Computer Games Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 12:23 PM

Often people assume that playing computer games or video games is a very anti social activity, and is a solo activity which isolates an individual from the real world, cuts them off from other people and then allows them to sit on their own in a small dark room hitting keys over and over again in order to mindlessly destroy anything that moves on their screen. In fact, nothing could be very much further from the truth, and in fact those people who play computer games on their own, completely cut... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 12:17 PM

There has been a great deal of argument over the years as to whether computer games and video games have any meaning whatsoever, or whether they are a mindless form of entertainment. Comments and arguments are frequently made on both sides in support of their own arguments and opinions, and of course, demonstrating how the opposing group's arguments are untrue. Those opposed to computer games argue that computer games are mostly concerned with violence, and that simply spending hours each d... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 12:14 PM

Over recent years there have been many arguments proposed by those who are not in favour of computer games or video games, or have concerns about either the amount of time spent playing such games, or the nature of the images and scenes watched by those playing them. One of the common arguments put forward is that computer and video games , through the nature of violence and graphic horror, are desensitizing children to violence and horror in the real world. There argument is that by watching vi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 12:01 PM

Is it possible that computer and video games have something positive and constructive to offer, and that rather than being a social menace which parents should be afraid of, they are in fact contributing a good deal to the development of the next generation? Certainly there is no doubt whatever that the children of today will be living in a technological society, with computers and technical equipment part of everyday lifestyle. Although we're pretty much at that stage now, many of u... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 11:59 AM

Is it possible that computer and video games have something positive and constructive to offer, and that rather than being a social menace which parents should be afraid of, they are in fact contributing a good deal to the development of the next generation? Certainly there is no doubt whatever that the children of today will be living in a technological society, with computers and technical equipment part of everyday lifestyle. Although we're pretty much at that stage now, many of u... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 4:36 AM

Very few parents would be especially surprised if you suggested to them that their child was addicted to video games or computer games. Yet the reality is that a great many children and young teenagers are addicted to video games, and that in some cases this is having a detrimental effect on them, both physically and emotionally. Playing video games is not, for some people, an activity to which one can become addicted. Having said that though, it is only fairly recently that it has been a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 10:27 PM

Computer games and videos are frequently subject to a wide range of popular stereotypes. As with almost all the stereotypes of course, most of those that relate to computer games are entirely inaccurate and out of date. One of the most popular methods that has been around for many years is that computer games and video games are usually or almost entirely played by boys and girls either very rarely played computer games or video games, or perhaps those girls that did play video games are... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 9:40 PM

Did you know that because of the fast developments in graphical and processing realism of today's computer games and video games, that many people and organizations are using them as part of their formal training? To name two particular professions which use computer games and video games as a training method, it may surprise you to know that this would include airline pilots and the army. Suspecting that the pilot sitting at the front of the large commercial plane you are about to f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 7:52 PM

For those of you who love to go gaming in some Play station or an Xbox, one needn't enumerate the merits of video games. There are thousands of games and you always feel you haven't had enough of it. They are quite expensive as well which is why buying a much anticipated new video game may not be easy for you. You might rue it but that's a fact. However, there is a great chance for you to satisfy your desire of playing the newest ones, provided you are eager enough to wai... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 10:53 AM

StarCraft is a military science fiction video game that came on the market in 1998 from Blizzard Entertainment. Since its creation, it has become one of the best-selling computer games with more than 9 million copies sold throughout the world. It's competition has a distant lead though: the kid-friendly "Sims" has over 50 million copies sold! Starcraft has raised the bar for the development of future video games. Based on the success of this game, Starcraft mods have also bee... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 1:55 AM

In the world of video games, a level editor, also known as a map editor, is a software application that creators used to design levels, maps or campaigns. Sometimes the editor is an integral part of the game and at other times it is separate from the game. However, when it is separate, this means it is part of a fan-released component. The main StarCraft map editor for the game is called StarEdit. StarEdit is the map editor for both the StarCraft and the StarCraft Brood War games. Through... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 16th June 2008 @ 10:15 PM

