Video Games

Five Things Every Gamer Should Own

Gaming can be an expensive habit. It often takes very large chunks of our wallet just to stay in the game. However, if you focus your efforts you can get the bare essentials without needlessly spending your money on useless things. These are the 5 things that every gamer should own. 1) Gamefly Account: How often have you seen a really cool game featured in an ad, or on some review site but didn't know if it was for you. In days of yore we'd have to trek down to Blockbuster and see if the game wasn't rented out by the 40 other people with the same idea. If we were lucky enough to get the game we'd have to return it in 3 days. With Gamefly you can nearly always get the game you want, and you can keep it until you've crushed every last alien zombie ninja in the thing. If you don't have a gamefly account then you're probably spending far too much money on games you don't really need. 2) Gametap Account: Gametap is one of the most underrated things in gaming at the moment ...
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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist reviews Bioshock as art, misses the point.

There is a fascinating article over at the Washington Post that continues on the "games as art" debate that has been somewhat prevalent these days. Mike Musgrove, the technology columnist gave a copy of the critically exalted new title Bioshock to the Pulitzer Prize winning book critic Michael Dirda. The task was to, without assistance, play through Bioshock and determine if it's story is worthy of the title "art." After playing through the game Dirda had some very positive things to say. "I could lose myself in this, in some ways, easier than a book," and "{video games} obviously have artistic value." However on Bioshock is Art, he goes on to say "I would hesitate to go that far, when there is a video game that makes the player depressed, that is when the medium might be onto something as an art form." Must an art form be depressing, or at least capable of being depressing? First of all, the nature of the experiment was such that it could never have produced a complete ...
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5 Ways to Relive Your Childhood

There is one thing that all of us in the 20-30 years old range have in common: we have never really grown up. Whether it s classic cartoons, video games, or our pristinely painted collection of Warhammer figurines, there is something in our lives that our elders scoff at as childish. Clearly they just don t understand. However, we can t live our childhoods forever, and there comes a time when we need to head out into the scary real world and act all adult like. Well now, thanks to the magic of the internet, we can buy back our childhoods at great prices. Here are 5 awesome ways to relive the glory days: 5) Video Games Video Games are awesome, and we all know it. There is one particular system that now lets us relive our epic childhood adventures, and that s the Nintendo Wii. The Wii has gotten some criticism that it really doesn t have the greatest selection of games, and while this may be true, it does have some of the best classic games out there. If you re looking to ...
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More Cyber Monday Savings

Here are some more items you can expect to save big on come Cyber Monday: This Highgear Loft watch is 33% off at Backcountry. the Xbox 360 platform is selling for only $180. This snowboarding jacket is not only 30% off from Backcountry, it also ships for free! This Guitar, for use with the Guitar Hero game on the Xbox 360, is 43% off! Based on the famous Gibson Les Paul Guitar, this wireless controller will rock your world. The Canon Powershot A590 IS is a digital camera with 4x optical image-stabilized zoom. It's a powerful camera that is onsale for an astonishing 54% off! Look for these and other great deals for Cyber Monday at Become.com! Will
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Enjoy the Benefits of the Sun on a Wooden Swing Set

Children today have so many reasons to stay indoors with their video games, internet and great television shows. Why not give your children and your grandchildren a reason to go play out side? Other then the obvious health benefits to naturally increase Vitamin D and decrease depression , children need a little more enticing to play outdoors. Here are some tips on how to give your child fun in the sun, safely in your own backyard. Wooden swing sets are the prefect customizable playsets for children of all ages. Newer swing sets enable you to pick and choose the features your children and grandchildren might find enjoyable and even challenging. Molded swing allows infants a secure seat while being pushed Bucket swing lets toddlers learn how to pump their legs while still being secure Tire swing enables room for multiple children to swing and spin each other Disc swing challenges the more agile children when sitting or standing Buoy ball swing promotes ...
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Street Fighter IV Review

Street Fighter IV Review. Capcom has brought one of their best franchises back with Street Fighter IV and it packs a punch, kick, and much more. Advances like high speed internet and awesome online console support via Xbox Live and the Playstation Network have elevated fighting games from being fanboy favorites to mainstream monoliths of gaming today. Capcom has managed to cater to the hardcore fans and make the game very accessible to new players. If you have not traditionally played many fighting games, now is the time to start. One of my favorite features of SFIV is the trial mode in which players perform moves and combos. The trials for each character get harder as you continue to unlock them. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with each characters normal moves, specials, and combo mechanics. For the more serious fighter there is a training mode that allows you to display attack data such as damage and your controller inputs. In this mode you can practice against ...
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Top 5 Electronics Items for Black Friday Shopping

With Black Friday just 4 days away, it's time to get yourself in shopping mode and prepare for all the savings that will be offered by retail stores. It can be quite a hectic experience considering all the stores and product selections that are available, but as long as you plan accordingly and determine your must-have items, everything should go smoothly. In addition to our Black Friday Deals and Shopping Tips, here is a guide highlighting the top 5 electronics items to watch out for this upcoming Black Friday 2009. LCD HDTV: These items used to cost an arm and a leg several years back, but with the emergence of LED TV technology, LCD HDTVs have become more affordable than ever. Now, you can upgrade your viewing experience and enjoy remarkable picture quality at a fraction of what they used to cost. Whether you're looking for a 22" or 40" LCD HDTV, expect a great selection of brands and sizes during Black Friday. Digital Photo Frame: Replace those old photo frames with a ...
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