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Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Chris Campbell @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:28 AM

In the spirit of all things funky, why not take a look at a game that really pushes the bizarre envelope. Astariel, is just such a game. Whomever the geniuses are that created this digital fiasco, I really need to know what they were smoking, drinking, ingesting, or shooting. Cause, I gotta get me some. This was the most fun I've had with a space shooting game in a long time. Frantic . . . yes, mesmerizing . . . yes, beautiful . . . yes, but really really fun as well. The opening cre... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Chris Campbell @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:18 AM

Platypus is one of those games that surprises you by being better, than what you expect. It's never really gotten the kudos it deserves, and that's a shame. So, being it's one of my all time favorite casual games out there, I thought I'd make it the first official review I write for GamesForSail. One of the most obviously striking characteristics of the game are it's graphics. Now, don't start rolling your eyes, as it's not eye bulging graphics you'd see o... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Chris Campbell @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:15 AM

Now this is one freaky game. Mutant Storm, is like a mad mash of disco balls, lava lamps, psychedelics, arcade game frenzy, with a dash of Jimi Hendrix thrown in for good measure. You know those visualization plugins that come with Winamp, and Windows Media Player. They make all those weird combinations of light, color and movement based on the sound of the music. This game is kinda like those, except for the little alien thing-a-ma-jings that are trying to wipe you out. There a little f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Jason Cox @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 10:51 AM

Following the overwhelming success of the Playstation video gaming console, in typical fashion, moved forward with a new and improved generation of the beloved machine. The PSP newest portable gaming unit provided gamecrazy people with a means to exercise their thumbs anywhere. First, it is helpful to learn a little about the company that has helped to imagine a world of portable entertainment. Sony opened the door to entertainment for many people with its first invention the transistor r... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 1:22 PM

Hunters don't always have time to get outdoors and hunt. Between family and work obligations, and even the changing seasons, finding time to hunt can be difficult. But there is another option for the internet friendly hunter who doesn't want to get rusty. Many games exist that can be played right on the computer. Not only are they fun, but a hunter can also get some practice in right from home. Hunting games have been around for as long as electronic gaming has existed. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Adrian Adams @ Wednesday, 22nd August 2007 @ 6:53 PM

If you're looking for some fun games to kill time with, then you should consider some of the following. Sonic the Hedgehog is a classic game that almost all gamers have encountered at some point, in one of its many incarnations. It first appeared on the Mega Drive system, and has had dozens of installments. The games feature a speedy blue hedgehog named Sonic who runs through the complex levels, collecting rings along the way. The games provide fast-paced fun with some challenging le... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 12:44 AM

The days of children going out to play are slowly dying out. Unless one is living in the countryside with open space all around, a sweaty game of football may not be a distinct possibility. With concrete structures eating into every bit of open land, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a field to run around in. Most children these days get their exercise from school or on their way home. What do they do when it is time for play? They go to their rooms and switch on their computers. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Keith Londrie @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 11:43 PM

Let's face it personal computes are no longer work horses only. Since many years people use them for playing different games. And while some games do not require any upgrade of your home PC, other games require monster machines. PC gaming is becoming an expensive hobby. When it comes to real time strategy games, the hole in your budget can become even bigger. Well, it is true that not all of the RTS games available require a complete upgrade of your computer. The older versio... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 10:31 AM

The fierce and savage, green-skinned orcs are one of the most prolific races of azeroth. They are commonly thought to be brutal and senseless, having no humanity or empathy for other races. From the muddy swamplands on the red world of draenor orcs were altered into frantic creatures with a taste for blood by a curse from the burning legion. They attacked and invaded azeroth in the human year 583 with passage through the newly formed dark portal. Soon after they tried to take stormwind ke... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 10:22 AM

Paladins are the vestal guardians of the weak and tireless enemies of the undead. The original paladin order, "The Silver Hand" was formed in the Second War sand lasted until the time of the plague. As paladins were immune to the plague (and indeed all diseases), many members of the order survived the initial push of the Scourge. Unluckily, the corrupted arthas killed many paladins upon his return leaving only a scattered few. Following the invasion of the scourge, many of the order'... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 10:21 AM

