The Linkmeister
So, I guess this is one of those blogs that consists mainly of interesting links. Well, if I can keep posting regularly this way, then so be it. :-)
May seems to be the month for cognitive science news to be released. This link is an interesting news bit about how music is remembered. It repeats what entertainers have known for centuries, that music helps to evoke memories. Music, I believe, is understood on a different "channel" than speech, which allows it to be a seperate dataflow for the busy gamer mind. Using a recurring theme can remind the player of certain places and people he's met previously, creating new associations, and giving clues of hidden story linkages. Music can be pretty powerful, if used correctly.
In other news, Forza Motorsport, the last game I worked on, is enjoying incredible praise, and is hanging around #17 of the top 20 games listed on Game Rankings. That's two better than Gran Turismo 3! While I really can't take too much credit for the game, it still makes me really proud that I was part of making this excellent racer. Check it out if you have the time, like racing games, and own an xbox!
May seems to be the month for cognitive science news to be released. This link is an interesting news bit about how music is remembered. It repeats what entertainers have known for centuries, that music helps to evoke memories. Music, I believe, is understood on a different "channel" than speech, which allows it to be a seperate dataflow for the busy gamer mind. Using a recurring theme can remind the player of certain places and people he's met previously, creating new associations, and giving clues of hidden story linkages. Music can be pretty powerful, if used correctly.
In other news, Forza Motorsport, the last game I worked on, is enjoying incredible praise, and is hanging around #17 of the top 20 games listed on Game Rankings. That's two better than Gran Turismo 3! While I really can't take too much credit for the game, it still makes me really proud that I was part of making this excellent racer. Check it out if you have the time, like racing games, and own an xbox!
