Speaking for itself (Gaming)

by Kahzgul, Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 23:19 (3020 days ago) @ Cody Miller

There has been a lot of talk recently about the decay of method acting in Hollywood. It is now about ego, about visibly showing the dedication to acting, and such displays garner awards. But I think it extends to the audience too. Does knowing Leo went through hellish conditions color your view of his performance?

Let me ask you this. Imagine that you know nothing about No Man's Sky. You are completely unaware of the procedural generation. You have no clue there are 16 quintillion planets. You have no idea it was made by 4 people. All you know about the game is what's presented as you play… as far as you are concerned this planet you start on was created like any other space in video games.

Would you still be impressed?

I would be fucking FLOORED. Seriously, you can just point yourself in a direction and walk. For hours. And there will constantly be new things popping up all around you to explore. Designing a single world of that size in the traditional way would have taken someone years upon years to complete. And then you go into space and there aren't just more worlds in your system to visit, but billions of other systems!?!! Holy fuck. Ho-leee fuuuuuuck.

This game is a watershed moment in video game design. It's a landmark. A triumph. An incredible achievement.

And - contrary to the very loud hype monsters - it's really, really fun.