Looking to buy video games online? You probably ought to check out some of the new releases. While the old favorites are always a good choice, there's nothing like immersing yourself in a new world - even if it's based on an old favorite. With each new release gamers typically find a better quality of experience, more fluid graphics and animation, and a richer overall experience.
Some of the, game review, newest releases that have been generating intense interest in the gaming community, game review, are Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV, UFC Undisputed, Wii Sports Resort, and Pokemon Platinum Version.
Resident Evil 5: (March 2009) The 7th installment in the, game review, Resident Evil franchise, this title has quickly outpaced all previous ones in sales and is being, game review, hailed by critics and gamers alike. The game, game review, involves tackling, game review, a horror-filled mission and is one of survival. It was released on both PS3 and Xbox 360, and while gamers may argue over which platform has the better graphics, the game is a visual masterpiece on either system.
Street Fighter IV: (Feb 2009) This game is, game review, based on the old Arcade favorite.
It didn't stray far from its roots, which is probably why it received such a warm welcome from longtime fans. The game features devastating blows, classic, game review, Street Fighter characters and new moves and game play elements that will challenge even the most seasoned Street Fighter. With its balanced blend of old school elements, glossy new look, and, game review, next generation feel, the result is one of the best fighting games currently on the market - and one of the top sellers of 2009.
Like Resident Evil 5, it's available on both Xbox 360 and PS3.
UFC Undisputed: (May 2009) This martial arts title, available on both Xbox 360 and PS3, features in depth, intricate fighting with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines. It has been one of the top sellers since its release, and, game review, has received critical acclaim for its ability to make the most of the crazed martial arts phenomena currently gripping the gaming community.
Wii Sports Resort: (July 2009) This is a, game review, sequel to Wii's bestselling Wii Sports and has enjoyed the same positive response.
The product features a series of games, like power cruising and sword play, to appeal to the causal user. Ten of the games are new and two of them - golf and bowling - are updated versions of classic Wii games.
What makes this release really special is that it comes with a new Wii peripheral called the Motion Plus. This attaches to the Wii controller, making it much more precise and allowing for more control of, game review, the onscreen action. More games are already being produced with this peripheral in mind, and it will soon become a must have accessory for all Wii users.
Pokemon Platinum Version: (March 2009) The Pokemon franchise has been with us for over 14 years and it's still going strong. This, game review, is an exclusive Nintendo DS product and is an upgrade of "Pokemon Diamond, game review, and, game review, Pearl". The biggest draw of the new Platinum version is the upgrade of online play. Gamers can battle it out with friends and strangers via Wi-Fi or even interact with up to 20 other players playing mini-games and mingling in exclusive Pokemon chat rooms.
2010/01/16
Vector Conflict by Digyourowngrave Games
Today I am reviewing the 3D shooter game called Vector Conflict: The Siege by Digyourowngrave Games.
You start out in a space bunker as a defender/shooter. You use the mouse to move your cross hairs around the area as the enemies come in. There are 4 ways the enemies can come from, you use the A and D key to navigate through the ways they come through and the W key to do a 180 degree turn.
You will also have a radar that shows what, game review, color the enemies are (which type) and how close they are to you.
The game explains what exactly you are and how the enemies are coming from space trying to defend the bunker you reside in. Through the game there are many different types of enemies that come through space trying to destroy you, each having their own unique style. For example one of the first enemies you encounter is the purple enemy, all, game, game review, review, the purple enemies try to do is run into you but cause little damage, game review, . The next enemy you will encounter is a small tank-like enemy, you will acquire a few rockets which easily destroy this tank-like enemy in one hit.
A few more enemies you encounter will fly at you and, game review, try to crash into you, stronger tank-like enemies, plane like enemies that shoot at you while flying around, and the orange boss, which flies around slowly but, game review, has a lot of health.
Later in the game you will acquire an electric type shock weapon which stuns all the ground units within range, disabling them for a few moments, another item you will acquire is the nuke, which is, game review, extremely powerful in that it destroys, game review, all the enemies around you in your range.
After each round you acquire resources from surviving time and from destroying the different enemies. With the resources you acquire you can purchase upgrades, a few of these upgrades include upgrading your primary weapon, rocket supply, nuke supply, electric shock supply, resource gaining speed, shield regeneration, and a few more. The game has 3 difficulty settings to it them being easy, medium, and hard. I myself have only tried easy and it is still quite difficult. The game does not have that many rounds to it but it includes another game type called survival in which, game review, you try and survive as long as you can.
The game also includes a few achievements achieved through different parts,, game review, game review, of the game. When you beat the game you will be given a high-score in which you can submit to digyourowngrave games website. The game, game review, is extremely fun and addicting.
You start out in a space bunker as a defender/shooter. You use the mouse to move your cross hairs around the area as the enemies come in. There are 4 ways the enemies can come from, you use the A and D key to navigate through the ways they come through and the W key to do a 180 degree turn.
You will also have a radar that shows what, game review, color the enemies are (which type) and how close they are to you.
The game explains what exactly you are and how the enemies are coming from space trying to defend the bunker you reside in. Through the game there are many different types of enemies that come through space trying to destroy you, each having their own unique style. For example one of the first enemies you encounter is the purple enemy, all, game, game review, review, the purple enemies try to do is run into you but cause little damage, game review, . The next enemy you will encounter is a small tank-like enemy, you will acquire a few rockets which easily destroy this tank-like enemy in one hit.
A few more enemies you encounter will fly at you and, game review, try to crash into you, stronger tank-like enemies, plane like enemies that shoot at you while flying around, and the orange boss, which flies around slowly but, game review, has a lot of health.
Later in the game you will acquire an electric type shock weapon which stuns all the ground units within range, disabling them for a few moments, another item you will acquire is the nuke, which is, game review, extremely powerful in that it destroys, game review, all the enemies around you in your range.
After each round you acquire resources from surviving time and from destroying the different enemies. With the resources you acquire you can purchase upgrades, a few of these upgrades include upgrading your primary weapon, rocket supply, nuke supply, electric shock supply, resource gaining speed, shield regeneration, and a few more. The game has 3 difficulty settings to it them being easy, medium, and hard. I myself have only tried easy and it is still quite difficult. The game does not have that many rounds to it but it includes another game type called survival in which, game review, you try and survive as long as you can.
The game also includes a few achievements achieved through different parts,, game review, game review, of the game. When you beat the game you will be given a high-score in which you can submit to digyourowngrave games website. The game, game review, is extremely fun and addicting.
2010/01/15
God of War Review
Since God,, game review, game review, of War was first demoed back in early 2004, it's been on the wish list of many action/adventure fans. God of War begins with a suicide, that of the main character. While this may sound like an exceedingly short game, it becomes clearer over time. Kratos, a tough Spartan warrior, throws himself from the highest cliff in Greece. As he plummets, you see the events leading up to the suicide. Essentially, Kratos was transformed into a killing machine by Ares, the God of War, who then tricked him into committing a sin.
Kratos seeks vengeance on the Ares. This begins, game review, the combat, and the emotional tale that surrounds the action.
The setting in itself is powerful, with vast open environments that can be quite beautiful. The detail in some of the locales is quite spectacular, and the same applies to the creatures that you will encounter. Each have a number of variants.
The camera is fixed. A term which may (and, game review, probably will) put some gamers off, due to the unspectacular fixed camera in other games.
However, Sony have evaded all the problems that arose from previous games, and it works tremendously well. It zooms in and out, game review, at certain times, making platforming objectives so much easier. Sony have made it seem almost beneficial to the standard manipulative camera view.
Kratos comes armed with chains that are attached to his wrists. At the end of these chains are sharp blades, for swinging and building up fierce force and power. The viciousness of the weapon fits Kranos's character neatly.
Not only visually satisfying, but the sound of the swinging and clanging together of these vast blades is, game review, quite terrifying. Athena, game review, also loans her giant blade to the warrior, but most of, game review, the time it seems so much easier to just use the chained blades.
As mentioned in the Rawpulse Preview, Kratos can sweep enemies into the air, and follow with a series of juggling attacks, for an effective combination. Once enemies have been eliminated, they break, game review, up into glowing red orbs, which can be traded for upgrades.
One slight problem with the AI, is that it seems to be more aggressive that smart, but you don't really notice, as you'll be battling your way through.
