Posted on Aug 29, 2010 under Counter Strike |
You may be an expert on Counter-Strike, Warcraft, or any other major game that you may name, but then does that mean you have no use for browser-based online games? Though these games are admittedly smaller and simpler than the games mentioned previously, the principles of gaming that they use are the same. Even though they are free online arcade games, you don’t just shrug them off as insignificant. Well, if you’re truly the gaming expert, there should be no game too small or too large for your skills, right?
The principles in play in video games are the same, whatever platform they use. You still have to use quick thinking, good analytical skills, excellent eye and hand coordination, superb logical thinking, and keeping cool under pressure. And you will need these skills even in online games, like computer games adventure and best strategy games that you find on gaming sites. The same is true when you play sports games and fun shooting games. Though browser-based games are smaller and simpler in scale, the rules are the same. You still need to be accurate with your movement of the keys and the mouse, and you also have to come up with best strategies and tactics to win. So even if you’re playing free strategy games and free shooting games, the things that you need to win them stay the same.
What does this mean for the gamer? This means you can use these online games as good practice to polish up your skills. And as mentioned earlier, true experts can surely take these games in stride. And even game experts would find these online games challenging. That is what’s so interesting about these flash games, they are so deceptive in the way they hide their challenge. And so, they can also give even the best gamer around a run for his or her money.
These online games are great for practice because they are short games to play, while still testing your skills on different levels and areas. Another important thing to note is that there are several games to choose from. That means, you get different looks and different game play variations so you don’t get accustomed to the game. Especially in sport games, you get different versions, thus, you also increase your flexibility and ability to adapt to new rules and new strategies. With all of these features, it’s easy to see how online games can help you improve your gaming skills.
Posted on Aug 05, 2010 under Counter Strike |
Planning to hold a competition over the weekend by setting up a LAN party for your fellow gamers? Or do you want to invite more people to join your video game club? Then gaming posters are the way to go! Here are some important tips on how to perfect poster printing using screenshots from your favorite video games.
How to create posters with screenshots taken from your favorite PC video games
The Screenshot. Not a lot of people know how to take a screenshot. The easiest way to do so is to use the PRT SCN (Print Screen) key. It’s usually near Scroll Lock on the upper right corner of the keyboard. A better and more efficient method is to use screen capture software such as SnagIt, Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro, where you can save the image in any format you want. Image editing software allows you to manipulate the image and add enhancing effects.
Bring your ‘A’ Game. Always be on the prowl for the hottest game in town. Check out your favorite video game stores and ask for the latest releases by gaming’s best known publishers. The Internet and magazines are also a good resource for game reviews that provide insight into the latest gaming technology. Though old school is also cool. Go head to head against the undead, zombies and terrorists with Warcraft, Quake and Counter-Strike. Don’t forget the gaming noobs with games from Popcap or Facebook.
Know when to take screenshots. Capture too soon and you fail to freeze the moment. Too late and it would have been all gone. Take extra effort to capture the right moment when tension and conflict are at its highest. This is the moment you want to preserve in your screenshot so take your time. Lighting must be good and make sure you capture the image in high resolution. Consider the moment when you’re taking a screenshot. Make sure that the lighting is good to avoid pixelation.
Use a striking design. Add text to compliment your screenshot. It doesn’t have to be a long string of text. Just say what the poster is for. If it’s there to simply spice up the occasion, mention a famous line from the game like “fire in the hole”. Heads will turn and faces will smile. Everybody will definitely have a great time and it’s all because of your epic posters. So go to the nearest printing company now and get going with those posters!
Posted on Aug 02, 2010 under Counter Strike |
An online multiplayer game is one that a gamer plays while staying connected to the Internet, against or with other Internet players. While playing you can also interact with thousands of other players on the server where the game is hosted. Since these games involve thousands of gamers playing simultaneously with each other in a giant virtual world, they are also called Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs). These were made possible only with the growth of broadband Internet access. [Examples: Maplestory Account, Guild Wars]. In some online multiplayer games you can interact with only a few members with whom you can team up [Examples: America’s Army, Counter Strike Source].
