Why 80's Arcade Games are the Best by Dave Poon
Reminiscing the 80s would never be complete without mentioning about 80s arcade games. An arcade game is a coin-operated gaming machine that you would usually find in entertainment centers, video arcades, and even in restaurants. Popular arcade games are redemption games that give players... It game remains to be popular today though it has already taken new forms. ... The goal of the player is to avoid those deadly rays and bombs and shoot the aliens so that they won’t reach the bottom of the screen or else, he or she will lose in the game.

Create Video Games As Your Fun Career by Charles Edwin
Do you like video games? Do you beat video games after playing once? Do you feel like the games are too easy? Well, it sounds like you have a passion for these things then you should go where your heart leads you. If you at the point where you are thinking about your career, I suggest that you... from Electronic Arts, he say's as a game tester you would "go over different components of a game and look for things that just don't make sense." You would also "break the game," meaning you would "do things a normal user would do and accidentally see something go wrong." Doug Powell further...

The Console War – Three Decades and Counting by Pablo Zed
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and the upcoming releases of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii, gamers a like are becoming more aware of the fierce competition and tactics used by these three major players of the video gaming industry. It all began in 1972 with a unit you may... Of course Atari was next in line with a new and back then ‘evolutionary’ game – PONG. ... While Magnavox’s efforts were short lived, they are still remembered to play a heavy role in the establishment of the home-based video game console.

MMORPG: What is it ? by Stefan Pratter
MMORPG stands for Massivly Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game and is a computer game that can be played with thousands of other people in a persistant game world. MMORPGS have their roots in the early MUDs, text based multi user dungeons played over telnet connections almost 20 years ago. ... Many times players try to level as quick as possible to reach the highest level in the shortest time and to participate in the end game environment of the game. ... The end game can be raids on very strong monsters that require 30-40 people to take on, or it can be a player versus player experience...

How to Choose a Video Card by Gary Hendricks
Want to know what piece of technology is changing most rapidly in the world of computer? That's right - video cards. The rate at which video cards come out is simply mind boggling. We're looking at a whole plethora of video cards based on graphics processors from ATI and Nvidia. ... Server If you're using your computer as a mail server, FTP server, print server, or even a game server, you definitely do not need a high-end video card. ... No need for the latest 3D graphics gizmo. ... Complex Applications If you need to perform more complex tasks like 3D computer aided design or video...

Call of Duty 2 - Game Review by Andy Klynstra
Infinity Ward has selected to follow the same method for Call of Duty 2 as they did for Call of Duty and focus on doing what it does best, only this time they do it better. In other words, expect to find a whole lot of enemy troops down the sights of your rifle. ... This also brings a strategic element into the game. ... With all the latest and greatest hardware, Call of Duty 2 is one of the best looking games on the shelf. ... Throughout the game your squad's success will depend on your laying out smoke to help cover your advancing troops.

Evolution Of Mobile Gaming Industry by Abhinav Vaid
From the time in memorial, the earliest games were anything but flexible and responsive. In fact, they were based on fixed algos with extremely limited options. Its been a couple of years, when the Desktop PC’s had started penetrating/entering Indian customers. ... The later also was inviting game developers to contribute to the same but the involvement/contribution was very less. ... To Engineers it would mean more challenges, and keeping updated with the latest happenings, and be prepared for future predictions.

Buying the Best Gaming Laptop by Julien David
If you're in the market for a new gaming laptop there are some certain things you should look out for. This article will explain the various factors you should consider when buying the best laptop for your gaming needs. Processor The processor inside your laptop will have a lot of influence on... Without a dedicated graphics card, your laptop won’t be able to create the surreal 3D graphics that the latest computer games offer you. ... I would aim for a minimum of 1 gig of memory, but at least 2 gigs if you’re going to play the latest games.

Should You Upgrade to an XBox 360 by Colette Ianieri
The XBox 360 is going to be one of the most sought after gifts of this upcoming holiday season. However many people want to know is it worth upgrading now, or should you wait, here are some factors you may want to consider. The base price for and XBox 360 is $300, the most common accessories are... It can connect to any other windows networked computer in your house. ... For hard core gamers there is no choice, they will do practically anything to get their hands on the newest and latest systems available.

How Can I Upgrade My PC For Gaming? by Chris G Williams
Technology moves so fast these days. By the time you've bought a PC it's guaranteed that most of the parts will be out of date within a few months. This can also depend on where you buy your PC from as well. A lot of companies sell PC packages that can seem like good value for money at the time. ... Too many time's I've seen people go out and buy a brand new PC, try to go online and play a new game such as “Battlefield 2” or “Quake 4” and find out that the game runs bad even on the lowest settings.