http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/team-fortress-2-a-game-review-and-hacks.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/team-fortress-2-a-game-review-and-hacks.html Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The difference between first-person shooters in those games which feature an isometric angle is that the first one puts the player right in the middle of the action and so this type of games often require a great deal of work when it comes to graphics, games which are played at an asymmetric angle to require a great deal of detail when it comes to graphics because the player is practically controlling the main characters from above, this also gives him a clear view of the surroundings which is something you can get when you're playing a first-person shooter game.

Team Fortress 2 is a completely different concept from Half-Life, in team Fortress of the players can choose the team they want to be part of, the two teams are red and blue. RED actually means reliable excavation demolition and BLU stands for Builders League United. While in Half-Life the player becomes the all-time famous Mr. Gordon who goes against all sorts of aliens and undead creatures, in team Fortress the player goes against a crazy group of players who can be kind of odd for instance, it wouldn't be very normal to see a farm boy grabbing a bazooka and shooting at a construction worker now would it?

In team Fortress 2 you will see all sorts of craziness, a guy with a baseball bat runs around hitting people (sort of like little slugger), a doctor who runs behind the members of his team with a gun fires a beam or an aura which heals players, a crazy construction worker with a high caliber weapon, a crazy Russian guy who carries a weapon which is capable of firing $200 custom cartridges at 10,000 rpm (costing nearly $400,000 to fire the weapon for only 12 seconds)

Team Fortress Hacks and Cheats:

Due to the complexity of the game as low as the craziness that goes on with it many players have decided to create shall we say "shortcuts" in order to advance from level to level and to acquire heavier artillery which in team Fortress means everything. Some of the hacks are able to show Turretes, dispensers and even players through the walls which can be quite handy when you're up against when those fast guys who comes running at you with a baseball bat.

Most of the hacks require the player to download a zip file or an executable which needs to be run in order to unlock the hidden features in the game which is why it is highly recommended to run the downloaded files to an antivirus program before doing any installation.

--
D3scene.com offers more information about TF2 hacks through a very useful forum. Get more tips about Team Fortress 2 hacks, visit us today!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/final-survival-online-game-tips.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/final-survival-online-game-tips.html Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600
You can move your character with the arrow keys and press A to fire your weapon. Change weapons by pressing the keys 1 through 6 or you can rotate weapons by using the keys "Q" and "E". Once you fire the Bazooka and grenades make sure you stay as far as possible from them as you too will get caught in the blast.

Before you start the game you have two options which will let you choose the battle ground, you can take on these zombies in the once peaceful city of Los Angeles or you can go to the "Great Stadium" which is believed to be the place where is the greater concentration of these undead creatures.

Choosing your players correctly can give you a great advantage, you will have several options and each character has different abilities, for instance some are faster, stronger or have better weapons than the others, these are:

- Shawn: An american soldier who wants to do his part to clean the city from zombies, his strength lies in the weapons he uses which is the most effective compared to the rest of the characters, his speed and explosives are not that effective though.
- Sef: Born in Africa, his people was wiped out by these creatures and he now wants to take revenge. He is very fast but his weapons and explosives are not that effective.
- Sergei: A Russian mercenary hired to exterminate all the zombies he can. His speed and machine gun power are not that great but when it comes to explosives he is the best.

Weapons specialists will love this one, you get to rotate among several types of these, they are: shot guns, riffle, AK-47, grenades, Uzi submachine gun and a Bazooka.

The first level is quite easy, you have to take on 3-5 zombies which are almost harmless, this job can be done with the shotgun. Once you go into level 2 things change because you will now have to use the riffle or the Uzi to take on all the zombies which will be coming your way, you need to try to kill the big red ones which look like devils first because they are able to shoot you and cause more damage than the small ones (they are faster too) If you see yourself heavily out-numbered you can use the grenades or the Bazooka but make sure you stay away from the blast otherwise you'll get caught in it, kill as many zombies as you can and have fun!

