Your Own Virtual World

Play God - Be God (Even If It's Only Electronically) Part of the appeal of game console is the visual eye-candy that splashes across the television screen. But even the addictive imagery is only half of the equation. The remaining half is the magic bestowed upon our eyes when this imagery comes to life. Animation that's controlled by a gamer is all it takes to escape into a different time and place - a time and place brought to you by virtual reality. As you can imagine, virtual reality is a hypothetical three-dimensional visual...

What's Up With Wii?

A Guide of What's Available for Nintendo's Wii System If you haven't heard of Nintendo's Wii system, we have just one question for you. Where have you been?! This hot new gaming system made its debut right at the time when Microsoft's new Xbox hit the market. But what makes this system so popular is that it's the first system that incorporates virtual reality in the living room. That, in addition to Nintendo's dedication to producing gaming material for that entire family as opposed to the complex games that we have on the market...

What's Up With Playstation 2 and 3?

A Guide of What's Available for SCEA's Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and the PSP System The Playstation Systems. As number three in a line of Playstation products, Playstation 3 ($599.99) boasts new parallel processing that enables broadband multiplayer action. It's built in Blu-Ray disc drive promises high definition gaming, tons of media storage, streaming videos, music and an online service leaving you little to desire. It's predecessor, system number two, sells for only $19.99 and networks as well (just not as fast as system...

What Makes A Great Game:

A Gentle Reminder for Programmers It's easy to get lost in all the details of building a great video or computer game - so easy in fact, that we can forget the parts of a game that make them fun to play. The following serves as a gentle reminder of what prompts players to play games in the first place. Refer to this reminder in the event that you get bogged down or distracted with confusing C++ syntax, or lines and lines of Visual Basic statements and DLL structures. 1. Remember the player is the main character. Here's a secret...

What's Up With Xbox 360?

A Guide of What's Available for Microsoft's XBox 360 System The XBox 360 System. The new Xbox 360 console ($399.99) brings Microsoft technology to the gaming industry like never before. This new toy sports new Internet connections to social communities and puts the gamer in ultimate control with goo-gobs of fun accessories. This article describes some of those accessories and the games available that (almost) everyone can enjoy. XBox 360 Accessories. For such a powerful system, it should be no surprise that this system takes...

What's Up With NintendoDS?

A Guide of What's Available for the NintendoDS System If you're looking for a game system that comes with a butt-load of inexpensive games, you come to the right place. No other gaming system on the market today hosts as many games at such low prices as the handheld NintendoDS System. Nor does any other gaming system on the market cater to such a young audience. More appropriate for young gamers than teens or adults, NintendoDS games bring back the SuperMario flavor that we've all come to love. Pokemon is still as strong as...

Video Games in the Future

A Gamer's Plea With video game technology advancing so fast and so far from where it started, one can't help but to entertain the idea of where it's going to go from here. After all, that is part of a larger creative process and we'd like to think that our writings contribute even in some small way. One of the earliest game console that we can remember is Commodore's "Pong." But never did we think the industry would have reached the point where it is today. One thing is for sure however, and that's the gaming is pushing full...

This Game Sucks

A Guide To Giving New Games a Chance It's hard to get into a new groove once we've settled into a favorite pattern of doing something and that includes playing new games or trying a new game system. It's important to remember however that just because you're not used to the way a new game plays or the way that a new system runs - it doesn't mean that there's something wrong with it. The following offers some advice on how to get over the hurdle of giving new games a chance. 1. Accept the errors of your ways. Nothing is perfect...

Playing Old Games on a New Computer

It's a Hoot! Admit it - you still crave a good game of scrolling Super Mario or Dig Dug just like you did "back in the day." We all do because playing them brings back some of the fondest memories. But it isn't easy to play these games the way we used to. Unless we've kept the systems and cartridges of the past in good working condition, our only trip down this jagged pixel lane is through a little known gem called emulation. Through emulation, you can play some of your favorite games from the past including games made for Commodore,...

