Opinion

Fantasy Gaming: A Plea for the Next-Gen

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dragon-age-inquisitionWith the release of the next generation of gaming consoles, namely the Xbox One and the Playstation 4, gamers of all types are amped to get their hands on a controller.

With the new capabilities of these fresh consoles, gamers can set their expectations high and have them answered. But what I’m really excited for are the next gen fantasy titles.

With all the new capabilities of these consoles, I’m looking forward to bigger worlds to explore, new adventures that I can even embark upon with my friends, and something that can really captivate me like games used to when I was a kid.

But, I have my worries.

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In Defense of Peter Jackson

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Sir Peter Jackson

Since the announcement that The Hobbit will be a trilogy, the Internet has been abuzz.  The Tolkien fan base has been divided into two camps: those who are elated at the news, and those who believe that it’s a terrible idea.

Those who are apprehensive of the films becoming a trilogy have raised some valid concerns.  For this post, I’ve identified three of the most repeated concerns, and will show why they should be dismissed.

This is About Money

It’s a recent trend to take the final book in a series, and divide it into two films.  Famous examples of this are the finales of the Harry Potter series and the Twilight Saga.  Whether or not this is positive, one thing is for certain: the studio will make more money from two guaranteed hits, as opposed to just one.

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