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Activision was born on October the 1st, 1979, and has turned into a leader in the game industry. Its titles are expected by gamers all over the world and, as soon as launched, they spread with the speed of a tsunami. Its games are probably also the most pirated of all in the world and plenty of them are known even to... |
2 October 2009
15:41 GMT |
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Although you never forget your true love, you must admit that with the constant development of the gaming industry, you sometimes find yourself in the situation of realizing how much you loved a game two years ago even if it now seems to be ancient history. The worse part is when you also discover that you have mispl... |
14 August 2009
12:21 GMT |
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Fans of the Resident Evil series and owners of an Apple iPhone, rejoice! Capcom has just released Resident Evil 4 for iPhone, a faithful port of the original console game. iTunes imagery shows that the game has good graphics, and typical shooter controls (for Apple handsets). Capcom touts the $7.99 title as “th... |
4 August 2009
09:42 GMT |
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The development team behind the linuX-gamers project proudly announced earlier today that version 0.9.5 of their Linux-based Live DVD was now available for download. Being packed with a lot of games of various types, such as RPG, FPS, RTS, TBS, arcade or puzzle, linuX-gamers 0.9.5 is a 'boot-and-play' Linux... |
26 June 2009
06:02 GMT |
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GarageGames has released a new version of Torque Game Engine Advanced, its next gen 3D game creation platform for Mac. The fresh version of the software adds cross platform support, as well as Dual Graphics API and a Mission editor.Apple's Downloads section reveals that Torque Game Engine Advanced is “the ... |
10 March 2009
07:44 GMT |
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Hollywood is seemingly interfering with the games industry on a weekly basis these days, as last week we saw EA snag the rights for a future Bourne video game, and this week features Activision, who has just announced that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen would arrive this summer, with its action based in the univ... |
10 February 2009
13:01 GMT |
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The movie industry and the video gaming one seem to be drifting closer and closer as time passes. Either by Hollywood releasing movies based on popular video games, like Max Payne or Doom, or by gaming companies releasing titles based on movies, like Star Wars or the recent Kung Fu Panda, these two branches of the en... |
3 February 2009
11:01 GMT |
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Gaming site Kotaku is reporting that Apple's iPhone and iPod touch are dominating this year's list of Independent Games Festival Mobile finalists. Of the 14 titles competing in the IGF Mobile finalists, 11 are iPhone and iPod Touch games, with just one Nintendo DS entry appearing, the report notes.The sourc... |
27 January 2009
04:13 GMT |
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Poker is a very well-known gambling game that offers exciting moments when you’re wining and pretty bad feelings when you’re losing. Poker is not about being lucky, as many of you might think, it is about math. When the cards are dealt, every decision you make should be based on odds, probabilities and ch... |
22 January 2009
12:01 GMT |
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The gaming industry has quite a lot of emblematic figures, with plenty of them having gained worldwide fame due to their hard work and to the innovations they brought to the whole entertainment industry. One of these figures is reputed game designer and producer Richard Garriott, more fondly known as Lord British, th... |
7 January 2009
16:31 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii has become quite a phenomenon in terms of popularity and sales across the world. The fact that it appeals to every kind of person, whether we are talking about a hardcore or a casual gamer, and that a lot of games are available for different tastes, made it a must have for a lot of people.But it seem... |
30 December 2008
15:01 GMT |
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When it comes to chess, most people see themselves as falling into the category labeled “I have some skill, I may even beat my neighbors or my little niece, but I'm not really a grandmaster.” The last part is perhaps even more true, when it comes to maths. Well, to prove this to you beyond doubt, her... |
1 December 2008
08:32 GMT |
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As much as you might like to work and do your best while at the office, it just comes a time in everyone’s life when one should have some rest and relaxation. And what could be more relaxing for a hardcore computer user like you (a hardcore Mac user to be more exact) than to play a little game? And what’s... |
12 November 2008
03:21 GMT |
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You really have to love Peter Molyneux. He can create hype around any kind of game, especially those made by him. Such is the case with the upcoming Fable II, which is set to hit the store shelves worldwide on October 21. It promises to give players the biggest variety of choices ever conceived in a game, with every ... |
16 October 2008
19:01 GMT |
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A series of five games that are proven to improve mental abilities was distributed free of charge by Allstate insurance company to 100,000 old age drivers from Pennsylvania. Of course, they are all driving-based games, not “Diablo,” “World of Warcraft” or “GTA.” The game suite... |
14 October 2008
06:23 GMT |
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Today, THQ has announced that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is available on mobile phones around the world, not just on the iPhone and the N-Gage platform. This is great news for Star Wars fans, since the game will become available for over 850 handsets. This, in turn, means that chances are considerably high that y... |
30 September 2008
05:37 GMT |
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We all need to relax from time to time, as it has been scientifically proved that regular breaks increase productivity, as well as our general wellbeing. This is one of the reasons I decided to present what in my opinion stands for an efficient, brain cooling experience. Pingus is a lemmings-like puzzle game, which, ... |