Button sequence attacks make a truly exciting element of the game. When an enemy is worn down from the basic attacks, Kratos can move in and perform a finishing move, or instigate a mini game fatality, which involves a series of buttons to be pressed when prompted. The tougher opponents will require a more complex series of buttons, but the reward is great.
Kratos will, game review, perform some spectacular moves, complete with flips, stabbing, and a finishing move that is disturbingly violent.
Not only do creatures, game review, leave the red orbs for trading, but also some, game review, drop orbs to increase your health. Some creatures deliver, game review, magical energy, or a combination of several orbs. If you press the wrong button during a sequence attack, you will leave Kratos open for a violent counter attack. While it may be simple to just avoid this kind of attack and kill the opponent with a traditional attack, it's so tempting to unleash a damaging series of splendid attacks, game review, .
As you progress through the game, other powers are given to you by the Gods. Ripping, game review, the head from Medusa delivers her evil gaze; Poseidon donates an electrical attack,, game review, Zeus his thunderbolt, and Hades, with an Army of Hades power. These powers can be upgraded, similarly to weapons,, game review, with advantages to higher power levels. Additionally, Kratos can release the rage of the Gods, which offers invulnerability, and enhanced attack power. Combined with some, game review, of the previously stated powers, Kratos is deadly.
For an action game, God of War contains, game review, some of the best puzzles. They make sense in terms of the story and settings, and they seem to fit in with the current level position. The puzzles may not be complex, but the main theme is action, so it makes the game seem more whole and complete.
God of War provides an unprecedented, game review, thrill, and is a real pleasure to play.
http://www.articlecore.com was created to provide articles on a number of different subjects ranging from PSP game reviews to Science.
The site is owned and run by Carl S. Richardson and Joe Denison, who are also known for a number of other websites including http://www.rawpulse.com a Playstation gaming website.
Kratos seeks vengeance on the Ares. This begins, game review, the combat, and the emotional tale that surrounds the action.
The setting in itself is powerful, with vast open environments that can be quite beautiful. The detail in some of the locales is quite spectacular, and the same applies to the creatures that you will encounter. Each have a number of variants.
The camera is fixed. A term which may (and, game review, probably will) put some gamers off, due to the unspectacular fixed camera in other games.
However, Sony have evaded all the problems that arose from previous games, and it works tremendously well. It zooms in and out, game review, at certain times, making platforming objectives so much easier. Sony have made it seem almost beneficial to the standard manipulative camera view.
Kratos comes armed with chains that are attached to his wrists. At the end of these chains are sharp blades, for swinging and building up fierce force and power. The viciousness of the weapon fits Kranos's character neatly.
Not only visually satisfying, but the sound of the swinging and clanging together of these vast blades is, game review, quite terrifying. Athena, game review, also loans her giant blade to the warrior, but most of, game review, the time it seems so much easier to just use the chained blades.
As mentioned in the Rawpulse Preview, Kratos can sweep enemies into the air, and follow with a series of juggling attacks, for an effective combination. Once enemies have been eliminated, they break, game review, up into glowing red orbs, which can be traded for upgrades.
One slight problem with the AI, is that it seems to be more aggressive that smart, but you don't really notice, as you'll be battling your way through.
Button sequence attacks make a truly exciting element of the game. When an enemy is worn down from the basic attacks, Kratos can move in and perform a finishing move, or instigate a mini game fatality, which involves a series of buttons to be pressed when prompted. The tougher opponents will require a more complex series of buttons, but the reward is great.
Kratos will, game review, perform some spectacular moves, complete with flips, stabbing, and a finishing move that is disturbingly violent.
Not only do creatures, game review, leave the red orbs for trading, but also some, game review, drop orbs to increase your health. Some creatures deliver, game review, magical energy, or a combination of several orbs. If you press the wrong button during a sequence attack, you will leave Kratos open for a violent counter attack. While it may be simple to just avoid this kind of attack and kill the opponent with a traditional attack, it's so tempting to unleash a damaging series of splendid attacks, game review, .
As you progress through the game, other powers are given to you by the Gods. Ripping, game review, the head from Medusa delivers her evil gaze; Poseidon donates an electrical attack,, game review, Zeus his thunderbolt, and Hades, with an Army of Hades power. These powers can be upgraded, similarly to weapons,, game review, with advantages to higher power levels. Additionally, Kratos can release the rage of the Gods, which offers invulnerability, and enhanced attack power. Combined with some, game review, of the previously stated powers, Kratos is deadly.
For an action game, God of War contains, game review, some of the best puzzles. They make sense in terms of the story and settings, and they seem to fit in with the current level position. The puzzles may not be complex, but the main theme is action, so it makes the game seem more whole and complete.
God of War provides an unprecedented, game review, thrill, and is a real pleasure to play.
http://www.articlecore.com was created to provide articles on a number of different subjects ranging from PSP game reviews to Science.
The site is owned and run by Carl S. Richardson and Joe Denison, who are also known for a number of other websites including http://www.rawpulse.com a Playstation gaming website.
Video Game Conference Sees Big Industry Change
The video game industry's annual showcase is saying goodbye to scantily clad booth babes, extravagant multimillion dollar exhibits, blaring lights and pounding music. Celebrity appearances from the likes of Paris Hilton or Snoop Dogg are a thing of the past, too.
This year's version of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, renamed the E3 Media & Business Summit, will be a toned-down affair as organizers, game review, hope to have a far less flashy discussion on new and upvoming video games.
The event, looks to be more like a country club getaway, an invitation-only gathering complete with luxury beachside hotels, sushi restaraunts and meetings in private conference rooms.
To put it more diplimatically,, game review, "It's about the quality of connection for leaders, game review, of the industry," said Michael Gallagher, who heads up the Entertainment Software Association, the trade group that puts together the show.
After last year's expo, organizers decided it had become too big for its, game review, own good. With more than 60,000 people cramming into the Los Angeles Convention Center, there, game review, was a feeling that the needs of no one - be it the media, retailers or video game publishers - were being addressed well.
"It had gotten out of control and needed to die," said Mike Wilson, chief executive of Austin, Texas based game publisher Gamecock. "It was everywhere, there was no place to sit and the microwave cheeseburgers were $8. It just wasn't pleasant."
Wilson's company wasn't invited to the new E3 that's being held in a handful of hotels along the beach in Santa Monica, CA. He isn't the only one.
Only about 30 of the largest video game software and hardware companies are attending, down from the hundreds that packed the sprawling convention center in previous years.
Also missing will be the, game review, army of smalltime bloggers, zealous game fans and others who somehow managed to infiltrate the trade-only event.
As, game review, someone who was at, game review, the first E3 in 1995 and attended every one since, Dorothy Ferguson said she believes the new format will benefit the 3,000 or so people attending.
"It kind of got away from what was important, which is really content," said Ferguson, a vice president of sales and marketing for NC-Soft, Inc.
"At the end you felt like a pinball in a pinball machine. It, game review, was sensory overload and it was really difficult to hear anything."
This event, will focus on the industry's largest players, including, game review, No. 1 game-software maker Electronic Arts, game review, Inc. and console makers Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., and Nintendo Corp.
Josh Larson, director of the online game review Website Gamespot, said he is looking for this year's show to shed more light on software that takes advantage of each system's unique capabilities.
He also expects more details on big video game franchises like Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV and Super Smash Bros. Brawl as well as, game review,, game review, more information on Sony's strategy to compete online with Microsoft's Xbox Live service.
The ESA is hoping to appeal to the general gaming consumer later this fall. The "E for All 2007," an event which will be open to the public,, game review, is scheduled for Oct. 18 - 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
This year's version of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, renamed the E3 Media & Business Summit, will be a toned-down affair as organizers, game review, hope to have a far less flashy discussion on new and upvoming video games.
The event, looks to be more like a country club getaway, an invitation-only gathering complete with luxury beachside hotels, sushi restaraunts and meetings in private conference rooms.
To put it more diplimatically,, game review, "It's about the quality of connection for leaders, game review, of the industry," said Michael Gallagher, who heads up the Entertainment Software Association, the trade group that puts together the show.
After last year's expo, organizers decided it had become too big for its, game review, own good. With more than 60,000 people cramming into the Los Angeles Convention Center, there, game review, was a feeling that the needs of no one - be it the media, retailers or video game publishers - were being addressed well.
