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The Future of Community Gaming

March 23, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 4 Comments →

As the internet progresses, along with the development of China and other countries, the gaming industry, and its leaders, is finding itself under more and more pressure to come up with various gaming ideas that will freshen up the industry. Recently, a lot of products (game consoles and the games themselves) have been nothing more of a disappointment. For instance, the huge failure of Daikatana and Sony’s PS3 is nothing short of discouraging, and that is saying it nicely. (more…)

Gaming Nitty Gritty in Asia

March 18, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News No Comments →

In the United States, most of the gamers tend to play by themselves (or with a couple of their friends), most often in their rooms or the family’s game room, not unless they are attending a convention of some sort. In the West, most serious gamers do not play with people they do not know, because quite frankly, it is weird to just start playing with someone whose name you are not even sure of.

But in Asia, it is a whole different story.
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PS3 and Other Game Consoles: Musings on Its Market Flavor to Tech-Savvy People

February 22, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 3 Comments →

playstation-3-game-console2.jpgThe year that had passed was a tumultuous one for gaming consoles not only in the US but also in the worldwide market. Game enthusiasts had seen the struggle of Sony’s PS3 gaming console which came along with Microsoft’s 360 and Nintendo’s Wii . Nearly everyone (the companies, media, and the customer base) were on their toes – waiting, with abated breaths, on which console would eventually win the battle, and emerge triumphant in the market scene.

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Online Gaming Etiquette for Women: Before You Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em

February 13, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 7 Comments →

Is it only the men who have the real upper “gaming” hand on the Internet portals for video games? Are women gamers seen as the weaker sex when it comes to showing their gaming prowess in going up against the lords of the online arenas? Is there such a thing as virtual chivalry to complement online gaming etiquette for women?
screencolosseum-ro008.jpgIf you’re a gamer on the Internet, it’s likely that you have thought about these things – whether or not you are female (although the latter may have been more affected by this issue).

Upon thinking about it, you may have pondered if this is influenced by a lack of respect for most of the female gamers. Or, perhaps, it has something to do with the dictates of the past (even though computers weren’t such a growing fad in those days). (more…)

Online Gaming Etiquette: It’s How You Choose to React to Others

February 10, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 2 Comments →

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Whenever one would go online and play video games, there are probably two situations that would come to mind: Either all virtual doom goes haywire or everything moves on smoothly on the online arena.
Such is what goes on online. And how this may go about may heavily depend on what may be referred to as one’s “online gaming etiquette.”
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Tips for Parents Regarding Kid’s Habits

February 09, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 8 Comments →

Are you afraid of what the effects of video gaming can do to your children? Are you hoping for an easier way to handle these things without appearing that you are taking the control of these things all to yourself, and not trusting your children with their decisions? Are there any tips for parents regarding kid’s gaming habits that you can easily follow?

The question on managing the time being spent by your children with video games seems to be a pressing concern with numerous parents. And this pressure looks like it will still hang around for awhile in families with children who are given free rein on the personal computer at home.
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Fines and Laws against Game Reproduction

February 06, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 9 Comments →

Numerous billions of money of computer companies went down the drains in differentFAKE CDs countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United States. More and more had lost their jobs because of gaming piracy mostly in the Internet environment. With regards to the fines and laws against game reproduction, there is much to be said about its real effect on those who abide by the law, and those who do not and are thus required to be fined by going against this rule.
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The Effects of Obsessive Gaming on Children

February 04, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 19 Comments →

thanks xbox.comA lot of people do not believe that obsessive gaming can affect the health of their children. After reading this article, they might think otherwise.

Many had seen the gaming industry’s growing success in the market.

Typically, most of the children are so enticed by these toys. It’s (nearly) every child’s dream to own a particular video game to spend one’s leisure moments with. (more…)

Four Jobs to Choose From

January 20, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 5 Comments →

Thanks www.designinginteractions.comIf you’re searching for the best jobs in video gaming industry, you would see that there are countless of opportunities open for you, and each position has its own perks, responsibilities, and limitations.

To better understand which could be suitable for you among the number of best jobs in video gaming industry, here are four positions below that you should study first before you continue with your application in the gaming department.

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The Responsibilities of Game Artists

January 19, 2008 By: Lynder Category: General, Industry News 1 Comment →

You have an artistic flair, an eye for detail, patience in finishing a particular design, and the perseverance to continue. Aside from that, you love video games. What do you think would be a perfect working gig for you among the jobs in video gaming industry? The best match?

cgd_overview.jpgA video game artist. That’s one of the jobs in video gaming industry that is a suitable fit for your interests and work manner.

But, that’s not all there is to it.

To understand the duties and responsibilities of game artists, let’s take a short peek into the things that they do by discussing the points below so you can gauge if being a game artist is something you should consider. (more…)