Games for older people
Re: Games for older people
Well, I have already. Things are just super expensive around here.
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Yeah but I mean, there has to be another reason because I doubt other things have so much taxes on them.jfrost wrote:Well, I have already. Things are just super expensive around here.
I hope.
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Games are considered luxury goods, thus are overtaxed. Ironically, most local game developers are subsidized.
Games are as taxed as cigarrettes, cachaça and fur coats.
Edit: Just to clarify, Brazil is heavily protectionist. When we travel abroad, we are only allowed to bring back $500 in goods. Any amount exceding that will be taxed in 50%. So, everyone who comes back to the country just hopes and prays they won't be stopped by the Federal Police (fortunately, they can't stop and search everyone - they don't have personnel or time to do that -, so sometimes people luck out and walk away with their pockets untouched).
Games are as taxed as cigarrettes, cachaça and fur coats.
Edit: Just to clarify, Brazil is heavily protectionist. When we travel abroad, we are only allowed to bring back $500 in goods. Any amount exceding that will be taxed in 50%. So, everyone who comes back to the country just hopes and prays they won't be stopped by the Federal Police (fortunately, they can't stop and search everyone - they don't have personnel or time to do that -, so sometimes people luck out and walk away with their pockets untouched).
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Ah I see. Couldn't it be because of slot machines? In Spain arcade games are very expensive because they law they use was made before arcade games existed.
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I don't know about that. Slot machines are actually illegal here, but they can be found anywhere.
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Re: Games for older people
Getting back to the original subject, I would recommend Picross & Picross 3D for older folks.
Professor Layton series might also be a hit.
Professor Layton series might also be a hit.
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Isn't Professor Layton text-heavy?
It could be a good suggestion for the English-speaking grandmoms and dads, though.
It could be a good suggestion for the English-speaking grandmoms and dads, though.
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Why not the wii? The simple games like wii sports and resort are great for any age and require basically no language skills.
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Did your Mom like the online game BEJEWELED? BEJEWELED 2 even better, more flashy and different modes.
Maybe after that one next step up, self-intuitive PUZZLE BOBBLE or SNOOD?
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Maybe after that one next step up, self-intuitive PUZZLE BOBBLE or SNOOD?
Freeware SWF BEJEWELED for offline play:
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Could be a good alternative, but I don't have a Wii.jukappa wrote:Why not the wii? The simple games like wii sports and resort are great for any age and require basically no language skills.
Maybe I'll buy one someday, but then I'll ask some charitable soul in these forums so I can get a reasonable price.