"It had gotten out of control and needed to die," said Mike Wilson, chief executive of Austin, Texas based game publisher Gamecock. "It was everywhere, there was no place to sit and the microwave cheeseburgers were $8. It just wasn't pleasant."
Wilson's company wasn't invited to the new E3 that's being held in a handful of hotels along the beach in Santa Monica, CA. He isn't the only one.
Only about 30 of the largest video game software and hardware companies are attending, down from the hundreds that packed the sprawling convention center in previous years.
Also missing will be the, game review, army of smalltime bloggers, zealous game fans and others who somehow managed to infiltrate the trade-only event.
As, game review, someone who was at, game review, the first E3 in 1995 and attended every one since, Dorothy Ferguson said she believes the new format will benefit the 3,000 or so people attending.
"It kind of got away from what was important, which is really content," said Ferguson, a vice president of sales and marketing for NC-Soft, Inc.
"At the end you felt like a pinball in a pinball machine. It, game review, was sensory overload and it was really difficult to hear anything."
This event, will focus on the industry's largest players, including, game review, No. 1 game-software maker Electronic Arts, game review, Inc. and console makers Microsoft Corp., Sony Corp., and Nintendo Corp.
Josh Larson, director of the online game review Website Gamespot, said he is looking for this year's show to shed more light on software that takes advantage of each system's unique capabilities.
He also expects more details on big video game franchises like Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV and Super Smash Bros. Brawl as well as, game review,, game review, more information on Sony's strategy to compete online with Microsoft's Xbox Live service.
The ESA is hoping to appeal to the general gaming consumer later this fall. The "E for All 2007," an event which will be open to the public,, game review, is scheduled for Oct. 18 - 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
2010/01/14
10 Best Arcade Games For Wii
Some of the most fun and entertaining games available are arcade games. From traditional games like, game review, Skee Ball to more advanced pinball games, the entertaining activities created for arcade atmospheres have always been intriguing. Now, with some of the best Wii games for kids and adults ever created, you can bring, game review, some of your most memorable arcade favorites right into your home.
1. House of the Dead: Overkill
House of the Dead:Overkill is one of the hottest arcade-style Wii shooting games ever created, game review, for the Wii.
Use your Wii gun accessory to help Agent G as he makes his way through the blood-filled streets of Louisiana to solve one of the most mysterious crimes ever.
2. Mario Party 8
Mario Party 8 is the newest in the Mario Party series, promising tons of new party-style arcade games as well as new twists on old favorites. Punch statues, race go-karts, and walk a tightrope. You can even decorate a cake-decorating competition, game review, or game-show if you choose!
3. Carnival Games
Where's the best place to a series of arcade games? At the carnival, of course! The entire family will enjoy playing Carnival Games together.
Take the strength test, try your hand at milk bottle throwing,, game review, or drop mom and dad in the dunk tank, game review, (if you dare). There are more than 20 different arcade games to choose from!
4. Game Party
With Game Party you and your friends will not only enjoy classic games like Trivia or Skii Ball but will also have the opportunity to try some family favorites like table hockey, hoop shooting, and darts at the, game review, same time. This is the perfect game for keeping a party full of zany kids occupied.
5. Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
There isn't an, game review,, game review, arcade game nearly as classic as traditional pinball. Pinball Hall of Fame:, game review, The Williams Collection puts an astounding electronic twist on an old favorite, adding unlockable game features with secret surprises and the ability, game review, to play with up to 4 people at a time.
6. House of the Dead 2&3 Return
Everyone enchanted, game review,, game review, by the House of the Dead series will fall in love with House of the Dead 2& 3 Return.
This new invention combines all of the blood,, game review, gore, and ghoulish fun from the first two games and rolls it all together, game review, into one spine-chilling arcade shooting game you'll never want to put down.
7. Winter Sports The Ultimate Challenge
Are you strong enough to compete in the winter Olympic games? Winter Sports The Ultimate Challenge will test your skills as you slip and slide through more than 9 sports-oriented arcade-style games in an effort to bring home the gold.
Earning awesome Wii game reviews,, game review, this is one challenge you won't want to miss.
8. Arcade, game review, Zone
With Arcade Zone you'll have the chance to play some of your old favorites, including Skee ball, Whack-a-Mole, and many others. As you play you'll be able to earn tickets, just like in real life, that you can turn in for all sorts of fun prizes. Your prizes will, of course, help you to unlock some of the arcade's closed, game review, off areas!
9. Namco Museum Remix
With goofy characters and fun graphics, the Namco Museum Remix game attempts to bring some of your favorite Wii arcade games back to life.
Try your hand at Pac-Man, Galaxian, and several other old favorites redone to appeal to the newer generation.
10. Family Party: 30 Great Games
Family Party: 30 Great Games is jam packed with fun and entertaining mini-games designed to entertain the entire family and with so much to offer is quite possibly one of the best Wii games for kids as well. Up to 4 players at a time can participate in shooting games, track and field games, and even battle challenges.
1. House of the Dead: Overkill
House of the Dead:Overkill is one of the hottest arcade-style Wii shooting games ever created, game review, for the Wii.
Use your Wii gun accessory to help Agent G as he makes his way through the blood-filled streets of Louisiana to solve one of the most mysterious crimes ever.
2. Mario Party 8
Mario Party 8 is the newest in the Mario Party series, promising tons of new party-style arcade games as well as new twists on old favorites. Punch statues, race go-karts, and walk a tightrope. You can even decorate a cake-decorating competition, game review, or game-show if you choose!
3. Carnival Games
Where's the best place to a series of arcade games? At the carnival, of course! The entire family will enjoy playing Carnival Games together.
Take the strength test, try your hand at milk bottle throwing,, game review, or drop mom and dad in the dunk tank, game review, (if you dare). There are more than 20 different arcade games to choose from!
4. Game Party
With Game Party you and your friends will not only enjoy classic games like Trivia or Skii Ball but will also have the opportunity to try some family favorites like table hockey, hoop shooting, and darts at the, game review, same time. This is the perfect game for keeping a party full of zany kids occupied.
5. Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
There isn't an, game review,, game review, arcade game nearly as classic as traditional pinball. Pinball Hall of Fame:, game review, The Williams Collection puts an astounding electronic twist on an old favorite, adding unlockable game features with secret surprises and the ability, game review, to play with up to 4 people at a time.
6. House of the Dead 2&3 Return
Everyone enchanted, game review,, game review, by the House of the Dead series will fall in love with House of the Dead 2& 3 Return.
This new invention combines all of the blood,, game review, gore, and ghoulish fun from the first two games and rolls it all together, game review, into one spine-chilling arcade shooting game you'll never want to put down.
7. Winter Sports The Ultimate Challenge
Are you strong enough to compete in the winter Olympic games? Winter Sports The Ultimate Challenge will test your skills as you slip and slide through more than 9 sports-oriented arcade-style games in an effort to bring home the gold.
Earning awesome Wii game reviews,, game review, this is one challenge you won't want to miss.
8. Arcade, game review, Zone
With Arcade Zone you'll have the chance to play some of your old favorites, including Skee ball, Whack-a-Mole, and many others. As you play you'll be able to earn tickets, just like in real life, that you can turn in for all sorts of fun prizes. Your prizes will, of course, help you to unlock some of the arcade's closed, game review, off areas!
9. Namco Museum Remix
With goofy characters and fun graphics, the Namco Museum Remix game attempts to bring some of your favorite Wii arcade games back to life.
Try your hand at Pac-Man, Galaxian, and several other old favorites redone to appeal to the newer generation.
10. Family Party: 30 Great Games
Family Party: 30 Great Games is jam packed with fun and entertaining mini-games designed to entertain the entire family and with so much to offer is quite possibly one of the best Wii games for kids as well. Up to 4 players at a time can participate in shooting games, track and field games, and even battle challenges.
Top-Selling Video Games of 2009
Now that another year has come to a close, it's time to create a million and one, game, game review, review, best-of-the-best lists for the previous year. Even with a worldwide recession, gaming was stronger than ever. Here's a rundown of the top-selling video games for the year 2009:
1. Wii Fit.
This exercise game was not only the best-selling console game in 2009, but it's also become the second best-selling, non-bundled console video game in the history of the world. Wii Fit has received mostly positive, game review, reviews.
One of the main criticisms of the game is that it doesn't provide its players with a serious workout, game review, . Then again, it could be argued that those who want that probably wouldn't be playing a lot of video games anyway.