Evolution Of Online Multiplayer Games
MMOGs are very big business nowadays though they are a relatively new phenomenon. Their popularity started climbing in the late 1990s when two games – Everquest and Ultima Online – caught on in a big way. First-person shooters such as Quake, Unreal Tournament, Counter Strike and Warcraft 3 are also immensely popular Maplestory Account online multiplayer games, but they are not MMOGs. Up to recently, these games were played only on the computer. However, they are catching up fast on consoles too. Final Fantasy XI and Everquest Online Adventures are games that are big hits on video console circuit. Online gaming on mobile phones has begun too, but Maplestory Account has yet to make a mark because there are many technological restrictions as of now.
Variations Of Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Today many different styles of massively multiplayer games are available, such as: (i) MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing games). (ii) MMORTS (Massively multiplayer online real-time strategy games). (iii) MMOFPS (Massively multiplayer online first-person shooter games)
As things stand, it is the massively multiplayer games that are driving the online multiplayer game market crazy. Can you imagine that Lineage – a Korean MMORPG – has four million registered users? Maplestory, a relatively new entrant, has over six and a half million registered users! And all of these Maplestory Accounts registered users are paying a monthly fee playing these games. Now take into account the fact that an MMOG is played for several months or years together and you can imagine the money power that online multiplayer games have started commanding! This trend is new, but the creators of these games are hardcore professionals who know where the moolah lies in this next-generation game module – the online multiplayer game module.
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 under Counter Strike |
Along with the fast boom in economy, womens life has been changing a lot. A woman is no longer known as a housewife, who is unemployed and spends the whole life to serve her husband and children. Especially in China, which is partly known by its strong feudal system and where male chauvinism more or less still exits, one third of game players are women.
According to the General Administration of Press and Publication of China, Game industry revenue of 2005 hit 3.77 billion yuan, up 53 percent compared with the statistic in 2004. Of course, the number is not made up by men only. Female game player market is really potential, estimated at 4 billion yuan 500 million and this is the reason why there are more and more games designed for women. Game firms also promptly jump into this lucrative area.
Most women love to play casual and puzzle games while mens favorite categories are online and role playing games. Lovely images, romantic backgrounds, animals, and one round in a short time are the main features of games for women. Daily activities related to a womans life is also a popular topic for many game firms to develop. Pretty Woman is a good example for such games. In the game, players can make their virtual female characters more beautiful and attractive by choosing various make up tools eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick and gloss, etc. Those seem very simple but actually appeal to many women.
But women do play online games as well.
Unlike the common principles of online games for men which usually easily go to sex and violence, favorite online games for women are very feminine. Many white collar women play chess and some other games with friends on MSN, Yahoo, etc. in spare time or in the break between morning and afternoon shifts. However, that is not all for the whole picture. World of Warcraft, MU, or Counter Strike also have a great number of female users.
Liu Bing, one of few female players who has progressed to the highest level, 60, in World of Warcraft said I have been playing World of War Craft for one year and a half. Playing games has become my strong desire that pushes me in front of the computer screen every time I am free.
Internet is so popular in China now. Café internet, internet service, internet cyber, and game online can be seen at every single corner of Shanghai or Beijing, and the fact that China becomes one of the biggest online game markets is totally understandable.
Online games are not only mans entertainment, said Zi Wei, another female player who spends at least 3 hours per day for online games. Wei plays with a group of 9 other friends, both male and female, and her talent is considered the best in this group.
Zi Wei shared that voice communication is highly important in online role playing games. Every player usually uses chat applications such as Yahoo Messenger, MSN or some chat clients such as Ventrilo, Teamspeak, Roger Wilco to play a role in the team andrecognize the voice of each member. Players can type but it takes a long time whenonline role playing games speed is really high, so voice chat seems to be the sole best solution
It was so funny that the first time when I started to play online game, I looked around in the Internet shop and imitated a small boy sitting next to me to take a microphone and talk to my partners, all are men. They shouted to me Go home, babe Liu Bing laughed, It was because I am female I was a bit angry with those guys and immediately search a voice changer online. Luckily I found one. My God, my voice totally became male voice. And I was able to play World of Warcraft with those guys until I came to level 35. Then I decided to talk to them that I was a girl. Wow, they were shocked and we are close friends in the group now
Maybe Liu Bings story is a special case. Women play games as they love to, not really because they try to show that they are as good as men in anything. Playing online games is just one more choice for womens entertainment.
I can spend 3 hours per day for online games, but my major interest is very traditional: shopping, clothes, and books, Zi Wei explained.
About the author:
Chris Martin, Avnex’s copywriter, who is conducting a project on online role playing games and their affects on society.
