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The Arena Of Online Video Games Starts While Using Sims 3
2012-05-12 06:50:00 You may have probably heard about the key change with the Sims 3 – it does not revolve around within a sole household any longer. The Sims you have developed has the freedom to discover wherever place you direct him or her whenever you like without any ...
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40% off Select Video Games for Mother's Day
2012-05-06 09:00:00 Mother's Day Gifts: Save up to 40% on Select Video GamesExpires May 13, 2012
FROM MARCY TO FACEBOOK
2012-04-26 18:24:00 Pop icon, Jay-Z, is back at it with another digital deal, this time it's with Facebook and the beta release of his game app, Empire. Loosely based on the rapper's humble beginnings and rise to fame, the RPG-style franchise allows players to make their own "come up" via decisions involving music, family and money. Add another notch to the Brooklyn mogul's belt. He's competing with Super Mario now!
Things to do in Chicago (or any city) with Kids (no video games allowed!)
2012-04-09 20:06:00 Summer is coming and Chicago parents are preparing themselves for a long summer break of hanging out with their kids. If you feel ill-equipped, don’t fret. Chicago has more than enough things to do with your kids that they won’t even have time to watch t.v. or pick up the game controller. In a nation... Read more »
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends ? List of Cars Revealed
2012-04-03 19:12:00 We’re pretty big fans of racing video games over here at Automoblog, and it just so happens that Atari is releasing its newest version of the popular Test Drive series – Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends – which will be released in May on the PS3 and Xbox 360. You can preorder the game on ...Automoblog.net - A Car Blog for Auto Enthusiasts
By: Automoblog.net
Microsoft Planning ?Xbox Lite? Alongside Xbox 360 Replacement?
2012-03-27 05:38:00 Along with all of the other rumors surrounding next-gen game consoles comes a hint that Microsoft is planning a smaller, cheaper Xbox for 2013's holiday season.
Video games changed my life
2012-03-13 02:04:00 Instead of pumping people full of pills and expensive medical equipment just so they can stay alive, let’s put technology to better use …
VIDEO GAMES AND ARMY GUNS
2012-01-10 16:46:00 In a controversial move, the U.S. Army will be teaming up with CTA Digital, makers of guns for video game systems, to create military-branded product for popular combat titles like Call Of Duty 3: Modern Warfare. It is reported that the guns will feature a high level of authenticity including the Army's logo. What's most striking is that the move is part of an effort to recruit more young people into the armed forces via the glorification of games and guns. Nuts!
Angry Bird Addicts? Meet Swampy from Where?s My Water!
2012-01-08 17:11:00 Ready for the next addictive game for your smartphone? Forget Angry Birds and bring on Disney's Where's My Water? The premise is simple which is the foundation for the most addictive games; get the water to the alligator. This seemingly simple task is not easy but it is quite entertaining!
SUPER MARIO 3D LAND [REVIEW]
2011-12-29 21:50:00 Introducing Super Mario 3D Land, the latest Mario adventure that derives from the original Super Mario Land titles first introduced on the Nintendo Game Boy.
LovePlus Mobile Battery Collection Redefines Girl Power
2011-12-19 02:01:00 Fans of the Japanese dating simulation game LovePlus should get a charge out of this: three new mobile phone & music player batteries, each one displaying the face of their favorite female LovePlus character.
With IPOs & Bankruptcy In The Air, Zynga Soars, American Airlines Zags & Al
2011-12-07 01:33:00 There's seems to be a glint of irony taking to the not-so-friendly skies, or so one popular TV-star would like the world to believe. While online gaming giant Zynga hopes to reap between $850 million and $1.15 billion with its impending IPO offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, the venerable American Airlines files Chapter 11 to reorganize its massive debt. So what's the connection between the two companies where one's on an uptick and the other is in dire straits financially? Well? Alec Baldwin, oddly, it seems!
What if He is Heavily in to Video Games?
2011-11-30 01:04:00 This is a great question from a longtime and lovely reader of mine, Masaleen: “Hey Renee! Hope you’re doing well. I’m still an avid fan, and you andDavid become a cuter couple with every video. My struggle is this. Recently I’ve been feeling a bit estranged frommy man because he feels I don’t understand his love of video games,and wishes I did. I do my best not to make him feel controlled;letting him play when he wants to, and with his friends, etc. But having him need me to see and appreciate the “depth,” “inspiration,”and “heart” he feels some games have is going too far for me. He evenwishes I would play a bit so that I would stop assuming he’s doingsomething shallow and meaningless. Is it not enough that I leave himalone when he’s playing and never complain afterwards? I’m notsilently seething either; I’ve come to accept his need to play. But now I feel controlled and u...
