Both forms of entertainment have caught my interest quite a bit. They can be equally engaging in plot and action, eliciting the same tension of the moment, or sadness displayed by the characters. That thought applies itself especially nowadays since video games have taken on more cinematic approaches. Given that, I think there soon won't be much of a difference between the two as technological development moves forward to allow for that.
For now though my preference is video games. Quite literally I'm in love with how their settings can go just about anywhere. With movies, a lot more planning and preparation has to go into it. You'd need to draft actors willing to perform the role with more than just their voices, and locate the perfect areas to shoot the film, or decide betwixt that and using the greenscreen to create the required and desired field. I appreciate the diligence and dedication performed behind the scenes, but sometimes for me the atmosphere isn't exactly the right one; as in it could've been pulled off better. However, I'm more inclined toward the simplicity of the video game production, as it most of the time seems more flawless and immersing.
Another fancy of mine is the greater length. Movies are typically two hours long or less, and although they're filled with more ongoing scenes they have less content overall. Video games, conversely, range from forty hours or less, and in modern times include cutscenes that demonstrate the contexts of the plot but also include the gameplay sequences. So instead of just watching two hour movies, one could play a forty hour game which in the long run of things sustains interest even further. A good analogy that comes to mind is our most recent Zelda title, Skyward Sword. Just compare that, or a game of a higher caliber, to any movie and you'll see my point.
Lastly, if there's something I enjoy while having nothing to do, it's staying active. My brain is always pushing me to do something. So, if there's nothing that'd keep up my interest, I move to a more vigorous activity. I don't know what it is, but TV in general doesn't do that for me. Just not entertaining like it used to be. Video Games are most classic because for developers such as Nintendo they never change and rarely become stagnant. While playing them my brain is more active than just viewing a movie or TV show, which more involves the seeing and hearing over any other sense or action.
For now though my preference is video games. Quite literally I'm in love with how their settings can go just about anywhere. With movies, a lot more planning and preparation has to go into it. You'd need to draft actors willing to perform the role with more than just their voices, and locate the perfect areas to shoot the film, or decide betwixt that and using the greenscreen to create the required and desired field. I appreciate the diligence and dedication performed behind the scenes, but sometimes for me the atmosphere isn't exactly the right one; as in it could've been pulled off better. However, I'm more inclined toward the simplicity of the video game production, as it most of the time seems more flawless and immersing.
Another fancy of mine is the greater length. Movies are typically two hours long or less, and although they're filled with more ongoing scenes they have less content overall. Video games, conversely, range from forty hours or less, and in modern times include cutscenes that demonstrate the contexts of the plot but also include the gameplay sequences. So instead of just watching two hour movies, one could play a forty hour game which in the long run of things sustains interest even further. A good analogy that comes to mind is our most recent Zelda title, Skyward Sword. Just compare that, or a game of a higher caliber, to any movie and you'll see my point.
Lastly, if there's something I enjoy while having nothing to do, it's staying active. My brain is always pushing me to do something. So, if there's nothing that'd keep up my interest, I move to a more vigorous activity. I don't know what it is, but TV in general doesn't do that for me. Just not entertaining like it used to be. Video Games are most classic because for developers such as Nintendo they never change and rarely become stagnant. While playing them my brain is more active than just viewing a movie or TV show, which more involves the seeing and hearing over any other sense or action.
I just love video games so much! x3
