Friday, 28 June 2013

Would Sony Ips Find Themselves Thriving In Adventure Racing Competition?

By Rob Sutter


For those who know about video games on a casual basis, you probably know about the classic characters which are seen on Nintendo consoles only. They are, after all, the ones which are best regarded, as they have been the ones around for many years. What about the ones that Sony has created through the lifespans of the PlayStation consoles? These particular entities deserve mention, even when it comes to talking about the ones best suited for adventure racing competition.

The personalitieswhich have been crafted by Sony are ones which I can say, to some degree, are realistic. Nintendo's have always seemed to take on more cartoony looks and while I have nothing wrong with that, there's also nothing wrong with variety. Sony may have some characters which seem centered in animation but there are also those who look like just about any average Joe on the streets. To me, such appearances only help to make them more relatable to the audience they are catering to.

When it comes to characters who are as rooted in realism as one could imagine, Nathan Drake from "Uncharted" and Cole MacGrath from "inFamous" are two which deserve to be mentioned. While Drake is a treasure hunter and MacGrath is a hero - or villain, if you prefer - of Empire City, it seems like they have their own qualities to talk about. Both of them can be stubborn at times, which ultimately allows them to be more flawed. Sometimes imperfections in characters can do a lot for such IPs.

I think that adventure racing competition can suit these characters as a result. Keep in mind that these characters are able to move fast, such as how MacGrath has been able to throughout the "inFamous" series. In addition, he is seemingly unafraid of taking risks that may have been beyond his physical limitations. Physical ability are two qualities which are worth talking about and I think that they can come into play nicely when you're talking about events such as Spartan Race as well.

It's clear that characters from Nintendo have gained much attention, but I can't help but feel like the ones from Sony have received very little. This is something that makes me shake my head because I can't help but feel like these personalities have their own sense of appeal. They work to tailor to the real-life capabilities of people as well as their limits. The rise and fall is something that should be seen in heroes because it makes them that much more likable.




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