Jan
2
Another Christmas has passed and if you didn’t get the Wii games you were hoping for, you can always help yourself out. There are many post-Christmas sales going on and you might be able to pick up some great Wii games. To help you out on your shopping trip, here is a Read more
Dec
23
I’ve always said, that the real reason God invented computers was for gaming, and all that other stuff we use them for was just fluff. I still believe that’s true, even if the majority of computer users would disagree. Especially those in the business world, where I spent many a years supporting oh so interesting applications like payroll and finance. But, I suppose those people are entitled to their opinion. Even these days, I may be willing to bend a bit on that belief, as I think that the internet is a pretty slick use of computers, especially when it facilitates the world of gaming.
I must also say, that there are more people these days coming over to my side of the fence, what with computer games showing up in all kinds of different gaming hardware. We’ve got games on our cellphones, games in our smartphones, games on our laptops, games on our digital cameras, gaming consoles like Xbox, PS3, and the Wii. We’ve even got lots of choices for handheld gaming devices like the PSP, the Nintendo DS, and the Apple Ipod Touch. It seems that every group of gaming platforms, has their fair share of fanboys claiming theirs is the best of the best. While they all have their pros and cons, there is one thing the console gamers rarely have to worry about. That one thing is hardware.
Sure, the console gamers may upgrade their hard drive occasionally, but that’s about it. If your a PC gamer (I am) either on a desktop, or a laptop computer, then it seems like a never ending battle of hardware upgrades to be able to run the latest games. There’s the video card upgrades, overclocking of CPU and GPUs, the computer memory upgrade, the cooling system upgrade, and even the monitor upgrade. It never seems to end. But, it’s all part of the fun I think. Getting that extra little bit of juice that allows you to run the latest and greatest games at the highest graphic settings is a great feeling. I always feel like I’m getting a little ripped off, if I can’t run my games at the highest graphic settings.
Then, of course the are all the case modders out there. While case modding, may not be absolutely necessary to run your games at their peak, it does have a certain cool factor. It’s amazing, to see what other guys and gals come up with in their case designs. I should devote a post to it sometime in the near future. In the meantime, enjoy all those Christmas games your about to get.
Dec
22
Bakugan Is The Hottest Toy This Year
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When it comes to boys it can be very hard to think about what to get them for Christmas because every year there is something new and hot out on the market that children claim they “must have” or they will just “die.” Every year it will always be something different and this year it’s a Bakugan, by next year something will have taken its place.
Warriors are out right now called “Robatallians”, “Fear Rippers” and Juggarnoids”, you can also find many battle packs which include several different Bakugan and magnetic cards. Each Bakugan will transform from a small ball or square into a warrior ready to fight. The Bakugan Battle Pack includes six different warriors which are randomly selected for each pack. With the pack also some eight metal cards and the instructions to use them. Read more
Dec
17
Usually being the first product into any market gives the manufacturer or inventor a huge advantage over the competition. But, as this story unfolds, you will find that that is not necessarily the case. I think everyone that reads this blog, or knows anything at all about the current state of computer would agree that this is a bit of a gaming Renaissance. I do believe that future generations will refer to this time period as the golden age of gaming. As amazing as the seventies and eighties were for the birth of computer games, I do believe that the times we live in today are even more special if your somehow associated with computer games. I mean, games are on just about every imaginable device and gadget sold these days.
And, there is no shortage of gadgets around to be sure. There are of course the cellphone, the smartphone, the mp3 player, digital cameras, gps devices, handheld gaming devices, console gaming devices, traditional desktop computers, regular laptop computers, and the next new hybrid, the netbook computers. I’m sure, I may have missed a few, but the one thing all these devices have in common, is that you can play games on them. OK, the digital cameras are a bit of a stretch, but if you look at some of the photo editing software included with some, they could pass off as games. My daughter downloaded a “game” app for her iPod touch the other day, that was really just a drawing program. There’s not really a huge leap between drawing programs and photo editing software in my mind.
But, I digress a little bit here. The point that I’m slowly getting around to making, is that somehow wrist watch manufacturers missed getting on the wrist watch as a gaming platform boat. Now, how did that happen? I mean wrist watches have been around for way longer than any of the gadgets listed above. They should have been an obvious choice from day one. Dick Tracy was even dropping hints in the seventies or eighties, that a wristwatch could be used for other purposes. It was the Skype and MSN messenger of it’s day. I think, any old copy of timepiece would be the perfect place to play a few games. With the miniaturization of computer games and watches, you don’t need to make a watch big and bulky to play games on. An elegant Breitling replica or Emergency Mission replica would be perfect for the task.