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 under Counter Strike |
It’s getting closer and closer to Christmas, but don’t fret; The massive amount of highly anticipated games coming out this Holiday
season can make your Christmas shopping this year all too easy. Moreover, most of these games are sequels to their insanely popular
predecessors.
With the release of Left 4 Dead 2, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin’s Creed 2 all just around the corner, gamers are tense
with the excitement of getting their hands on each title. Even though most of you have probably heard of if not played each games’
first installment, let’s take a look at each one.
Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360, PC) is Valve’s hit survival horror game. While Valve is a company that has made a name for itself with
franchises like Half-Life, Team Fortress, Portal, and Counter-Strike, it’s no surprise that their newest endeavor is just as, if not
more, successful than the previous projects.
Left 4 Dead 2 definitely has a lot of expectations to live up to; Hopefully Valve will be able to keep up with the players’ demands.
The release date is set for November 17th, so mark your calendars.
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) is probably the most popular online game for the Xbox 360 to-date, despite it being
released almost two years ago. As far as first person shooters go, the amount of customization and skills to be acquired is first-rate.
Not to mention the gameplay, which is almost always fast-paced and smooth.
CoD 4: Modern Warfare and its sequel were developed by Infinity Ward, who also created the first three and CoD 5: World at War. CoD 4:
Modern Warfare 2 goes on shelves on November 10th. With it, the original Call of Duty 4 is coming out for the Nintendo Wii, so that
will be something for Nintendo fans to look forward to.
Assassin’s Creed (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) was one of the most story-heavy games this author has ever played. I say that in the best way
possible, however, as there is no point in the story that bored me. The actual mechanics were a bit boring, unfortunately. Hopefully
that will be fixed by Ubisoft’s next installment in the series, Assassin’s Creed 2. This game will also see its release on the 17th of
November. There were a lot of questions raised at the end of the first game, and I for one expect some answers in the second.
And if none of that interests you, there’s still more on the way. Crackdown 2 is expected a little later in 2010 and Halo 3: ODST is
out now, fresh off the presses. Both titles are available on the Xbox 360. Final Fantasy XIII is going to be released in Japan on
December 17th this year for the PS3, with an international release hopefully not too far behind it. With so many great titles in sight,
it’s hard not to find something that everyone will like!
It looks like an Exciting New Year to Come!
Posted on Jul 12, 2010 under Counter Strike |
If you’ve wanted to indulge yourself in a game genre that tests your speed, reaction time and the ability to hit the target, then I am sure that you often indulge yourself into sniper games. Often challenging, sniper shooting games have been one of the hottest niches ever to have been rolled out by game developers. Be it “duck hunt”, which was one of the first ever shooting games, or the ultra-realistic games of today (counter strike, one shot one kill, SCOPE or anything of that sort), sniper games have always found takers in almost every gaming market in the world. From Japan and China to the erstwhile gaming hubs of the US, sniping games have been a favorite amongst gamers from all over the globe. There are a number of reasons that can be attributed to such an unprecedented surge in the popularity of these games in the global arena. Life-like characterization and the fun of shooting a gun that you would never (in all probability), get your hands on in real life and the added element of competition are just some of the reasons that can be held responsible for the growing popularity of this genre. PC sniper games have been an all time favorite amongst kids and adults alike. Sniper online games are also making inroads. There are a number of sniper-game specific sites which focus specifically on this niche of the gaming segment. While some online sniper games are fun and “out of the fantasy league”, some others are as close to the reality as it could get! Be it the 8-bit format (of the “cartridge age), the ultra modern high-definition format or the popular flash variant (used for online gaming), sniper games have been built across technologies and platforms to cater to the needs of an ever-increasing fan base! Player viewing is one of the most common aspects running through all sniper games. By player viewing, we mean the perspective through which the end user views the game scenario. In most cases, the perspective is from behind the gun. The hand and the gun are the only two things visible on the screen. There might/might not be the “aim” (crossbar used to take aims while shooting in the virtual world) and there might be a few additions to the graphic details. Apart from the gun and the aim, the “map” is also one of the most important things from the players perspective. Often, confusing maps, where the probable targets are hard to “spot”, increase the skill level required to take the aim. Spotting is one of the most important, and often thrilling aspects of sniper PC games. Spotting is a challenging task and is often more intriguing than taking the aim and shooting. Spotting requires a detailed understanding of the map, the camouflage tactics used by the opponent and a host of other features- all these features combined make sniper games one of the most enthralling gaming genres of all time.
