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Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Art Gib @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 2:05 PM

ARG gaming, or Alternate Reality Gaming, has been around for some time but has not reached much fanfare until recently. ARGs interact with the player directly and usually involves an array of entertainment mediums. The game is an interactive narrative that uses both virtual and real world interaction to play. During play you are searching for clues with many other group members. The story planner, called the "Puppetmaster," will plant the clues for players to find. By example, on... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By James Yee @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:24 PM

Nintendo made some of the best classic games, but give these a try and see why they can still work: Gunstar Heroes First released in 1993, this quirky game is well-loved for its exciting running and shooting action and its non-stop intense gameplay. You'll also like the game's manga-style look and the guns that could be mixed and matched to create your very own custom-designed shooter. Choose from a flamethrower, a homing shot, a machine gun and a laser. But no matter how ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By James Yee @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:22 PM

If you've just purchased an Xbox 360 and find it hard to navigate yourself to and fro and perform a particular function, the first thing you should understand about your new gaming unit is the Xbox Dashboard. The Xbox Dashboard is what a nucleus is to an atom: it's the brain or control center of the whole unit. The Xbox Dashboard has four integral parts, all of which will be explained to you one by one. Part One: Xbox 360 Live At this section of the Xbox Dashboard, you... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By James Yee @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:20 PM

With a price tag of $250 or less, Nintendo's Wii is reputed to be cheaper than most seventh generation game consoles. It also aims for a wider market demographic than its competitors. Hence, it is equipped with the capacity to be compatible with other platforms including the Internet. Coming at only a few millimeters in height and width, the Wii is the smallest game console to ever rollout from Nintendo. And at only 2.7 pounds, it is the lightest among the present game consoles on t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By James Yee @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:16 PM

Before connecting your Nintendo Wii anywhere, decide first how you would like to position it. You can choose whether you want to lay it flat or let it stand vertically using the Wii console stand and plate that comes with the package. This allows you a little flexibility in terms of storage options so you won't have a lot of concerns when it comes to space. An important thing to note though: position your it to allow enough space for the internal fan to work. Plugging the console<... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Friday, 18th January 2008 @ 4:22 PM

With the new Eye of the North expansion Guild Wars has brought two new races into play - the Norn and the Asura. Players who had pre-ordered Eye of the North got a chance to sample the game play before launch over the Sneak Peek weekend. Since most people will encounter the Norn first, we'll be covering them in this article. The Norn are giant Viking-like warriors who live in the Far Shiverpeaks. They are skilled hunters who have a close relationship with nature, with the ability to ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Ajeet Khurana @ Wednesday, 16th January 2008 @ 2:59 PM

It is that time of the week. A late night out would be a bad idea. After all, tomorrow is Monday. But you are also not about to give up on your little time of the weekend left. What is the best thing to do at this point of time? I do not know about you, but I think that one of the most entertaining things to do is to play some online games. Sure you could vegetate and take in a movie. But an active evening full of gaming is much more fun. Don't you think? And here is the fun part.more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Wednesday, 16th January 2008 @ 12:58 AM

Guild Wars 2 will feature new playable races, and the Eye of the North expansion introduces two of these races as NPCs - the Asura and the Norn. Players who bought the pre-release pack were able to play Eye of the North over the Sneak Peek weekend, as a final test before the expansion went live. The only Primary Quests you could undertake during the Sneak Peek weekend were those of the Norn. The Far Shiverpeaks mountains are home to the hardy and fierce Norn. Skilled hunters, the Norn can... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 24th December 2007 @ 9:05 PM

Parents are wondering more then ever what are these terms my child is using? Well usually there getting these terms from the games you bought them that they play online with older and better people. The days of playing board games are over at least until the power goes out. Kids do not want to play monopoly anymore; they want to play Gears of War and Halo 3 with all their friends online. That is what you will hear from them is, "Dad, I want an Xbox 360 for Christmas so I can play Halo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 11:11 PM

If you haven't realized lately games and game consoles do cost money, I mean games run from $30 to $500. That is why you need to keep reading. The only thing that I have to say about buying video games is if you are broke then you need to start out old because the newer systems will cost a lot of money these days. If you want a new system these days it will cost you about $300 at least to buy a new gaming system. You can find them used but they probably will not be in as good as cond... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Bruno Auger @ Sunday, 16th December 2007 @ 7:53 AM

