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Archive for April, 2008

29Apr

Video and Computer Games that Sharpen Math Skills

Gaming

Working with numbers improves concentration, problem solving skills, memory, focus and general clarity of thought. And there is great news for gamers young and old! Video and computer games are rich with numbers! I have done some research to hone in on the games that utilize math skills to a greater extent.
Computer Games are generally […]

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29Apr

Will DirectX 10 Be Good For Gaming?

Gaming

DirectX 10 is the current talk of the town in PC gaming. The promises that DX10 have made has breathed new life into PC gaming that routinely called a dying breed. It is touted as bringing a new era to PC gaming. Is all this buzz really worth getting excited about? Let’s take a look…
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29Apr

Gaming Communities For One And All

Gaming

Online gaming has become a community on its own. Gaming communities online have the ability to conduct in-game chats as well as invitations so that players could be invited to the new multi-player games. It has gradually developed into a social network that is participated by players from all over that gather on a single […]

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29Apr

The Basics Of Starting Your Own Gaming Clan

Gaming

They say 75% of all startup companies fail within their first 2 years. This is also true with clans, only perhaps even more clans fail than companies. I would say the percentage is probably somewhere around the 85%-90% mark. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already taken into consideration running your own gaming clan. I […]

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29Apr

Strategy Board Games

Gaming

Strategy games require a great deal of thinking in order for the player to win. Not only do the players need to analyze their move, but they also need to anticipate the moves of their opponent. Besides that, they also need to anticipate the outcome of several moves in the future. The immense importance of […]

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29Apr

The Personal Health Benefits of Roleplaying

Gaming

Most people look at roleplaying as a game, a hobby, something to pass the time with friends. Few people understand or care about the therapeutic benefits of roleplaying. Gamers are, as a whole, less stressed out than their non roleplaying counterparts. Why? Because they can immerse themselves in a fantasy world every game night and […]

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29Apr

Should You Rent or Buy GTA IV?

Gaming

While I’m working behind-the-scenes at FileFront & Gaming Today, I use twitter on a daily basis since I find it’s a great way to get to know people from the gaming community without actually chatting with them. During my day, I get twitters from hundreds of people. The things I read vary from simple daily […]

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29Apr

No XBLA Update This Week Due to GTA IV

Gaming

I’m sure that even in the wake of GTA IV’s release there are still several people looking forward to the latest puzzle game, side-scrolling shooter, remade arcade “classic” that few would waste a quarter on today, or whatever sort of title is next on the XBLA release list. Well, looks like those people are going […]

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19Apr

Machines at War PC Game Review

Gaming

War games is one of the most popular PC game genres due to the fact that players like blowing things up, this behavior is seen not only in war games but in RPGs and shooting games which incorporate weapons. There have been great games that incorporate all of these elements in one nice package such […]

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19Apr

Halo Multiplayer - Even More Game Tips

Gaming

Looking to dominate Halo Multiplayer? This short guide will show you how to overpower other players on two of Halo’s multiplayer maps. Take your Halo play to the next level and shutout those Master Chief wannabes.
Infinity
Infinity is a gargantuan, figure-eight-shaped map where vehicles dominate. You’ll be spending a lot of time in transit to the […]

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