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A parent's guide to online gaming, part 1

July 29, 2005 EST | Online Games

The internet touches every aspect of your children's lives. Where you might look up an unknown word in a dictionary, your kids are more likely to use dictionary.com. Where you use the telephone, they use instant messenger. An even greater... [More...]

Advertising in video games hit a speed bump

July 29, 2005 EST | General

The publishers of the popular video game “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” are feeling the heat from the Federal Trade Commission as of late. A probe has been launched into the popular video game and this comes on the heels... [More...]

Classic Fragfest: Quake III Arena

July 25, 2005 EST | PC Games

As graphics technology improves in leaps and bounds for the next pc generation, more and more gamers expect, and more or less demand, new and innovating concepts to blow their mind. However, there are some games out there that simply... [More...]

The game tester

July 25, 2005 EST | General

It's not easy to be a hardcore gamer. It's hard. Wouldn't it be easier if you had a job in the videogames business? Think about it: working for a software company, being able to play games during office hours, with... [More...]

Xbox 360 vs. PS3: An in depth look

July 21, 2005 EST | Microsoft , PlayStation , Sony , Xbox | Comments (1)

All gamers are awaiting the release of the Xbox 360 and the PS3. This article takes an in depth look at how the two systems compare. Graphics: Everyone has seen an Xbox and a PS2 in action and we are... [More...]

A look at the Sony PlayStation 3

July 21, 2005 EST | PlayStation , Sony

At the recent E3 gaming Convention, Sony gave the world a first look at the new Playstation 3, Sony’s contribution to the next generation gaming consoles. Much like the news surrounding the Nintendo Revolution, the Playstation 3 has been immersed... [More...]

New helicopter design for your video war games

July 19, 2005 EST | General

Using Underbelly Cone with Slots Facing Up On a Helicopter to Increase Payload and Liftoff Force. Picture a helicopter model sitting on top of a funnel. The edges of the bottom of the funnel on the table has an additional... [More...]

GameCube Jet Black game console

July 19, 2005 EST | GameCube , Nintendo | Comments (0)

Though it looks like a toy, don't be fooled: the Nintendo GameCube is a powerful video game console that rightly deserves its place among the other next-generation game systems. In fact, its playful, appealing design and small size (the unit... [More...]

Retro games are hot again

July 16, 2005 EST | General

Miss the brainlessly simple and extremely addictive games from the 80s? Find out which game developers feel the same. Dozens of teams are creating new games based on the old classics. Here are just a few of them. Bugatro Gold... [More...]

Codename "Revolution" - Nintendo's next generation gaming system

July 16, 2005 EST | Nintendo

Over the past year or so plenty of hype, mystery and controversy has been raised over the new Nintendo Console. Systems like the Xbox have taken the lead in gaming with offering capabilities such as online multiplayer. When Nintendo showed... [More...]

Halo 2 multiplayer tips

July 14, 2005 EST | General

Here are some general tips from an advanced player for all of you who are looking for an edge in this game. You may know some or all the things in this article depending on your skill level. Even if... [More...]

Evolution of gaming : Graphics vs gameplay

July 14, 2005 EST | General

If you are old enough to remember the early days of computer gaming you know there were a lot of great games that were fun because of the exceptional gameplay and not just the graphics. Gaming started to become a... [More...]

Video poker tips

July 12, 2005 EST | General

Video poker is an easy game to learn to play well, so do take the time to learn the basic draw strategy, as well as the best machines to play (the ones with the most favorable payout schedule). In addition,... [More...]

Have some fun with cell phone games

July 12, 2005 EST | General

You’re never too old to have some fun. With the introduction of games as cellular accessories, you cell phone can now double as a personal gaming device. Since cell phones have become a vital part of everyday life for many... [More...]

Counter strike, the beginner of broad band PC gaming

July 08, 2005 EST | PC Games

This is the world of 21st century, the century of technologies. Every thing is fast now a days and as far as the Computers and games are concerned, they are at the top of all. Every one these days like... [More...]

Joysticks: CH Products Fighterstick USB

July 06, 2005 EST | Joysticks

Awarded the #1 Joystick in Multimedia World's Readers' Choice Awards, the FlightStick looks and feels just like a real jet stick, built with potentiometers rated to 2 million cycles, sturdy base and fire buttons rated to 10 million shots; when...

Joystick: CH Products Pro Rudder pedals USB

July 06, 2005 EST | Joysticks

PRO PEDALS® USB version (P\N 300-111) features a forward/backward slide motion for real simulation flying. A pivot movement of each pedal work as differential braking (toe brakes) as well as gas and brake control for racing simulators. CH Products is...

The game profession signed autonomy joint pledge

July 03, 2005 EST | General

Same with ordinary product, game product also has the post-sale service behavior standards. Recently, the Chengdu main entertainment enterprises signed a treaty "Chinese Game Profession Autonomy Joint Pledge" in the Gao Xin disctrict. This is the first collective signature signed... [More...]

10 things you should know in video games

July 03, 2005 EST | General

You are not an hardcore person in playing video Games and if you want to know the facts which I set hereunder, there are many attraction in playing video which I may share an idea to those wish to play... [More...]

Microsoft Xbox core system

July 01, 2005 EST | Microsoft , Xbox

Microsoft has entered the video game world with the introduction of a future-generation dedicated video game console, code-named Xbox, designed to deliver intense, action-packed games. Building on the company's software expertise and advances in PC technology - such as 3-D... [More...]

Nintendo DS

July 01, 2005 EST | Nintendo

Nintendo's latest innovation provides users with a unique game-play experience using features never before offered by any other home console or hand-held game system. This portable personal entertainment and communications unit provides owners with new perspectives on dual screens, new... [More...]