As an “older Millennial”, I’m sometimes amazed at the similarities and differences in gaming habits between my generation and “Generation Z”. And, before I continue, I want to say that these labels are confusing – I can’t even say “Generation X” without thinking of Triple H and Shawn Michael throwing around crotch-chops. And “Baby Boomers” sounds like an amazing title for an Android game – like, how far can you launch babies from a cannon? Oh my God, I’m adding that to my idea list (the one I never get around to doing anything from – it’s a Millennial curse). … Continue reading Exploring The Gaming Habits of Z Generation →
We’re living in ironic times, as far as gaming is concerned – computers are capable of draw-dropping, 4K resolution graphics; and yet, some of the most popular and lucrative titles are casual mainstream games with kid-friendly graphics. Think Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, and Cut the Rope, – these are extremely viral titles with cartoonish graphics, and gameplay so easy a caveman could play them. What’s more interesting is that it’s not mainly kids playing these games – its adults. Here’s what is basically going on – despite modern technologies hardware capabilities, the vast majority of people are gaming on casual … Continue reading How and Why Game Developers Should Target the 8 to 12 Age Group →
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