September 16, 2011
Xbox Live is arguably the most popular online gaming platform, and for me personally, it is the one where I do almost all of my online gaming. Since Xbox Live is such a social gaming platform, it isn’t just about getting on and playing games. Sending messages and seeing what your friends are up to is just as integral a part of Xbox Live as actually playing the games.
August 22, 2011
Video game reviews are more important than a review of any other entertainment category. This is simply because video games cost a lot more than a movie or a CD. When you are trying to decide if something is worth $60, then you had better make sure you do the research. That is why you absolutely must refer to these aggregators before you take the plunge on your next video game purchase.
July 15, 2011
Admit it; you still love Pokémon. I don’t care if you are 12 years old, or 30 years old, Pokémon is, and always will be awesome. Maybe since you’ve got older you stopped watching the cartoons and collecting the trading cards (like me), but you still dust of the Nintendo DS when a new Pokémon video game comes out. It’s okay, I am not ashamed to admit that I do it too.
May 26, 2011
Gaming can be an expensive hobby. A new, high-profile PC game is $50 or $60, and although it might provide countless hours of enjoyment, there’s also the chance you’ll beat the single player in 6 hours and then never touch it again. For those on a budget, that isn’t a reasonable deal. Thankfully, Steam offers a huge library of games that are just 5 bucks and provide hours of entertainment.
April 12, 2011
If you play a game on a console, the technical details are handled for you. Some players prefer this, but PC gamers often enjoy the greater degree of control they have over a game’s eye candy. Of course, the customization offered by PC games is of no use if you don’t know what the settings mean.
March 28, 2011
If you own an Xbox 360 console there’s a good chance you’ve used the Xbox Live online service. If not, then it’s not too late to unlock a whole world of free online goodies for your console. This includes full games, add-ons for games you may already own, themes and other Xbox Live content. If [...]
March 24, 2011
Minecraft didn’t have much of a multiplayer feature when it was first made available. Over time however, multiplayer has been expanded and enhanced. Now it’s possible for players to play in creative or survival mode with people across the globe. There’s just one problem. For all its enhancements, Minecraft doesn’t have a multiplayer server browser [...]
March 21, 2011
Xbox Live is Microsoft’s premium online content delivery and multiplayer gaming service for the Xbox 360. Whilst it’s free to join for a basic account, a subscription opens up the world of online play and exclusive content – when it works. If you’ve recently signed up for a paid Xbox Live account and are unable [...]
February 25, 2011
Apple’s Mac App Store is out. It offers a lot of very cool and interesting applications for productivity, connectivity, and other serious topics. But that’s not what I want to talk about today. Instead, let’s talk about the real reason the App Store is cool – the free Mac games! The selection available on the [...]
February 24, 2011
You spotted your target as he crossed a small open passage, making a beeline for the rocket launcher. It’s the perfect setup; he’s looking for the weapon he wants to acquire and you’re behind him, ready to strike. You leap down, aim your weapon at your foe, and pull the trigger. Suddenly, your enemy warps [...]