I know several people that often don’t wear watches, because their cellphone tells them the time. That seems a shape, and a bit unfair as the wristwatch was here way before the cellphone. Not to mention, that watches look way nicer on your wrist then that tacky old BlackBerry hanging from a case on your belt. I mean, what kind of fashion statement is that anyway. I do believe, it’s time that wrist watches took their rightful place in the world of gaming these days.
Dec
17
Gogos Crazy Bones are coming to a school near you soon – if they haven’t already! If you have no idea what they are, Gogos are a popular collecting, trading and competing mini-figures craze. Being a cheap toy that children can buy with pocket money, their popularity is on the rise – fast. The mini figures are small, colourful plastic characters that you will soon find underfoot in your house. Read more
Dec
11
Buying Your Way To WOW Superiority
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It never ceases to amaze me, how dedicated gamers are to their gaming experience. I refrain from using the word obsession here, as I understand what it means to spend hours sitting in front of a computer screen and being totally immersed in an online gaming experience. I too have been so involved in a game to notice only too late, that the sun was just starting to come up. Not a good feeling, when you realize your about to be immersed in the real world of a job in just a couple of hours. I try not to do that too often these days, as I just don’t have the stamina I used to for such gaming marathons.
I try to be a little more efficient in my gaming time these days, what with having to balance a job, family and other responsibilities. And, I’m not the only person to employ such tactics in their gaming endeavors. Take World of Warcraft enthusiasts. WOW as it is otherwise known, is a game that generally requires a lot of hours to get your account and charters to a high level. All the best gear and privileges are give to players with high ranking accounts. One way to get such a high ranking account is obviously to spend hours playing the game. But if you prefer to get to the good stuff earlier, then you can simply buy WOW accounts. Not everyone that plays approves of the practice, but many do. With the sheer number of players playing WOW your sure to be able to find plenty of people to play with that don’t mind.
There are a few caveats that should be exercised here, as there is when buying anything online. You need to do some due diligence for your own protection. First of all check to see how old the account is . If it’s only a few days old, then you should be somewhat suspicious. Ask to see screenshots and preferable videos of the account in action. While screenshots can be easily faked, videos are a bit trickier. Finally, try to find a seller that takes credit cards. Most credit card companies only deal with the most reputable sellers, and will generally support the buyer in the case of a dispute.
While it’s true, that WOW accounts can be expensive to buy, the best part, is that they usually at least hold their value. Generally speaking, they will increase in value overtime. If for some reason you ever get tired of playing World Of Warcraft, you can always sell WOW accounts you’ve grown tired of. If you’ve played with the account for any period of time, and are a half way decent player, then chances are your account will have attained higher levels of experience. In that case, you should be able to sell it for more than you paid for it. Kind of like getting paid to play games. Nothing wrong with that!
Dec
9
A Better Exercise Game Than Wii Fit
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I surprised it took so long for a gaming company to come up with a game that was about exercise and healthy living. Well, at least about exercise it is. The Wii fit was one of the first to jump into this category, although the Dance Dance Revolution game could also lay claim to this niche. It’s a good thing I suppose, but there has been some criticism of how effective Wii fit really is. I was a bit of a skeptic also, until I read a few success stories about people losing in the vicinity of 40 pounds just by using the Wii fit.
I suppose you could call me a bit of a convert now, as I do believe that anything exercise program is good, as long as you commit yourself to it. I’ve done some pretty tough ones in the past myself. Thanks Tony Horton! Which, is kind of what made me skeptical of video workout games. But when I thought about how serious I took some of my workouts, I realized that even if you only worked out with a Wii, that as long as gave it everything you had, it’s bound to work. The other key success that these video game workout fanatics employed was a good nutrition plan.
You do really need to fuel the body properly, if your going to get any benefits from a workout routine. On a video game or otherwise. Sports nutrition supplements, Maximuscle Promax Diet, and PhD Pharma Blend are all good starting points for maximizing your workouts. The key I found to getting good results, was usually to limit the bad carbohydrates from my diet. You know which ones they are. All that lousy sugary and processed food stuff.
I read another great idea that I like for working out, that I may try with a video game. Some guy moved his treadmill in front of his Xbox, and started playing games like Halo while climbing up a steep incline. I like that idea, as Halo is more my kind of video game. There something about playing those fast paced action games, that gets you motivated and moving more anyway. The old fight or flight reflex. It’s got to be more fun than just watching one of the hundreds of lousy television channels I get with my cable. At the very least, if my waist line doesn’t improve, my video game scores should.