--
Get more tips on online shooting games as well as online action games. Have some fun with the free games online at ActiveGamez, visit us today.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/all-you-ever-needed-to-know-about-online-games.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/all-you-ever-needed-to-know-about-online-games.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Online gaming started over twenty five years ago with games like Mega Wars I, Islands of Kesmai, Aradath, and Air warrior. Today, there are more popular online games like Ultima Online, Everquest, Final Fantasy xi, and World of Warcraft, which seem to have taken over. These more recent games are called MMO’S or Massively Multiplayer Online games. These games usually cost a subscription fee to play and are not only playable on the computer but the fun can be transferred to other gaming systems such as the Playstation, Xbox, or the Sega.

The new technology that has been developed in the time between Mega Wars I and the World of Warcraft has allowed more people to have access to online games, meaning users can literally play with millions of people all over the world. Having games online is an advantage because you don’t have to take the time to set up the boards and pieces - it is right there and ready to go. You can still play with the whole family. Even if you don’t live in the same house, you can still play with each other online.

On the flipside, online games can become very addictive and can put a strain on work, relationships, and parenting. Games like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XI have addictive qualities that the developers anticipate may cause problems so they even put a warning in the beginning of the game! Not only is it addictive but it makes having a gambling addiction more convenient.

To be on the safe side, and to avoid addiction, you can play more the more traditional board games like monopoly, arcade games like collapse or block buster, puzzle games, shooting games and many more.

--
Not all online games are MMO’S and there are still traditional games online that you can play. On websites like Pogo, Mecca Games, Shockwave, and Yahoo games. They have simply taken the traditional games we all know and love, and made them more convenient to play.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/earn-money-with-free-online-games-downloads.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/earn-money-with-free-online-games-downloads.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Selling items like electronics products, jewelry items, books or mags, motor spare parts etc. requires you to become an affiliate by registering with an affiliate network. You will earn commissions when you sell an item i.e. when a transaction takes place.

Similarly selling services that also involves transaction like software development services, web hosting services, SEO or any other industry can make you cash.

Generating leads, also referred as CPA (Cost per Acquisition) involves users to input and submit certain required information. This may be a single zip code or email or 10-100 fields form. Some finance merchant require upto 100 fields form information. And as the number of fields forms increases the payouts usually raises per lead. It does not require users to make a transaction but simply to fill-out a form. A social web site registration form, an Insurance company's form, a secured loan or personal loan application form, American president voting (that requires email) etc. can be working examples of it.

Although there are many legitimate ways of making money online, The time has proved Lead based programs work better than sales based models, where customers don't have to pay.

There is another model of making money online that does not require a transaction nor filling out a form. This is pay-per-install program.

Zango and vomba cash are two among other providing this service. They offer you to present your surfers with Free Online Games, Screen Savers, Wall Papers, Free Video online to download to their computer. For every install they pay you. Zango pays you more i.e. $0.75 per install for US based installations while $0.40 for few other countries.

These programs are good for game lovers, video, screen saver and wallpapers content providers to monetize their web sites. Who want/can write about online games. The content provided by Zango and vomba cash may supplement your own with SEO capability. However there are other ways to make money with these programs. These techniques are discussed in a forum mentioned below.

Those who are interested to start may also like to join a Forum i.e. pay-per-install.org dedicated to Pay per Install. It has some guidance and tricky ways of doing it as well.

A basic example to check how their content look like you can see, download and install from the following web site. dealndeals.com/games.asp (Pay per Install example web site).


--
Consolidate Debts | Affiliate Marketing


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/cooking-games-for-her.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/cooking-games-for-her.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Now I will clearly state that there are two major options in this category. You can choose to commit to an expensive video game made for one of the more expensive consoles currently available. These are nice and made by established companies but they can be a costly shot in the dark for someone who just wants to get into casual gaming. If you or your girl wants to try their hand at video games they should take advantage of one of the many available cooking games that are in online arcades. What could be better than getting a free taste of the genre? In fact, many people would probably prefer this option for free entertainment through a medium as accessible as the Internet.

Let me explain. Someone new to online gaming may not understand the beauty of an online arcade. There are many sources available that give you free entertainment through simple games that are designed for people who just want to jump on for a few minutes and play. It couldn't be more ideal for most people who just have a few minutes of downtime in their busy schedule. There is no commitment or long setup. You just pick a game and play.

