Promoting Arcade Websites by Michael Colucci
With the advent of Macromedia Flash and Shockwave, online arcades have seen a rampant rise in popularity. Instead of visiting the local arcade in the mall, people are now able to play games on websites from the comfort of their own computer. If you own an arcade site, or are thinking of building... You can write articles which are related to various games or the gaming industry, and then you can take these articles, add hyperlinks to them, and submit them to the article directory sites. ... If you visit most online arcades, one of the first things you'll notice is that many of them don't...

Online Games - Touching Horizons With Teeming Popularity by Jonathon White
Creative signatures of the human brain, depicting horizons of creativity and imagination, online flash and shockwave games are catching up for their entertainment and educational value. The contributions of the multi-billion-dollar industry is commanding attention, respect and interest from all... In order to keep up with the ever-elevating expectations and thirst for more excitement and fun from a new game, the industry witnesses’ use of the state-of-the-art technologies in development of online games.

Shooters: An Industry's Legacy? by James Boza
It’s hard to watch an old friend go. That’s why we’re lucky that we’re into electronics and nerdy things that plug into walls, right? These are things that never really pick up stakes and leave… the worst that might happen is that some jerk will borrow your nerd gear and never give it back. ... All of this reassurance, however, sometimes does little to soften the blow when gaming industry trends don’t swing in the favor the types of games that you may have grown to love in the past. ... Despite their waning popularity, shooters to this day manage to characterize (perhaps better than any...

The Keys to Sony Playstation 1 and 2 Success by Aaron Brooks
Sony Playstation 1 & 2 sold over 214 million units. Whew that is mind boggling! Ever wondered how Sony managed to reach this level of success? Success is about technological superiority, branding, costing, and popularity. Sony has over the years established and maintained a world-wide credibility. ... The aim of Sony was to be “king” of multimedia entertainment and so, the gaming consoles became all in all with great sound, online connectivity, and realism. ... Market watchers who have kept their finger on the pulse of the gaming console market feel that Sony Playstation will maintain its...

Gaming as a Cultural Thermometer: Beyond the Frat Pack by James Boza
When I walked into the store, all I wanted was some lunch-type that could get me through the rest of the work week. However, when I passed the crowd of onlookers just past the store entrance, and then nearly tripped over the rickety card table (complete with cheesy plastic tablecloth) that they... Maybe, as long as we don’t confuse gaming online with, well, developing actual social skills. ... Many people on the Internet marvel at how “mainstream” that gaming has become, and wonder why exactly it is that you see rappers on TV in 2006 hyping video games, which was the same thing that got...

The Growing Link Between Video Games and the Music Industry by Mary Anne Winslow
When one thinks of video games, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Graphics, sound, etc., but certainly not music. Because of the major technological advance within the 10 years, video games and music is something that now walks hand in hand. ... It can be connected to the net for online gaming and web browsing. ... The music industry is set to benefit from this relatively new medium. ... It is indisputable that since the release of the Playstation, Sony has dominated the games industry, with Nintendo lagging behind.

Best and Worst Video Games by Bob Rankin
They're Not Called "Killer Apps" For Nothin' MediaWise is an excellent resource for keeping tabs on the trends and conditions of video and technology aimed at young people. And they've recently published a 10-year assessment of the game industry (online and personal products), concluding... In that, they identify the Good and the Bad of gaming options, using their standards about the social and learning value. ... And in particular they are pleased that an international rating system is moving the game industry closer to an understanding of the impact these products actually have on...

Video Game History – Do You Remember Pac Man, Space Invaders, and Super Mario Brothers? by J. Wuebben
Of all the things that the 1970’s produced, there are few that made as big of a cultural impact as video games. There’s no question about it: video games have been a significant force in society and one of the most popular leisure pursuits. Chances are if you’re under the age of 40, you played... With the rise of the Internet and online games however, lots of things changed, including the ability to download games and playing online games, making games a more social activity, with lots of players, or opponents playing each other from different countries.

Game Design And Development by Eddie Tobey
Game development is used to describe the process by which a game is produced. It is usually used to refer to the development of computer and video games, and varies according to the company and project. Game development involves game designing, sound designing, music composition and writing. ... Writers are hired by contract, and have to write scripts, character dialogue and ‘online helps’ for the game. ... Programmers should have knowledge of C++ and Java. ... Get good books on programming, a compiler and game development books.

Review: Samurai Jack -- Code of the Samurai by Kristin Johnson
Fans of Genndy Tartakovsky's "Samurai Jack," which wrapped last year on the Cartoon Network, enjoy the quirky storytelling and stunning visuals, also the martial arts sequences. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before the online gaming industry turned the time-traveling samurai's... I haven't tried any of the games available for gaming console systems, confining my efforts instead to Cartoon Network's own Web Site. ... The second level is filled with gears running amuck to mow you down, blades slashing at you, and on all three levels you run the risk of falling in slime or on sharp...