A New Online

I was shocked to find out how disconnect i am from the new generation of gamers. being an avid gamer of my heyday (10yrs ago), i was so confident that i would be able to mix it up with the current generation 'i'. i was very mistaken.

These kids (from 12-18) are one of the hardest markets to hit now. neither listening to radio, watching TV or even reading newspapers. This generation of youth exist almost purely on cyberspace and are THE most internet savvy people now.

In order to plug myself in, i started playing Asiasoft games like Maple Story, Audition and Pangya. I'm very impressed by the way Asiasoft conducts its business. coming up with really good content and interesting gameplay, they encourage kids through a variety of socio-psychological stimulus to purchase A-cash which is bought with REAL money.

The use of this A-cash is mainly to improve ones' standing the in game, whether in ability or appearance. i was thinking no way am i going to pay $15 for a nice shirt in game but i ended up spending more than $30 (so far). it really feels like you ARE your avatar and that u want to have a good image esp in the light of these kids spending in excess of $800 looking so much better than you (and im working!!!).

Also people are sending you gifts and its really bad not to reciprocate. am trying out more stuff now like second life, fly for fun and o2jam. what i really like is the unique gameplay of these newer games instead of the hack and slash all the time.

Am glad that at work, we are having the chance to do more games so we will take this opportunity to really improve ourselves.