26 September 2008
02:17 GMT |
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Playing games without the original CD/DVD may very well be the ultimate dream for all the gamers out there, forced to insert the disc each time they play their favorite games. Some have found a solution in using programs like Daemon Tools, that emulate the original media, but shouldn't there be an easier way so ... |
16 August 2008
11:16 GMT |
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Together with the C905 Cyber-shot flagship handset, Sony Ericsson has also announced today its first "gaming phone", Sony Ericsson F305, which comes to lure young users with its gaming-related features. As Sony Ericsson puts it, with F305 you'll be able to "play bowling in the bus" as well as enjoy lots of othe... |
17 June 2008
05:10 GMT |
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Today is the last day of Google I/O developer meeting, which is held at Moscone West Center in San Francisco. The conference was meant to offer developers using Google products a better perspective on Google's current and future applications. Unlike the previous years, this year's meeting was entitled I/O a... |
29 May 2008
03:14 GMT |
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SkyZone, the US-based mobile entertainment creator and publisher, announced its new line-up of games that will be released in the second quarter of 2008. Keeping the tradition of delivering various game genres, the new titles that SkyZone will offer range from casual puzzles to arcade and action games. Besides "F... |
30 April 2008
06:04 GMT |
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Grand Theft Auto IV, one of the most expected PS3 and Xbox 360 games ever launched, makes a lot of victims among addicted gamers, and not only due to the fact that the stores' stocks got depleted soon after the game became available. According to ClearMyMail, wise spammers around the world attempt to speculate t... |
29 April 2008
09:34 GMT |
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Yesterday, we heard the announcement that Earthworm Jim and Earthworm Jim 2 would be coming to the Virtual Console service for the Nintendo Wii, which allows everybody to play games launched originally for consoles that are no longer in production, Interplay are at it again and have revealed that they are partnering ... |
23 April 2008
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Facebook is a phenomenon these days and anybody must admit it since the entire web talks about this social network. And because it's so powerful and popular, Facebook is able to turn a simple man into a huge star over night. This is exactly what happened in Calcutta, India after two brothers created a Facebook g... |
22 April 2008
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THQ, global leader in developing and publishing interactive entertainment software, announced the release of a new game for Windows PCs and mobile phones: Dancing with the Stars. Based on the famous TV series airing on ABC (in the US), the new game will allow players to get in the role of the celebrities they like a... |
16 April 2008
09:31 GMT |
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eyeSight, an Israel-based game developer, recently released Ninja Strike, a new game for Symbian phones. Ninja Strike is the first mobile game that allows you to use real-life actions when playing. The game can be controlled by moving your hand in front of the phone's camera: the 3D motions are captured and turn... |
31 March 2008
09:22 GMT |
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There are times when I wish that Hollywood would be a place full of happy, intelligent and sunny people that have no trouble coming with new ideas for movies. That would spare us the huge amount of sub par sequels that the executives of the movies studios tend to release year after year. And maybe such happy, sunny p... |
13 March 2008
17:31 GMT |
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A fishy business is one that you wouldn't want to get involved into, because it usually leads to fishy results and other kinds of fishy situations. And no one wants a fishy life, right?Apparently now there is a fishy business that you would love to be in, and we're talking about a newly announced mobile gam... |
10 March 2008
10:43 GMT |
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So it's confirmed then. Spore is heading the iPhone's way. The news came straight out of Travis Boatman's (EA) mouth, and not only that, the engineer behind the iPhone version of the game also showed off a demo on the big screen. iPhone's Spore hits all the right spots, and it was all achieved in ... |
7 March 2008
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Earlier this month, Apple owners and fans of orb-collecting fun were happy to read that a revamped version of Return to Dark Castle, developed by Z Sculpt and published by Super Happy Fun Fun, had reached its gold status and was due out for Macs. Recently, there's been talk in the news about a demo being release... |
1 March 2008
11:02 GMT |
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Waiting for the iPhone SDK, are we? Well, after watching this video, you'll probably email Jobs threatening to commit suicide if he doesn't roll it out faster. Developer Steve D. of Demiforce has come up with this Bejeweled-like puzzle game for the iPhone which not only uses its touchscreen capabilities but... |
1 March 2008
06:59 GMT |
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End of the week, what do we want to do? Relax of course, and relaxing to some (many) is playing a video game. This week, Softpedia is happy to present a retro-style shoot-'em-up title for Mac by Freeverse called Neon Tango. A demo is already available for immediate download.Players launch their cyberships into b... |
29 February 2008
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Sure, Apple doesn't seem to want to take on the video games market just yet, but that doesn't stop developers from making/porting one or two games to Macs every once in a while. It is the case of Macgamestore.com and Hidden Objects who have announced the release of The Count of Monte Cristo for Macintosh. A... |
25 February 2008
10:02 GMT |
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If you're a fan of driving games as well as reaking havoc, Stunt Playground is the perfect game for you. A developer was able to port it to Macs as well, so everyone could experience the realistic physics of an object on four wheels that's out of control. Players can even design their own tracks to their he... |
