Video Games

captain934 asked:


I am interested in going to the largest gaming event in America that is open to the public. Since E3 (the electronic entertainment expo) has downsized and no longer open to the public, I need an alternative. It can be a one time only event or annually. I’ve already considered the WSVG (World Series of Video Games) event in Los Angeles, CA in October , as well as the Video Game Expo in PA. If anyone has opinions on these events or any others, I would appreciate it very much.

PABLO

super nerd asked:


what is your favriote video game

CHRISTIAN

Sandra Stammberger asked:


Are you a video game junkie? Do you find that you’d rather be in front of the TV, playing your favorite PlayStation game, more than you’d care to admit? If the answer is yes, you are not alone.

The first PlayStation was launched in Japan in late 1994. The American launch occurred shortly thereafter. Many of the original PlayStation games, such as Tomb Raider, Resident Evil and Gran Turismo, are still extremely popular today.

As of May 2004, Sony (the company that manufactures the PlayStation) had shipped approximately 100 million consoles, worldwide. As of March 2005, there were over 7,500 game titles available for purchase.

There has been more than one version of the PlayStation manufactured, over the years. These newer versions offered improvements, over the original system. They reduced problems, such as flickering video and noisy consoles.

Gamers can still purchase the PlayStation 1 (PSone) if they are interested in a smaller version of the original. The PSone hit the market in September 2000 and is one-third of the size of a PlayStation.

The PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation Portable were later introduced to gamers and are still available today. The next generation of this system, the PlayStation 3, is slated to make its debut in the fall of 2006.

“PlayStation Junkies” who have Internet access can easily locate original games on a variety of auction sites and through online discount venders. Two, even less inexpensive means of obtaining older games are flea markets and yard sales.

If you get stuck while playing your favorite PlayStation game, don’t despair. There are books available, which will guide you through the game… start to finish. Again, auction sites, yard sales and flea markets are the best place to find these, since many are no longer in print.

Sony never stops giving new and advanced electronic toys to the consumers. One such latest gift by Sony to video game fans is PlayStation3. It is an advanced version of the previously released PlayStation2. PlayStation3 was released in 2006. Today more than 10 million units of PS3 have been sold worldwide. The striking feature of PS3 is that it can play both CD’s and DVD’s. Moreover it also provides the facility for playing DVD and CD movies. PS3 is also compatible with the USB support.

There are countless websites that provide hints and cheat codes for almost every PlayStation game, as well.

So if you are a video game junkie the web will offer you an enormous amount of information on your favorite games. It is also recommended to shop for your favorite game online. In a lot of cases you will get it a lot cheaper than at a regular store.



HUNTER

Victor Epand asked:


Video game systems have been gaining popularity since the very first system was introduced decades ago and their popularity continues to grow today. Now with many of these video game systems being in their third installment, these video game systems are still continuing to gain popularity with not only children but adults as well.

These video game systems have gained growing popularity around the world with the release of each new system being introduced onto the market. These video game systems have become so popular with consumers due to all of the wonderful games that they offer with their systems, which include video games in the category of sports, action, adventure, and many more. Owning a video game system brings individuals a compelling game experience that brings video gaming to brand new levels of excitement.

The video game systems that are on the market today are known as the next generation of gaming consoles. They come with a variety of hard drive capacity, which allows the individual gamer to select the video game system that is the best for gaming needs. Some gamers may need more storage space than others, which depends on the type of video games they play to enhance their entertainment needs. The hard drive a video game system has the larger the ability to download game and to be able to play these video games with other gamers on-line as well.

The operation of these video game systems create an advantage for gamers that enables them the ability to play games on a high quality definition system that gives the gamers easy interface capabilities. Some of these video game systems are now coming equipped with the incredible Blu-ray technology that gives the video games an even high definition, which is another reason their popularity is continuing to increase world-wide.

Some of the new versions of these video game systems even enables gamers the ability to play older versions of versions of video games on these new systems. This is just another factor why these video game systems are growing in popularity with so many individuals around the world. Individuals have been known to wait in long lines for hours upon hours outside of retail stores in hopes that when their doors open they get the chance to get their hands on one of these incredible video game systems when they are first released onto the market.

With the introduction of each new installment comes new technological advancements such as memory capacity, which gives the gamer the ability to download a variety of games and play an unlimited amount of on-line games as well. When a new video game system is introduced onto the market the market becomes engulfed with the overwhelming popularity of the individuals reaching out for these new systems. The main reason is due to each video game system being manufactured is an improvement over the previous version. There are a variety of manufactures producing these amazing video game systems today with some of the most incredible accessories available as well.



FRANCISCO

Victor Epand asked:


Have you ever thought to yourself what makes a good video game? Strong visuals and good controls are essential as well as well crafted concepts. Great video games have feeling, surprise, emotion, interaction, and even addiction and the final votes are for the year are in.

When video games offer all these elements gamers know the sure enjoyment of being able to turn on their video gaming system and instantly becoming involved in one of the best video games on the market. Great video games can cause gamers to want to stay up all night no matter if they have to go to school or work the next morning. Being able to play a great video game forces gamers to experience a new way to push your reflexes and brain harder and faster. Great video games allow gamers to become a galactic warrior, fight aliens, villains, undersea explorers, or even be the hero.