There are a few options on that end though. You can play any variety of cooking game depending on your mood. There are many types of decoration games that let you design a perfect cake. It's like an experimental mini-bake oven without the mess or wait. There are also several more complicated games that test your time management in slicing, dicing, and spicing. This can be quite addictive if you get caught up in the grade system and play until you make a the high score board. It is all optional though. You don't have to get all caught up in any of the games. You can progress at your rate and have fun on your own terms.

This should get you started in the wonderful world of cooking games. This should be a welcome refreshment to young women who don't want to be a space commander or medieval hero. It is all to easy to forget that such casual games exist in the world of online games. Arcades aren't always about violence or war. There are actually entire websites that run cute little games dedicated to girls. You can find a favorite website and log on for some quick enjoy while trying your hand at simulated cooking.

--
Save yourself the mess in the kitchen and play an online virtual cooking game at Jogos de Meninas.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/the-beatles-rock-band-playing-the-game.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/the-beatles-rock-band-playing-the-game.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:16:29 -0600
The Beatles: Rock Band includes 45 fantastic Beatles songs that are worth playing and singing the melody and its harmony parts, on your own or in association with two or three more friends, to keep the singers in high spirits. Playing the rock band drums can be enjoyed by the players as it looks similar to real drums, besides offering good practice. Playing guitar and bass parts also gives a very realistic feel. The singing parts is a lot of fun and learning it becomes interesting and simple.

The game has so many awesome features that the players do not know when the night passes away. The psychedelic game graphics are really cool in songs such as `Lucy in the sky with diamonds`, and make the best of the performances at Shea Stadium on The Ed Sullivan Show. This video game also is featured with tutorials that impart lessons on becoming a better drummer as well as a singer. The online play allows the players to learn, practice, enjoy, and also compete with other players all over the world. The video game offers the pleasure of real studio chatter in which none of the players must have experienced, as it has never been released before.

Of course, there is no doubt that this is one of the video games that Beatles fans will bowl over with anxiety and enthusiasm. Even the most snobbish type of people, will also enjoy this game, provided they give a try as it offers authentic fun. The Beatles Rock Band came out on September 9, 2009, and on the same day the newly CD sets re-mastered Beatles came out. Both were welcomed by people.

The music of the game comprises of nearly 25% of the songs that were released during the Beatles career and makes a good sample. They include some highly loved early classics such as `I want to hold your hand`, `I feel fine` and `I saw her standing there`, besides the psychedelic era songs `Paperback Writer`, `Sgt. Pepper's Hearts Club Band` and `I am the Walrus`. The music also has the 68-69 era songs of `Revolution', `Here comes the Sun` and `Get Back` with a total of 45 songs.

The cool things of playing the game is that the players get to play the entire series starting from the 1960 The Cavern in Liverpool to all the way to the 1969 Abbey Road recording. The game graphics are astonishing and the characters resemble the Beatles, but there are different stages that offer psychedelic images for songs such as `I am the Walrus`. Instruments such as guitars look replicate to the instruments. Harmony singing is facilitated and friends get to sing on the rock band in unison having a novel experience. Also the fact that more than one singer can sing at once really makes the Beatles Rock Band an ultimate party game.

--
You can have access to articles about video games in portuguese language from page Video_Games

Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/bingo-an-age-old-tradition.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/bingo-an-age-old-tradition.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
It is, and always has been, an interesting game of chance in which there are unlimited pattern variations in which to achieve "bingo". The most common kinds of Bingo are the straight line versions. There is a 5x5 square with 24 numbers, which usually includes a free space usually in the centre of the game card. Bingo numbers are drawn at random, and have a corresponding letter with each number. For example, a caller can reach into the machine and pull number "B4". Anybody who has a the number four anywhere in the B column can mark off that space. Once there are five spaces in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, Bingo is achieved, and the player who shouts it out first, is the winner.

