by Manuel Marino | Games
Many avid video game enthusiasts have long desired a more immersive gaming experience When Gaming Fatigue Sets In: Navigating the Burnout - In the world of video games, an immersive escape from reality, it's not uncommon to encounter a paradoxical phenomenon: gaming fatigue. This state, often overlooked, emerges when the joy of gaming wanes, replaced by a sense of weariness or even aversion. It's an experience that, ironically, can stem from the very passion that draws players… that relies less on manipulating a joystick or alternative controller and more on the natural movement of one’s body. As you can imagine, this would seem like an almost impossible scenario – controlling events in a video game in a 3D way using only your body? Yet, this is exactly what the Kinect Sensor allows video game players to do.
While much has been said about the evolution of gaming consoles and the realism of gaming environments, until recently there has not been as much development in how a video game player interacts with the game itself. This changed with the introduction of the Nintendo Wii, which allowed players to interact with many games in a more dynamic way.
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“Kinect Sensor”
by Manuel Marino | Games
The Playstation 3 took videogaming to a whole new level following the massive success of Playstation Two. With advanced features such as superior graphics, network capabilities, and motion-sensing controllers, the PS3 is by far the most sophisticated videogame system available. It is definitely worth the investment if you want to enjoy a wide variety of gaming genres. The PS3 has an impressive lineup of games, including exclusive titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog. Additionally, there are games in the process of being patented that you won’t find anywhere else.
One of the things that make the Playstation 3 such a cool gadget is its collection of accessories that come with it. It comes with motion-sensing controllers that give the system an edge over its predecessor, the PS2. Furthermore, you can choose from various additional accessories that come with it, such as HDMI AV cables, memory card adapters, and blue ray remote controls.
However, it’s not necessary to buy all the accessories that come with the PS3. Budget constraints may prevent you from purchasing all the accessories, especially if you have to invest in acne treatment as well. Therefore, you can opt for a few accessories … ...Read the rest.
“Know All About Playstation Three”
by Manuel Marino | Games
Final Fantasy VII is widely considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. Despite being released in 1997, fans of the game still feel a strong connection to it, and with every new generation of consoles, there is a call for a remake of the game.
What makes this game so popular? In my opinion, there are two reasons. Firstly, the complexity of the storyline, which includes eco-terrorism, global corporatocracy, an alien threat, a love triangle, and perhaps the most memorable villain in video game history – Sephiroth. This brings me to the second reason – Final Fantasy VII had an excellent cast of villains, which helped the player become invested in the game.
Along with Sephiroth, there were five other major villainous forces in FFVII, as well as a host of other lackeys and antagonists.
At the beginning of FFVII, the main enemy of the party is President Shinra. He is the head of Shinra Corp, a company that began life as a weapons manufacturer and later became a provider of energy through their Mako energy project. President Shinra is an incredibly greedy man, not content with the corporatocracy he has built, he … ...Read the rest.
“Final Fantasy VII – Say Hello To The Bad Guys”
by Manuel Marino | Games
The latest version of Nintendo’s handheld gaming console has been released in the UK and Europe. The DSi, which was initially reported in The Times in February, was introduced on Friday, April 3. It builds on the success of the DS brand by adding multimedia functions. The DSi is available in black or white, with the white version being shiny and sleek to the touch, while the matt black version has a rougher finish that is more pleasingly tactile.
The DSi is the third revision of the DS system, which is the largest-selling game system yet produced, with worldwide sales of over 100 million units, 9 million of which were sold in the UK alone. Although it looks similar to the existing DS Lite, the DSi represents a bigger jump forward than that between the chunky authentic DS and the DS Lite. The new machine is slimmer, with slightly larger screens, a faster processor, and new features.
New feature one: the DSi has its own built-in operating system, modelled on the Wii system, which is stored on the DSi’s built-in memory. One of the useful outcomes of this is that games are now “hot-swappable,” meaning that you no longer need … ...Read the rest.
“How Nintendo took on the world And won”
by Manuel Marino | Games
Video games have sparked a revolution in the entertainment industry, providing instant excitement, suspense, thrill, and the ability to immerse oneself in the story as the game’s protagonist. What began as simple entertainment for children has evolved into one of the most beloved pastimes for adults. With intricately woven stories, stunning graphics, special effects, and the pure joy of battling foes, video games offer endless pleasure to anyone who plays them. Among the many companies creating these engaging games, Microsoft is considered the leading producer.
To address compatibility issues between gaming consoles and PC architecture, Microsoft developed DirectX. While gaming consoles have the same hardware, PCs do not, so to ensure that all gaming consoles could be connected to PCs, Microsoft introduced a popular interface between gaming hardware, operating systems, and multimedia applications. DirectX is the name of this interface, a software piece that coordinates between gaming consoles and multimedia programs.
As hardware and software have advanced, so has DirectX. Currently, DirectX 9.0 is the accepted version, compatible with Windows98. Earlier versions, such as 8.0a and 3.0a, are compatible with Windows95 and Windows NT 4, respectively. With the release of Windows Vista, DirectX 10.0 became necessary. All versions … ...Read the rest.
“DirectX 10 Vs DirectX 9 – A Critical Analysis”
by Manuel Marino | Games
Okay, so we’re halfway there, aren’t we? The fact is that many people have wrongly accused director James Cameron of ripping off World of Warcraft. Yes, his film Avatar made a lot of money (much like Blizzard does every year), but it’s not really a ripoff. It’s interesting how much the film lends itself to being an MMO.
The main characters in Avatar enter high-tech machines with the objective of inhabiting technologically designed “avatars”. There are giant walking mechs, a vibrant alien planet filled with lush, living jungles, wide floating mountain ranges, and huge trees, as well as tall, breathtaking alien creatures with a distinct and interesting culture. How is this not already an MMO?
When it comes to factions, classes, or races, it’s not too difficult to imagine the Marines being one, the Nav’i friendly people being another, and the Nav’i themselves as the last. Of course, there are still vehicles like the mechs, fighters, and air craft carriers. Oh, and we mustn’t forget about the possibilities for mounts with the wildlife running about. It may be difficult to find a currency or some kind of wow gold equivalent to run the in-game economy, but ideally, … ...Read the rest.
“Movies That Should Have Been MMO’s”
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