Parents Name Baby Dovahkiin, Get Free Video Games
2011-11-17 21:57:00 Back in February, video game company Bethesda Softworks announced that it would give a prize to the parents of any 11/11/11 baby named Dovahkiin after the protagonist of their game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The name Dovahkiin means “dragonborn” … Continue reading →
Video Game Therapy For 'Lazy Eye' Gets Cooperation From Kids
2011-10-23 19:45:00 Until now, a condition known as 'lazy eye,' or amblyopia, was considered virtually un-reparable after the age of 10. But Dr. Somen Ghosh has used an ingenious and no doubt, immensely fun, treatment for lazy eye - video games - and it has shown promise in his test groups.
Bulls announcer Stacey King talks video games
2011-08-23 23:53:00 Earlier today I spoke with Bulls announcer, and former player, Stacey King. King is a big video game fan, especially sports games. We talked about NCAA Football 12, NBA 2K... Read more »
Lana Del Rey - Video Games
2011-08-11 22:52:00 This is Lana del Rey's debut single 'Video Games' on Stranger Records.
By: Modern Music
Video games: Gateway to evil or mother's best friends?
2011-08-03 19:00:00 Video Games: Gateway to Evil or Mother’s Best Friend? Much to the chagrin of my children, my history of video games is rather brief: Intellivision → Atari → Computer Games → Handheld Nintendo Game Boy Sure, it was fun playing Space Invaders, Pac Man, Pong, Centipede and Marble Madness. But I was never the child...
Kids play video games too much, or is it that I worry too much?
2011-07-14 11:48:00 I love the fact that I have two boys. I am a tomboy at heart so I enjoy many of the things Cooper and Cole are interested in. Things like sports, cars, trucks, Star Wars, rock music, etc, but there are other things that boys are into that I just don’t get. Things like guns,...
REAL VIDEO GAMES
2011-01-19 18:15:00 Designer/Illustrator, Aled Lewis, has a soft spot for video game-inspired art. Check out this clever photo series that combines nostalgia with modern-day kicks! Recognize any of the subjects?
Biotic Video Games Bring Life To The Small Screen
2011-01-15 00:00:00 At Standford University, Assistant Professor Ingmar Riedel-Kruse and his team are developing ways to take real micro-organisms and make them part of video games.
Pac-Man Pastry From Circle K Japan Celebrates 30 Years Of Video Gaming
2011-01-13 19:21:00 Hungry for some hot arcade game action? You're 30 years too late on the latter but Japan's Circle K Sunkus convenience stores have got a little something to satisfy the former.
An Interview With Video Games Live Co-Creator Tommy Tallarico
2010-11-04 21:25:00 Tommy TallaricoIt shows how far video games have come that a touring live stage show featuring a full orchestra playing video game music has been going strong for four years now.It's a fact noted by Tommy Tallarico - the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Video Games Live, which is coming to the Chicago Theater on Saturday. Tallarico, himself a composer who has worked on more than 275 games spoke with GameSmith about VGL and his love for video game music....
BIT TRIPPIN'
2010-10-27 18:47:00 Bit. Trip Runner is the latest installment in the Gaijin Games "Bit. Trip" series--an homage to the 80's arcade style of the past, mixed with the modern game dynamics for mobile devices. In Runner, players control Commander Video as he jumps, slides, and kicks through 50+ levels and bosses. Always complimenting the retro game play of the popular series is a retro soundtrack, provided this time around by New York City-based chiptune band, Anamanaguchi. Fire up those iPads, iPhones, and iPods!
The Music of Video Games HD [001] Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
2010-10-27 17:58:00 www.youtube.com Click here to watch Art of the Game: Mass Effect 2: Concept Artist! The Music of Video Games HD [001] Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Chapter 001 in an on-going series that offers a selection of musical tracks from various titles throughout gaming’s history. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Platform ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Music of Video Games HD [001] Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game", url: "http://www.a2zeducation.com/bl-og/the-music-of-video-games-hd--001-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world--the-game.html" });
The Music of Video Games HD [006] Halo 3: ODST
2010-10-27 05:58:00 www.youtube.com Click here to watch The Music of Video Games HD [005] Halo Wars! The Music of Video Games HD [006] Halo 3: ODST Chapter 006 in an ongoing series that offers a selection of musical tracks from various titles throughout gaming’s history. Halo 3: ODST Platform Featured: Xbox 360 Developer: Bungie Publisher: Microsoft Game ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Music of Video Games HD [006] Halo 3: ODST", url: "http://www.a2zeducation.com/bl-og/the-music-of-video-games-hd--006-halo-3-odst.html" });
Win Two Tickets to "VIDEO GAMES LIVE" at the Chicago Theater!