There are also variations of Bingo in which the caller may determine the pattern which will win the round. Two examples of these patterns would be "postage stamp", or "four corners". The postage stamp pattern would be when the four numbers in the upper right hand corner are marked off. The four corners pattern needs little explanation.

Frequently, there is a jackpot to be won when playing Bingo, however this is not necessarily a cash prize. A lot of churches and social clubs charge an entry fee, and whomever wins, walks away with the pot, minus a small fee for the house. It is a great game to play as a fund raiser, which a lot of organizations partake in to raise money for themselves or for a better cause. Depending on certain state and local ordinances, it is considered a perfectly legal way of raising capital. Certain people do take playing Bingo very seriously. It is not uncommon to walk into a Bingo hall and see people playing up to thirty cards at once. Although it seems a lot to keep track of, it is definitely an art!

--
Whatever you do, don't walk into a Bingo parlor and yell out Bingo just for kicks. You will be kicked out and banished to playing online bingo at home alone!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/webkinz-the-next-big-thing.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/webkinz-the-next-big-thing.html Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500
They come in all varieties, including pandas, ponies, unicorns, dogs and my daughters favourite, monkeys. They are made by Ganz. Talk about rare. The retail for around $14-15 as of writing but you try to find them! Popular isn't the word for it. Do they talk and walk? No. What makes them special is their 'secret code' - an ID that is imprinted on their collar tag. The ID gives the owner a FREE year of access to Webkinz World.

Webkinz World is a site specially created for kids. Webkinz World has games, contests and a 'virtual' or cartoon version of their real stuffed animal. Just like facebook or myspace it also includes a 'social networking' element that is safe for kids because they're specifically limited to pre-set phrases to say.

Remember the Tamagochi and Furbees? For those not in the know - they were a hit a few years back for kids and some adults alike. Much like these the online Webkinz pets use artificial intelligence to simulate living breathing creatures. Kids have actually started to report back that they consider their pet to be 'alive'… If you ever had a Tabagochi or a Furbee in the house, you are probably wondering whether it was healthy for a child along with plotting how to do away with the endless beeping!

So, my opinion…

Is Webkinz like having a real pet? Should you let your child get into the Webkinz fad?

One advantage is that it isn’t real. Don't get me wrong - I love pets. These ones don’t shed hair, bite, bark, piddle, chew, eat, need a walk, need looking after while you are on vacation. They also stay alive as long as your child wants it to ;-)
Another advantage is that the Webkinz World is a safe environment where no one gets out a gun and shoots or a sword and chops!

Disadvantages include restricting your childs creativity and imagination by the software.
There is a danger that the online community will take the place of face-to-face interaction.
Difficult to get hold of - Try buying a Webkinz on eBay - they are very difficult to secure.
Without doubt Webkinz are commercially driven. Will they want more as they tire of their monkey, unicorn or dog?
What happens after the first year? You lose site access - do you have to buy another Webkinz?

What I would say is have a go online first before you let your child - does it fit your family values? My daughter thinks so.

--
Sam Eden is a mother concerned about her kids going on the internet, she wrote this article and submitted it too ArticleFollow.com . You can find more information at Sam Eden - Personal Portfolio.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/improve-your-video-game-tester-resume-quickly-and-easily.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/improve-your-video-game-tester-resume-quickly-and-easily.html Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600
It's true that playing more video games will indirectly help get you more testing jobs, but thats not the "way" we're talking about. To show the, for lack of a better word, illusion of expertise, all you have to do is set up a simple website or blog. The purpose of this website/blog is to openly display your video game experience for others to see; more specifically, game developers.

How does a website or blog help? Basically, it allows possible employers to see, at some level, how involved you are with the video game industry. Obviously, they aren't going to base their entire decision on how pretty your website looks. However, it will play a small part in you being hired or rejected. So, with that being said, be sure to put some decent effort into your website or blog.

Although not having a website won't hurt your chances, having a poor website can. If you set one up and display poor information and/or act like a clown, you won't score any points with the company or developer you're applying to. As a matter of fact, you'll probably lose points.

