaming.
I'd have to agree Turbo. Then again, I would, wouldn't I?
> {:)
You hold the control pad in your hand whilst playing TV-consoles don't you? So is that not handheld gaming?
The Game wrote:
> Listen here, Archibald...
If you mis-spell my name one more time,
> i'll slap you sill... d'you 'ere?
JEREMY - How hard can it
> be?!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
GAME: G . A . M . E!
Sorry Jermy. :-D
> Listen here, Archibald...
If you mis-spell my name one more time,
> i'll slap you sill... d'you 'ere?
JEREMY - How hard can it
> be?!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
GAME: G . A . M . E!
Sorry Jermy. :-D
There should be a 'y' in there somewhere as well... here:
y
y
Listen here, Archibald...
If you mis-spell my name one more time, i'll slap you sill... d'you 'ere?
JEREMY - How hard can it be?!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
GAME: G . A . M . E!
If you mis-spell my name one more time, i'll slap you sill... d'you 'ere?
JEREMY - How hard can it be?!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
GAME: G . A . M . E!
Lol JERMY.
This post is basically a copy of my 'Thank You... it's all possible because of you' post...
Not that I care... but it is... kinda!
Game
PS: A good copy... may I add. ^_^
Not that I care... but it is... kinda!
Game
PS: A good copy... may I add. ^_^
GB is handheld gaming.
A lot different from console gaming.
I'd have to agree Turbo. Then again, I would, wouldn't I? {:)
A lot different from console gaming.
I'd have to agree Turbo. Then again, I would, wouldn't I? {:)
Smart a**e
:-D
:-D
RastaBillySkank wrote:
> Edgy's right (STOP PRESS :-D) the GB has sold more units than
> ANYthing else.
Not ANYTHING - I believe Hovis White bread has sold a few million more units than the GB. ;-)
> Edgy's right (STOP PRESS :-D) the GB has sold more units than
> ANYthing else.
Not ANYTHING - I believe Hovis White bread has sold a few million more units than the GB. ;-)
:-D
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