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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — ProCon.org, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity dedicated to promoting critical thinking, created the new website http://videogames.procon.org to explore the core question “Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?”
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I always thought this belonged on the DS.. now, it’s here!
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Play the world’s #1 puzzle game like never before — in an all-new version for the Nintendo DS! Spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun in this all-new version of the awardwinning PopCap game, exclusively on Nintendo DS. Rotate jewels to set up electrifying combos, outwit obstacles like Locks and Bombs, and create high-voltage Lightning and Flame gems. Rev up with a strategic challenge, relax in the gem-spinning zone, or take on a friend in the DS-exc… More >>
Music from 22 video games put together using the (gdly) Mario Paint Composer
This is epic. Don’t agree? Don’t watch.. but I had to post it up for you guys anyway :D
On the market today there is now available some crazy and zany video games that can enhance the video gaming experience for gamers. These incredible video games have the ability to cause the villains within a video game to begin dancing to disco music.
The most bizarre of these newly bizarre video games are produced by Insomniac Games, who also produced the Ratchet And Clank Future – Tools Of Destruction video game. Within this video game was the introduction of the Transformer that had the ability to turn enemies into tiny, little penguins and the Gelanator that could trap its enemies in ice cubes that were made of lime gelatin. Their whimsical look on video games has enabled the majority of their video games to become top titles on the bestseller charts by the gaming industry.
The magical and advanced technology that is used in creating special effects in many movies are the same ones that are used to create the realistic graphics and life like animation within many video games produced by Insomniac Games. Insomniac Games is one of the few independent video game developers that are still battle for their place among the big league names of Activision and Electronic Arts Incorporated. Already two top independent video game developers, Pandemic Studios and BioWare Corporation, have sold out to Electronic Arts Incorporated.
Insomniac Games is a company that has reserved the rights to keep to their roots as a goofy and informal company that can focus on creativity and fun. This company was founded in 1994 and has been going strong ever since they released their very first video game demo entitled, Disruptor. However, it only sold close to two hundred thousand copies, which is not great, but for a first time video game it is not too shabby either.
The second video game that they released was Spyro the Dragon, which featured a friendly purple dragon and it was a runaway hit. This video game was so incredible that between 1998 and 2000 there were three more video games created that were based on the Dragon Spyro. The sales of these video games reached close to twelve million copies actually being sold.
Then in 2002, they created Ratchet And Clank, which was about a furry yellow creature and his robot sidekick. This video game was such a huge hit that it sold more than twelve million copies. The major video game they released was a more mature type of video game known as, Resistance – Fall Of Man. This video game became one of the best selling video games for Sony and its Playstation 3 video game system.
Insomniac Games develops video games for only Sony, and since the Playstation 3 video gaming system has fallen way behind the sales of the Wii and Xbox-360 they have truly been affected. However, they are not considering selling out to the larger video game developing companies. In fact, they will consider developing video games for other video game system manufactures first.
They have created such fabulous video games as Spyro the Dragon in 1998, Spyro 2 – Ripto’s Rage in 1999, Spryo – Year of the Dragon in 2000, Ratchet & Clank in 2002, Ratchet & Clank – Going Commando in 2003, Ratchet & Clank – Up Your Arsenal in 2004, Ratchet Deadlocked in 2005, Ratchet & Clank Future – Tools of Destruction in 2006, and Resistance – Fall of Man in 2007.
Have you ever thought to yourself what makes a good video game? Strong visuals and good controls are essential as well as well crafted concepts. Great video games have feeling, surprise, emotion, interaction, and even addiction and the final votes are for the year are in.
When video games offer all these elements gamers know the sure enjoyment of being able to turn on their video gaming system and instantly becoming involved in one of the best video games on the market. Great video games can cause gamers to want to stay up all night no matter if they have to go to school or work the next morning. Being able to play a great video game forces gamers to experience a new way to push your reflexes and brain harder and faster. Great video games allow gamers to become a galactic warrior, fight aliens, villains, undersea explorers, or even be the hero.
Video games from last year have been voted on and the results for best video game of the year are in. The video games that has been voted best video games of the year are BioShock, Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, Assassin’s Creed, Super Mario Galaxy, and Orange Box. BioShock is an adventure video game that becomes a complete experience for gamers. Gamers become immersed in the action of this video game where the environments are remarkable and the game play begins to invade your mind.