2010-10-23 00:50:00 Earlier this year, the topic of video games as an art form was debated fiercely on the internet. This happened when movie critic Roger Ebert proclaimed that video games were not -- nor would ever be -- considered as "high art."To be honest, I'm still not sure how I feel about video games themselves, but there is one component of them that I can readily accept as art: the music.Many of today's video games have musical scores that are as moving and compelling as any classical composition or motion picture. And its the music of video games that takes center stage in the concert event VIDEO GAMES LIVE. If you are a fan of video games or know someone who...
THIS AIN'T NO NACHO LIBRE!
2010-10-04 04:13:00 Jack Black may have made fun of it on the big screen, but real Lucha Libre madness reaches home entertainment consoles this 4th quarter thanks to Konami and new Hispanic-focused gaming company, Slang. The AAA affiliated title, "Heroes Del Ring," will feature all of the theatrics that makes the real-life counterpart so popular: adrenaline, announcers, and acrobatics! Coming to a console near you on 10.12.10.
Talkin' Video Games - GameSmith's First WGN Radio Podcast Today
2010-09-18 20:50:00 The view from my seat at WGN radio.I was so busy playing Halo: Reach last night that I forgot to post about my appearance on WGN News 720 ChicagoNow radio this morning with Alex Quigley. But don't worry, with the powers of the internet, you can actually listen to what was on the radio AFTER it's broadcast.Here's the link to the podcast.Listen as Alex and I talk about Halo: Reach, Super Mario Kart, Barack Obama's game initiative, NHL'11 and more....
Get Pre-Sale Tix to Video Games Live TODAY ONLY!
2010-09-09 16:00:00 If you're a gamer, you're not going to want to miss the Video Games Live concert at the Chicago Theater on November 6 - in fact you can get pre-sale tickets TODAY ONLY! This is a one of a kind concert that brings the music of your most loved video games to life - it's so much better than 8 bit! Just a few of the games they'll be "playing" are Halo, Tomb Raider, Zelda, Mario and lots lots more. It's not just a concert though, it's going to be a fully immersive, interactive event with video screen visuals, state-of-the art lighting, special effects and even a special on-stage interactive segments with the audience. But wait....there's more! There will...
Good old days of video games
2010-08-09 13:00:00 Hey everybody, happy Monday to all. Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Today's topic is an interesting one for everyone who enjoys video games. In this age of smartphones that play games, the PSP, PS3, Xbox, where have all the arcades gone? Now you might say well the arcades are still around. Just go to the movie theater and you will see the mini arcade there. True, but what I mean your old style arcade where it is a dark room with your traditional games such as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac Man, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat. Also there was the air hockey table or the Foose-ball table to play against friends or rivals. Now some might argue by saying well...
What Would Happen If Video Games Were Based on Movies With No Action
2010-05-19 19:02:00 If Roger Ebert says video games aren't art, maybe we need to trick him by merging them with popular movies that have absolutely nothing to do with comic books or action movies. Movies like Sex and the City and Twilight. Unfortunately, this would probably lead to disastrous results. Here are a few movie-game hybrids that would probably be the worst.SEX AND THE CITY EFFECTThe gameplay in this year's sequel to Mass Effect deemphasized combat and focused more on interpersonal relationships. The next step in Mass Effect games then is logical - remove all fighting and make the conflict purely relationship-based. That's why it makes sense to combine the sci-fi epic with the ultimate show about relationships - Sex and...
Barack Obama: Video Games Are Hurting Our Democracy
2010-05-10 08:30:00 Roger Ebert isn't the only prominent Chicagoan dissing video games. This weekend, president Barack Obama made his most outspoken comments yet about the danger of "Xboxs and Playstations." In a commencement speech to graduates at Hampton University, Obama argues that entertainment obtained from video games is not constructive for "emancipation", and will continue to create problems for future generations if consumed as is....
What If Pro Athletes Were More Involved In Their Video Games?
2010-05-02 15:52:00 It's cool that EA recently announced New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be the cover boy for this year's "Madden," but why aren't pro athletes a little more involved in the video games they're promoting? Danica Patrick stepped up by providing voice work for the racing video game "Blur," due out later this month, but what about the rest? GameSmith made a list of a few other current sports games that could have made better use of the cover athletes with our suggested special features....
8+ Artistic Video Games
2010-04-24 01:27:00 Yes, this was partly inspired by Roger Ebert's insistence that video games are not art. However, I've been wanting to compile this list for some time. Why not now?...
Top 7 Video Games for Fans of TV Show "Lost"
2010-02-11 02:24:00 Courtesy of G4 and X-Play comes this video featuring the Top 7 Video Games that viewers of the TV show "Lost" would enjoy: PC Games - E3 2010 - Resident Evil 5So what do you think? Hit or miss?...
Suma Squeezable Sensor Could Bring Video Games to the Next Level
2009-12-10 23:00:00 Suma is an interesting new concept in video game control that translates squeeing motion into on-screen feedback.