2. Wii Play, game review, .
This laser-centered game, game review, for the Wii is actually a collection of nine games. While it received high marks for its playability, criticisms included the individual games' predictability and redundancy. Still, the game became a smash hit.
In fact, Wii Play has become the best-selling non-bundled console video game of all time.
3. Pokemon Platinum Version.
Ironically, while this game was only an upgrade from the game "Pokemon Diamond and Pearl," it was a huge success. It also received rave review for the features that it contains, including its enhanced graphics and interface.
4. Mario Kart.
This go-cart-inspired game helped to introduce a new generation of gamers to the popular Nintendo characters. The series was launched in 1992.
This version became extremely successful and even broke, game review, several Guinness World Records. It includes, game review, some past famous characters from the series, including Donkey Kong Jr., Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, and of course-Mario and Luigi.
5. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360).
Ironically, this is the seventh game in the series from Capcom. The reviews for the game were basically positive. Although trailers for Resident, game review, Evil 5 received some initial criticism, the game had over four million worldwide downloads while the service was available for the Xbox Live and PlayStation Store formats, game review, .
6. Killzone 2.
The success of this game hooked gamers from the moment the first trailer was released. It received extremely high reviews, with features such as playability, game review, and levelling receiving particularly high marks.
7. Call of Duty: World at War.
This game is the fifth installment in the series. It received generally positive reviews from various online gaming review sites. Many reviews praised the game's setting and playability. However, others criticized the scope of the game as too wide, which they, game review, argued negatively affected the flow of the game.
8. Resident Evil 5 (PlayStation).
9. Halo Wars.
Deviating from the previous installments, game review, of the series, this one moves away from the first-person perspective of the previous ones. The game broke sales records after its release, while receiving mostly positive reviews from the critics. The PC version received more lukewarm reviews than the console versions, game review, .
10. Street Fighter IV.
This, game review, was definitely a huge oldie-but-goodie game for the year. The series has a loyal following, and this version didn't disappoint them.
The home version (along with the arcade version) of the game received outstanding reviews, even though it was the first instalment of the series in about a decade.
1. Wii Fit.
This exercise game was not only the best-selling console game in 2009, but it's also become the second best-selling, non-bundled console video game in the history of the world. Wii Fit has received mostly positive, game review, reviews.
One of the main criticisms of the game is that it doesn't provide its players with a serious workout, game review, . Then again, it could be argued that those who want that probably wouldn't be playing a lot of video games anyway.
2. Wii Play, game review, .
This laser-centered game, game review, for the Wii is actually a collection of nine games. While it received high marks for its playability, criticisms included the individual games' predictability and redundancy. Still, the game became a smash hit.
In fact, Wii Play has become the best-selling non-bundled console video game of all time.
3. Pokemon Platinum Version.
Ironically, while this game was only an upgrade from the game "Pokemon Diamond and Pearl," it was a huge success. It also received rave review for the features that it contains, including its enhanced graphics and interface.
4. Mario Kart.
This go-cart-inspired game helped to introduce a new generation of gamers to the popular Nintendo characters. The series was launched in 1992.
This version became extremely successful and even broke, game review, several Guinness World Records. It includes, game review, some past famous characters from the series, including Donkey Kong Jr., Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, and of course-Mario and Luigi.
5. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox 360).
Ironically, this is the seventh game in the series from Capcom. The reviews for the game were basically positive. Although trailers for Resident, game review, Evil 5 received some initial criticism, the game had over four million worldwide downloads while the service was available for the Xbox Live and PlayStation Store formats, game review, .
6. Killzone 2.
The success of this game hooked gamers from the moment the first trailer was released. It received extremely high reviews, with features such as playability, game review, and levelling receiving particularly high marks.
7. Call of Duty: World at War.
This game is the fifth installment in the series. It received generally positive reviews from various online gaming review sites. Many reviews praised the game's setting and playability. However, others criticized the scope of the game as too wide, which they, game review, argued negatively affected the flow of the game.
8. Resident Evil 5 (PlayStation).
9. Halo Wars.
Deviating from the previous installments, game review, of the series, this one moves away from the first-person perspective of the previous ones. The game broke sales records after its release, while receiving mostly positive reviews from the critics. The PC version received more lukewarm reviews than the console versions, game review, .
10. Street Fighter IV.
This, game review, was definitely a huge oldie-but-goodie game for the year. The series has a loyal following, and this version didn't disappoint them.
The home version (along with the arcade version) of the game received outstanding reviews, even though it was the first instalment of the series in about a decade.
2010/01/13
Xbox 360 Game Review - Six Days in Fallujah
Six Days in Fallujah makes a claim to be one of the most practical war Xbox 360 games ever made, and it is also one of the most questionable. The game has gathered so much negative press the publisher, Konami, dropped it like a time-honoured hot potato, leaving developer Atomic Games in a dicey position. If they do not get a publisher, game review, shortly, the company may stop work and the game may never see the daylight, game review, .
Six Days in Fallujah follows the real-world exploits of US forces in the 46-day battle that occurred in this central Iraqi city.
The battle started on Nov seven, 2004 and lasted to December twenty-three of the same year. More than one thousand insurgents died, and 38 U.S. Infantrymen were killed. The game has taken more than 3 years to develop at a price of twenty-million, and it is not finished because of a shortage of funding and the danger that there won't be a publisher to market the, game review, game to customers.
Practical war games are nothing new, as titles like Call of Duty are among some of the most well-liked of all Xbox 360 games.
The furore over Six Days in Fallujah is that it's too real. It was developed with the aid of marines that basically, game review, took part in the battle. They added their experiences,, game review, their viewpoints, their fears, as well as their names and likenesses.
Some claim this game is disrespectful, game review, to those that were killed. They, game review, call it unseemly. The furore comes from infantrymen, officials, anti-war groups, members of the U.S.
So, are you able to blame Konami for pulling out of this? Presented as a third-person, game review, shooter, Six Days in Fallujah follows the exploits of the 3rd Corps over the course of 6 days as they try to liberate the town of Fallujah of insurgents.
Even though it's a war game, the brand is filed as survival horror. The nightmares of war should be apparent. Survival is the name of the game as you never can tell what risks lurk round the next corner or behind the following door.
As the genuine marines did, you'll make your way thru the traditional streets of Fallujah going door to door in pursuit of insurgents. These rebels will stop at nothing to kill you. A lot of them are, game review, resigned not to leave the town alive as they lay in wait to ambush you.
You may search many houses and rooms with no success, and then, game review, when you expect it least the insurgents will surprise, game review, and attack and let's never forget the booby traps. Urban warfare is a different sort of beast. It needs patience, planning, and superb strategic strategies, all of which is outlined, game review, in the game.
Weapons include attack rifles, grenades, C4 explosives, and air strikes,, game review, which can be called in to clear a building from overhead.
Explosives are used to blast holes in walls in the hope of surprising insurgents by making a surprising entrance. Courtesy of a recently designed engine, the environment is completely destructible.
This annihilation plays a vital component in the method, since you may use some for cover and even implode entire structures on the enemy. As in real life, you'll use whatever limited, game review, tools, weapons, and secrets you have at your, game review, disposal. According to Atomic Games ' president Peter, game review, Tamte, unlike the other media, the interactive nature of the computer game permits players to put themselves in pragmatic decision making processes.
In this manner, players will experience war as near to first hand as possible. Pictures, books, and even stories are passive. Though they may chronicle events as exactly as practicable, you can't influence the result. He claims that such interaction gives a deeper level, game review, of understanding.
We should hope that Six Days in Fallujah unearths a publisher. This is a tale that has to be told. It's more than a game. For those, game review, that are against its release, I am able to respect that but you've got the freedom to choose not to buy or play it.
Let, game review, us always remember those that died so we can live and let live.
Six Days in Fallujah follows the real-world exploits of US forces in the 46-day battle that occurred in this central Iraqi city.
The battle started on Nov seven, 2004 and lasted to December twenty-three of the same year. More than one thousand insurgents died, and 38 U.S. Infantrymen were killed. The game has taken more than 3 years to develop at a price of twenty-million, and it is not finished because of a shortage of funding and the danger that there won't be a publisher to market the, game review, game to customers.
Practical war games are nothing new, as titles like Call of Duty are among some of the most well-liked of all Xbox 360 games.