Playing Online Games Pro-Style

Even if you don't know what you're doing... One of the most intimidating parts of getting started with online gaming is getting over the fear of screwing things up for other players. It's one thing to play a game and make mistakes at home, but it's an entirely different thing to play a game and make mistakes that can cause failure in the game plays of others. But there's no reason to let this fear stop you or another gaming newbie from having fun. This article will give you the in's and out's of online gaming so that you can...

Playing Nice

A Few Suggestions for Gaming Etiquette No, it isn't Ms. Manners to the rescue, nor is it Polite Polly knocking at your noggin. We just know how easy it is to get frustrated or even angry while playing a difficult game, but if we're not careful, that anger and frustration could lead to some butt-ugly moments during a time that's supposed to be amusing. The following is offered in an effort to keep everything fun and entertaining during a session of group play. 1. Encourage each other. Even if you're competing with each other...

Online Gaming

For Mom and Dad... Have you ever wondered what your child was rambling on about at the dinner table when he or she started saying things like "VR" or "RPG"? If so, you're not alone. "VR" and "RPG" aren't new text messaging acronyms - they're acronyms for gaming and this article is going to introduce you to some of the more common forms. If you at least thought of the Internet when you heard "VR" or "RPG" however, you're on the right track. Exclusive to the online environment, "VR" or "RPG" - which consequently stands for virtual...

Keeping on Top of Gaming News

The gaming industry is a huge industry that consumes as much news space as any other widely known enterprise. It's so large in fact, if you take a walk down the aisle of any store that sells magazines, you'll find at least two or three gaming magazines to select from - and this includes stores that you would least expect to find them in, like the Walgreens Drug Store for Pete's sake. What's even better, is that regardless of what your skill level with games is, you can take advantage of this news coverage and use what you learn...

Got Dial Up?

Forget Online Gaming Computer games have come a long way since electronic checkers and the like. Today, we've got computer games that would put some 21st century movies to shame and interest in online gaming is catching on like some kind of crazy fever. Once dominated by males aged 25 and older, today's gaming generation includes mom, sis, aunt, even grandma and grandpa! If you think you've caught the online gaming bug, and you're thinking about becoming a participant, don't even think you can join in on this online fun using...

Going Broke Playing Games

You Don't Have To And Here's How If you haven't looked at the cost of new computer or game console and gaming systems as a whole recently, you might be in for a shock. Today's games and gaming systems can run from a meager $30 all the way to a whopping four hundred dollars or more. To a loving mother of a game obsessed teenager, the costs can be astronomical and nothing short of frightening. Fortunately the cost of buying quality computer or game console (including the systems that they run on) can be significantly reduced once...

Getting New Ideas for Video Games (Part 4)

A Springboard for Video Game Developers Creating game console is an art, no doubt. The problem is that it isn't easy to come up with ideas for game console. And even when we do get an idea, it doesn't seem as fresh or exciting as we want it to be. The following offers a few ways you can generate some creative ideas to keep your video game as fun to play from beginning to end. 18. Don't finish developing the game. Wouldn't that be a hoot! Instead of developing a video game that has a beginning and an end, design a game that continuously...

Getting New Ideas for Video Games (Part 1)

A Springboard for Video Game Developers Creating game console is an art, no doubt. The problem is that it isn't easy to come up with ideas for game console. And even when we do get an idea, it doesn't seem as fresh or exciting as we want it to be. The following offers a few ways you can generate some creative ideas to keep your video game as fun to play from beginning to end. 1. Make it funny. Humor has a wonderful way of transforming the seemingly dreadful boring into something that's not only tolerable, but engaging as well....

Getting New Ideas for Video Games (Part 3)

A Springboard for Video Game Developers Creating game console is an art, no doubt. The problem is that it isn't easy to come up with ideas for game console. And even when we do get an idea, it doesn't seem as fresh or exciting as we want it to be. The following offers a few ways you can generate some creative ideas to keep your video game as fun to play from beginning to end. 13. Do the unexpected. This is probably one of the hardest things for linear programmers to do because as software developers, programmers are trained...