Posted on Jul 11, 2010 under Counter Strike |
The most popular adventure games these days are Age of Canon, Diablo 2, Neverwinter Nights, Starcraft, second Life, Team Fortress 2, Guild wars, Counter Strike, World of Warcraft , the list is endless. Not only the youth but adults too like to play them. It is a complete source of entertainment as well as an easy way to beat stress.
A number of such games are hitting the market everyday. Online gaming portals are leaving no stone unturned to attract maximum people to their games. These thrillers games can be adventure related, arcade and other such games. To make these games visually more appealing, latest software such as flash is used.
Now this is we call real entertainment in the virtual world.- excellent graphics, good sound, creative use of multimedia and an edgy storyline. This combination can keep the player hooked to their computer screens for endless number of hours. One is so involved in these games that people completely forget the outside world It is an easy escape from their ordinary and routine life.
Actually today, most people do not have the time to go and enjoy long vacations and experience the adventure of trading into the unknown territory. But with the help of these games provide all the ingredients of adventure within the comfort of your homes . All is needed a PC with an Internet connection.
Even a layman can play these games. Almost all the gaming portals have a help menu that gives a complete guide to the game. It makes the a person understand the nuances of the game and information of how it is played. So, once players go through through the instructions, one can easily play and enjoy them to the hilt.
These days computers have gained a wide reach. To attract more people , the service providers are also providing free online games . One does not need to huge bucks to enjoy these games. Almost all the gaming portals provide free online games to include even people who are not interested in games. Once they start playing them there is no looking back. The various types adventure games include castle adventure, racing, action and so on.
Posted on Jul 06, 2010 under Counter Strike |
If you want to find an evidence of women’s right or the equity between men and women, some trivia about games would be a very interesting resource. No joking at all!
Along with the fast boom in economy, women’s life has been changing a lot. A woman is no longer known as a housewife, who is unemployed and spends the whole life to “serve” her husband and children. Especially in China, which is partly known by its strong feudal system and where male chauvinism more or less still exits, one third of game players are women.
According to the General Administration of Press and Publication of China, Game industry revenue of 2005 hit 3.77 billion yuan, up 53 percent compared with the statistic in 2004. Of course, the number is not made up by men only. Female-game-player market is really potential, estimated at 4 billion yuan ($500 million) and this is the reason why there are more and more games designed for women. Game firms also promptly jump into this lucrative area.
Most women love to play casual and puzzle games while men’s favorite categories are online and role playing games. Lovely images, romantic backgrounds, animals, and one round in a short time are the main features of games for women. Daily activities related to a woman’s life is also a popular topic for many game firms to develop. Pretty Woman is a good example for such games. In the game, players can make their virtual female characters more beautiful and attractive by choosing various make-up tools: eyeliner, eye-shadow, lipstick and gloss, etc. Those seem very simple but actually appeal to many women.
But women do play online games as well.
Unlike the “common principles” of online games for men which usually easily go to sex and violence, favorite online games for women are very “feminine.” Many white-collar women play chess and some other games with friends on MSN, Yahoo, etc. in spare time or in the break between morning and afternoon shifts. However, that is not all for the whole picture. World of Warcraft, MU, or Counter Strike also have a great number of female users.
Liu Bing, one of few female players who has progressed to the highest level, 60, in World of Warcraft said “I have been playing World of War Craft for one year and a half. Playing games has become my strong desire that pushes me in front of the computer screen every time I am free.”
Internet is so popular in China now. “Café internet,” “internet service,” “internet cyber,” and “game online” can be seen at every single corner of Shanghai or Beijing, and the fact that China becomes one of the biggest online game markets is totally understandable.
“Online games are not only man’s entertainment,” said Zi Wei, another female player who spends at least 3 hours per day for online games. Wei plays with a group of 9 other friends, both male and female, and her talent is considered the best in this group.
Zi Wei shared that voice communication is highly important in online role playing games. Every player usually uses chat applications such as Yahoo Messenger, MSN or some chat clients such as Ventrilo, Teamspeak, Roger Wilco to play a role in the team and recognize the voice of each member. Players can type but it takes a long time when online role playing game’s speed is really high, so voice chat seems to be the sole best solution.