The furore over Six Days in Fallujah is that it's too real. It was developed with the aid of marines that basically, game review, took part in the battle. They added their experiences,, game review, their viewpoints, their fears, as well as their names and likenesses.
Some claim this game is disrespectful, game review, to those that were killed. They, game review, call it unseemly. The furore comes from infantrymen, officials, anti-war groups, members of the U.S.
So, are you able to blame Konami for pulling out of this? Presented as a third-person, game review, shooter, Six Days in Fallujah follows the exploits of the 3rd Corps over the course of 6 days as they try to liberate the town of Fallujah of insurgents.
Even though it's a war game, the brand is filed as survival horror. The nightmares of war should be apparent. Survival is the name of the game as you never can tell what risks lurk round the next corner or behind the following door.
As the genuine marines did, you'll make your way thru the traditional streets of Fallujah going door to door in pursuit of insurgents. These rebels will stop at nothing to kill you. A lot of them are, game review, resigned not to leave the town alive as they lay in wait to ambush you.
You may search many houses and rooms with no success, and then, game review, when you expect it least the insurgents will surprise, game review, and attack and let's never forget the booby traps. Urban warfare is a different sort of beast. It needs patience, planning, and superb strategic strategies, all of which is outlined, game review, in the game.
Weapons include attack rifles, grenades, C4 explosives, and air strikes,, game review, which can be called in to clear a building from overhead.
Explosives are used to blast holes in walls in the hope of surprising insurgents by making a surprising entrance. Courtesy of a recently designed engine, the environment is completely destructible.
This annihilation plays a vital component in the method, since you may use some for cover and even implode entire structures on the enemy. As in real life, you'll use whatever limited, game review, tools, weapons, and secrets you have at your, game review, disposal. According to Atomic Games ' president Peter, game review, Tamte, unlike the other media, the interactive nature of the computer game permits players to put themselves in pragmatic decision making processes.
In this manner, players will experience war as near to first hand as possible. Pictures, books, and even stories are passive. Though they may chronicle events as exactly as practicable, you can't influence the result. He claims that such interaction gives a deeper level, game review, of understanding.
We should hope that Six Days in Fallujah unearths a publisher. This is a tale that has to be told. It's more than a game. For those, game review, that are against its release, I am able to respect that but you've got the freedom to choose not to buy or play it.
Let, game review, us always remember those that died so we can live and let live.
James Cameron's Avatar the Game Review
Judging by the lines at, game review, the movie theaters, there are only, game review, a handful of people who haven't seen James Cameron's Avatar the Movie. It promised to be a whole new level of graphic entertainment and it delivered. As with most new movie launches, tie-ins from fast food outlets, soft drinks, game review, and of course toys were produced pre-launch. Cameron primed the pump with the release of James Cameron's Avatar the Game about 3 weeks before the theater release of the movie.
Let me say first, the graphics in this game are outstanding. You can play it in regular mode or 3-D if you have the right monitor/TV. Unfortunately, I don't so my review is based on the 2-D game.
One of the first things you will discover is you have the ability to play as a human or a, game review, Navi. Each has its own advantages. The Navi is extremely hard to kill. So, game review, much so that many gamers are complaining. They have a disadvantage in travel. To complete the missions, it is necessary to travel to 11 different sectors on the planet of Pandora, game review, .
This takes a while if you are a Navi.
Playing the human gives you the advantage of using vehicles. You can get to the mission sites much faster. From there it's the usual game play of collecting, game review, arms and items vital to the mission.
I think the graphics of the game were fantastic. I'm glad I was able, game review, to play, game review, this game and would recommend it to anyone. The travel lets you experience, game review, different terrains, jungles, rivers and pretty cool plant life.
The, game review, attacks are explosive, be careful if you have a dynamic sound system, you'll wake the neighbors. This part of the game exceeded my expectations. I played the game for hours, just to play and explore Pandora.
Now the downside, I got bored. The missions are like so many other games and quickly became tedious. Especially when I played the Navi because it took so long to get places. As a human, I found it especially frustrating because the Navi's are so unevenly equipped with lifeforce.
I got tired of attacking, attacking and more attacking to proceed. These things just wont die.
The game itself is a mix of first person shooter and leveling up. It doesn't really, game review, matter how good you are as a shooter, you still have to complete missions to level up so it becomes rather frustrating after a while. This was supposed to be the future of gaming and it doesn't, game review, quite live up to the hype. That is unless you bought it with the intention of spending more time exploring Pandora on your own.
If that's it, the you'll probably love this game. At least for a while.
I was very excited when I heard about the movie. I was even more excited when I read the pre-release info about the game. It's really a great, game review, game from a graphics point of view and I recommend you try it, but I'm also glad I didn't fork over the big bucks to buy it. I got it on a 10 day free trial. Try it for yourself and see what you think. You may want to add it, game review, to your collection.
Let me say first, the graphics in this game are outstanding. You can play it in regular mode or 3-D if you have the right monitor/TV. Unfortunately, I don't so my review is based on the 2-D game.
One of the first things you will discover is you have the ability to play as a human or a, game review, Navi. Each has its own advantages. The Navi is extremely hard to kill. So, game review, much so that many gamers are complaining. They have a disadvantage in travel. To complete the missions, it is necessary to travel to 11 different sectors on the planet of Pandora, game review, .
This takes a while if you are a Navi.
Playing the human gives you the advantage of using vehicles. You can get to the mission sites much faster. From there it's the usual game play of collecting, game review, arms and items vital to the mission.
I think the graphics of the game were fantastic. I'm glad I was able, game review, to play, game review, this game and would recommend it to anyone. The travel lets you experience, game review, different terrains, jungles, rivers and pretty cool plant life.
The, game review, attacks are explosive, be careful if you have a dynamic sound system, you'll wake the neighbors. This part of the game exceeded my expectations. I played the game for hours, just to play and explore Pandora.
Now the downside, I got bored. The missions are like so many other games and quickly became tedious. Especially when I played the Navi because it took so long to get places. As a human, I found it especially frustrating because the Navi's are so unevenly equipped with lifeforce.
I got tired of attacking, attacking and more attacking to proceed. These things just wont die.
The game itself is a mix of first person shooter and leveling up. It doesn't really, game review, matter how good you are as a shooter, you still have to complete missions to level up so it becomes rather frustrating after a while. This was supposed to be the future of gaming and it doesn't, game review, quite live up to the hype. That is unless you bought it with the intention of spending more time exploring Pandora on your own.
If that's it, the you'll probably love this game. At least for a while.
I was very excited when I heard about the movie. I was even more excited when I read the pre-release info about the game. It's really a great, game review, game from a graphics point of view and I recommend you try it, but I'm also glad I didn't fork over the big bucks to buy it. I got it on a 10 day free trial. Try it for yourself and see what you think. You may want to add it, game review, to your collection.
2010/01/12
Ancientsoft Software announces the availability of Pharaohs' Curse for Windows, a puzzle game for the windows 9x/me/2000/xp.
Pharaohs' Curse :
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Pharaohs' Curse is a 2D platform game mixed with puzzles (The main focus is on the puzzle elements). In this game you can use drills, hammers, picks and shovels to break the, game review, tiles that guard the gold,, game review, game review, . When you collect all the gold in a given stage, the exit door unlocks and you can go to the next level.
Easy to play :
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Pharaohs' curse is very easy to learn, game review, and play, yet very fun.
There are no complicated instructions. Just use the Arrow keys to move and the Space key to jump or use tools. You can even select a tutorial option to let the computer show you, game review, how to play. There are many different ways to solve the puzzles, but if you ever, game review, get stumped, you'll never have to waste your time searching for hints online. The solution, game review, is only a key press away! Just press F8 and the computer will solve the level right before your eyes! (Prepare yourself for great fun.
)
Loads of Fun :
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Pharaohs' Curse has 65 levels of cool and creative puzzles to provide you with loads of fun. You can also create your own levels, resulting in virtually unlimited replay value. You will definitely enjoy the great, colorful and cheerful graphics of the game. You will feel like you are living in an ancient Egyptian atmosphere because of the great music themes.
Pharaohs' Curse got 5 cows at Tucows
Game features :
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* Play 65 fun and challenging levels.
(280 rooms of cool puzzles)
* Gain access to the solution REPLAY feature (See the whole solution playback, game review, for any level).
* Battle against new types of mummies that jump, roll, and turn into stone.
