Reviews of the Latest PC Games by Morgan Hamilton
Finding some good information on the latest PC games can be quite a difficult task. I've tried to do a Google search with the key words 'latest PC games' or 'current PC games'. I got thousands of replies but most of them were not what I was looking for. ... I cannot imagine anything worse than spending your hard-earned money on a new PC game which might turn out to be a beta program filled with bugs, a game with a poorly conceived plot. ... One of the reasons why you should try to get as many reviews as possible about a PC game before purchasing it is because the price of the latest games...

The Art and Science of Computer Game Design by Morgan Hamilton
For anyone that enjoys playing computer games, a career and computer game design would be a dream come true. What could possibly the more enjoyable and rewording then designing your own computer game and actually being paid for it? Some designers are paid very, very well indeed. ... Every fan of computer games has no doubt at least occasionally fantasized having a career in computer game design, as a gamer myself, I have thought about how cool that would be myself. ... In the infancy of the game industry, computer game design teams often consisted of just a few people.

You Don't Have To Be Rich To Be A PC Gamer by Nathan Holsing
There is a common misconception that you have to take out a second mortgage on your house if you want to get a computer that will run all of the latest and greatest games. I don't know who started the rumor that you need to spend $3000 to get a gaming computer. ... If they went back and re-engineered the game every time a new processor or a new graphics card came out, the game would never be released. ... The second reason to build your own computer is that you can cut your costs by stealing parts from your old computer.

Reading Game Choices by Eriani Doyel
Are you looking for a reading game to help your child who is just learning to read, or who may be struggling with reading? Even children who love to read can also build skills and knowledge with a good reading game. The good news is that there are a wide variety of games on the market today that... Next, choose a reading game that has more than one skill level or type of activity-a game that will “grow” with your child as they get new knowledge and skills. ... Each reading game should be rated for age level on the package, but if your child is struggling, you should also look at the...

Generational Issues and Concerns About Teenage Video Gamers by Lance Winslow
Many are concerned over the current most popular video games on the market. It is, at least for a parent somewhat alarming to see the titles and sequences of these games. Many parents are wondering what on Earth the world is coming to with all the blood and guts, violence, nudity and sex in... Maybe I will go out a purchase a violent video game for my new computer and check it out myself, since you are so sincere about this issue. ... So, the desensitizing to killing is more than just a video game issue.

A Review of the Return to Castle Wolfenstein by Morgan Hamilton
The classic computer game Castle Wolfenstein has became one among the most popular first person shooter games of all times. I used to play Castle Wolfenstein as a 2D shooter game, before Castle Wolfenstein 3D came out. There is an unmistakable influence of Wolfenstein Castle 3D on almost all... I was delighted at the news of the arrival of Return to Castle Wolfenstein, a sequel to the much cherished shooter game. ... The end is also too plain, with little to no special feeling attached. ... I don’t like to go through the routine of cleaning up the files and my system as a whole.

Buying a Video Card by Jared Strop
Stunning visuals don't have to cost an arm and a leg with cheap graphics cards (aka video cards). Unless you are a hardcore gamer, you don't need to have the best of the best and a cheap graphics card will do you just fine. Now I'm not saying you should skimp on getting a good video card, but... On the other hand, a serious gamer needs to get a good video card that can handle anything a game can throw at it. ... The bottom line is better performance so make sure to get a motherboard with PCI express slots that can handle the new video cards.

The Best Online Strategy Games by Scott Soloff
With the virtual world providing more and more of our news and entertainment, and computers becoming a standard in households, online strategy games have taken off in a big way. It's been proven that mental exercises keep our brains sharp and ready to perform, and online strategy games can help... While some online strategy game sites do offer quality services and an exclusive opportunity for your money, other sites are just out to make a fast buck, and you may find yourself paying cash only to be disappointed with the product.

Choosing The Right Graphics Card - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
If you are a serious gamer or graphics designer, you know how important having a good video or graphics card is. For those that don’t know, your video card or graphics card is what renders the images to your computer. If you are upgrading or building your own computer, considering what your... Especially for gaming computers, you don’t want to have to continually purchase new cards every time a new game you want to play comes out. ... Just like with any other computer part, a graphics card can overheat if it is attempting to process data quickly.

How To Get Paid To Play Video Games At Home - 3 Easy Methods by Hitoshi Jones
You might find that your video gaming habit is getting in the way of your making money, or worse yet anything else. Luckily, there are ways to turn your video gaming into cash and get paid to play video games at home. Here are a few tips to get you started. ... You can compete with your fellow scrabblers, compete in tournaments via your favorite online game, or join one of many sites like WorldWinner that offer popular desktop computer games in which you can wager and win large sums of money if you’re good enough.