I enjoy playing computer games and video games, although I am not a teenager, and even further from being a child - yet according to many people, I am highly likely to be a violent, irresponsible, society hating thug with no concern for the welfare of other people or the environment, and with a high chance of ending up either dead or in jail. Surprisingly, I am none of the above, and am actually a perfectly sane, perfectly sociable, intelligent professional who does a great deal for charity and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 16th June 2008 @ 3:18 PM

A common assumption today is that the majority of people who either buy or play computer games and video games are children or young teenagers. In fact, well over sixty percent of all those who do play or buy such video games are over the age of eighteen. It is largely the older brothers and sisters, or even parents of the children who are the majority of gamers. When you look at the type and range of video games and computer games on the market, there is a large variety, some of which are suita... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Victor Epand @ Monday, 16th June 2008 @ 2:23 PM

You hear it on the news, you read about it in magazines and papers, and it's the accepted word on the street - our society is becoming increasingly violent, and this is largely due to video games. People often point at the selection of wear related, or violence related video games and in one fell swoop, tarnish all video games as causing nothing but a decrease in the moral standard of our society, and with the same sweep, tarnish all young people who play these games as either actual or pot... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Benjamin Brook @ Sunday, 8th June 2008 @ 7:54 AM

It has been said that avid gamers have too much free time on their hands and too much technology in their brains. Okay, maybe it hasn't been said yet, but it should be. This explains the need for many of these Xbox aficionados to take the system and tweak it just a bit to make it more convenient, easier or cooler looking. And once these technical wizards have figured out how to improve the system with their own version of Xbox 360 mods, they are kind enough to share it with the rest of the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Giorgos Kontopoulos @ Sunday, 8th June 2008 @ 4:25 AM

Projects, clients, and deadlines at work can be very stressful at times. Every once in a while we need to take a break and clear our mind from the troubles. Many people have found that playing online games for a few minutes can help them relax and they do go back to their job refreshed. Lately I have discovered 3 games that have such an effect on me as well. I invite you to try them out and see for yourself. Bloxorz In the mood for a stylish logic game? Check out Bloxorz, an int... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Amit Kheterpal @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 7:17 PM

The Wii Nintendo revolution continues with some amazing product line up. The aim for company is to generate gaming interest for all generations. The Wii aims to get you out of the couch and onto exercising. All this while gaming was only standing but no exercise and Wii Fit has changed all that. The developers got the idea of a Wii Fit Balance Board while watching the Sumo wrestlers do the weigh-ins. These sumo wrestlers are so heavy that the they use two scales to weigh both sides togeth... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Bryan Pilkington @ Monday, 26th May 2008 @ 6:33 PM

It's been four years since the eagerly awaited new installation of the GTA series has come into succession, but is it worth the wait? The Singleplayer This new installation hasn't deterred as much from the last series in the features of story mode and its missions, the majority of the time you find a contact, he/she sends you on a mission and you carry out that mission. This may seem dull at first but Rockstar, the company who makes the Grand Theft Auto video game, have t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Bryan Pilkington @ Sunday, 25th May 2008 @ 10:59 AM

If we look at the video games with a view to find out if any of the games have any educational benefits, we find that amidst all the fancy graphics, the loud music and the outrageous plots are some interesting educational opportunities. Due to the fact that some video games take a long time to complete, the endurance of the game players mental ability is tested. Patience, resilience and dedication are attributes needed in great amounts, especially to play the large role playing games. A p... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Entertainment » Computer Games | By Hunter Crowell @ Thursday, 22nd May 2008 @ 5:29 AM

According to the game lore, druids are the stewards of the world, the guardians of balance, and the followers of the demi-god Cenarius. They have been given power over nature, including powerful healing and shapeshifting abilities. It is said that the first mortal to be taught in Druidism by Cenarius was the Night Elf Malfurion Stormrage, while the Tauren believe that they were the first. Locked in sleep in their barrow lairs for centuries, the Druids awakened to meet the menace of the Bu... more...