Video games from last year have been voted on and the results for best video game of the year are in. The video games that has been voted best video games of the year are BioShock, Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare, Assassin’s Creed, Super Mario Galaxy, and Orange Box. BioShock is an adventure video game that becomes a complete experience for gamers. Gamers become immersed in the action of this video game where the environments are remarkable and the game play begins to invade your mind.

BioShock has the ability to make gamers feel like that are actually wandering through the 1960s era of a undersea utopia that is populated by a crazed zombie and crazy girls that go around carrying chemicals that will help enhance your biological superpowers. This video game goes right down to the detail with props and costumes from the 1960s period, which make such a realistic experience for gamers. The story and concept are incredible and the within the video game there are many rooms to explore, not to mention all the creepy elements that make this video game part sci-fi novel and part horror film. This video game has been rated M for mature.

Another great video game is Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare, which is a combination of edge of your seat warfare along with a great story line and even better visual effects. This version of Call Of Duty has been reinvented into a more modern conflict and is a perfect blend of action and realism of visual affects that are unbelievable. This video game has a well-crafted story line that is full of unexpected surprises that is sure to keep gamers pleased for hours of fun. This video game has been rated M for mature.

Assassin’s Creed is another stunning video game that has naturally fluid control capabilities and incredible missions that are set within the Middle Ages. The main character in this video game has free-run abilities that are the best of any video game this year. This video game has been rated M for mature. The Mario Brothers are back with Super Mario Galaxy. In this new video game Mario soars from planet to planet within a colorful masterpiece where controls are easily handled. This video game is a combination of puzzles and action. This video game has been rated E for everyone.

The Orange Box is a combination of five amazing video games in one and has become one of the best values in video games of the year. This video game consists of a brain busting game called Portal and a multi-player game called Team Fortress 2 that is fun and stylish. It also includes the intense story of Half Life 2 that is filled with action. This is an incredible video game that has some thing for every one and is rated teen to mature.



ELWOOD

Thortok2000 asked:


I like to play video games while my girlfriend watches, because she’s not good at playing them herself. It’s like an interactive movie. I’ve played the entire Zelda series for her, and Bioshock, and now we’re working on Halflife 2.

I’m looking for a good single-player game that I can play while she watches. Graphics and story are more important than anything else. I have a PS2, Gamecube, and very good PC, and would prefer a game on the PC.

DARIN

Vista asked:


I’m a Grade 10 MYP student and I have to do a Personal Project and this is part of my research. It would be really helpful if you could answer this question, thanks~
When you play a video game, what part of the video game is the most important to you?
Gameplay?
Core Mechanics?
The Music?
The Story?
The Game World?
The Characters?
If there are any aspects I have forgotten, but are the most important to you, please tell me about them.

HAL

Victor Epand asked:


Over the past few decades video games have become one of the best forms of entertainment and its popularity is continuously on the increase not only among children but also among the youth. It is regarded as the best means for spending your time with your family and friends. The nature of video games has changed much. Conventional ones were very much unattractive in their design and styles and had less entertainment value and scientific merit.

It will be a very good idea if you would like to go for used video games instead of a brand new one. It will help you save money and along with that provide you with entertainment and fun. Usually, used video games are more focused on using the interactive visuals and are complemented with the game responses.

It will be a good idea to go back to your childhood days and find the used video game systems. Although it will be very difficult to track down the old and used system, but still it is possible to find the one that you might have been searching for. If you are about to purchase a used video game, then you will have to check out all the local stores near your place. There are very few stores where you will find those used video game systems.

You can check out the Internet to get hold of the sites where they sell the old and the used video games. Since it will not be possible to get the one that you might be searching for, the best way to find it will be to go online. You can even find them at the garage sale and the flea market where you will definitely find a store where they might be selling the used video game. It totally depends on you whether you want to buy the used video game online or in person. So according to that you can start searching for it.

Once you get to know a store where you will find used video games, do not forget to test it first before buying it. There are various sites where you will find very limited collections of used video games today. The prices are also very affordable compared to that of new video games.

You will even come across many discounts if you search properly. And the other important thing is to know about the history of the used video game, so that you can know how it was maintained before and also for how long you can use it without any hassles or troubles. Perhaps the most visible benefit that the video game has provided to human beings is the artistic and the entertainment contributions.

There are numerous types of video games that are available today, and frequent changes are introduced in the video game and also in the system that plays a video game. So it won’t be a bad idea to get the used video game so that in any case you have to dispose it later on and you won’t regret since they didn’t cost you a fortune.



JACOB

sexi_lil_mama_16 asked:


There this game. When you download it the icon is a mushroom. It’s a 3d fighting video game. Does anyone know the name of it?

ANTOINE

Jaye asked:


Hello, I am looking for a guide to boost my video game skill. I want to better at games so I can compete at tournaments. The guide can either be a website or a book.

ANDY