The seventh generation includes Nintendo Wii, the Sony Playstation 3, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. This generation also includes the handheld Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP. The video game consoles of this generation boast superior hardware and processing power compared to its predecessors. Naturally, the video game music of this era is also very complex ranging from orchestral to rock music. This era also marks the time where video games could be deliberately produced with visuals and sounds like NES or SNES video games, to give the illusion of the game being older than it actually is. Video games made in this style are Capcom’s “Mega Man 9”, Sega’s “Pole’s Big Adventure” and Studio Pixel’s “Cave Story”. These games also bring some very good video game music. Overall, this era’s music is mixed with catchy 8-bit music and breathtaking orchestral music.

“Gears of War” is a third-person shooter by American video game developer, Epic Games. It was initially released on 2006 for the Xbox 360. The game focuses on the troops of a squad as they fight to save the human inhabitants in a fictional planet from a relentless enemy horde. The soundtrack is awesome. As an example, listen to “Gears of War” from the original soundtrack. It is as epic as it sounds. Read the rest of this entry »

Watches have been part of man’s journey for a very long time and it continues to serve us with its simple yet essential features. And since technology constantly progress, so does this little handy thing we wear on our wrists. That is why, people today are having a hard time choosing the best watch for them. From a vast range of wrist watches available in the market, it is good to know first the classifications of watches – and that is between Quartz and the Automatic ones. Now if you are planning to buy a watch, which do you think could possibly suits you best?

       Automatic watches are watches that are in no need of batteries to operate. This said watch is also called as self-winding watch because it functions all by itself. It wounds automatically by the natural movement of the wearer’s wrist, giving energy to it. While for Quartz watches, it needs to have its batteries on to serve its function properly. So if reliability is the issue between these two watches, Automatic watches are said to be it. Though Quartz watches are also reliable, they can be unpredictable for they simply run off a battery. Will it cost you more? No, because it is still pricier to own an Automatic watch rather than buying a battery for your Quartz watch. But being not mindful of your watch running out of battery is indeed a very good advantage. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most iconic of all PC Role Playing games in my mind is the King’s Quest Series. This game was developed by Sierra, the game takes place through a long and challenging story of the Daventry kingdom and King Graham’s family. The first games of the series were characterized with difficulties in the physical aspect because of the DOS interface of the computer gaming software. The biggest pain known to the gaming industry back then was stair climbing. Through the years, the evolution of games came into a healthy point and click adventure with a bold storyline and a full cast of characters. There have been legal issues with Sierra’s holdings company Vivendi Universal back then, but after it has been resolved, they have created the largest non commercial gaming project in the history of gaming, the Silver Lining. This should be the ninth installment of the King’s Quest series, but if you do not count the King’s Quest VII as an actual part of the series then this would be the eighth installment. The Silver Lining is packaged by episodes and is released one by one. As of this time, the chapters available for play are chapters one through three. Read the rest of this entry »

The Terran race in Starcraft 2 video game is an interesting race to play with, but sometimes it is difficult to use. Some ideas are found below to help you utilize strategies needed to fully maximize the potential of the Terran race, most especially the operations and actions that you can try with them in online games.

       First strategy to try and use is the Reaper Rush, this unit is a fast and far ranged. It does a light damage but can jump cliffs. You must build a Barracks and Refinery before you start building the first supply depot, you then attach a tech lab as soon as you because this is the fastest normal approach on infiltration by a Reaper. This Reaper rush may cripple your economy early on, but if are successful this would be worth the crippled economy. Your primary goal with this strategy is to inflict more damage than the damage that you might incur. If you are still on the lower levels of play, preemptively the Reapers would be gathered in a group of two or three, but if are now playing in the higher level, you should now be more vigilant and bring out a Reaper as soon as it goes out of the Barracks. You have to remember that those Tier 1 melee units would not be able to hurt you, you just need to have the Reapers take their shots and most likely that you will be fine. The Reaper has a huge survivability and harassment potential with its ability to jump cliffs. Read the rest of this entry »

The Civilization video game is one of the award winning strategy games, in this game, you have to build a world as to your own liking. Civilization features amazing graphics and exciting new features, this gives the player the power to build a world in a new and thrilling way, remaking the world you know in a sensational fashion. In this game, you have to choose from sixteen different Civilizations, all the civilizations use in the game are based from real civilizations that exist in our world, you can choose from Africa to America, China to Germany and a lot more, you have to lead the nation of your choosing to victory. Sadly, Civilization is not available for online gaming. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the greatest gaming devices that is available for the Japanese is the Dance Evolution for the Xbox 360 accessory, Kinect. This is a dancing game that was developed by Konami and is available for 1 – 2 players. The Kinect title makes this dancing game very popular and it is now available for the Xbox 360. The Dance Evolution game responds to real dancing moves and actions. The particular game can really give dancers a real dancing experience wherein it can make their body move to the rhythm. Naoki Maeda, the producer of this great game Dance Evolution described the game as a really big dancing experience. One thing that the Japanese Developer failed to anticipate during its development is the hilariousness of the dancing game that is acceptable to the western audiences. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo 3DS gaming system now has a new innovative video game called the Pilotwings Resort. The Pilotwings Resort game is a single person flight simulation game that is a member of the franchise called the Nintendo Pilotwings.  This game now features an amazing 3D experience without having the need to use 3D glasses. Gamers that have played the N64 Pilotwings video game before would definitely enjoy the new Nintendo DS game Pilotwings Franchise and even those new players will definitely be amazed with this new game. The game may seem to have a very simple concept but it sure is very interesting and gamers would surely be addicted to this game. Read the rest of this entry »

Nowadays, you no longer see children play outside their homes. It’s because children in this generation spend their time in front of the computer playing video games. It’s a growing concern especially for parents but they do not need to worry because playing online games can also help them grow and improve mentally. Even though children play video games or play online games in the computer, most games that are created for their age are designed to enhance their critical thinking skills and other aspects that they need in growing. While they are playing, there are unaware that they are learning at the same time because they are using their analytical skills on how to solve or on how to finish the game. These are also a good way on how to improve or build your relationship more with your children because this serves as you’re bonding times with each other. Your family is enjoying and having fun with each other just like when you are camping out or watching television at home. Read the rest of this entry »

Crazy Kart is a racing game massively multiplayer online games developed by Shanda and distributed by Zapak games up! Games. It was released in 2005 and now has about two million to three million players. [Citation needed] The game includes karting, avatars and levels to be achieved. The game can be played only today in India, Indonesia and the Philippines and will be available worldwide very soon. The game is updated regularly and is updated approximately 75 times so far to improve the performance and enjoyment. EvoGamez is an online community that continued support and create events in the game and the distribution of prizes to users. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are familiar with video games, then you are probably aware of the one the most successful developments in video gaming, the creation of online gaming. You are wrong if you think that the game play experience of an online game is just the same as an offline gaming. The games that do not have a network play are beginning to move away from the usual linear type of game play. In online gaming, a rare plot line is offered by most role playing games but you are free to start anytime you wish, there is no beginning, middle or end in online gaming. Read the rest of this entry »