Schools Of Game Design - What You Should Look For

The last 20 years or so have been huge for home video gaming. You can do almost anything in a video game these days, from racing in a Grand Prix to cooking breakfast. And because you've grown up playing them, and video game design is such a hot market right now, you might be looking into how you can get into the field and help to create some of the most entertaining video games around. Here's where to start...

Game Design Tips For First Person Shooter Designers

First person shooters (FPS) are one of the standard computer game genres. After the phenomenal success of Doom, many companies made attempts at this type of game. Today there are single player FPS games, multi-player combative FPS games, multi-player cooperative FPS games and all of the above come in both plot driven and straight combat forms. Read on for tips for designing games in this popular genre...

Video Game Tester - A Day In The Life Of A Full-Time Tester

I wake up, go to work and play. Seems an odd comment from an adult, but sometimes you can arrange it. I'm a video game tester. Video game testing jobs aren't just about mouse and controller skills. The main characteristic needed is precision. But that's just the beginning...

Video Games Are Stealing The Spotlight

A discussion about the amazing progress that video games and the computer game industry have made recently and how they are stealing the spotlight from the film industry with products like Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and PSP games. Celebrities are starting to get involved with the video game industry because of it's popularity in recent years, and this can only benefit average gamers who buy and play video games.

It Is A Great Time To Be One Who Plays Video Games

A discussion about the rapid advance in the technology of video games and consoles like Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii that have made it a great time to be one who enjoys computer games. Portable video game consoles like Gameboy and Playstation Portable (PSP) have now made it possible to play games at any location.

RTS Video Game Supreme Commander Is A Step Up

A discussion about the amazing progress that RTS, or real time strategy video games for your PC have made as they keep pace with Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 and PSP games (Playstation Portable). Technology for these types of games has finally caught up with the ideas of the video game designers.

Bioshock Is One Video Game That Is Sure To Impress In 2007

A discussion about the impressive new video game Bioshock that will be released in the spring of 2007 by Irrational Games for Xbox 360 and PC. Of all the products for video games and PSP downloads that will be released in the coming year this game is one of the most impressive ones.

Video Game Systems

The video game systems, and their evolution over the last 30 years, are one of the most amazing things that I have personally witnesses. From the initial appearance of the Atari Pong game system, they have advanced so far, that I can honestly say that as I sat playing Pong I could never have imagined a game like Morrowind. I was introduced to video game systems as a young adult and to me what is available today boggles my mind. To my grandchildren, they are just another toy that has entertainment value some days.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - The Latest Greatest First Person Shooter

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is the latest greatest first person shooter, with a horror twist. It is reminiscent of classics such as Deus Ex, in terms of immersing the player in a virtual world.

Computer Video Games The Addiction Beckons

Computer games have changed the way people played games. It has become a rage in the contemporary world.

Runescape - Life as a Trader

One of the great things about runescape is that you get to define your goal yourself. And while many people are slaving away to earn levels, others are making a killing through Trading.

A Nintendo Wii Bundle Is A One Stop Shop

By now you have certainly heard of the revolutionary new video game platform, the Nintendo Wii. Unlike anything that has come before it, the Wii makes the players part of the game with its revolutionary new control system. The Wii controller is a wireless remote control that senses movements in three dimensions. That remote sensing technology allows you to eschew the conventional buttons and joysticks that have been the standard for video games for decades. Instead, of pushing buttons or moving a stick, you move your arms; gesturing, swinging, poking, and sometimes flailing your way through the game! If you want to experience this amazing new game platform for yourself it can be difficult to know exactly what to purchase in order to have everything you need to enjoy the Wii experience. That is why the Nintendo Wii bundle is such an enticing option.

Game Copy Pro Review - How to Make Backup Copies of Your Expensive Video Games

If you're looking for a way to make a backup copy of your video games, you may want to consider Game Copy Pro. This professional quality package helps you make a backup copy of most any computer game or video game using only a CD burner or DVD burner.