Xbox 360 Backwards Compatibility by Jason Hobbs
With the Xbox 360 getting more and more popular, more and more new exciting games will be coming out of the market. Gamers will be able to play more exciting as well as more visually remarkable games on their game console. But some gamers may still miss playing some of their favorite games in... There is a full list of Xbox 360 backward-compatible games maintained at Xbox.com which includes over 298 exciting game titles which is about 30 percent of the total Xbox game library. ... Emulated games make it possible for older Xbox games to be played in your new Xbox 360 game console.

Video Game Tesing For Profits by Ernest Kent
Video game testing can be fun and profitable. Do to the massive growth in the video game industry; they need video game testers. Companies will pay up to $80 an hour for your help in testing video games. The requirements of video game testing are you have to have a video game system or PC to... The company that wants you to test the video game will send you the game and a form that you fill out after you are done testing the video game. ... The form normally wants to tell them of any glitches or mistakes in the game.

The Origin of Backgammon by Ken Wilssens
Most everyone loves the game of backgammon but have you ever wondered about the origin of backgammon? It goes back a very long way, over 5000 years ago. It is believed to be the oldest recorded game in the world and is believed to have started in ancient Mesopotamia, which is present day Iraq. ... The object of the game was the same as it is today where the players had to get all their pieces removed from the board in order to win the game. ... This game has some resemblance to the Egyptian game Senet, which dates back to 3000 BC.

Understanding Video Game Ratings by Vanessa Pruitt
As a parent today, you most likely understand the ratings on the movies that your children are watching. But, do you really know what the ratings on their video games mean? Are your children playing games on there video game systems or on the computer that are meant only for adults? ... E – Everyone A game marked E is suitable for children 6 years and older. ... T – Teen Games that are rated T have content that may be acceptable for ages 13 and older. ... M – Mature Titles rated M contain content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.

Pocket PC Game Sexual Content Proliferating? by Damian Julien
For some reason, Pocket PC game sexual content is starting to creep into our PDA downloads. I can certainly understand why. A study on Handheld Computer Use in a Psychiatric Outreach Program found that PDA users were likely to be male physicians under 35 than to be female or older physician. ... Kudos if I can put you squarely in the PDA puzzle game clique-- iPAQ thumb from excessive button mashing can be painful at times. ... That's not to say that my entire Pocket PC game readership is made of solely of males.

Xbox vs. PS2 Game Consoles by Bradley James
There has been a great deal of discussion regarding the two most popular gaming consoles currently on the market: Playstation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a Sony product, while Xbox is owned by the software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out,... Game prices are very similar for both game systems, with most new games costing about $30 - $50. ... There is, however, nearly a PS2 game for everyone, and there are lot of PS2 games geared towards teenagers.

How to Save Money On Video Games by Richard Heaney
If you are a keen video game player like myself you will know the fun and excitement that can come from buying a new game for you game system. However there is a catch, these games are really expensive! It does not matter which games console you own, new games for Xbox, Playstation and Gamecube... Once you have finished playing a game you can take it to your local game exchange store where you can swap it for a new game or cash. ... They send you a copy of the game they want tested along with how they want you to report on the game.

I'm Not A Teen And I Want To Play Great Games Too by Bob Simmons
Online games are extremely popular especially among younger players. But there is an increasing interest in online games among baby boomers and older folks. Features found in some games can discourage more seasoned citizens from playing. What are some of the best game features that 50+ people... This is not very motivating for older players. ... Hey, it's just a game! ... There are some new games that want the player to find a clue or object in a game. ... Some games make the mistake of forcing the player to return to either the beginning of that level or even worse the beginning of the game.

Final Fortress - An Exciting Flash Strategy Game! by Yuvin Ghotra
Your hunt for a fun, exciting strategy game comes to an end! Strategy games are probably the oldest and most widespread form of entertainment known to humankind. Proof of that are the myriad ancient game boards and game pieces found by archeologists all over the globe. ... But finally a strategy game has arrived which will not only leave you spell bound but completely addicted to it. ... If you like hours of shooting fun then this game is for you. ... You must stand your ground Final Fortress is a fast thrilling action packed strategy shooter.

Play Fair, Get Fare: The Business of Video Game-Testing by Robbie Darmona
When asked about their concept of heaven on earth, many video game maniacs would answer it is the limitless opportunity of spending their whole time playing new and interesting games. What if…angels existed under the disguise of video games developers? ... ANYONE can test video games, with the single pre-condition that they are older than 15. ... As a game-tester myself, I have been earning my salary in that way for 4 years. ... I have about 300 XBOX game library from the games that I have tested.