Top 5 Video Games of 2011

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Batman Arkham CitySpeaking of remembering, here is a list of 5 solid titles released in 2011:

Batman: Arkham City- although this is a reboot of the old Batman franchise, there is still so much excitement that goes with the title. Aside from the new technology used for the game, new challenges and characters await the gamer. This time, Batman: Arkham City is so unpredictable.

Uncharted 3- this game is one of the most sought-after video games last year. Naughty Dog, the developer, did a good job in maintaining the plot from the first iteration.

Battlefield 3- this is the closest rival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 when it comes popularity. It is a first-person shoot game which also maintains the continuity started since the original Battlefield. The release package was stable that’s why it received really good reviews from gamers and critics alike.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim- the fact is Skyrim has overtaken Electronic Arts’ 8-year dominance streak in UK last year beating Battlefield 3 and there should be a reason why. Perhaps, the reason why it didn’t spike its sales during the launch is because it was released on the same week Modern Warfare 3 was launched.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3- being the highest grossing entertainment product of all time is not an ordinary achievement for anything on earth. Modern Warfare 3 is a breakthrough in the gaming industry. Although it was released in the last quarter of 2011, it made really good impressions on gamers who have been waiting for its release.

MW3 was dubbed as “Game of the Year” during Spike’s Video Game Award which means it has beaten everything as long as gaming is concerned. With a new downloadable content (DLC) coming this month, it is expected to create another hype in the world of gamers.

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Funny Games That You Can Play

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Funny video gamesDo you have a funny bone? For most people they will either take refuge in front of the television with remote control in hand and switch over to a comedy show or sitcom. Well there is an alternative, you could instead find all of the fun that your funny bones are craving for right on your PC or laptop. You see there are hundreds of funny games available from a variety of places and best of all they are absolutely free. You could be saving on your cable bill and relieve a little stress too in the process.

As a Stress Reliever

When you play these games it does help players to unwind and de-stress after a hard day’s work. Everyone has stress within their jobs and let’s be honest we all need to maintain a level of seriousness whilst your at your job. So when you finally get to wear your silly hat, usually in the comfort of your own home its great to let free your mind and allow yourself the time to relax. Playing games online can be a really healthy recreational activity because it releases your stress and tension. The internet is awash with free to play games that are funny and entertaining. So many websites these days have free games ready for you to play.

What Else Can These Games Offer?

But these games are not just used as great stress relievers. No you can also benefit from relaxing that inner-child exposing yourself to challenging worlds and platforms too. Playing can create a sense of competition and challenge for children too as these games are designed to entertain all ages. Games that require a child to think creatively and critically are shown to improve learning function. In fact many schools engage their children in play-based learning for this very reason. As fun learning can often mean better quality learning.

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Lego’s Star Wars – The Video Games

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Lego Star Wars IIIThe movies and TV series were addictive for adults and kids alike and the same goes for Lego’s Star Wars video games. Lego’s Star Wars III – The Clone Wars is the latest release (perhaps bar one) and can be used on Nintendo Wii, DS and 3DS, Sony PSP, Xbox360 and PC platforms.

Lego’s Star Wars Clone Wars includes 20 missions based on familiar stories, humour and characters with 40 bonus levels covering the whole age of the Clone Wars. Solve puzzles, send your enemies flying and create weapons. Assume command of clone troopers fighting the droid army, just like a real army commander, using and deploying the equipment and forces at your disposal. Your new armaments include capital ships, rocket launchers and rapid fire guns. Combat will be fiercer with greater freedom of character movement and lightsaber abilities as well as new grappling abilities to help defeat the enemies. Exploration of the galaxy becomes more exciting with a variety of exotic locations and ships and players can assume different characters as they play. New vehicles available in this version of Lego’s Clone Wars are the Republic gunship, Clone Turbo Tank and Anakin’s Jedi Intercepter and players will come across their favourite characters as they play, meeting Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca amongst others.

If you really want to be a favourite with your family this holiday season you could buy the entire Video Game Collection of Lego’s Star Wars which will enable them to play all six of the movies in one video game or you could get Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels which allows players to re-enact duels with characters of their choice.

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Kids Games – Choosing the Right Video Games For Your Children

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

Video Games For Your ChildrenWhen video games were first introduced, we had basic games such as space invaders, Pac man and tennis – remember pong? Everyone loved to play and the games were age appropriate for all ages. Unfortunately, as the gaming graphics and technology improved, the realism grew right along with it. Fortunately for parents, the gaming industry has put a ratings system in place to help select the right game for the age. This system is the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, also known as the ESRB.

The ratings are as follows:

  • EC (Early Childhood)
  • E (Everyone)
  • E 10+ (Everyone over 10 years of age)
  • T (Teens)
  • M (Mature, anyone over 17 years of age)
  • AO (Adults only)
  • RP (not yet rated)

These ratings are clearly printed on the front of every video games sold. Games that are rated E are fun for everyone. These are usually games such as Super Mario Brothers, Mario Cart, etc. T rated games have more mature games and may include fighting, real life type crashes and may show graphic scenes including blood.

The M games are rated M for mature themes. These are the types of games that have profanity, nudity, and extreme violence and gore. M rated games are definitely for adults only. So constant vigilance is important when monitoring the games your children play. Most retailers are very cautious about these video game ratings and they will require ID if someone under 17 tries to buy a game with a Mature rating. Take the time to play video games with your kids. This includes playing inappropriate video games.

Encourage your children to keep their gaming system in the family room or game room. By keeping the games in a common family area, kids are more likely to play games that they know their parents approve of. Kids who keep their game systems in their bedrooms have the opportunity to be sneaky and try games with higher ratings than their parents approve of.Pay attention to the ESRB ratings on video games, play the games with your kids, and encourage them to play in family areas of the home.

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PC Game Review – Victoria II

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Victoria II game pcVictoria II is a new part of Paradox Interactive’s fabulous set of grand strategy games, each covering a different period of history and letting you try to do basically whatever you want. This title covers the time period between about 1835 and 1935, spanning the American Civil War, the Great War, and the period when the sun never set on the United Kingdom. Industrialize your nation, colonize what’s still left, and contend with an increasingly militant population as the game goes on. Many Paradox titles have issues right when released, and though this game is stable and completely playable on release this time, it’s already become clear what the major issue is: Revolutions and rebellions. Unless your government is the most progressive and worker-friendly in the entire world, (and even sometimes if it is) you will face constant rebellions. They’re not usually difficult to deal with — rebel troops aren’t very efficient and your military can dispose of them without issue. But the tedium of clearing out troops stationed in every province of your possibly far-flung empire, sometimes once a year or more in-game, is incredibly frustrating. It slows the game’s pace to a crawl as you slowly hustle your troops around and your plans are disrupted over and over. This will be fixed in an upcoming patch, and there are fan fixes available already, but those who don’t frequent Paradox’s forums may be caught in the frustration.
This game should, however, be used in economics classes. Why won’t the capitalists build any railroads? Are tariffs too high? Victoria II is definitely a recommended buy. It’s not always easy, but it has strong educational capabilities, and there’s so much fun in taking your Communist Argentinian government on a conquering spree through South America. It has some early-release flaws that will be ironed out soon, but the game is already perfectly playable and fun.

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