23 February 2008
10:06 GMT |
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There are three ways to win in this addictive game from Electronic Arts. You can either roll dice on your own, compete for the top score against the CPU, or go head to head with a friend. Download difficulty levels for added challenges. iTunes now hosts Milton Bradley's popular dice-poker game Yahtzee, iPod vers... |
18 February 2008
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The Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG) announced at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, Spain, its new ad-supported Disney.co.uk portal for mobile phones, which brings the Disney digital entertainment experience closer to mobile consumers. Following Disney's philosophy to provide compelling content anytime a... |
13 February 2008
04:29 GMT |
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A lot of rumors could be heard in the past few weeks regarding a mega game that was going to come from Steven Spielberg. Some feared that we'll get another E.T. game, others were fantasying about the coolest sci-fi game in the world. Nobody was expecting a Wii title and that is exactly what Steven Spielberg and ... |
7 February 2008
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A new worm has been spotted in the wild and, as far I can see, all the addicted gamers out there are vulnerable unless they got their computers protected. Security vendor Trend Micro writes that WORM_LEGMIR.FU affects most versions of the Microsoft operating system, including Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Server 2... |
9 January 2008
08:37 GMT |
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This time, the researchers have participated themselves in such parties, not relying on self reports of the subjects. The results about drinking games and themed parties, published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, have been a surprise. "Most studies use survey methods that require people to recall the... |
8 January 2008
14:06 GMT |
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I always suspected there was something not quite right about Jessica Simpson. Didn't you ever wonder how come this fabulously-looking woman who's got pretty much anything she could ever wish for (a great career, a great family...) still has so much s**t going on? OK, maybe I was exaggerating with the "great... |
17 December 2007
03:21 GMT |
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Not all the hunters prefer the same game and not all hunt the same way. Of course, some prefer to "hunt" women, but to each his own. For example, in England roe deer and rabbits are not that much appreciated as game species, being left to the rangers, and nobody would think to shoot wild doves, which can become agric... |
7 December 2007
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1.The five Olympic circles represent the five continents: Africa, North and South America, Asia and Australia. They are connected to symbolize the sports friendship amongst all the people in the world. 2.The Olympic motto "citius, altius, fortius" means "faster, higher, stronger" in Latin. 3.The Olympic flame burned ... |
7 December 2007
08:17 GMT |
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Teacher: "Tell me, Jonathan, what do you like to do when you're connected to the web?" Student:"Well, I visit websites, I chat with my friends through Yahoo Messenger, I check my email and I download games and movies." Teacher: "Games and movies? How do you manage to download such large files?" Student: "It'... |
30 November 2007
09:49 GMT |
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Let's not get started on the actual game, going back and forth over whether it is your life lived another way, your second choice to do it all over again or just a time consuming application. I wanted to add "mindless" to that last option but I would have given away my opinion about it and I want to keep it a se... |
16 November 2007
09:22 GMT |
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Football fans have a serious reason to be happy, as the famous Championship Manager game will be brought again on the mobile platform: Championship Manager 2008 is to be released on November 2007 by Eidos Interactive, a leading developer and publisher of entertainment software. After the big success with Championship... |
9 October 2007
09:49 GMT |
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Taito, the Japanese game developer, announced that one of the most attractive puzzle games ever created will be soon available for mobile devices, via North America. Bust-A-Move: Mobile Mania is the game we're talking about and it brings a brand new network option that enables players to compete against other pl... |
8 October 2007
11:35 GMT |
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Now this is certainly something really nice! Researchers are advising users kindergarden-style! These people are going out of their way to help people stay secure. Of course, the best way of protecting yourself against the threats on the web is to know what they are and how to act against them. That's why the br... |
2 October 2007
06:52 GMT |
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It seems that the future generations will live in a 100 % sterile plastic box, spending all day playing computer games and watching television. But these behaviors in children nowadays seem to lower their immune system, making them more prone to infections and diseases. It is a combination between many parents' ... |
2 October 2007
06:40 GMT |
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Men and women come from different planets. That's a scientifically proven fact: male brain is better when it comes to navigational and spatial skills (like reading a map in a car or visualize objects in three dimensions or read maps, labyrinths and diagrams, mentally rotating objects, judging line angles and dis... |
29 September 2007
05:26 GMT |
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Vivendi Games Mobile announced today the availability of the latest Delta Force game for mobile phones, sequel to the award-winning mobile Delta Force launched last year by the same company. The game is based on the well-known Delta Force Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre from NovaLogic. In the new game, players control th... |
27 September 2007
09:37 GMT |
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