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Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:36 PM

As several awards and more than 220,000 active accounts, it is easily seen that the EVE Online game is one massive multiuser online roleplaying game that you want to get into! This game, created by the Icelandic company CCP, has been active and popular for the past five years, and continues to grow at an impressive rate. You'll find that with a little bit of knowledge about this game and brief idea of the game play, you'll be ready to get started and see what this fascinating game wo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:35 PM

If you are a new player to EVE , or you simply want to know about what the game entails and what the community is like, one of the best resources that can find are the EVE Online forums! The EVE Online forums are a great place where new players and ones that are very experienced will gather to discuss things like gameplay, functionality, tactics and general game-oriented matters, and whether you are looking for specific information or just looking to get a sense about what is going, on this is... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:29 PM

If you are interested in getting involved in the world of massive multiplayer online gaming, there are many things that can get you started. If you are interested in the world that has been provided by CCP, one of the best things that can get you started towards making a decision on this game is the EVE Online free trial! The EVE Online free trial is a 14 day free trial that can be given to you by any current active player. A request on the forums will usually net you one within a matte... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:21 PM

As with any other similar world, EVE Online will require you to find a way to finance your purchase of weaponry and ships, and one of the best ways to do so in this MMORPG is to take a look at mining. It is less time-intensive and less dangerous than things like working as a messenger or as a bounty hunter. After you have acquired a frigate that has some mining capability, you'll soon see that EVE Online mining as a career option is an excellent way to move ahead when it comes to this gam... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:19 PM

If you are just getting started in EVE Online, you already know that there are four playable races and that you will have to select attributes. While there are several other components for creating a character in this very versatile MMORPG, you'll find that these two factors can keep you busy as well as let you figure out a great deal about your character. You'll find that while these factors will generally lead to a balanced and level field between people new to the game, it will af... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 6:14 PM

If you have even a passing interest in massive multiplayer online games, one of the ones that you need to become familiar with is EVE Online. EVE Online is a terrific game with excellent gameplay, but one of the most attractive aspects of this game are the EVE Online ships. The EVE Online ships are extremely varied and while there is definitely a scale as to the desirability of any given vessel, their differences and advantages and disadvantages are part of what make this MMOG so very attracti... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 13th March 2008 @ 4:31 PM

EVE Online was the first MMOG to attempt to create a "closed" economy; the closed economy was eventually dismantled, because it couldn't accommodate new players cleanly or easily, and favored established characters a bit too much. However, most of the tools used to support the EVE closed economy still remain and one of the major ones is the EVE Online Market, which acts like a "stock ticker" on commodities throughout EVE's entire community, giving commodity prices and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Geoff Morris @ Wednesday, 12th March 2008 @ 6:05 AM

If you play any of the online games found at Uvme.com, you may have noticed Fruit Frenzy is still the popular favorite. Deceptively simple, this game is colorful, cheerful, but challenging all at the same time. Learning how to make the most of your time can help increase your score and allow you to reach the next level. This means being able to complete rows of three, four and even five without hesitation in order to keep that blender working. One of the easiest strategies to use is to s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Monday, 10th March 2008 @ 6:49 PM

Massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPG) are a new genre of computer games which are proving hugely popular around the world. Client software is installed on your PC, and this lets you connect to the game's servers. Joined thousands - even millions - of other players online, you are no longer restricted to just playing through a storyline by yourself. MMORPGs expand the world of role playing games, allowing players the freedom to make their own storylines, and prove t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Kenneth Scott @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 2:10 AM

The best time for a game enthusiast is now. There was a time when games did not have the quality that one finds today. The quality has increased to such an extent that there are professionals who write the game script and these are professionally directed and produced. The graphics have improved by leaps and bounds and you can experience the action as if it is happening right in front of you. Among the latest version of the games that are available, the X box seems to have the best of them all. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 12:38 AM

