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I love how when I bring up Angry Birds as an example of a decent, quick, fun game on the iPhone, people are always like "I don't need that stupid shit on my -real- handheld."
Well. I guess a lot of people do...
Well. I guess a lot of people do...
It's pretty impressive. As a general rule, the PSN sells a lot less than XBLA, but getting Angry Birds as an exclusive is pretty awesome, and no doubt Sony has profited quite a bit from their cut.
The fact that it's a Mini, and playable on the PSP as well really adds to the package. Well done, Sony.
The fact that it's a Mini, and playable on the PSP as well really adds to the package. Well done, Sony.
I don't get it. I've played the game on several occasions and it's...boring. I mean you'd honestly have to the same type of person that says weiner out loud and bursts into uncontrollable fits of laughter to actually enjoy that game over a period of anything more than a minute. Or possibly have an IQ of 50. For real though, I don't get it.
"For real though, I don't get it."
It doesn't sound like you don't get it. Instead, it just sounds like you're a judgmental asshole, but whatever.
Hell, going through your recent comments, you apparently think all the following is stupid fucking shit: Call of Duty, Street Fighter, Starcraft, Battlefield 3 (although you're just losing faith there), etc. In fact, I can't find a single comment where you get excited about a game or offer any kind of positive statement up.
However, I agree with you about IR and piracy....
It doesn't sound like you don't get it. Instead, it just sounds like you're a judgmental asshole, but whatever.
Hell, going through your recent comments, you apparently think all the following is stupid fucking shit: Call of Duty, Street Fighter, Starcraft, Battlefield 3 (although you're just losing faith there), etc. In fact, I can't find a single comment where you get excited about a game or offer any kind of positive statement up.
However, I agree with you about IR and piracy....
Hmm... I don't check out Minis, so I didn't even know it was on PSN... might pick this one up to play on my PSP, especially since I don't have a phone or any other device that can play the game.
@Evergreen: It's best to think of Angry Birds as a true mobile game. It's perfect for waiting at the bus stop, sitting on the toilet, sitting on the bus, taking a ride etc. I honestly don't know how people play like Dissidia or Advent Children or Valkyria Chronicles in such situations...
Goddamn, you really can get people to buy Anything with the right marketing. It's really just a reskin of a mediocre Newgrounds flash game.
Commence soapbox on why casual games are not the devil:
As I grew up, I matured as a whole regarding consumer products. When I was younger, I used to hate everything not Nintendo, and for a while in my teens, I hated "casual games".
However, presently, I own every single platform outside of the 3DS, and I play just about every genre I can get my hands on. As you mature, you quickly realize that the average working American can't fit 40+ hour RPGs in their 40+ hour workweek schedule, with wives and kids filling up some of the rest of the time. Casual games like Angry Birds are a godsend for people who just want to take a break from a tough workday, and chill for 15 minutes at a time, on a device that they inherently bring everywhere without having to worry about it fitting in your pocket, or whether or not they brought the correct cartridge/UMD(smartphones).
I'd have to be a dinosaur to not recognize the fact that a ton of casual games (Popcap especially) are damn fun given the right situation. I'll still play my New Game+ Demon's Souls runs, but every once in a while, I like to chill out with a nice, no dedicated required smart phone title. While I don't think Angry Birds is particularly engaging (Angry Birds Rio is a different story, though), the appeal is immediately evident: it's simple to pick up, it's level based (seamless instant saving due to multi-tasking), and it's cute and charming.
While there are a ton of things wrong with the industry right now (micro-transactions; day one DLC), "casual games" aren't one of them. Hardcore games still very much exist - you are allowed to buy both.
As I grew up, I matured as a whole regarding consumer products. When I was younger, I used to hate everything not Nintendo, and for a while in my teens, I hated "casual games".
However, presently, I own every single platform outside of the 3DS, and I play just about every genre I can get my hands on. As you mature, you quickly realize that the average working American can't fit 40+ hour RPGs in their 40+ hour workweek schedule, with wives and kids filling up some of the rest of the time. Casual games like Angry Birds are a godsend for people who just want to take a break from a tough workday, and chill for 15 minutes at a time, on a device that they inherently bring everywhere without having to worry about it fitting in your pocket, or whether or not they brought the correct cartridge/UMD(smartphones).
I'd have to be a dinosaur to not recognize the fact that a ton of casual games (Popcap especially) are damn fun given the right situation. I'll still play my New Game+ Demon's Souls runs, but every once in a while, I like to chill out with a nice, no dedicated required smart phone title. While I don't think Angry Birds is particularly engaging (Angry Birds Rio is a different story, though), the appeal is immediately evident: it's simple to pick up, it's level based (seamless instant saving due to multi-tasking), and it's cute and charming.
