Full Feed2Bits: What about an Oscars equivalent for the video game industry?
In the latest installment of our gamer-vs-gamer debates known as 2Bits, a pair of Gamertell writers ponder the possibility - and possible necessity - of a major video game industry award. Would an awards ceremony the size and spectacle of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science’s (AMPAS) Oscars… Continue Reading »
2Bits: Video game industry needs an Oscar-style event (and it may already have one)
As video games continue in their quest to achieve acceptability in the eyes of the public, their cause was bolstered by the news that more individuals engage in gaming than venture to the movies. This report taken along side continuing statements that claim the industry is thriving despite tough economic… Continue Reading »
2Bits: Game industry “Oscars” would be destroyed by its own politics
The idea of a video game industry awards show, one much like the Oscars, is a pretty intriguing idea. Much like the Oscars, though, it would most likely fall apart due to industry politics. One of the great things about entertainment is that some people do it simply because they… Continue Reading »
2Bits: E3 - Open, Closed or Who Really Cares?
Welcome to the latest installment of Gamertell’s 2Bits, where writers debate opposing sides of video game issues. For this round, Gamertell writers ponder the Entertainment Electronics Expo (aka E3) and whether or not it should be an industry-only event or open its doors to the public. While most debates have… Continue Reading »
2Bits: E3 should open its doors, let the people flow
E3 2008 was an unmitigated disaster. This singular sentence summed up the reaction that gamers felt towards this version of the long-running video-game based trade show. Once an event celebrated as much for its extravagance as its large variety of video games on display, the 2008 version of the Electronic… Continue Reading »
2Bits: It doesn’t matter whether E3 goes public or not
Honestly it really wouldn’t matter. The entertainment industry is built on information and hype. Public or not, the information would get out to the public. It’s just a question of how quickly the word would actually get to the public. With E3 public, anyone who is able to go to… Continue Reading »
2Bits: Keep those E3 doors closed
E3 should not be open to the public. It is a convention for people in the gaming industry. Period. Though it would be nice to let anyone go to this convention, if they allow that to happen then E3 will basically end up becoming the next Comic-Con which means thousands… Continue Reading »
2Bits: Zombies simply misunderstood members of circle of life
Zombies get a bad rap. The majority of them just can’t help their innate, ravenous urges. I’m sure if they had a choice in the manner, we’d see quite a few vegetarian, or even vegan, members of the Undead. You don’t get mad at lions for chasing cute zebras, or… Continue Reading »
Experience what it’s like to download at unlimited speeds from a massive collection of over 800 Terabytes of user uploads. You’ll max out your Internet connection downloading a file in… Continue Reading »
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