In a world where everything is going digital it seems somewhat strange to see something going in the opposite direction. As far as online games go, I would have to say Angry Birds is a pretty simple game in respect to it's popularity, but as simple as the game may be I would never expect it to leave the digital world and take a metaphorical "step backwards" into reality. Is there a reason for the creation of this physical board game other than to foster a franchise? Are we as obsessed with creating the digital as we are with holding on to the real?Tuesday, October 4, 2011
The digital takes a step back?
In a world where everything is going digital it seems somewhat strange to see something going in the opposite direction. As far as online games go, I would have to say Angry Birds is a pretty simple game in respect to it's popularity, but as simple as the game may be I would never expect it to leave the digital world and take a metaphorical "step backwards" into reality. Is there a reason for the creation of this physical board game other than to foster a franchise? Are we as obsessed with creating the digital as we are with holding on to the real?
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I wonder if it is a step back--or a step to the side/another direction.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like about mobile/ipad games is their simplicity in design and style--many are physics games (check out World of Goo!). They also tend to have a different look. I love that gaming is exploring pure movement with stuff like Angry Birds--so simple but so compelling.