Game Developers: The Next Generation
These young game designers are creating hits before bedtime.
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These young game designers are creating hits before bedtime.
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Game Developers: The Next Generation
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We need a studio made entirely of children. Like a Muppet Babies version of Blizzard or something.TimeLord said:
I'd hate to sound like a crumpy old fart, but how much do you think she did herself? It says "With the help of her father" (paraphrasing), does that mean she came up with some of the ideas for what should be in the game, like "I want ponies!" & "They're magical!" and then her father made it work balanced, or did she actually design any gameplay? I doubt she coded it herself (although I have heard of kids that age writing code.) My point is yeah it's cool to bring kids into the development process, just don't expect them to do any work other than brainstorms.
Wow. I actually just played this and it entertained me. I found myself actually appreciating the simplicity and colorful level design. Sure, I think some of my enjoyment came from the novelty factor, but still. It was actually kind of fun.
She did everything but core coding. Art, sound, design.Xazper said:
Don't worry, this isn't another Marla Olmstead.
This is great news, because just look at how stagnated gaming has become. People don't risk new things because they think they know what works. It'll take someone who can come aboard and say, 'Wait a second... I don't need this, Magical Pony Adventure didn't do this and it was great.'
I, for one, welcome our new children overlords. When they grow up.
I, for one, welcome our new children overlords. When they grow up.
Makes me think of total distortion where different dimmensions where created from children's minds.
I played the ponycorn game to the EMIYA ost from Fate Stay Night. Holy crap, I had no idea that ponycorn collecting could get so intense.