Millions of computer users have fun with online games and some of the players of multi player games are almost addicted to their favorite games. For example, learning secrets to earn gold in World of Warcraft is critical. Many of the secrets aren't entirely legal, so take care using them. World of Warcraft gold sercrets matter because in this MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role playing game) your success depends on getting gold. No matter what kind of character you play, you have... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Ray Torres @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 12:27 PM

As Playstation 3, or PS 3 for short, is claiming its place as a premier video gaming system, comes the opportunity for a truly unique gaming experience for gamers of all ages and skill sets. With breathtaking graphics and spectacular features such as reduced save times, the PS3 has been all set to dominate the video game world for quite some time. Now with all the talk of how great the Playstation 3 is, gamers should be expecting equally exceptional games to play. Here are several titles... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Ajeet Khurana @ Friday, 30th November 2007 @ 3:38 PM

The rise in the use of the Internet has led to many changes in our daily lives. In particular, this rise has also led to the rise of online gaming. We can still recall a time when we were limited by slow computers with crawling dialup speed. In the past, people could never have imagined the great leaps that would be taken in the field of online games. Today, online games are very advanced. These days, gaming technology has progressed to an amazing extent. Things like streaming 3-D animat... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Ray Torres @ Monday, 26th November 2007 @ 7:06 PM

On November 16th, Playstation 3 celebrates its first birthday. The newest addition to the Playstation family officially became one year old, and despite an admittedly slow start, business is definitely on the rise. According to a report by GameDaily, PS3 sales has reach 5.6 million units worldwide, out of which 2 million of those sales came in North America. As part of Sony's strategy to increase their market share, it plans to release around 160 new Playsyation 3 title before the end of t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 8:30 PM

A Paladin is an expert of close-range combat, just like warriors. Paladins are valued in battle for they have acquired the ability to cast white magic spells through their long and venerated hours of spiritual training. Paladins are holy knights of vana`diel who have sworn their lives to casting out undead from the land. In doing so, paladins study many divine abilities, giving them additional powers versus undead opponents. The Paladin is an extra Job, a job that must be quested for upon... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 8:28 PM

The Humans established the Empire of arathor in lordaeron in 2,900 BDP. After 1,700 years of power arathor divided into seven sovereign nations - azeroth, lordaeron, stromgarde, kul tiras, gilneas, dalaran and alterac due to over-expansion and domestic problems. They assisted the High Elves to cast out invading trolls from lordaeron and in return the high elves instructed the humans magic. However, some, using it foolishly, allowed the burning legion to infiltrate azeroth. As a result the order ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 8:24 PM

Hunters live to preserve the balance with the creatures of the wild. They venture into the wilderness to find an animal companion to defend and help them on their travels. These adept marksmen are unmatched in their skill with firearms and archery. Many races in the game venerate this skill. For the taurens, the great hunt is central to their culture and skilled hunters are honored above all others. The orcs have always shared a natural relationship with the rough land and the creatures of the w... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Bruno Auger @ Monday, 5th November 2007 @ 3:32 PM

Online games are the games that can be played with the help of Internet technology. There are mass varieties of net games to choose with. You can play complicated games promptly with the help of a rapid Internet connection. These games rely on Internet as well as technology develops them very quickly. Through online gaming, you can subjugate a rival of such a nature who doesn't yet live in this world. You can classify online games into 4 groups such as games that are played with the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 5:44 PM

A neat new feature in Eye of the North is the concept of tracking your progress in special books. Once completed these books can be handed in to NPCs in exchange for reputation points. There are three books you can collect and complete: * The Hero's Handbook * The Master Dungeon Guide * Zho's Journal You can obtain the Hero's Handbook and the Master Dungeon Guide from the following NPCs: * Gedrel of Ascalon, in the Eye of the North * Kodan, in Gun... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 5:43 PM

The eagerly awaited expansion to the Guild Wars online RPG, Eye of the North, is now released. Eye of the North requires at least one of existing chapters of Guild Wars - Prophecies, Factions, or Nightfall. You can buy the expansion from a retailer, or it's available from within your Guild Wars client by clicking on the Guild Wars Store icon. Purchasing the expansion this way will take effect immediately, allowing you to instantly explore the new content in Guild Wars: Eye of the No... more...