The engraved NINTENDO GAMECUBE on the back has given me motivation to name this a Nintendo Gamecube Controller, although the people of this era most likely gave it a much more unique name. With our knowledge of gaming in these times, this was a very social object, with people using it at large gatherings. As it was found with an old box with the title of Super Smash Bros. Melee, bearing similar markings, we can conclude that it was mostly used in tandem with this object, an ancient video game. Further views into the fit of the buttons of the controller while being held indicate that while it would be comfortable to use this while gaming, yet prolonged exposure to quick button presses may cause hand injuries to occur. The fittest people of the generation must have been using…
The Wii and the Xbox 360 Slim are huge competitors in the game system world. They were both released about the same time, with the Xbox 360 S being released in 2010 and the newer version of the Wii being released in 2011 (Microsoft Xbox 360) (Nintendo Wii console). As a result, it is important to know the pros and cons of both gaming systems before making a decision about which one to buy. After careful consideration, the Nintendo Wii is a better choice than the Xbox 360 Slim. Firstly, the Wii…
to make fun of the characters as well as some sort of characteristic. When audience members find something amusing in South Park it is because they are laughing at the expense of the characters. An example of this is shown during the very first scene of “Go God Go”. At the start of the episode, the audience sees Cartman impatiently pacing in front of a video game store, eagerly waiting for the release of the Nintendo Wii. Initially there is not too much humor in the scene until it is revealed…
For my technology review I will be looking into the Nintendo Switch which is a new game system that has innovated the gaming scene. I have not only seen them at the store, but I also own one which came to mind as an impulse buy but I have fallen in love with it the more I hold it and play with it. Another thing that brought me to purchasing the Nintendo Switch was their slogan, “designed to go wherever you do, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap. So you get more time to…
Super Smash Brothers Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube is a unique styled fighting game that was originally made to be a fun and casual party game to be played with your friends. For the people that have played this game but are also not aware of the massive competitive community for this game see it just as that, a casual game played for fun with friends. After you discover the in depth community that is behind this game from 2001 you realize a couple of things; This game is way more than what…
Among its new features was a touch screen. The device sold well and Nintendo is still producing new models to this day. Then Sony’s handheld, the PlayStation Portable, was released on March 24, 2005. Sony manufactured other variations of the PlayStation Portable, and there new handheld the PS vita. The PlayStation 4 (or PS4) is a video game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Announced as the successor to the PlayStation 3 during a press conference, it was launched on…
Satoru Iwata, the president of Nintendo, has passed away at the age 55. Business Insider, July 13, 2015 reported the cause of death was a bile duct growth. Last year, Satoru Iwata had surgery to remove the growth. He came through the operation very well and went back to work after a short recovery period. Satoru Iwata was born in Sapporo, Japan, on December 6, 1959. His career in the corporate planning division with Nintendo started in June 2000, when he was appointed as Director of Nintendo.…
business was “Nintendo Koppai.” The company was very successful. However, in the 1950s, the company became concerned about the long term popularity of playing cards. They made a deal with the Walt Disney Company to use their characters on cards. It was successful, but eventually the business stalled. Today Nintendo is a five billion dollar company. The industry has come a long way since “Nintendo Koppai.” That change has had a large impact on our culture. In the early 1970s the company became…
Given the strength and diversity of the video game industry today, it is hard to believe that it almost failed completely in the United States. Thankfully, Japan and three of its major entertainment companies, Nintendo, SEGA, and Sony revived it. When it looked as if all hope was lost, Nintendo and SEGA entered the market and rescued the American video game industry. Their innovation and creativity transformed the industry and the impact is still felt today. Sony later entered the market and…
the most would be between the Nintendo 64 to the PlayStation 4 consoles. The Nintendo 64 was a stepping stone for modern day gaming such as the PlayStation 4. The Nintendo 64 controller was very unique at the time. The controller itself was shaped like an M with the middle part of the M being longer than the other two parts. The controller had a 4 foot wire attached to it along with a memory card holder on the controller in case people wanted to make their games saves there. Underneath the…