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 Okay, you've probably already read about this somewhere else, but just in case you haven't, the big rumor floating around the internet right now is that the Ninetndo Revolution may feature 3D projection.
This would certainly be a revolution, but the problem is, is anyone ready for that revolution? The game production pipeline is just now reaching it's stride with 3D games, are they ready for the jump to full 3D?
Well, as far as I can see that depends on a lot of issues. For one thing, it will completely change the way we look at level design. No longer will you be able to count on the player being able to view the scene from a specific angle. Of course, this is only if they don't require glasses. I think if Nintendo had actually come up with a way to project like they had in Star Wars on board the Millenium Falcon (the chess-like game) then I'd be really impressed. But as it stands I doubt that it could possibly be that extensive.
What I like is the idea tht Nintendo is still trying to push the boundaries of how people play. Sony has given a bit of a try at expanding the way we look at games, but despite the Eye Toy, it seems like Sony mostly content to just ride the wave of cash that rolls in from sequel after sequel.
Now, another thing I found interesting is an article on Christian video games. Although I'm not Christian, this strikes me as a largely untapped market. And I'm ot trying to exploit it too much, I just think that if the need is there it seems like a great way of making money with much less guilt. Sure beats cranking out the next Grand Theft Auto (now with innovative bestiality feature!). Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Grand Theft Auto, but a part of me still recognizes that the game is pure evil. So if someone offered me fifty thousand a year to make Christian games, or the same amount to work on the next Doom, which would I pick? I'd like to say that it would be the former, but who knows...
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