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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why we play games, part 2
- Last week we started to get into the motivation of the gamer. We discussed challenge and its ugly stepsister competition, two of the most common motivators. Today, we look at two more on the way to forming an overall model for what moves us.Perhaps less common than the first two motivators, creativity is nonetheless an important driving force in the gamer psyche. Though at first gaming does...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The story behind opensimcity
- I've always liked to play SimCity since I was little. I used to play the version for Super Nintendo for hours then and then. That version was really cool. It had 4 seasons (winter, spring, summer and autumn) and many landscapes, scenarios to choose between. That was a really big hit at the time. It was clearly the most popular videogame.Then SimCity 2000 came out on the market. It was almos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Securing your accounts with well-crafted passwords
- In the past I've never really paid much attention to security issues when it comes to user names and passwords. Frankly I figured it was all a lot of overblown hype. This led to an unfortunate incident that involved my website being attacked, apparently by a skillful youth with a propensity for mischief.The main security flaw with my website was probably the simple fact that the username an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 simple steps to avoid being a newbie in online games
- It doesn't matter if you are new to online roleplaying games. The road to becoming elite isn't easily traveled. Some will never reach the top of the hill, but you don't have to remain a newbie forever. Learn everything there is to learn about your chosen game - Head to google or your favorite search engine and type "mymmorpg tips" or "mymmorpg strategies" (substitute mymmorpg for t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Full version pocket pc games for free
- Play Games InsteadDo you like your full version pocket pc games free? Most people do. The world of freeware downloads for your pda or pocket pc is wide and varied. No matter what kind of games you prefer, you can find them online in full version form. RPG, sports, gambling, action, you name it, and there is a freeware download for you to get for your palm pilot so that you can play g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Free pocket pc casino game
- Casino Gambling Wherever You LikeAre you absolutely crazy about pocket pc gaming? One of the very best things about pocket pc casino games is that nearly all of them are free games. There is a free pocket pc casino game everywhere you look on the Internet. The downloads are simple, and the sites support a variety of devices, so no matter what kind of palm pilot, pda or ipaq you have,...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why we play games, part 1
- There exists some ephemeral quality that separates gamers from the rest of humanity, some thing that makes us, us and them, not us. I've never been able to quite put my finger on it, but it is inescapably there. Today, in hopes of moving closer to that essential quality of gamerosity, we examine part of what makes us tick. In particular, we take a look at what draws different types of gamers to th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Playing games like its 80s
- Do you miss the good old 80's Amiga and Commodore games? You are not the only one. In fact, creating remakes for popular eighties games is all the rage.BombardixIf you want to have some fun on you lunch recess or just to relax at home, this Bomberman game is exactly what you need. Bombardix is a perfect Bomberman game. In addition to the excellent gameplay, usual for all classic arca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A comparison of the next generation gaming consoles (part 2)
- Arguably Microsoft can attribute a great deal of its success to the hugely successful online capabilities. The new Xbox 360 will continue with the online feature and develop it even further. Xbox 360 will offer two tiers of online function, silver and gold. With silver being a basic package for users to connect and play online, and gold offering other services such as additional downloads and cont...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A parents guide to online gaming, part 2
- In part 1 we talked about online gaming and your children, including FPS games and exposure to violent content. We wrap up this week by talking about RTS games, MMORPGs and the additional threats of addiction and social predators.RTS stands for Real Time Strategy. Strategy because these games generally take a much larger perspective, casting the player as a general or commander of an army o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pc gaming video: meeting the demands
- If you have an interest in playing PC games that were made at least in the past couple of years, you've probably seen the serious video demands these games now have. It's not only that you need a fast system that can handle all of the information in today's games, but you need a major performance video card to handle computer game video too.For some weird reason, the video demands of these ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A parents guide to online gaming, part 1
- The internet touches every aspect of your children's lives. Where you might look up an unknown word in a dictionary, your kids are more likely to use dictionary.com. Where you use the telephone, they use instant messenger. An even greater difference can be found in how they play games. Where the games of their parent's generation may have involved a board, cards, or at their most sophisticated a c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A comparison of the next generation gaming consoles (part 1)
- It's been about 5 years since we have seen a new video game console. By spring of next year all three major companies will have released their new systems. At this point, both Sony and Microsoft have released the full specs of their systems, while information on the nintendo revolution continues to be secretive. This article will take a look at all three systems and give a basic comparison of what...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The game tester
- It's not easy to be a hardcore gamer. It's hard. Wouldn't it be easier if you had a job in the videogames business? Think about it: working for a software company, being able to play games during office hours, with people who share your passion. Free games, industry parties, lots of fun and good money.Well, think again; working in the PC Gam...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at the sony playstation 3
- At the recent E3 gaming Convention, Sony gave the world a first look at the new Playstation 3, Sony's contribution to the next generation gaming consoles. Much like the news surrounding the Nintendo Revolution, the Playstation 3 has been immersed in mystery and controversy for the last several years.Due sometime in spring 2006, the PlayStation 3 will out perform it's predecessor in every wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Classic fragfest: quake iii arena
