Gaming posts

With Zynga targeting senior citizens with their simple and user-friendly games, it’s no wonder why the number of gaming seniors is on the incline. Zynga has released games such as The Ville, Zynga Poker, Bubble Safari, CityVille and the well known FarmVille. Gaming online can help seniors interact with friends, make new ones, keep their minds sharp and if they’re disabled, it’s something they can enjoy in the comforts of their own home. Over 26% of gamers are over the age of 50 and the number continues to grow. More and more, senior citizens are gaining online knowledge, between 2009 and 2011 senior…

Quirky gadgets are ones that make us want them, obsess over them and then… eventually they are the ones that we cannot live without. They almost become like little art pieces that create conversation and much like on the web, they become viral amongst friends. The best part is that you found them first and can own the cred for having a keen eye for cool things. Therefore, we wanted to ensure that we keep you up to speed on the gadgets that lean on the quirky side yet are useful and will serve you well for a decent amount of time, here are 4 quirky gadgets that will make your head turn.   1. BLACK Element…

There’s certain things we all know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 without having to watch a video or read an article: It will be an enhancement on previous games rather than anything that moves beyond the series (if it ain’t broke…) Many people will love it before they ever play it Many people will hate it before they ever play it Millions will buy it and play it It will generate over a billion dollars in revenue – the only question is how quickly The only departure so far from previous releases is the timing surrounding the reveal trailers. They just released the multiplayer reveal that gives about…

Ouya is a new video game console powered by the Android platform. Developers of Ouya are seeking an open gaming platform for developers and gamers alike. One of my friends linked me on Facebook to the Ouya Kickstarter campaign one day after it was launched, at which point it had already raised over $1 million. At this point, Ouya has been featured on many top blogs and news outlets. While their pitch hit all the right spots, I have some lingering doubts about Ouya’s ability to make a lasting impact on the gaming industry and I want to share my doubts from the perspective of a console gamer. Ouya’s…

Every day there are new mobile games being released. Some gain instant popularity, while others flop. What makes games the most popular? Being user friendly is a must, and games need to be something that everyone would enjoy. Sports games seem to be among the most popular genre. Speaking of sports games, lets take a look at this success story of Hothead games, and how with the help of Cloudant, they sky rocketed to the number one spot in just a couple days. Hothead games is an award-winning, independent game development studio focused on mobile games, for iOS and Android. In March 2012 their game “Big…

Most gamers would agree the size and quality of the display plays an important role in both the competitive capabilities of the gamer as well as the overall experience. Big screens, loud speakers, and a proper environment can improve on the fun as well as keep from hampering one’s gaming prowess. For F1 racing fans, there’s really only one way to go: a 160-inch curved screen accompanied by a Thrustmaster T 500 RS racing wheel. Total cost: $114,285. Check out the video with a drool rag in hand. …

In the 1970s, Atari helped form the modern day arcade and video game industry with its release of the arcade game Pong and the video game system Atari 2600. In many ways, Pong was the first “social” video game; the two-player arcade game was placed in public places and encouraged friendly one-on-one competition. Social media buzz is the hip marketing term these days, but Pong’s popularity was spread mainly through good old-fashioned word of mouth. These days, the video game industry brings in nearly $17 billion in revenue each year. Atari, however, is no longer a big player in the market….

Did you know that there are 30 mobile platforms that came and went in the last two decades? Starting with the PenPoint OS by GO Corporation in 1991, there have been a ton that have been born and died shortly after. iOS, Android, Windows, Symbian, Blackberry, and Brew are the only ones left and it’s very possible that there will only be 3 within a couple of years. The November, 2011 study called Clash of the Ecosystems is an exhaustive 60-page report on the subject, while Developer Economics 2012 breaks down the new app economy. This infographic from Vision Mobile comes to use via Seattle Nissan and explores…

There hasn’t been as much excitement about a Civilization game since the first sequel. Civilizations V: Gods & Kings Cultivate and Expand takes a great game and adds layers that go beyond anything the stalwart game has done in the past. Here’s great information about the game from our friends at Machinima.  …

You may expect that the Electronic Entertainment Expo would have some innovative ways of playing video games, but this one may just have you wondering what they’re teaching video game schools in general. Sure C++ and user interface would be taught in video game school, but many are left wondering what classes developers took to come up with the Sphero. Fewer products at this year’s E3 in Los Angeles are as truly novel as this one, one of the newest and perhaps oddest ways to play video games ever envisioned. The three-inch white sphere is rather unobtrusive and unsurprising at first glance….