Getting New Ideas for Video Games (Part 2)

A Springboard for Video Game Developers Creating game console is an art, no doubt. The problem is that it isn't easy to come up with ideas for game console. And even when we do get an idea, it doesn't seem as fresh or exciting as we want it to be. The following offers a few ways you can generate some creative ideas to keep your video game as fun to play from beginning to end. 7. Play the video game before it has begun development. That sounds crazy, but it can be done and it's an excellent way to get the plot down. To make this...

Finding Employment in the Video Game Industry

In another article, we described a great number of educational opportunities that lay hidden in video gaming. This time, we're going to introduce a few employment opportunities as well. 1. Working as a Video Game Clerk. Working at video game store or rental place - either permanently or temporarily - has got to be a teen gamer's dream. In a single place, employees have access to the first games and game systems hot off the market and they're privy to peek inside magazines hot off the press before anyone else. If that wasn't...

Educational Opportunities in Video Games

There's Lessons in Them Thar Games! Who would have ever thought that game console - a form of entertainment - could improve the minds of those that play them! The truth is that amid all the cool graphics, the fantastic music, and the intriguing plots, educational opportunities are abound - and to find them, one only needs to look at them a little closer. 1. game console improve strategic thinking. Rare is the video game that doesn't require its player to make a decision two or three steps ahead of a current situation. With constant...

Dealing With Teen Video Game Obsession

Games can be addictive - But obsession is something else. The following article is meant for parents of a teen who might be obsessed with video and/or computer games. While in some of our other articles we may sound as though we encourage obsession, we share a concern over teens who tend to shun other interests in life in favor for gaming activities to the point where they withdraw from society. We would never encourage this kind of behavior, and that's why we've taken time to describe some of the signs of game obsession and...

Buying Video Games for a Gaming Tot

A Quick How To Visit any video game outlet and you're bound to get overwhelmed by the hundreds of choices available - especially if you're new to gaming. Interestingly, children and teens seem to know their way around these places as if they were their second home. But for the adult, the typical video store looks like some sort of color paint explosion and sooner or later, all the games start to look the same. This guide is for the adult who's buying a game for a younger person perhaps as a birthday gift or as a bribe. Whatever...

Becoming a Video Game Expert

You've Got The Skills, So Why Not? If you find yourself playing game console day-in and day-out, you might be a prime candidate for establishing yourself as a gaming expert. All you need is a good knowledge of a wide range of games and gaming systems, and of course, a lot of patience. The rewards are phenomenal and in the end, you'll be a better person for it. So what is an expert anyway? Just what is it that qualifies anyone to be an expert on anything? Since there aren't any colleges that offer degrees in this genre, we can...

A Video Game Environment of Your Own

Keep out Ma' Have you ever fantasized about building a video game environment of your own? A place where you and your friends could spend hours and hours playing your favorite games without interruption? Or how about a place that really shows off your game fetish? It's really pretty simple to create such a place and you don't need to rent out a video game hall to do it. This article will introduce a few ideas you can use to build the ultimate gaming center. The first thing that you want to do is maintain a happy household if...

WWE All Stars for PlayStation 3

THQ and THQ San Diego, the developers on WWE All Stars, are ready to take the WWE license in a whole new direction for the company. And after spending several hours with the title at the recent THQ Gamers Day it’s safe to say that the game is something to get excited about, albeit not as over the top as the promotional videos present it as. That’s not a backhanded compliment in any way either; WWE...

Bungie Excited for “Hands-Off” Business Relationship with - News

In an interview, Bungie’s in-house composer Marty O’Donnell relayed the team’s excitement to work with a new publisher despite all the bad news surrounding the company. After selling off Halo and gaining their independence from Microsoft, Bungie signed a 10-year contract for their next series with Activision. While that hardly sounds like independence,...

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