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I asked ChatGPT what are the Top 20 Australian Made Games?

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I asked OpenAI’s GPT3 what are the top 20 Australia games ever made:

What are the top 20 Australian made games of all time on any platform ever made?

* I asked this on the 9th March 2023, it may have different results at a later date.

It replied with its top 20 list, including a comment clarifying its subjective.
(read on below to see what it picked).

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    These are just a few examples of some of the greatest games of all time, but there are many more that could be added to the list. What makes a game one of the greatest of all time is often subjective, and different players will have their own opinions on the matter.
  1. Hollow Knight (Team Cherry)

Cute bugs rolling dung and fighting with cute swords and shields, looks fun!

2.  Hand of Fate (Defiant Development)

Defiant Development had a major indie hit with the original Hand of Fate, which mixed rogue like dungeon crawling with card-based gameplay and action combat, telling its story through well-executed narration. The game became a minor indie hit, selling over half a million copies worldwide, and a sequel followed in 2017.

Unfortunately the studio didn’t survive market conditions and closed in 2019.

In a statement, the studio said “The games market has changed in ways both big and small in the 9 years we’ve been in business. We have not been able to change quickly enough to continue with them”.

3.  Crossy Road (Hipster Whale)

Holy mackerole, i just realised this game reminds me of perhaps the first game i ever played. It was called Froggy or Frogger or maybe Froggix (theres been remakes but this was from the 90s). Anyhow Crossy Road looks much better & much blockyness cf Roblox!

4.  Armello (League of Geeks)

5.  Florence (Mountains)

The game follows the character Florence Yeoh, as she meets and begins a relationship with Krish, a cellist she meets at the park. Players guide Florence through her daily routine and follow her developing relationship with Krish. The story is divided in 20 chapters that are divided into six distinct acts that each represent a period of Florence’s life and growth. Players partake in a series of minigames that replicate Florence’s daily activities, taking control of her thoughts and actions. This is definitely a type of game that is up my ally, i will add it to my list to play.

6.  Damsel (Screwtape Studios)
7.  Screencheat (Samurai Punk)
8.  Dead Static Drive (Team Fanclub)
9.  The Gardens Between (The Voxel Agents)
10. Paperbark (Paper House)

11. Orwell (Osmotic Studios)
12. Necrobarista (Route 59)
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13. Hacknet (Team Fractal Alligator)
14. Redshift (Shifting Tides)
15. Submerged (Uppercut Games)
16. Storm Boy (Blowfish Studios)

17. Satellite Reign (5 Lives Studios)
18. Handball 16 (Big Ant Studios)
19. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (Krome Studios)
20. L.A. Noire (Team Bondi)
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In Summary, we asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT:

What are the top 20 Australian made video games ever made?

Here are 20 of the most notable Australian-made video games in no particular order:

  1. Hollow Knight (Team Cherry)
  2. Hand of Fate (Defiant Development)
  3. Crossy Road (Hipster Whale)
  4. Armello (League of Geeks)
  5. Florence (Mountains)
  6. Damsel (Screwtape Studios)
  7. Screencheat (Samurai Punk)
  8. Dead Static Drive (Team Fanclub)
  9. The Gardens Between (The Voxel Agents)
  10. Paperbark (Paper House)
  11. Orwell (Osmotic Studios)
  12. Necrobarista (Route 59)
  13. Hacknet (Team Fractal Alligator)
  14. Redshift (Shifting Tides)
  15. Submerged (Uppercut Games)
  16. Storm Boy (Blowfish Studios)
  17. Satellite Reign (5 Lives Studios)
  18. Handball 16 (Big Ant Studios)
  19. Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (Krome Studios)
  20. L.A. Noire (Team Bondi)
https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other great Australian-made games out there.

Why didnt you include Fruit Ninja by Halfbrick?

I apologize for not including Fruit Ninja in my previous response. Fruit Ninja is indeed a notable and successful Australian-made video game developed by Halfbrick Studios, and it should be mentioned among the top Australian-made video games. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

thats ok. just please do better research next time

I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my oversight. I always strive to provide accurate and thorough responses to the best of my ability, and I will take your feedback into consideration for future responses. Thank you for using my services!

I asked ChatGPT AI what are the Top 20 Best Games Of All Time?

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I asked OpenAI’s GPT3 about the top 20 games of all time on any platform:

What are the top 20 games of all time on any platform?

