In the Next Generation of Video Games, Indies are the New Exclusives

Now Minecraft has no overarching objective, so it instantly challenges McGonigal’s claim that a goal is required in a game. But actually, Minecraft Collectibles ’s main goal is composed of multiple smaller goals. It doesn’t have a «grand» objective, but it has smaller objectives, little bite-size incentives that replace each other over time and take…

Vertical Slice Demos Provide a Clear-Cut Advantage

Minecraft on the Wii U is not the answer to all of the system’s problems. What it would be, though, is an almost guaranteed financial success that would serve as a loud and clear symbol that Nintendo is not only aware of the complaints against it, but are ready to start taking actions to remedy…