----------------------------------------------------------
If you don't know much about creating websites, the best thing you can do is set-up a free blog at blogger.com. Choose a pre-made template and then work from there. Blogger blogs look quite nice and can give you that professional look that you're going for. It's either that or you set up your very own website and do everything completely on your own. Your choice.
-----------------------------------------------------------

Your goal here is to present yourself in a professional manner and provide as much accurate information as possible. What you add to the website/blog really doesn't matter so long as it is video game related and contains some sort of useful info. You can add reviews, previews, hints, cheats, tips, strategy guides, walk-throughs, and/or anything else that you can think of. You have to remember that these developers and game companies are looking for professional video game testers, not occasional game players who think of gaming as a “weekend hobby”; therefore, the more detailed information and content you provide, the better off you'll be.

If you're busy and don't have time to write and then add video game related information to your blog, you could always outsource it to someone else. What does that mean? It simply means you would pay someone to write the reviews, previews, and other information. Some may consider this to be a bit sneaky and dishonest, but that's up to you to decide. Generally speaking, most testers would rather be "sneaky and have an actual video game tester job" than be "honest and without a job."

Having a website/blog listed on your resume is a great reference all on it's own. It clearly shows the company your level of experience with video games and makes you appear dramatically more professional, which is exactly what you want.

--
Sean Saunders Spends Most of His Time Playing Video Games And He Now Has A Very Successful Career With Professional Video Game Testing. If You Would Like To Learn More About Paid Game Testing, Visit http://www.squidoo.com/BeaVideoGameTester, The Number One Resource For Game Testing Information.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/to-be-able-to-buy-a-playstation-3-today-is-very-possible.html http://www.articletrader.com/computers/games/to-be-able-to-buy-a-playstation-3-today-is-very-possible.html Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:12:00 -0600
It’s hard not to recommend to anyone not to buy Sony Playstation 3, especially if it offers game titles like Call of Duty, Fight Night: Round 3 and the much anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4. With games like these, you could
only speculate where seventh generation video gaming would be taking you.
Yes, Sony Playstation 3 in really still in its infancy, and that leaves much to be proven. A tentative buyer would wait and see. But would that be a wise
course of action?

Probably yes, or probably not. Why? Because it is clear that there would
eventually be a number of spectacular game titles under the Playstation 3,
games that would take advantage of its raw power. Proof of that shows with
upcoming potential blockbusters like the Metal Gear Solid 4. And a number of similar games are heading the same direction, and that is already security.

Meaning Playstation 3 won’t be dying away like the Game Cube. Buy Sony
Playstation 3 now. Trust me; that would be a wiser course of action. No matter how high end a game platform is, it is always the available games
that determine a console’s success in the consumer market. And while owners of the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are still waiting for their better games to hit store shelves, Sony Playstation 3 owners are already enjoying seventh generation gaming experience with exceptional launch titles: Call of Duty 3, Fight Night: Round 3, Resistance: Fall of Man, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, NBA 2K7, and Tony Hawk’s Project 8. If you need to know how good these games are, check out reviews of these games at: www.GameSpot.com.

On the top of that, Sony Playstation 3 supports a completely functional
PlayStation Network –where ALL games for Playstation 1 and 2 are available
for download. Enjoy the system with unlimited downloads over the PlayStation Network while waiting for those next blockbusters! Missing so much of the Playstation experience? Buy Sony Playstation 3 and download blockbusters from the past. I can already recommend you some: Final Fantasy Series, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Series are among Sony Playstation’s greatest hits, among thousands of others. All these are available for download over the PlayStation Network.

Gaming is a strong feature for Sony Playstation 3, but it has several other
interesting media features as well. Sony Playstation 3 is the only console to
take full advantage of the Blu-ray technology, both for gaming and for high-
end media viewing. In fact, the first 500,000 Sony Playstation 3 will include
a full length BD movie, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. Buy
Sony Playstation 3 especially if you have HDTV, where the Playstation 3 media viewing can be enjoyed to the fullest extent.

Find insightful and useful information about
Technology at
ArticleTechie.com.

--
Marlene Deidre, an expert in
Data Recovery, is a writer for ArticleTechie.com.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]>