My friend plugs his
controller into the multi-tap, and quickly rushes to an empty seat
before anyone could slide in. His basement is occupied by seven
people all anxiously waiting to play their multiplayer video game of
choice: Saturn Bomberman.
Before the first game ends, a multitude of (mostly incidental) poking, insult hurling, controller tossing, lewd screaming, and general head-butting occurs. This is multiplayer console gaming at its best!
Yes, online gaming has expended player experiences across the globe, a great feat. However, with the advent of global connectivity came the loss of long-lasting friendship forging that could only happen by face-to-face competition while gaming on home consoles.
Before the first game ends, a multitude of (mostly incidental) poking, insult hurling, controller tossing, lewd screaming, and general head-butting occurs. This is multiplayer console gaming at its best!
Yes, online gaming has expended player experiences across the globe, a great feat. However, with the advent of global connectivity came the loss of long-lasting friendship forging that could only happen by face-to-face competition while gaming on home consoles.
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The biggest appeal
of multiplayer games is that they are engaging and sociable. But real magic happens when people are in the same proximity to each other: body language
and comfort levels can be observed closely, severity of threats, and
insults can be interpreted, and answered with a proper responses (such
a knee to the thorax).
Know any other ways
to hinder or help other players?
With no online anonymity to hide behind, comfort and enjoyment of others must be considered. The sole purpose of gaming would always be have fun and laugh a LOT. There’s also no chance for any psychotic outbursts, or shady reasoning that usually comes with online anonymity. But if there is some disturbance, I recommend another thorax-crusher to the guilty party.
Granted that certain unforeseen circumstances may cause issues to some players, most times the group’s focus on enjoyment prompts a quick resolve. Additionally, due to a smaller and more controlled group size, disgruntled players have to consider their actions more carefully and behave accordingly.
Or do you think some players just like to stir the pot?
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Most
multiplayer games encourage players to be competitive, but gaming on consoles in the same room with everyone tends to curb
dominance of (a) player. This makes going for first place a tough
task for everyone. Careful examination of moods, current tactics, and
threats from all players are important parts of group play.
At night’s end, after lots of (joyous) yelling and (mostly accidental) beer spilling, players can linger, and muse about their great plays and sneaky tactics. This is also a perfect opportunity to recap some of the more quirky and interesting moments that occurred on prior game nights.
I always make time to happily squeeze in to a small basement room just to goad and rag on my friends while enjoying awesome multiplayer games.
Thinking of hosting a videogame party?
Check out these gems:
At night’s end, after lots of (joyous) yelling and (mostly accidental) beer spilling, players can linger, and muse about their great plays and sneaky tactics. This is also a perfect opportunity to recap some of the more quirky and interesting moments that occurred on prior game nights.
I always make time to happily squeeze in to a small basement room just to goad and rag on my friends while enjoying awesome multiplayer games.
Thinking of hosting a videogame party?
Check out these gems:
- Mario Party: http://bit.ly/ZuD4qE
- Saturn Bomberman: http://bit.ly/WM70C2
- Castlevania: Harmony of Despair: http://bit.ly/ZuDehR
- Death Tank Zwei: http://bit.ly/Ye77om
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