* I asked this on the 18th Dec 2022, it may have different results at a later date.

It replied with its top 20 list, including a comment clarifying its subjective.
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    These are just a few examples of some of the greatest games of all time, but there are many more that could be added to the list. What makes a game one of the greatest of all time is often subjective, and different players will have their own opinions on the matter.
  1. Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) – This classic platformer introduced the world to the iconic character of Mario and has become a cultural phenomenon.

2. Tetris (Various) – This simple puzzle game has been ported to nearly every platform and has sold hundreds of millions of copies.

Another solid pick by the AI. Its a highly addictive game to try to fit the right pieces in the right spaces.

3. Minecraft (Various) – This sandbox building game has taken the world by storm, with millions of players creating and exploring virtual worlds.

4. Grand Theft Auto V (Various) – This open-world action game has set records for sales and continues to be popular among players.

I can see why the AI might like this game, which im yet to play as i’m personally still stuck back in the masterpiece of GTA: Vice City.

5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo) – This action-adventure game is often cited as one of the greatest games of all time, with a memorable story and innovative gameplay.

6. Doom (Various) – This first-person shooter helped to define the genre and has inspired countless imitators.

7. Pac-Man (Arcade) – This classic arcade game is still enjoyed by players today and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.

8. Space Invaders (Arcade) – This classic shoot-em-up was one of the first successful video games and has influenced countless others.

9. Pong (Arcade) – This simple but addictive game was one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity.

10. Half-Life (PC) – This first-person shooter has received critical acclaim for its immersive gameplay and innovative storytelling.

11. Final Fantasy VII (Playstation) – This role-playing game has a devoted fan base and is considered a classic in the genre.

12. Halo (Xbox) – This first-person shooter has become a major franchise and has influenced many other games in the genre.

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13. Call of Duty (Various) – This first-person shooter series has become one of the most successful in the world and has inspired numerous imitators.

14. World of Warcraft (PC) – This massively multiplayer online role-playing game has millions of players and has influenced the development of other MMORPGs.

15. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Various) – This open-world role-playing game has received widespread critical acclaim and has won numerous awards.

16. Portal (PC) – This first-person puzzle-platformer has received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay and memorable characters.

17. Bioshock (Various) – This first-person shooter is known for its immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay.

18. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Various) – This open-world action game is considered one of the best in the Grand Theft Auto series and has received widespread critical acclaim.

19. The Last of Us (Playstation) – This action-adventure game has received widespread critical acclaim for its immersive storytelling and compelling characters.

20. Mass Effect (Various) – This action role-playing game has a devoted fan base and is known for its immersive storytelling and character development.

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In review, here are ChatGPT’s top 20 games:

Sure! Here is a list of the top 20 games of all time on various platforms:

  1. Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo) – This classic platformer introduced the world to the iconic character of Mario and has become a cultural phenomenon.
  2. Tetris (Various) – This simple puzzle game has been ported to nearly every platform and has sold hundreds of millions of copies.
  3. Minecraft (Various) – This sandbox building game has taken the world by storm, with millions of players creating and exploring virtual worlds.
  4. Grand Theft Auto V (Various) – This open-world action game has set records for sales and continues to be popular among players.
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo) – This action-adventure game is often cited as one of the greatest games of all time, with a memorable story and innovative gameplay.
  6. Doom (Various) – This first-person shooter helped to define the genre and has inspired countless imitators.
  7. Pac-Man (Arcade) – This classic arcade game is still enjoyed by players today and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.
  8. Space Invaders (Arcade) – This classic shoot-em-up was one of the first successful video games and has influenced countless others.
  9. Pong (Arcade) – This simple but addictive game was one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity.
  10. Half-Life (PC) – This first-person shooter has received critical acclaim for its immersive gameplay and innovative storytelling.
  11. Final Fantasy VII (Playstation) – This role-playing game has a devoted fan base and is considered a classic in the genre.
  12. Halo (Xbox) – This first-person shooter has become a major franchise and has influenced many other games in the genre.
  13. Call of Duty (Various) – This first-person shooter series has become one of the most successful in the world and has inspired numerous imitators.
  14. World of Warcraft (PC) – This massively multiplayer online role-playing game has millions of players and has influenced the development of other MMORPGs.
  15. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Various) – This open-world role-playing game has received widespread critical acclaim and has won numerous awards.
  16. Portal (PC) – This first-person puzzle-platformer has received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay and memorable characters.
  17. Bioshock (Various) – This first-person shooter is known for its immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay.
  18. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Various) – This open-world action game is considered one of the best in the Grand Theft Auto series and has received widespread critical acclaim.
  19. The Last of Us (Playstation) – This action-adventure game has received widespread critical acclaim for its immersive storytelling and compelling characters.
  20. Mass Effect (Various) – This action role-playing game has a devoted fan base and is known for its immersive storytelling and character development.
https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

Did Nintendo Developers Really Master Unreal?

