Nov 21
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Tips on Leveling Up
Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 in Tips n techniques
When it comes to online games, there are two factors that drive us and keep us coming back to the game.
The first is the insatiable thirst for competition. Once the single player campaign is through, there’s no other option but to go on multiplayer. Sure, you could play a skirmish game against the computer, but often the AI isn’t as satisfying as playing against a thinking, breathing human being. The se
Nov 14
Licensed Games: How Far Is “Too Far?”
Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 in Games
From a business perspective, it is easy to understand what makes games based on licensed properties appealing. Stuff like Ben 10 games have what can be called a pre-build customer base. The fans of the show can be more or less tapped to buy the game, minimizing the need to “build” up hype for it. From a gamer’s perspective, the decision to make a game out of a licensed property is also understanda
Nov 8
The Art of Misdirection
Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Games
In any game, it’s not always about the skill.
Especially when it comes to online games, basing everything on skill alone can be unfair. Among popular games, there are veterans whose skill and experience are measured by years. This allows them to lord it over the poor hapless noobs who recently bought the game and signed on for their first multiplayer battle.
As in every form of warfare, never fight on equal t
Nov 7
Choice Consoles for Online Gaming
Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011 in Games
Gamers have so many options these days that they can spend an entire week curled up on the couch, checking out the different consoles and portable options as well as the different games. With that many reasons to hook up that PlayStation, it’s no wonder many also spend time looking for quick slimming options like intense yoga or an HCG diet plan. We’ll be looking into just one aspect today though; the b
Nov 7
Make your Space Sim More Realistic!
Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011 in Tips n techniques
With the birth of MMORPGs, it’s now possible to have truly epic space battles.
Thanks to advances in computer hardware, software engines, and Internet broadbank, space combat is no longer limited to a few measly fighters zooming around space. With games like the Star Wars “Jump to Lightspeed” pack and EVE Online, you can have thousands of one-man fighters screaming around huge capital ships, all
Nov 4
Are Kids Safe with Online Games?
Posted on Friday, November 4, 2011 in For Kids
Car games, FPS games, RPG games, and so on—these are among the latest addictions of kids these days. After school, you will see them running up the doorstep as if in a hurry. They tend to skip their afternoon snacks, which they previously always looked forward to after a long day in school. It takes you quite a while to call on them before they finally come down for dinner. You often catch them ditching their hom
Oct 28
Atom Zombie Smasher
Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 in online gaming
“The only thing stopping a zombie apocalypse is…
“90 million tons of nuclear warheads.
“And you.”
My usual tastes run towards sims and car games. I guess I enjoy building a fun character and going plundering as much as anyone, and who doesn’t groove on rockin’ and rollin’ for a few hours in a first person shooter or a driving game? Throwing that much lead around is ju
Oct 6
Rage Against the Eco-Machine
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in Uncategorized
“We are an endangered species, you and I.”
- Jeremy Clarkson
There was a time when cars were all about power.
Back then, there were no EPA regulations, no hybrids, and no ugly, uninspired econoboxes like the Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf. It was a time when we had the Toyota Supra, and the Nissan 240SX. It was a time when Mitsubishi produced great cars, and Honda was a making a name with its racy Civic h
Oct 3
More than Just MMOs
Posted on Monday, October 3, 2011 in online gaming
Most people have this intriguing image of what genres can be done online. One of the more prevalent misconceptions is that they’re all RPGs. This is blatantly untrue, even if so-called MMORPGs are the most widespread, even if they’re mislabeled by the letters ‘RPG.’ That’s a debate for a later date. For now, the heart of the matter is showing that there are more than just XP grinds av
Sep 29
Online Gaming: A Non-Adventurous Soul’s Scapegoat
Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2011 in online gaming
If you are the timid type, who doesn’t go out that much to have fun, or socialize with people, but you want to try out some kind of adventure, then you might find online games an interesting avenue for such.
Once you are able to seep into the online gaming arena, you can leave your old self and assume different roles. You can forget about your hydrophobia and take on different fishing games, or sail the high seas