As the holiday shopping season dawns on us, we worry about standing in long queues. Hence this is the best time to take advantage of the Internet to avoid crowds and long lines and shop within the comfort of our homes. Buying online game DVDs are also part of the same process. Game DVDs are something that is an instant hit with not only the young people, but also is catching up with almost every generation. It can be a very good gift for the festive seasons or for birthdays and anniversar... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Monday, 3rd March 2008 @ 6:40 PM

Most of your time in Eye of the North will be spent in dungeons going as deep as 5 levels each. Some dungeons add puzzle aspects to the game to a slight degree and require to collect keys to advance to the next level of that particular dungeon. Each dungeon will have it's own boss on the final level of that dungeon. You must defeat this special boss to clear the dungeon. The completion of a dungeon will reward all in the party some decent loot. The maps in Eye of the North vary sligh... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Jon Kelly @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 10:55 PM

There are so many things which we have as children and then when we reencounter them as adults they have somehow been re-branded, or changed just that bit to irritate us. There has been a whole generation who have grown up with computers and the simple games which were developed for these first computers. These uncomplicated games, which were the best thing we had ever seen at the time, progressively got more complex as development moved on, unfortunately work began to get in the way and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 9:56 PM

More and more people are flocking to the latest gaming phenonemon - massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs). Titles such as World of Warcraft have captured the imaginations of players and the headlines around the world. Blizzard's all conquering title is facing new challenges from ArenaNet's Guild Wars series. With no monthly fees, and requiring only an initial purchase of an access key, Guild Wars has a much lower entry requirement than World of Warcraft. This... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 9:42 PM

Massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) have become the cash cow of the computer game industry in recent years. Titles like World of Warcraft have millions of players and are among the most popular titles ever. Developers ArenaNet are aiming to break WoW's stranglehold on this emerging market with an MMORPG with a twist - Guild Wars. Unlike other games, Guild Wars has no monthly subscription. This is a popular model in South Korea, where cheap and high speed broadba... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 1:28 PM

Guild Wars maps have always been a major component of the game. From the huge continent maps through to the explorable area maps, they are a key part of the game for any player. When playing through the Guild Wars storyline, the map will show a red arrow, indicating the direction you need to travel in to complete your current quest goals. Within the map, green dots are allies or friendly NPCs, and red dots are groups of enemies. When playing in a party with others, it's important to ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 7:08 AM

Microsofts new Xbox 360 game console is a videogame system that puts users at the center of their entertainment experience. It combines games, entertainment, information, community, and innovation. The company plans to introduce the Xbox 360 in Europe, North America, and Japan in November of 2006. Designers in San Franciso and Japan have surrounded the powerful console technology with a stylish and sophisticated exterior. Microsofts new game console has altered the look and sound of game... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Daniel Millions @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 7:23 AM

Flash games have become part of the Internet culture. When one is bored, it is now a society norm to seek out online games for a one-stop cure. Arcade games aren't always deemed fine with employers and school administrators. To add to the mess, free flash games aren't always up to par- and thus provide no help in curing one of his or her boredom. How to Play 3D Flash Games- Anywhere, Any Time Every now and then, it's almost completely necessary to let your stress unwind ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 3:33 AM

One of the most notable features in Eye of the North, the expansion to the successful series of Guild Wars titles from ArenaNet, is the addition of dungeons. Special multi-level instances, dungeons can be played through repeatedly, and offer some unique items, bosses, and even some surprising traps. The Eye of the North maps have been modified slightly from the standard Guild Wars maps. The new dungeons will show up a blurred area, which only becomes clear as you explore your way through ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Tom Kranz @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 3:56 AM

Eye of The North is the first true expansion in the Guild Wars series of PC Games. As with the other installments of the series, Guild Wars: Eye of the North has absolutely no monthly subscription fees. The unique thing about EotN is that it can act as an expansion to any of the 3 previous standalone campaigns - Prophecies, Factions and Nightfall. The expansion takes place just about 6 years after the Prophecies installment. 3 Years after the Nightfall campaigns, and 8 years after the Searing st... more...