Help me create a Taxonomy for Videogames!

[LGF]

DonFerrari said:

LGF said:

In a way, the career that you make in a sports game is a story you are collaboratively telling with the game, just like in a Pokemon game. And these games involve a lot of choices: who to hire, who to fire, who will play, what competition will be the focus. The main difference I see is the Theme: one is a Sports game; the other is a Fantasy/Adventure game. Both involve playing the role of some entity: either a character or a team.

Btw, I also like those genres. But what specific Racing games you feel are missing?

I see your point in the career making, but as games goes it isn't a sport rpg, it's a sport game with RPG element. RPG involves a lot more than what you described in there. Because even though you write your way to the championship, there isn't really a story going on.

On racing games I like sega rally, and love gran turismo. So I would like more simulators for console.

I agree, there isn't a story in the traditional sense, but who said a story was mandatory in a Role Playing Game? Role Play is a concept that goes beyond the gaming industry. It's used for instance in job interviews and job training. It involves assuming the role of a particular entity. So, why can't it be the manager of a football team? I know RPG has a rather specific meaning in the gaming community. But why not broaden our perspective?

About racing games, if you like simulators, you should be happy with Project CARS, Assetto Corsa and Dirt Rally. They have brought true simulation to consoles.