* Enjoy and use new puzzle elements like:
- New weapons to stop mummies.
- New types of doors.
- New items you can use to solve the levels.
* 60 day, game review, money back guarantee.
* Listen to 7 tracks of high quality theme music.
* See all 12 different and unique world themes, game review, .
* Create and Save your own levels in the easy to use Level Editor.
* Automatically records solutions when you play your custom levels.
* Get free hints and tips.
* Plus hidden rooms, and other secrets and surprises.
System requirements :
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* 200Mhz or better
* 16MB of RAM or better (32 recommended)
* 4MB VGA (8MB recommended)
* DirectX 7 or better
* Win 9x/ME/2000/XP
Game review :
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"Pharaohs' Curse is a great puzzle-solving game that will offer you many hours of challenging gameplay.
Its low system requirements make it accessible to just about anyone with a PC that can run Windows 95, and the simple gameplay and colorful graphics will appeal to both kids and adults alike. What really amazes me is that this, game review, little 2D arcade puzzle game has provided me with, game review, just as much fun, game review, as many of the $50 titles that come across my desk". Mark Smith - Game Chronicles
"Pharaohs' Curse is a well thought out game with simple controls, great music and graphics.
It is a challenging, fun and relaxing game to play. With the ability to create your own levels and play levels created by other players, it is sure to be entertaining for a long time." Robert Wade - Digital Diversions
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Pharaohs' Curse is a 2D platform game mixed with puzzles (The main focus is on the puzzle elements). In this game you can use drills, hammers, picks and shovels to break the, game review, tiles that guard the gold,, game review, game review, . When you collect all the gold in a given stage, the exit door unlocks and you can go to the next level.
Easy to play :
--------------
Pharaohs' curse is very easy to learn, game review, and play, yet very fun.
There are no complicated instructions. Just use the Arrow keys to move and the Space key to jump or use tools. You can even select a tutorial option to let the computer show you, game review, how to play. There are many different ways to solve the puzzles, but if you ever, game review, get stumped, you'll never have to waste your time searching for hints online. The solution, game review, is only a key press away! Just press F8 and the computer will solve the level right before your eyes! (Prepare yourself for great fun.
)
Loads of Fun :
--------------
Pharaohs' Curse has 65 levels of cool and creative puzzles to provide you with loads of fun. You can also create your own levels, resulting in virtually unlimited replay value. You will definitely enjoy the great, colorful and cheerful graphics of the game. You will feel like you are living in an ancient Egyptian atmosphere because of the great music themes.
Pharaohs' Curse got 5 cows at Tucows
Game features :
---------------
* Play 65 fun and challenging levels.
(280 rooms of cool puzzles)
* Gain access to the solution REPLAY feature (See the whole solution playback, game review, for any level).
* Battle against new types of mummies that jump, roll, and turn into stone.
* Enjoy and use new puzzle elements like:
- New weapons to stop mummies.
- New types of doors.
- New items you can use to solve the levels.
* 60 day, game review, money back guarantee.
* Listen to 7 tracks of high quality theme music.
* See all 12 different and unique world themes, game review, .
* Create and Save your own levels in the easy to use Level Editor.
* Automatically records solutions when you play your custom levels.
* Get free hints and tips.
* Plus hidden rooms, and other secrets and surprises.
System requirements :
---------------------
* 200Mhz or better
* 16MB of RAM or better (32 recommended)
* 4MB VGA (8MB recommended)
* DirectX 7 or better
* Win 9x/ME/2000/XP
Game review :
-------------
"Pharaohs' Curse is a great puzzle-solving game that will offer you many hours of challenging gameplay.
Its low system requirements make it accessible to just about anyone with a PC that can run Windows 95, and the simple gameplay and colorful graphics will appeal to both kids and adults alike. What really amazes me is that this, game review, little 2D arcade puzzle game has provided me with, game review, just as much fun, game review, as many of the $50 titles that come across my desk". Mark Smith - Game Chronicles
"Pharaohs' Curse is a well thought out game with simple controls, great music and graphics.
It is a challenging, fun and relaxing game to play. With the ability to create your own levels and play levels created by other players, it is sure to be entertaining for a long time." Robert Wade - Digital Diversions
Sex and Violence in Video Games; Teens at Risk
Have you, game review, as a parent wondered what is going on with all these nasty and violent video games lately? Are you taken aback by some, game review, of the content your teenagers are playing with in their video games? Does it at least bother you a little bit?
Personally,, game review, I have often watched the Video Game reviews on G4 DirectTV Channel and have thought that some of the games were over the top [sex, blood and guts] but then again that is why they sell so well. And we have an entire group of kids blasting, game review, their Gangster Rap Music too, so there are issues everywhere.
Certainly I am not one to single out an industry. But I do concur that it would be much better to have folks.
All things in moderation really; having impressionable minds, game review, of human children play destructive, sexual and violent games can be problematic, but since, game review, the species is problematic in those regards it stands to reason that some violence impressions can help with, game review, the balance and reality of the world we live in too. One parent recently stated in an online think tank on the subject;
"What is, game review, worse is that it teaches and reinforces that it is FUN to kill, maim, and inflict pain.
"
Myself, I, game review, have noticed that those who like to kill things do indeed get a rush out of the taking of life, even from smashing a bug on a sidewalk or in hunting. In sports we teach thru a positive reward system [trappings of victory] that it is fun to inflict pain. So, the virtual reality extension of such perhaps simply encompasses another group of people,, game review, kids who were not big enough, agile enough, early uses of dexterity, game review, or athletically inclined to play football, a chance or outlet for any pent up aggression, which they had no escape for previously.
Now then is that bad or good? Or is it being taken too far as the video games make such acts okay in the VR World and an impressionable mind, which is straddling the two worlds might or, game review, will develop a mindset that such violence is okay?
Maybe we as parents should perhaps put a little more emphasis on the subject matter that we allow our kids to have in their video games. Video games can become addictive and problematic for teens and it is the parent's responsibility to see that these things do not get out of hand.
Please consider all this in 2006.
"Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/
Personally,, game review, I have often watched the Video Game reviews on G4 DirectTV Channel and have thought that some of the games were over the top [sex, blood and guts] but then again that is why they sell so well. And we have an entire group of kids blasting, game review, their Gangster Rap Music too, so there are issues everywhere.
Certainly I am not one to single out an industry. But I do concur that it would be much better to have folks.
All things in moderation really; having impressionable minds, game review, of human children play destructive, sexual and violent games can be problematic, but since, game review, the species is problematic in those regards it stands to reason that some violence impressions can help with, game review, the balance and reality of the world we live in too. One parent recently stated in an online think tank on the subject;
"What is, game review, worse is that it teaches and reinforces that it is FUN to kill, maim, and inflict pain.
"
Myself, I, game review, have noticed that those who like to kill things do indeed get a rush out of the taking of life, even from smashing a bug on a sidewalk or in hunting. In sports we teach thru a positive reward system [trappings of victory] that it is fun to inflict pain. So, the virtual reality extension of such perhaps simply encompasses another group of people,, game review, kids who were not big enough, agile enough, early uses of dexterity, game review, or athletically inclined to play football, a chance or outlet for any pent up aggression, which they had no escape for previously.
Now then is that bad or good? Or is it being taken too far as the video games make such acts okay in the VR World and an impressionable mind, which is straddling the two worlds might or, game review, will develop a mindset that such violence is okay?
Maybe we as parents should perhaps put a little more emphasis on the subject matter that we allow our kids to have in their video games. Video games can become addictive and problematic for teens and it is the parent's responsibility to see that these things do not get out of hand.
Please consider all this in 2006.
"Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/
2010/01/11
The 2 Most Crucial Skills In Game Testing
There are two major skills that are absolutely crucial for a game tester to have.
I'd even go as far to say that even with all your qualifications and experience, without these skills you'd find it very hard to get a game testing job.
What are they you ask?
1. You must be able to communicate effectively.
I'll put in another way for you:
You must have great communication skills.
By this I mean you need to be able to express exactly what your, game review, thoughts are so that everybody is on the same terms and knows, game review, how to go about fixing the issue.
2. You must be able to transfer these, game review,, game review, good communication skills into your writing.
When programmers are reading your bug report, they need to know exactly what the problem is and how to reproduce it. They don't want to waste any time trying to understand, game review, what you have written.
