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The future will be more of the same (compared to the future depicted in fiction)
I don't believe that. That's a pretty broad statement. Look at our lives compared to the lives of our grandparents or the Romans. The society is always changing. While many things stay the same, there are so many interesting changes happening all the time that I cannot say with certainty "the future will be more of the same."
Pets
We have them, Scott does not. I'd like to do a show with Rym about pets, because he has a lot to say on the subject. Rym is really an animal person at heart.
God
The have done plenty of talk about atheism. (Once they did a whole show with Luke Burrage on the subject). I doubt they really have much to say on the matter. Not so into God stuff, those two.
A dissection of Angry Birds
What's to dissect? A fun little physics based game that is very popular in the casual market. Both its popularity and it's mechanics are incredibly simple to understand, and I doubt it would fill a whole show. It's not a bad little app for what it is, but there is not much to take apart there.
It has cute characters and animation, easy and intuitive rules of play, and is a time-wastey casual game that involves a tiny amount of skill (aiming the bird.) I think it is a well put together mobile game. Short levels mean short play sessions are gratifying, and someone who has never played an iphone game before can probably intuit what they are supposed to be doing. I haven't played through it, but the few levels I played seemed to support this view of it.
The future will be more of the same (compared to the future depicted in fiction)
I don't believe that. That's a pretty broad statement. Look at our lives compared to the lives of our grandparents or the Romans. The society is always changing. While many things stay the same, there are so many interesting changes happening all the time that I cannot say with certainty "the future will be more of the same."
That's why I added "compared to the future depicted in fiction." Fiction tends to ignore things about human nature and society that doesn't change as much as they would like. I also believe society will not change as much in the future as it has in the last few thousand years.
Pets
We have them, Scott does not. I'd like to do a show with Rym about pets, because he has a lot to say on the subject. Rym is really an animal person at heart.
Actually the distinctions between Rym and Scott on the subject would probably add to the conversation.
God
The have done plenty of talk about atheism. (Once they did a whole show with Luke Burrage on the subject). I doubt they really have much to say on the matter. Not so into God stuff, those two.
I've heard them talk about religion, not such much on the concept of God itself, but maybe you're right and there really isn't a show there.
A dissection of Angry Birds
What's to dissect? A fun little physics based game that is very popular in the casual market. Both its popularity and it's mechanics are incredibly simple to understand, and I doubt it would fill a whole show. It's not a bad little app for what it is, but there is not much to take apart there.
I disagree. Angry Birds, even people who don't like it would have to admit there's something there that's missing in most games to have struck a chord in so many people. Also, not many IPhone games have created cultural icons.
I disagree. Angry Birds, even people who don't like it would have to admit there's something there that's missing in most games to have struck a chord in so many people. Also, not many IPhone games have created cultural icons.
I'm missing nothing. Why it's popular is fairly obvious, especially considering what most people enjoy in what they call games. I personally have no interest in it beyond that, and don't find it terribly fun, but there's no deep mystery as to the reasons behind its success.
I disagree. Angry Birds, even people who don't like it would have to admit there's something there that's missing in most games to have struck a chord in so many people. Also, not many IPhone games have created cultural icons.
I'm missing nothing. Why it's popular is fairly obvious, especially considering what most people enjoy in what they call games. I personally have no interest in it beyond that, and don't find it terribly fun, but there's no deep mystery as to the reasons behind its success.
If obvious, why haven't more mobile games reached the same level of success?
I disagree. Angry Birds, even people who don't like it would have to admit there's something there that's missing in most games to have struck a chord in so many people. Also, not many IPhone games have created cultural icons.
I'm missing nothing. Why it's popular is fairly obvious, especially considering what most people enjoy in what they call games. I personally have no interest in it beyond that, and don't find it terribly fun, but there's no deep mystery as to the reasons behind its success.
If obvious, why haven't more mobile games reached the same level of success?
I know the exact formulas to do a lot of things really well. How come I haven't done them? Because execution is what really matters. Just because you know what to do doesn't mean you are able to do it and do it well.
I disagree. Angry Birds, even people who don't like it would have to admit there's something there that's missing in most games to have struck a chord in so many people. Also, not many IPhone games have created cultural icons.
I'm missing nothing. Why it's popular is fairly obvious, especially considering what most people enjoy in what they call games. I personally have no interest in it beyond that, and don't find it terribly fun, but there's no deep mystery as to the reasons behind its success.
I'll say this about Angry Birds -- it's probably one of the best "deli line" games out there -- i.e. the kind of game you play while waiting in line to order your lunch at a deli or other take out place or whatever. It's perfect when you just want to pass a few minutes like that but it doesn't have much to offer beyond that point.
He doesn't know what he's missing. Dark Souls is the by far one of the hardest and most demanding games I've ever played. Yet, it's also the most rewarding. It's brutal and unforgiving but fair. I thought that was what he wanted from a game...
I just listen to an old episode, and you guys said you could do an entire episode on Willow. I don't think you guys have done anything concerning that yet.
I just listen to an old episode, and you guys said you could do an entire episode on Willow. I don't think you guys have done anything concerning that yet.
I just listen to an old episode, and you guys said you could do an entire episode on Willow. I don't think you guys have done anything concerning that yet.
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The future will be more of the same (compared to the future depicted in fiction)
Pets
Future of Video Games
God
A dissection of Angry Birds
Growing Older
I haven't played through it, but the few levels I played seemed to support this view of it.
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