- As graphics technology improves in leaps and bounds for the next pc generation, more and more gamers expect, and more or less demand, new and innovating concepts to blow their mind. However, there are some games out there that simply stand the test of time for pure entertainment.One of these games is Quake III Arena from ID Software.This game still remains, after half a decade, as on...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Downloadable game review: diner dash
- Playvue.com Editor's Rating: 8.0StorylineDiner Dash brings us the story of Flo, an office lackey fed up with the monotonous, unchanging pressures of everyday life and work in the big city. Thus she hucks everything out the window and runs off to find something better to do with her life. As it turns out, that is starting a restaurant chain in suburban America.We ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Codename revolution - nintendos next generation gaming system
- Over the past year or so plenty of hype, mystery and controversy has been raised over the new Nintendo Console. Systems like the Xbox have taken the lead in gaming with offering capabilities such as online multiplayer. When Nintendo showed off their new system at the E3 Expo they showed gamers that they truly intend to revolutionize the video game community once again. But until Nintendo "off...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Xbox 360 vs. ps3: an in depth look
- All gamers are awaiting the release of the Xbox 360 and the PS3. This article takes an in depth look at how the two systems compare.Graphics:Everyone has seen an Xbox and a PS2 in action and we are all waiting to see which of the two next generation consoles for the two systems will have the edge when it comes to graphics. We have all seen the screenshots of the games on the two syst...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Blast from the past - retro games are hot again
- Miss the brainlessly simple and extremely addictive games from the 80s? Find out which game developers feel the same. Dozens of teams are creating new games based on the old classics. Here are just a few of them.Bugatro Gold http://www.deprice.com/bugatrongold.htmBugatron Gold is a well-designed space-shooter game borrows ideas from classics such as Galaga. In Bugatron, you must ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Play a cool jeep game online
- If there were anything that could excite a Jeep enthusiast more than a 4x4 trail run, it would have to be a Jeep game! Jeep games are as close to the real thing as you can possibly get without actually being in a Jeep. The best part about Jeep games online are they are completely free, so play away to your heart's content.Some of the more popular Jeep games online are:Mountain Madnes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Zuma deluxe style games evolution
- As I think most of gamers who play in shareware games know game called Zuma Deluxe. This game was extremly popular some time ago and still popular now. It's now a classic game!Long time nobody in game industry try to make a game with Zuma gameplay. It was a fear of fail - as someone can know big portals like RealArcade or Shockwave.com don't take for publishing game clones.But...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sms gaming - text paging games that can be played by anyone
- Using the Physical World as a Game Board: This is not a Kinky game! SMS stands for Short Message Service.Just like our last article, this can be fun for teens and adults. You just have to do it on a different scale.Pick a location approximately 4 square city blocks of a favorite area where your teen group or friends like to be. Spend an afternoon picking locations from that area and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rome total war: battle strategy guide
- A. FormationsIt's pretty much common sense to come up with a good formation for your army but the basic idea in most situations is to have your infantry in front, ranged units behind, cavalry protecting the flanks and your general right behind the infantry. Having the general next to your infantry boosts their morale. If you have larger numbers than the enemy, it's usually a good idea to sp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Halo 2 multiplayer tips for beginners and advanced players
- Here are some general tips from an advanced player for all of you who are looking for an edge in this game. You may know some or all the things in this article depending on your skill level. Even if you are an expert player this article should help you remember the fundamental that make you a good player. This article focuses on individual fighting tips, perhaps a future article will address team ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Evolution of gaming : graphics vs gameplay
- If you are old enough to remember the early days of computer gaming you know there were a lot of great games that were fun because of the exceptional gameplay and not just the graphics. Gaming started to become a little more popular in the 90s once people started buying computers. In the early 90s games like Maniac Mansion, X-com 1, and Civilization were extremely hot because of their addictive un...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten things you should know in video games
- BloodRayne | It's Zero Hour | Midasplayer | The latest in online gaming | Computer GamesYou are not an hardcore person in playing video Games and if you want to know the facts which I set hereunder, there are many attraction in playing video which I may share an idea to those wish to play video games:1. Two giant video games company, that is ATARI and SEGA having its own unique histo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Indie games that made it to the tops of the charts this year
- 1. Platypus http://www.deprice.com/platypus.htmPlatypus is one of the most unique looking games ever created. All of its visuals were created using photographed clay. Help the peaceful land of Mungola defend itself against the attacking hordes of Collosatropolis. All that stands between you and complete destruction is an antique aircraft called Platypus!2. Alien Shooter http:...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rpg: table and computer
- It's not a secret that table RPG games are not so popular as they used to be. However a certain number of amateurs are still fond of them. What is so particular about a pasteboard box or a book with rules? It seems that all the advantages have their " younger computer brothers": no manual calculations, no bricks ( the number of which is from one to almost 20). In general, no additional e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Review - sony psp
- I'm fairly certain there are folks at Nintendo feeling some serious self-loathing right about now. You see, back in the mid-90's Nintendo contracted Sony to develop a CD-ROM drive for the Super Nintendo. As the project progressed, a number of factors (one of them being the spectacular failure of the Sega CD and its' followup the 32X) led Nintendo to can the project. Sony was left holding the bag, ...
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