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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Play Fair, Get Fare: The Business of Video Game-Testing

...When asked about their concept of heaven on earth, many video game maniacs would answer it is the limitless opportunity of spending their whole time playing new and interesting games. What ifangels existed under the disguise of video games developers? And the wildest dreams of the gamers became true? Spending hours playing video games can even be well-paid by some advanced video games companies, if you become an official game-tester of the new products.

To become a game tester is even easier that you may consider it. The only thing that is taken into consideration is your true devotion to games. What you need is one video game system to get started. You dont need to be a professional to be hired as a game tester. ANYONE can test video games, with the single pre...more

Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360) - Marvelous Action Packed Game

...f earning easy money and women. But everything turns wrong and he gets overburdened with debt. His condition worsens and he is dragged into the criminal underworld. However, with perseverance and strong determination, he might successfully overcome all those difficulties.

The gamers can really sense the life and reality in the situations designed in GTAIV. The 'wow' factor in this game is the next generation incredible graphics which make the gaming world look alive. This unique factor separates this game from its competitors. You would be curious to see how the players plan which building to enter and whic...more

Video Games Are Too Expensive

...s. Thanks to the Wii especially, even the girliest of girls or the "too manly for that" men want to play the latest video games when you have them over. And for those other times, well, Super Mario 3 is a great game but you know the whole time you really wish you were playing the latest adventure in the Mario series, don't you? Yeah, I thought so. But life has a lot of demands on time and money, and shelling out $50-60 a pop for the latest blockbusters we want to play just really isn't an option isn't it?

However I have found the secret. A couple of new games a month are going...more

Why Game Developers Are Switching Over To XNA Game Studio Express

...Microsoft has given students and hobbyists and entry point into the world of game development with XNA Game Studio Express. This program, coupled with the language C#, has enabled such developers to create PC and Xbox games on the fly-- eliminating the need for large teams or extended development times.

Presently, there are around 10 million subscribers to Xbox Live. If a hobbyist or student does indeed gain access to these 10 million subscribers, it could be the big break they are looking for to gain entry into the game development community. Game development companies are scouring the entries for possible employees-- not to mention that Microsoft has been approving some games for commercial sales.

Microsoft has allowed game developers to a...more

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Game Consoles

...s come up with ground breaking games and technologies to overcome the gloom of the market. For example, during the video game crash of 1977, almost all game consoles developer and manufacturer withdrew from business when Atari came up with Space Invaders. The game was an instant hit. Space Invader became so popular that most of the people at that time bought Atari game consoles just for that one game. Similarly during the mid eighties slowdown in game consoles business, Nintendo's breakout hit game 'Super Mario Brothers' had not only revived the industry, but also had set the stage for better graphic and sound quality among the next generation of game...more

Nintendo DS Beats Sony PSP In Japan

...trikers, Brain Training and Brain Training 2, Mario Kart DS, and Monster Hunter portable, amongst others. Also, in the same time period, the Nintendo DS was #1 amongst system sales with 64,515, which was 26,244 more than the Sony PSP

Comparatively, the Xbox 360 continues to struggle in Japan. The week before, Microsoft sold 6,107 consoles, while this week, only 3,616 were sold.

It will be interesting to compare this date once the Sony PS3 and the Nintendo Revolution are released. Most ...more

Super Mario Bros, Best Selling Video Game Of All Time

...franchise success with countless additions and spin-offs.

Though Halo 2 didnt make the list for most copies sold, it is the highest selling title of all time with sales in the millions world wide. Halo also holds the record for most games sold in a single day.

With the Nint...more

Recruiting Grounds - A Myspace for Video Gamers?

...iche social networking sites like this. What does this mean for sites like myspace that are a melting pot of interests, themes and demographics? I have found that some find it refreshing to enter a site that is catered to a specific area of interest. These sites tend to have relevant content v.s. the "whats up dog" riff raff associated with myspace.

In Their Own Words

"Gamers are some of the most passionate hobbyists there are. The diversity of the activity allow for solo or massive group play. We believe that a large community of gamers to engage with will lead to a more meaningful gaming experience. With the inception of internet...more

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