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Game playing aficionados and game developers alike recognise Shigeru Miyamoto as one of the most famous developers in game development. He was the mastermind behind the Nintendo titles Super Mario Brothers and The Legend of Zelda that helped launch Nintendo dominate right back in the 1980s.

Flash forward nearly 35 years and Nintendo continues to produce great games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild among many other new titles. Miyamoto is now seen as a game design master ninja, a great wise game developer sage who continues to influence the direction of new games even if he is not doing much of the coding.

“mastered state-of-the-art technologies such as unreal engine”

Miyamoto was quoted (back in 2017) to have said that Nintendo Developers have “mastered state-of-the-art technologies such as unreal engine”, but however Nintendo was originally renowned for producing their own game engines from scratch, usually in low level programming languages like C/C++.

The full quote (originally reported by Polygon) was very revealing of Nintendo and Miyamotos ninja like strategy.

“Regarding our software development environment, third-party developers who are making software for PC can now easily adapt that software to work on our platform”…
“…In the current development environment, I’d say that it would take less than a year for them to port a PC game to Nintendo Switch. That ease of software development has also been felt by Nintendo’s internal developers. Also, even though game software developers in the U.S. and E.U. are often said to have superior skills to their Japanese counterparts when it comes to software development techniques, Nintendo’s software developers have mastered state-of-the-art technologies such as Unreal engine, and their skills can now be compared with those of Western developers. Our developers are more excited than ever to create software.”

Shigeru Miyamoto, 2017, via Polygon

Managing Executive Shinya Takahashi supported Miyamoto, pointing out that Nvidia is working closely with Nintendo to ramp up the new unit’s performance compared to previous consoles. “I have to refrain from disclosing any technological details, but … we have been very flexible when making technological selections,” he said. “This time, in order to develop Nintendo Switch with high performance in spite of its low power consumption, I feel it was key that the two companies could work together as partners while also fully displaying our individual craftsmanship.”

Shinya Takahashi, Managing Executive of Nintendo, 2017.

Using a custom developed engine today can give game developers more customisability and flexibility, but initially they were used merely because there was no choice of the advanced third party game engines like Unity and Unreal that are around today. The change came when Nintendo wanted to open up their platform to more developers so that more PC developers could develop or port games to Nintendo’s Switch. To do this, Nintendo needed to open up their compatibility to these game engines like Unity and Unreal.

Its also known that top award winning physics engine Havok, that is used in many top games like Breath of the Wild are also now available to both the Unity and Unreal game engines. Havok is used elsewhere for all sorts of physics and robotics simulations.

In retrospect these decisions by Nintendo to open up and integrate or make compatible with the successes of other engines such as Unreal, Unity and Havok can only be seen as a success and another great strategic move by Nintendo.

So is Nintendo now using Unreal as their master platform for game development for such titles as Zelda: Breathe of the Wild and the eagerly awaited Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

Its not exactly known if this is the case or not. Unreal is known to take a percentage of profits, whilst Unity doesnt but can be more difficult for new developers to navigate. Assuming that Nintendo is using Unreal more now than custom engines, it might be the case that Nintendo (as a large company) doesnt need to worry about giving up a % of their profits to Unreal, if they get the added benefits that Unreal offers. For smaller developers Unity might still be more of a draw card as it doesnt ask developers to give up this commision, but then again for smaller indie developers Unity can be harder learning curve.

Notably several fan made remakes of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have appeared and garnered a large fan following on YouTube (which no doubt Nintendo are watching very closely). These remakes are also being remade in the Unreal Engine, and are very beautiful.

To game aficionados and casual players alike its not a big deal what platform the game was developed in, or what Nintendo developers will continue to use in the future, but game developers like to follow these trends, especially game developers interested in considering new partnerships or ports or expansions of their titles to other hardware platforms like Nintendo.