BioShock has the ability to make gamers feel like that are actually wandering through the 1960s era of a undersea utopia that is populated by a crazed zombie and crazy girls that go around carrying chemicals that will help enhance your biological superpowers. This video game goes right down to the detail with props and costumes from the 1960s period, which make such a realistic experience for gamers. The story and concept are incredible and the within the video game there are many rooms to explore, not to mention all the creepy elements that make this video game part sci-fi novel and part horror film. This video game has been rated M for mature.
Another great video game is Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare, which is a combination of edge of your seat warfare along with a great story line and even better visual effects. This version of Call Of Duty has been reinvented into a more modern conflict and is a perfect blend of action and realism of visual affects that are unbelievable. This video game has a well-crafted story line that is full of unexpected surprises that is sure to keep gamers pleased for hours of fun. This video game has been rated M for mature.
Assassin’s Creed is another stunning video game that has naturally fluid control capabilities and incredible missions that are set within the Middle Ages. The main character in this video game has free-run abilities that are the best of any video game this year. This video game has been rated M for mature. The Mario Brothers are back with Super Mario Galaxy. In this new video game Mario soars from planet to planet within a colorful masterpiece where controls are easily handled. This video game is a combination of puzzles and action. This video game has been rated E for everyone.
The Orange Box is a combination of five amazing video games in one and has become one of the best values in video games of the year. This video game consists of a brain busting game called Portal and a multi-player game called Team Fortress 2 that is fun and stylish. It also includes the intense story of Half Life 2 that is filled with action. This is an incredible video game that has some thing for every one and is rated teen to mature.
Sure it’s old now, but until something better comes along, this video still kicks ass and deserves to be watched. At least, that’s what I did this morning.
Call me a Japan-o-phile, because I am, and one thing I can’t get enough of is the lush colors they use in their traditional arts. yeah it might not be saying much since we’re talking about a game here, but the only game that has done this style of art before is Okami, and okami was very detailed and beautiful.
There’s alot to be said about this Muramasa though, Muramasa was a famous sword-smith that founded the Muramasa school and created blades , Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook said taht Muramasa “was a most skillful smith but a violent and ill-balanced mind verging on madness, that was supposed to have passed into his blades…” his blades were believed to hunger for blood and to impel their warriors to commit murder or suicide.
When there’s already that much story to just the name, it’s gotta be a good game!! upon further reading it is said that it’d only take about 7 hours for a normal play through per character, but there are 3 endings per characters and over 100 different swords to collect.
Another thing to note would be that this isn’t a first release just in the US. this game has previously been released in Japan, and some modifications has already done to improve game play. smells like a success, if it’s been tried and proved to be good enough for Japan to let it out of it’s nation, and improved? and it’s on Wii? I’m ready to play!!
Czech based Mad Finger Games has introduced Samurai: Way of the Warrior 1.0, their new action game for iPhone and iPod Touch. Developed specifically to leverage the iPhone’s unique abilities, Samurai features intense hack and slash combat with beautiful, stylized graphics and a compelling story line. Offering different combo attacks, players battle enemies from village to village in a feudal 16th century setting. The game also offers a special Dojo gameplay mode where players can sharpen their skills to master the art of the sword. Read the rest of this entry »
Today Readdle has announced the immediate availability of Cannons, highly anticipated pirate-themed puzzle game, on the Apple App Store. Cannons extends boundaries of a classic iPhone puzzle game with addictive story driven gameplay, three action packed game modes, an innovative ship upgrade system and worldwide scoreboard.
Cannons is a story about treasures to be uncovered, sea battles to be fought and enemies to be defeated. As a captain of the Invincible player links on-board cannons and burning torches using rotating tiles with fuses. Firing several cannons at once grants bonuses and coins that can be spent to upgrade the cannons and make a stronger shot with sparkling bang. Read the rest of this entry »
Rockstar Games has announced that the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars from Rockstar Leeds, the winners of the 2009 Develop Award for Best Handheld Game Studio, will be making its way to the iPhone and iPod touch this fall.
“Chinatown Wars is a perfect match for the iPhone and iPod touch,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We are very excited to bring this incredibly ambitious version of Liberty City, with this level of detail and immersive gameplay on Apple’s new gaming platforms.”
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is currently available for the Nintendo DS and is also coming this fall for the PlayStation Portable system. The game follows the story of Huang Lee, a young Triad who travels to Liberty City after the mysterious death of his father. Players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