“It was so funny that the first time when I started to play online game, I looked around in the Internet shop and imitated a small boy sitting next to me to take a microphone and talk to my partners, all are men. They shouted to me “Go home, babe!” Liu Bing laughed, “It was because I’m female! I was a bit angry with those guys and immediately search a voice changer online. Luckily I found one. My God, my voice totally became male voice. And I was able to play World of Warcraft with those guys until I came to level 35. Then I decided to talk to them that I was a girl. Wow, they were shocked…and we are close friends in the group now!”
Maybe Liu Bing’s story is a special case. Women play games as they love to, not really because they try to show that they are as good as men in anything. Playing online games is just one more choice for women’s entertainment.
“I can spend 3 hours per day for online games, but my major interest is very traditional: shopping, clothes, and books,” Zi Wei explained.
Posted on Jul 04, 2010 under Counter Strike |
Video games, PC games, and console games have grown greatly in popularity. Wii Games Secrets Click here Better gaming systems, advanced micro-chips, and video enhancement and display cards clearly indicate the improving game designs, mind blowing game ideas, and spectacular levels of detail. Casual and hardcore gamers look for games that completely mesmerize them and draw them deeper into the scenario of the game. Video gaming has become so popular that organizations have actually started offering money to video gamers.
A large number of hardware companies, software developers, and game promoters employ hardcore gamers having excellent skill in the games. These gamers are commonly referred to as Pro-gamers. Pro-gamers and even teams are employed on a contract basis to represent the employer at large gaming events and tournaments. Gamers are given a sponsorship deal and the employer pays for gaming practice sessions at cafes, provides personal computers and accessories, pays for travel and lodging expenses during tournaments and so on. Some of the common games that skilled gamers can be contracted for are Counter-Strike, Quake 3, Quake 4, Starcraft, Warcraft 3, FIFA, and so on. Gaming contests for these games are held through out the year all over the world. Mega gaming events are sponsored by multinational companies such as Intel, Pepsi, Coca Cola, and so on, and may involve cash prizes for up to $400,000 for the winners.
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Another way of getting paid for video games is through video game testing. Large game developers and designers require reviews and feedback about a game before finally releasing it in the market. Game testers are experts that can provide a fair view and opinion about the quality of a game, its game play and over all storyline. Developers actually employ gamers to play their video games and assess them. Game testers are paid after they complete their contract.
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Posted on Jun 30, 2010 under Counter Strike |
“Everybody likes playing games… no matter what age, no matter what gender, or nationality.”
Different age groups reveal different gaming preferences and behavior. One-third of adults spend 10 hours or more playing games each week, compared with 11 percent of teens. Adult gamers favor games on PCs rather than consoles and spend more time playing each week than do teenage gamers, according to the 2006 Gaming Technology Study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Teens tend to be more social when gaming. Teenage girls comprise a large portion of multiplayer gamers. While teens do play opponents in person they’re likely to play games online. Seventy-eight percent of male teens play online, compared to 58 percent of female teens. Above facts surely prove that emerging online games are proving to be the most popular source of entertainment these days
Enjoying an Internet game does not have to cost a lot of money. Free online games come in an assortment of forms. Some can be played right through a browser window, while others require a client that can be downloaded free of charge. Plenty of online multiplayer games have no access fees, and can provide months or even years of entertainment just for the price of the game itself. Online shooters like Counter-Strike, Battlefield, and Call of Duty are good examples of this; another nice thing about single-player games is that these can be revisited years later without having to worry about whether game servers are still available, or whether anyone is still playing.
Online players can be categorized into following six different categories:
· Power Gamers who represent 11 percent of the games market and 30 cents on the dollar on retain and online games.
· Social Gamers play games as a way to interact with friends.
· Leisure Gamers spend 58 hours per month playing mainly casual titles.
· Dormant Gamers have fewer opportunities to game because of scheduling issues with family, work or school.
· Incidental Gamers lack motivation and play out of boredom but spend 20 hours or more a month playing online games.
· Occasional Gamers play puzzle, word and board games almost exclusively.
Similarly studies show interests of different players in various available games options:
· 52% Puzzles, Board games, Game Shows, Trivia, Cards
· 22% Action, Sports games, Strategy/Role-playing games
· 9% Shockwave/Flash Browser-based mini games
· 7% Persistent Multiplayer universe
· 11% Other
So what are you waiting for? Start playing online games by choosing your favorite game genre. Feeling frustrated? Choose an action game. Feeling lucky? Try the card games or try the favorite ones, puzzle games.