Warriors excel in close combat fighting. They use the widest variety of weapons of any job (i.e. all of them), and gain the provocation ability at level five, which makes them the only job that can lure monsters to attack them instead of their more fragile party mates. This is also the reason that the warriors are the primary Tank Job (class) in final fantasy xi (Note: A tank is a combat role. The tank is the character in the party who is good at absorbing large amounts of punishment). Wa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 10:22 PM

Priests head the many faiths spread out through the disparate lands of the world of azeroth. In kalimdor, night elf priestesses venerate the moon goddess elune, while dwarven priests in khaz modan deliver the message of the light to their people. In the ruins of lordaeron, the undead priests of the forsaken, their faith twisted and tainted by their tortured existences, spread a dark representation of the holy light. Regardless of their faith, however, all priests share in their ability to manipu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 10:22 PM

The Monk is a martial artist, a powerful job with distinct strengths and weaknesses. Monks prefer to fight using the unarmed combat skill - they concentrate on using their hands and feet to overcome their enemies. Where the warrior is a more defensive melee combatant (using shields and weapon parrying), the Monk is an offensive melee combatant, specializing in dishing out large amounts of quick melee damage. Monks do more melee damage than any other class. But in comparison to the warrior they c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Thursday, 26th July 2007 @ 10:22 PM

The Alchemist combines herbs in order to create potions with a diversity of effects. A player can create healing, invisibility, elemental resistance, and mana potions; oils to coat weapons; and much more. Alchemy is helpful to all character classes. Melee fighters can use alchemy to evoke buffs and healing potions. Spell casting classes can use alchemy to create mana potions and related buffs. Alchemy is a fun profession where you can create potions for yourself, sell them to others, or g... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Wednesday, 25th July 2007 @ 7:14 PM

White Mages are the wielders of white magic and all other spells that are used and utilized for healing and curing. Their primary strength lies in the power to guard their companions and themselves, both by healing or curing damage and other ailments poison, blindness, and by casting defensive magic protect, and more on them. White mages are the healer job in Final Fantasy XI. A Healer is the character who always keeps the party alive and going, by healing them either in or out of combat. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Garland Choate @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 4:14 PM

Anyone who is interested in learning how to play Texas Hold'em is hoping that once they understand the game better then they can start winning just like those players they see taking part in tournaments. However if you think that winning is easy and that the world's best players have cash to burn when it comes to participating in such tournaments then think again. Normally some of the more professional players will spend numerous hours playing online in order to with some cash. Howeve... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 1:47 PM

Food is used in the game to heal players out of combat, so they can get back to fighting as quickly as possible. And because of these reasons cooking is one of the most revered professions in the game. As you're journeying around the world, you'll notice that you often find pieces of meat, which, instead of being sold to merchants, could be used to make food. If you're a player that relies on food, such as a non-healing player or a player that solos, food should become very... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 1:37 PM

Blacksmiths take bars of metal from miners and form them into exquisitely forged arms and armor. There are many unusual weapons and other armaments that cannot be found on any of the vendors or monsters in the game, but can only be created by blacksmiths. Blacksmiths can produce weapons, mail armor for paladins or warriors, and trade items. Blacksmiths can create special sharpening and weight stones that can be used to temporarily improve weapon damage. They can also create several items... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Tuesday, 24th July 2007 @ 1:25 PM

Engineering is a very playful and fanciful profession. You can produce all sorts of insane things that are fun to use and also amuse and bewilder other players. Engineering is used to assemble metal and stones into components necessary to build explosives, guns, scopes, bullets, mechanical dragons, aquatic helmets, and much more. More than any other profession, engineering products demands several steps to be finished. Most items made by engineers can only be used by engineers. You can s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Garland Choate @ Friday, 20th July 2007 @ 12:07 PM

Although Texas Hold'em poker is becoming extremely popular online today, not everyone who knows about it actually knows how to play it. However there are plenty of Texas Hold'em beginners lessons to be found online which can help you to learn the basics of this increasingly popular poker game. Certainly having a good understanding of the rules and the various strategies that are used will help to improve and enhance the way you play the game no end. Generally when you start look... more...