Pong (PS)

I saw this video games programme the other day and it had the original version of 'Pong' from the 1970's and I just had to have a go on it. It looked top (I know, very sad.) So I went on a rampage of the town and found it for the playstation for a bargain price of £9.99. The first few levels are the basic 'Pong' idea, and then the later levels progress. The general idea is carried throughout but obsticals are added such as wind and water. To be very honest, I think it spoils the game slightly, but it is a nice addition. The new Pong has much improved graphics from the 70's original (obviously) with each level being on different moving ...

Am I right in saying the original Pong was the first game to use a graphical interface? Maybe. Anyway, that game (2 paddles, 2 goals, and one bouncing ball) still forms the basis of this latest edition. I usually approach remakes of classic games with trepidation as they rarely live up to reputation (e.g. Space Invaders and more recently Rampage World Tour), since the old concepts can no longer compete in the ever technologically advancing gaming world. This version of Pong however completely blasted away any such doubt. The game is fantastic – its amazing how many ways the programmers have wangled different games out of one simple concept. Take one ...

Yes, Pong. The original video game, which the older ones amongst us may remember - black and white screens, the odd bleep here and there. There was absolutely nothing to it at all, and yet it was hugely addictive. It was therefore only a matter of time before someone did a conversion whether it was a good idea or not. Only this isn?t really a conversion at all - there are so many bizarre variations on the original game (magnets? PENGUINS?) that you?ll hardly recognise it. Bizarrely, they?ve even incorporated a sense of humour into it - the bats even sulk when they lose (are you still with me????? Stick with it?.) Fortunately, the basic concept (hit the ball, then hit it ...