While there are a ton of things wrong with the industry right now (micro-transactions; day one DLC), "casual games" aren't one of them. Hardcore games still very much exist - you are allowed to buy both.
Warhawk eats Angry Birds for breakfast.
There's really not many "major" PSN releases now that I think about it. Battlefield 1943 sold pretty well.
There's really not many "major" PSN releases now that I think about it. Battlefield 1943 sold pretty well.
What the hell? Angry Birds isn't even fun. That's my opinion though, but I cannot see the fascination about this game.
@djratchet
Interesting nugget: Crush the Castle was itself copied from a previous game called Castle Clout!
Interesting nugget: Crush the Castle was itself copied from a previous game called Castle Clout!
Don't get me wrong. I am becoming more of a casual gamer as I age and I do like Angry Birds. I am just not a fan of cockiness. The Angry Birds guys need to realize how unstable the casual games market is though before they build their empire.
@Tony
And Castle Clout is basically a single player version of Scorched Earth.
Everything is a copy of everything so therefore we cannot enjoy anything!
And Castle Clout is basically a single player version of Scorched Earth.
Everything is a copy of everything so therefore we cannot enjoy anything!
Totally with Magnalon on this issue. I too used to hate this type of stuff, but being married with 2 kids has definitely shown me the light. I rarely play RPGs, which used to be my favorite genre. And I rarely play campaigns in shooters, instead of focusing on online multiplayer due to it's pick up and play nature and lack of real investment. I enjoy many Xbox Live Arcade and PSN games for similar reasons. Angry Birds fits into that group of games.
I see no problem. I know that there is nothing to worry about, and that there will still be Call of Duty: Shoot Foreigners in the Face or Final Fantasy: Weirdos with Amnesia Save the World every year to satisfy all the so-called "hardcore" gamers out there.
So hardcore, in fact, that they likely deprive themselves of a good time by discounting games based solely on the demographic they're made for.
I see no problem. I know that there is nothing to worry about, and that there will still be Call of Duty: Shoot Foreigners in the Face or Final Fantasy: Weirdos with Amnesia Save the World every year to satisfy all the so-called "hardcore" gamers out there.
So hardcore, in fact, that they likely deprive themselves of a good time by discounting games based solely on the demographic they're made for.
"And Castle Clout is basically a single player version of Scorched Earth."
Honestly, the whole idea is as old as PCs. Launch things at some angle to hit some other thing in order to maximize damage? I literally remember Q-basic games like that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Artillery_video_games - Hell, here's a chronology of these games.
Honestly, the whole idea is as old as PCs. Launch things at some angle to hit some other thing in order to maximize damage? I literally remember Q-basic games like that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Artillery_video_games - Hell, here's a chronology of these games.
@djratchet .
Seriously how could you possibly think Crush the Castle was the first of its kind? If you place SO much importance on which one came 'first' then why don't you know this? Why do you think Crush the Castle is unique?
Can I make a guess? I'd guess it's just because you want some justification for your inability to like Angry Birds.
Seriously how could you possibly think Crush the Castle was the first of its kind? If you place SO much importance on which one came 'first' then why don't you know this? Why do you think Crush the Castle is unique?
Can I make a guess? I'd guess it's just because you want some justification for your inability to like Angry Birds.
How much is it on psn? Think its gona be 5bucks when it hits 3DSware. Not sure if it wood worth $5 in 3d
@killias
It was a joke.
You cod trace the lineage of just about every genre to something DOS or pre-DOS/ZX Spectrum.
Most gamers are quick to note more recent examples, or anything post-NES.
It was a joke.
You cod trace the lineage of just about every genre to something DOS or pre-DOS/ZX Spectrum.
Most gamers are quick to note more recent examples, or anything post-NES.
It still sucks though. At this point, people are just buying it because of the name recognition.
Hell, every gaming blog has 3-4 articles a week on it. If tic tac toe got that much free press I'm sure it would be a smash hit as well.
Hell, every gaming blog has 3-4 articles a week on it. If tic tac toe got that much free press I'm sure it would be a smash hit as well.
I will still be irritated as all hell by this being as popular as it is despite free games having done the concept better many, many years ago.
So, if I make an uninspired game about launching shit balls at stacks of toilet paper, I would have instant millions?
Angry Birds getting massive hate now? You guys treating it as the "Call of Duty" of casual games? What the fuck, humanity. =/
I'm sure this last weeks 50% of sale (bringing it down to $1.99 didn't hurt). I just wish it was in HD with trophy support, since its in HD on my iPad and has Gamecenter achievements. Oh well, I'm a sucker and got it anyway :)
Fucking seriously? I am sick and goddamn tired of this game getting so many sales when there are better games getting maybe a percentage of Angry Birds' sales on the same system alone.
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