Your writing needs to be clear enough that anybody in could pick up the bug report and understand what the problem is and how to fix it.
Now don't get me wrong, none of that is easy to do, even for those that are natural speakers or writers.
But there are a few relatively easy exercises you can do to improve your communication and writing skills, game review, .
Exercise 1
This, game review, exercise involves choosing a simple object (such as a paper clip, watch, flower etc) and without actually hinting to what the object is, writing a description of how to draw it.
Then see how many people can follow your instructions and draw the object, then correctly guess what they have drawn.
Exercise 2
This is an extension of the previous exercise, but bringing the game, game review, testing aspect into it.
Next time you are playing a game and happen to find a cool glitch, rather than just showing your friends, write a description of the glitch and email it to your friends to see if they can reproduce it.
Exercise 3
This exercise simply acts, game review, , game review, to improve your, game review,, game review, writing skill, but if you do it correctly you might be able to use, game review, it as an example of your expertise in the video game industry.
The exercise involves starting your own blog.
You can do this for free at blogger.com
Your blog could include game reviews, latest game news, cheats and tips... and of course descriptions of glitches.
Remember, these exercises don't have to be done all the time (however the more often you do them the better you will become), the key is to develop a simple routine to practice your writing skills.
It's going to take time but when it comes to game testing, you are going to have to do a, game review, lot of writing... and the only way to improve your writing is to practice.
For more FREE information on how to become a game tester, be sure to visit The FREE How To
Become A Game Tester Course
I'd even go as far to say that even with all your qualifications and experience, without these skills you'd find it very hard to get a game testing job.
What are they you ask?
1. You must be able to communicate effectively.
I'll put in another way for you:
You must have great communication skills.
By this I mean you need to be able to express exactly what your, game review, thoughts are so that everybody is on the same terms and knows, game review, how to go about fixing the issue.
2. You must be able to transfer these, game review,, game review, good communication skills into your writing.
When programmers are reading your bug report, they need to know exactly what the problem is and how to reproduce it. They don't want to waste any time trying to understand, game review, what you have written.
Your writing needs to be clear enough that anybody in could pick up the bug report and understand what the problem is and how to fix it.
Now don't get me wrong, none of that is easy to do, even for those that are natural speakers or writers.
But there are a few relatively easy exercises you can do to improve your communication and writing skills, game review, .
Exercise 1
This, game review, exercise involves choosing a simple object (such as a paper clip, watch, flower etc) and without actually hinting to what the object is, writing a description of how to draw it.
Then see how many people can follow your instructions and draw the object, then correctly guess what they have drawn.
Exercise 2
This is an extension of the previous exercise, but bringing the game, game review, testing aspect into it.
Next time you are playing a game and happen to find a cool glitch, rather than just showing your friends, write a description of the glitch and email it to your friends to see if they can reproduce it.
Exercise 3
This exercise simply acts, game review, , game review, to improve your, game review,, game review, writing skill, but if you do it correctly you might be able to use, game review, it as an example of your expertise in the video game industry.
The exercise involves starting your own blog.
You can do this for free at blogger.com
Your blog could include game reviews, latest game news, cheats and tips... and of course descriptions of glitches.
Remember, these exercises don't have to be done all the time (however the more often you do them the better you will become), the key is to develop a simple routine to practice your writing skills.
It's going to take time but when it comes to game testing, you are going to have to do a, game review, lot of writing... and the only way to improve your writing is to practice.
For more FREE information on how to become a game tester, be sure to visit The FREE How To
Become A Game Tester Course
Top 5 Time Pressed Games
Are you pressed for time? Are you too busy to, game review,, game review, really sit down and play Halo 3, but you've got some downtime and, game review, want something small, quick, and fun, game review, to pass the time? These time pressed games might just fit your needs!
Popcap Games
Admittedly Popcap Games is actually an entire company, but almost every game they publish is perfect for the geek on the go. Everything -- from Dynomite, Zuma, and Bookworm to Bejeweled, Chuzzle, and Alchemy -- is easy to pick up and play, plus they offer free games to play on their website.
Trivia Machine
If you like Trivial Pursuit then you'll love Trivia Machine. You get three levels of questions, which have a random topic, and you need to answer these questions correctly in the allotted time. It's fast, simple, and fun. I can only get to level 3, how far can you make it?
Funky Truck Arizona
Sometimes a game comes out that's so simple its fun. Funky Truck Arizona is a simple game of balance: you drive a truck through some rough terrain and you don't want to flip over. A simple concept, but once you start playing you'll be amazed at how engaging this game can be.
Battle Pong
While it has been around for a while, Battle Pong continues to be one of the best games to play when you only have a few minutes to spare. Battle Pong is pong, but with weapons at your disposal. Simply smack the ball into the side, game review,, game review, of the walls and you'll, game review, get access, game review, to a random power-up, which you can then use to defeat your computer opponent. A quick, game, but far from easy, as the computer has access to the same weapons you do, so be careful, game review, .
Blueprint
Taking its roots from the Sierra On-Line's Incredible Machine, Blueprint gives players a mental challenge: how to get Ball A to Point B using only these few tools. It's difficult, if not downright frustrating to finish some of the puzzles in the time allowed, but if you're just looking for a game you can, game review, start playing and go, then Blueprint is for you.
While we only looked at 4 games (and one development company) everything listed will provide you with either endless, game review, hours of entertainment, or help you pass 5 minutes of downtime.
These simple, easy to learn, easy to play (but, game review, difficult to master) games are just the cure for your Monday (or Tuesday) blues.
A gamer for 24 years, Jason Pullara write game reviews for Geekstreak, a site dedicated to the inner geek in all of us.
Popcap Games
Admittedly Popcap Games is actually an entire company, but almost every game they publish is perfect for the geek on the go. Everything -- from Dynomite, Zuma, and Bookworm to Bejeweled, Chuzzle, and Alchemy -- is easy to pick up and play, plus they offer free games to play on their website.
Trivia Machine
If you like Trivial Pursuit then you'll love Trivia Machine. You get three levels of questions, which have a random topic, and you need to answer these questions correctly in the allotted time. It's fast, simple, and fun. I can only get to level 3, how far can you make it?
Funky Truck Arizona
Sometimes a game comes out that's so simple its fun. Funky Truck Arizona is a simple game of balance: you drive a truck through some rough terrain and you don't want to flip over. A simple concept, but once you start playing you'll be amazed at how engaging this game can be.
Battle Pong
While it has been around for a while, Battle Pong continues to be one of the best games to play when you only have a few minutes to spare. Battle Pong is pong, but with weapons at your disposal. Simply smack the ball into the side, game review,, game review, of the walls and you'll, game review, get access, game review, to a random power-up, which you can then use to defeat your computer opponent. A quick, game, but far from easy, as the computer has access to the same weapons you do, so be careful, game review, .
Blueprint
Taking its roots from the Sierra On-Line's Incredible Machine, Blueprint gives players a mental challenge: how to get Ball A to Point B using only these few tools. It's difficult, if not downright frustrating to finish some of the puzzles in the time allowed, but if you're just looking for a game you can, game review, start playing and go, then Blueprint is for you.
While we only looked at 4 games (and one development company) everything listed will provide you with either endless, game review, hours of entertainment, or help you pass 5 minutes of downtime.
These simple, easy to learn, easy to play (but, game review, difficult to master) games are just the cure for your Monday (or Tuesday) blues.
A gamer for 24 years, Jason Pullara write game reviews for Geekstreak, a site dedicated to the inner geek in all of us.
2010/01/10
Many Are Looking For Free Wii Games Online
With the advancement of modern technology, a number, game review, of websites these days do offer some downloadable entertainment media to provide people with much excitement and fun. Some of the available online media for download include music, movies, games and TV shows. If you are an avid wii gamer, you can absolutely have Wii Games Download for free, game review, or for a corresponding payment. Downloading for wii games is much preferable than purchasing them at the store. Most of the download service providers today are created to let you pay for their download services.
Nevertheless,, game review, the free wii games services are still available, game review, on the web. There are just some downsides upon choosing to download from the free-of-charge, game review, sites. It could be that a particular website is illegitimate, of low quality and has been loaded with virus or malware. Plus the hassle it gives you because of the need for software installation and hard modification. To avoid, game, game review, review, experiencing any of the problems brought by the free wii games download services, it would be a smarter idea to subscribe on the one-time membership fee in return for the unlimited access to all kinds of entertainment media which includes the opportunity to download wii games.
