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by Tim Zim

Back in the early days of video gaming, let say around mid 1980′s, you had the choice of a personal computer or a game console to play games at home with. PC’s were not as complex as today, but they were changing constantly. Screen resolutions changed, processors changes, processing speeds changed. It all depended on what you could afford, options abound. The PC user had to educated in how to use the PC for every type of software that it used. Advanced users could tune the PC to get better performance from it, as was needed to play most PC games. New PC games pushed the boundaries and required upgrades to play them. Consoles were found on the idea that a user should not need to configure the console to get it to work with each new game as it became available. The average person could buy a console and take it home and be playing it within minutes. This has been the backbone that video game consoles have grown on.

You could always count on your console to play any game that you bought for it by just plugging it in. Consoles usually leaded in sales that stuck to this guide line. Consoles that wandered for this basic principle lost sales or floundered and went out of business.

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by TaranRampersad

Human vs. Computer

Computer chess software really came into its own in February 1996 when legendary Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov played a six-game match in Philadelphia against IBM Chess software nicknamed “Deep Blue”. Although he declared his 4-2 score a “win for mankind”, he also admitted that it was the most difficult tournament of his career.

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Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel

• Wii Wheel must be used with a Wii Remote (Remote not included)

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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics

• Bring a whole new dimension to the Mario & Sonic universe as you enjoy a huge range of over 50 Olympic-themed events in glorious 3D
• Make the most out of the unique touch panel and circle pad controls, as well as the 3DS internal gyroscope as you tilt, blow, shout, tap and more to compete for the coveted gold medal
• Play as the full cast of characters in a fully immersive single player story mode
• Take on the team of Dr. Eggman and Bowser in an all-new exciting adventure
• Four-player multi-card wireless support

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by twilsie

Writing a video game script offers a challenge that goes well beyond the normal realm of writing. But it is also something that can be tremendously rewarding in the scope of its creativity. Here are some guidelines and tips for writing a video game script.

Today’s video games are based in complex worlds and they tell stories. No longer does a player simply advance through repetitive screens slaying goblins and ghouls in a quest toward the goal. A player now expects to progress through a world where there is a rich history and a plethora of decisions to be made. This adds to the complexity of writing a video game script and it also adds to the richness of the creativity involved.

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by br1dotcom

Video game rentals have always been a great way for gamers to enjoy a variety of games without forking out major cash to do so. For many years, video game fanatics have enjoyed the ability to test out their reputable games before they make that commitment to purchase. With new developments emerging within the online video game rental arena, such online services like GameFly and Gottaplay have been providing even more trouble-free way of testing out a variety of video games. We’ll take a closer look at these services below.

GameFly – The First Video Game Rental Company Emerges

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Company of Heroes Game of the Year [Download]

• Includes 2 new Skirmish Maps – Seine River Docks and Beaux Lowlands
• Squad AI where units act and react believably and intelligently with unprecedented realism
• Unparalleled animations and graphics that raise the bar for real-time strategy
• Interactive & fully destructible battlefields utilizing the Havoc engine and rag-doll physics
• Combining fast-paced and intense RTS gameplay with stunning visuals and an immersive storyline

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Ridge Racer 3D

• 3D Graphics: Dirt will fly through the screen on rough terrain; Nitrous flames will burst out of tail pipes in a brilliant show of the game’s particle effects
• New Machines: Highly powered muscle machines join the traditional lineup
• All New Drift Mechanic: Enjoy the thrill of drift racing with ease using the new Drift Button; Attack and drift through tight corners without losing speed and position
• Breathtaking Environments and Courses: Drift through exciting and vibrant courses; Brand new canyons and snow-capped mountain courses as well as other favorite courses from the past
• Play with Friends: Up to 4 player high impact, competitive races using Nintendo 3DS Local Play; Choose use a registered Mii, tag, or your very own photo during a race and know exactly who you’re racing against

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Article by Jack Bush

The act of “ripping” is actually just copying information from a CD or DVD to a computer. Are you one of the many Xbox 360 owners who would like to be able to rip their Xbox 360 video games? Regrettably, too many gamers are criminally frugal and risk losing their games for a minimal saving.

Ripping Xbox 360 Games and the Justification For It

Everyone knows how expensive the Xbox 360 system is and how costly the games can get. The reality is that you could spend as much as $ 60 on one video game. A scratch on a video game disc is all it takes to cause irreparable damage. Damage can still be done just by using them a lot despite careful handling. Ardent gamers are wearing out their games real quick. This has led to a jump in the numbers of avid gamers seeking ways to rip xbox 360 games.

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The Otherside: Realm of Eons [Download]

• Solve The Riddles Of The Otherside.
• 25 Fantastic Locations.
• 10 Mini-Games.
• Combine Hidden Objects To Solve Tricky Puzzles.

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