Saturday, May 24, 2008
Making Money With Gaming
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Video gaming is a HUGE industry these days, and companies want to know how they are doing on making good, quality games. So, that is where you can come in. Companies are willing to pay people to play video games, and they will pay you very good money. The only requirement to playing video games is that you have the console, that is it. Hopefully, you will have a console that is up to date, and if not, I recommend buying one (When I say "up to date" i mean like Xbox 360, nintendo Wii, or PS3). That is THE ONLY th...more
Types of console Accessories
...ave a joystick, called the controller, to play games, without which, most games cannot be played.
Game consoles also have remote controls and mostly they are manufactured by the games console company itself. The Nintendo Wii Remote controller is an example. There are also cables and leads that connect the console to other devices for improved entertainment and gaming experience. Memory cards can also be used to increase the memory capacity in many game consoles, as the consoles may not have the desired storage capacity. These come in various capaciti...more
To xbox360 or to not xbox360?
...I finally gave into the "evils" of Microsoft and invested in their Next Generation console. Why. the delay in ps3 coupled with the delay in Ghost Recon on PC. The more reviews I read, the more it convinced me that 360 was made up of excellent hardware that was finally being used. So I blew up my credit card, pissed off my wife and invested in more computer hardware that I may not need. But hell I work at it, so keeping up to date with all technology is my job (or so I keep telling myself).
First impressions: As you install the 360 the first thing that hits you, is the physical weight of the machine. Small but weights much the same as a concrete block.
The desktop and configuration of the systems immediately shows you there is so much more to this machine than simple game play. It feels like a simplified computer (but in a good way). No messing about with patches and upgrades. You logon to Xbox live and it tells you when you need to upgrade. Easy to navigate, ability to jump in an out of games easily.
Loading times are also very impressive. I expected to be starring at the screen during my first run of war fighter and was very pleasantly surprised.
Xbox live is the ace in Microsoft's deck. Their killer app for the machine. Think of it as their internet in the internet. It is free to just use. But you have to upgrade to gold (and pay) to play games online and get hold of some downloads. But ALL games will have an online mode. Meaning you will get more value and a different experience. microsoft have also insisted on achievement sin all the games.
The more you achieve the better you rating and points (rating can also be improved by visits, friend, helping, messages etc). Basically they want you to play and get involved and will reward you for such. Nice ideas. Getting people to play more of what they paid for - rather than the modern obsession of owning more and not actually using, is a good one.(as these games aren't cheap - 75 euro for war fighter!!!).
This page will be updated, the more I get to actually use the system. (oh to have free time).
I will be sticking simple no B.S. reviews here, of the games that interest me on the 360 platform. The physical build is impressive, although the size of the power supply is staggering. Simple little things impress: The size of the wireless controller: perfect. The 360 button on the controller, brings you back to the "desktop", as well as powering on/off the machine (a simple feature ...more
Casual Games Makes It Into The Sony PS3
...In the new millennium, with the proliferation of the Internet, online gaming has rapidly grown in popularity around the world. Children and adults alike spend an ever-growing amount of time on their computers playing games, seeking recreation and relaxation. There are many companies that create these games and have been enjoying phenomenal success as a result of this trend.
As we embark on 2008, a new trend is taking shape in the online gaming world. Online games are crossing over to video game consoles. Gaming consoles such as the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 are offering new features that allow their users to download games that were previously "online only". This trend is...more