The cost for these download services is apparently reasonable. With this kind of deal, you can be assured that you get the downloadable games with some high quality. If you want to play just some few selected games, you may choose to purchase the per-download option. This is meant for those who play games on a periodic basis. However, if you would like to play all the different kinds of games, you should rather pay for the membership fee to get, game review, to download, game review, the unlimited games.
These choices are actually more economical than buying for the expensive games at the store. Those who are searching for the potential site to subscribe on must be responsible enough in order to avoid paying to some illegal sites. Unfortunately, there are sites which are meant to deceive the people. Instead of providing some great downloadable games, they instead put your PC to danger with the spyware or adware. To prevent this thing from happening, gamers must read the reliable video game reviews.
By doing so, you will be guided accordingly as to which site, game review, you should be downloading for, game review, the games. It is not necessary that you are knowledgeable enough when it comes to computer. You can perform the wii games downloaden yourself, even when it’s your first time to do it. The instructions provided are made to be easily understood, and so, it’s completely hassle-free. It is preferable that you avail from the download service providers, game review, with total money-back guarantee, game review, .
You will eventually get to play the games within just a few minutes of downloading.
Nevertheless,, game review, the free wii games services are still available, game review, on the web. There are just some downsides upon choosing to download from the free-of-charge, game review, sites. It could be that a particular website is illegitimate, of low quality and has been loaded with virus or malware. Plus the hassle it gives you because of the need for software installation and hard modification. To avoid, game, game review, review, experiencing any of the problems brought by the free wii games download services, it would be a smarter idea to subscribe on the one-time membership fee in return for the unlimited access to all kinds of entertainment media which includes the opportunity to download wii games.
The cost for these download services is apparently reasonable. With this kind of deal, you can be assured that you get the downloadable games with some high quality. If you want to play just some few selected games, you may choose to purchase the per-download option. This is meant for those who play games on a periodic basis. However, if you would like to play all the different kinds of games, you should rather pay for the membership fee to get, game review, to download, game review, the unlimited games.
These choices are actually more economical than buying for the expensive games at the store. Those who are searching for the potential site to subscribe on must be responsible enough in order to avoid paying to some illegal sites. Unfortunately, there are sites which are meant to deceive the people. Instead of providing some great downloadable games, they instead put your PC to danger with the spyware or adware. To prevent this thing from happening, gamers must read the reliable video game reviews.
By doing so, you will be guided accordingly as to which site, game review, you should be downloading for, game review, the games. It is not necessary that you are knowledgeable enough when it comes to computer. You can perform the wii games downloaden yourself, even when it’s your first time to do it. The instructions provided are made to be easily understood, and so, it’s completely hassle-free. It is preferable that you avail from the download service providers, game review, with total money-back guarantee, game review, .
You will eventually get to play the games within just a few minutes of downloading.
Ace It with the Golf Games for Playstation 2
Let's face it: playing golf is not exactly an affordable hobby to have. To play beautifully, you'll need the right equipment and, game review, spend hundreds of hours at the golf course. Without the necessary money and time, there's no way for any of us to become a golf expert.
But there's no reason to despair just yet;, game review, with the use of golf games for Playstation 2, it's almost like playing golf for real, and we even have a better chance of giving Tiger Woods the run for his money!
Sony's Hot Shots Golf 3
The award-winning golf series from Sony is back with improved features to take proper advantage of the more powerful design of Playstation 2.
Beginners and advanced players will find lots of things to enjoy from the third installment in the Hot Shots Golf series.
Features to Look Forward to:
Accurate Ball Reaction - If you want to play a golf game that gives you the real, game review, score on your swinging skills, you've made the right choice to play this game. When playing Hot Shots Golf 3, you'll find that the ball reacts to the wind factor, course elements, and iron choice as accurately as possible.
Ease of Use of the Swing Meter - Beginners will have little difficulties in understanding and mastering how the swing meter works.
Great Graphics, game review, - When the game has been properly loaded, players will enjoy instantaneous replay shots and modify the course position without too much waiting time
Choice of Equipment, Items and Players - Besides having a wide variety of golf players to choose from,, game review, you'll obtain, game review,, game, game review, review, access to new equipment and items as you gain more playing experience
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
What is to live and play as Tiger Woods? If that's the question your heart is aching to have an, game review, answer to, then all you, game review, have to do is play Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005.
Features to Look, game review, Forward to:
TigerProofing: Because Tiger Woods makes playing golf too easy, creators of this game have allowed users to play God with the courses. You can now alter course, game review, dynamics to end up with the most challenging - or the easiest - courses.
Choice of Players - As Tiger Woods, you're now on equal footing and with the power to challenge any of the golfing legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan.
EA Sports GameFace II - With this technology, you'll be able to see your game and level of play mature at the same time your appearance changes from hesitant novice to gruff golf expert!
Course Variety - Choose where to make your mark as a professional, game review, golfer from the 14 available licensed and fantasy courses.
You can also play against Tiger Woods, by the way, if you wish to.
Real World Golf for GameTrak
If all of the golf games you've played never managed, game review, to make, game review, you feel like you're playing golf for real, this game is powerful enough to make you change your opinion. Real World Golf allows players to actually swing their clubs and have their swing prowess accurately measured.
Your golf swing will be rated based on the pitch, fade, spin and ball draw. Real World Golf will also provide tutorial videos that teach you several tricks to improve your game.
There are a number of golf courses to choose from, including a driving range to hone your swinging and driving skills.
Don't let restrictions on the real world keep you from enjoying, game review, your passion. If you can't play, game review, golf in the real world, do so through your video game console!
Free-golf-games.com provide golf games reviews. If you want to play or download free golf games, please visit http://www.free-golf-games.com
But there's no reason to despair just yet;, game review, with the use of golf games for Playstation 2, it's almost like playing golf for real, and we even have a better chance of giving Tiger Woods the run for his money!
Sony's Hot Shots Golf 3
The award-winning golf series from Sony is back with improved features to take proper advantage of the more powerful design of Playstation 2.
Beginners and advanced players will find lots of things to enjoy from the third installment in the Hot Shots Golf series.
Features to Look Forward to:
Accurate Ball Reaction - If you want to play a golf game that gives you the real, game review, score on your swinging skills, you've made the right choice to play this game. When playing Hot Shots Golf 3, you'll find that the ball reacts to the wind factor, course elements, and iron choice as accurately as possible.
Ease of Use of the Swing Meter - Beginners will have little difficulties in understanding and mastering how the swing meter works.
Great Graphics, game review, - When the game has been properly loaded, players will enjoy instantaneous replay shots and modify the course position without too much waiting time
Choice of Equipment, Items and Players - Besides having a wide variety of golf players to choose from,, game review, you'll obtain, game review,, game, game review, review, access to new equipment and items as you gain more playing experience
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005
What is to live and play as Tiger Woods? If that's the question your heart is aching to have an, game review, answer to, then all you, game review, have to do is play Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005.
Features to Look, game review, Forward to:
TigerProofing: Because Tiger Woods makes playing golf too easy, creators of this game have allowed users to play God with the courses. You can now alter course, game review, dynamics to end up with the most challenging - or the easiest - courses.
Choice of Players - As Tiger Woods, you're now on equal footing and with the power to challenge any of the golfing legends like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan.
EA Sports GameFace II - With this technology, you'll be able to see your game and level of play mature at the same time your appearance changes from hesitant novice to gruff golf expert!
Course Variety - Choose where to make your mark as a professional, game review, golfer from the 14 available licensed and fantasy courses.
You can also play against Tiger Woods, by the way, if you wish to.
Real World Golf for GameTrak
If all of the golf games you've played never managed, game review, to make, game review, you feel like you're playing golf for real, this game is powerful enough to make you change your opinion. Real World Golf allows players to actually swing their clubs and have their swing prowess accurately measured.
Your golf swing will be rated based on the pitch, fade, spin and ball draw. Real World Golf will also provide tutorial videos that teach you several tricks to improve your game.
There are a number of golf courses to choose from, including a driving range to hone your swinging and driving skills.
Don't let restrictions on the real world keep you from enjoying, game review, your passion. If you can't play, game review, golf in the real world, do so through your video game console!
Free-golf-games.com provide golf games reviews. If you want to play or download free golf games, please visit http://www.free-golf-games.com
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