Weird Popular Video Games Costumes
2009-12-07 07:22:00 Addict in video games can make people crazy. They have a ton of methods to express their love in video games. One of easiest is to use the costumes related to its subject. Here, they wear weird popular video games costumes.
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Play Video Games at these Chicago Hotspots
2009-11-05 22:53:00 Can't afford a Wii or XBOX 360? No problem. Chicagoland is full of places where you can play video game consoles at an affordable price. On tonight's WGN News, we checked out a few places, but there's never enough time to delve into them all. Here's what you saw....Dave and Busters1155 N. SwiftAddison, IL(630) 543-5151Open Everyday$30 an hour to rent roomDave and Busters is unveiling their latest feature, the Player's Lounge. It might not be very large, but the space is a gamers dream living room - two 65 inch televisions and all of the latest gaming systems. They even have "DJ Hero," the new creation from the folks behind "Guitar Hero," where you test out your DJ skills on...
Aion Fantasy MMORPG in Open Beta
2009-09-10 19:58:00 Aion is a new MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game) by NCSOFT that is now available for open beta, but it’s for this weekend only (September 6 – September 13). Head on over there to grab your Open Beta key and download the client. If you do want to play though you should start ...
5 Ways In Which Video Games Have Warped My Little Brain
2009-08-28 21:50:00 Just look at that picture. It gives me the willies. Have you ever had a video game stick in your head to the point that it starts messing with everyday reality?
Nintendo Files a Patent for a Wii Football
2009-08-27 23:00:00 Nintendo has filed a patent for a Wii football. Will it add this new device to the roster of Wii accessories already out there?
Top Ten Drug Companies in Social Media
2009-08-24 18:15:00 What is the "social share of voice" amongst pharmaceutical companies online? While some drug companies have been reluctant to embrace social media for fear of running afoul of FDA regulations that govern the advertising and promotion of prescription drugs, others are embracing social networks to help brand and position their companies in a positive light with consumers and practitioners. Here are the TOP TEN Pharma companies that are presently useing social media to reach out to larger audiences.
Researchers Explore Mental Health Benefits of Video Games
2009-08-20 15:52:00 From Wash Post Technology: Gail Nichols has suffered from depression for years. When the 49-year-old resident of St. Marys, Kan., cannot sleep, she falls back on a form of entertainment that is gaining increasing credibility as a medical intervention: video games. Read th
Sony Announces the PSP Go - But Is Smaller Better?
2009-08-18 20:42:00 The PSP is going tiny. But is this a good thing for the dynamic portable entertainment device?
Video games: Not just for geeks
2009-08-18 04:01:00 Arlette Resendiz and her husband, Joe Adelfio, play video games in their Westmont apartment. Resendiz recently founded the Female Gamers Alliance Network. (Andrew A. Nelles for RedEye)By Alexia Elejalde-RuizArlette Resendiz's love affair with video games began at age 4, when her father brought home a Nintendo Entertainment System and inadvertently introduced her to her first crushes: Super Mario Brothers and The Legend of Zelda.Now 25, married and living with her husband and four cats in suburban Westmont, Resendiz said she owns 26 game systems, from an old-school Atari and the original Game Boy to the trifecta of modern gaming: the Nintendo Wii, XBox 360 and PlayStation 3.While other twentysomethings spend drunken nights at bars, Resendiz hosts video game parties at...
Super Mario Collector's Edition Chess Set Has Nintendo Fans Pawned
2009-08-12 19:19:00 Video games featuring Super Mario and the gang did much to turn traditional games like chess into neglected curiosities. No longer - this Collector's Edition chess set melds old school and new school into something any type gamer should "check" out!
CTA sued over ban on ads for "x-rated" video games
2009-07-29 13:00:00 Last week the Entertainment Software Assn. filed suit challenging the CTA's ban on advertisements video games rated for adults or mature audiences, saying it violates the First Amendment guarantees of free speech.Last year the CTA pulled ads for Grand Theft Auto under pressure from some media outlets. The game maker sued the CTA a month later.A CTA spokesperson last week said: "We believe our ordinance is defensible. CTA does not allow advertising for alcohol or tobacco products and this ordinance is consistent with that long-standing policy."The CTA may be on to something there.If nothing else, the lawsuit gets some publicity for the game makers....
Pac-Man Zippo Lighters Put Arcade Fire In Your Pocket
2009-07-29 00:17:00 Pac-Man is celebrating its 30th anniversary next year and Japan's Banpresto wants to light a fire under the fanfare - with a new series of Pac-Man themed Zippo lighters!
Worlds Collide With Launch Of Booyah Society!
2009-07-28 14:27:00 Think about living your life the way you normally do. Except now, you re going to be rewarded for even the simplest of tasks, like dumping the garbage. Booyah Society, available free on iTunes is both a social network and a game, and each logged activity of your life will earn you points, which are similar to tasks performed on your favorite video game. |
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