July 30, 2008
Today begins a new schedule at work - 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm - and a new surge to embed critical activities into my life.
I have no choice. The job is tough and beating me up, but diabetes is kicking my ass.
Actions I have to take at my age (54) include:
July 26, 2006
FPS Games - First Person Shooter
by Charles Lamm
Among the biggest sellers in online PC games are FPS, or First Person Shooter, games.
Kids love ‘em. So do most Dads.
Many moms think the level of violence is too high and too graphic, so Dad and the kids play them when she is not looking.
FPS games are centered on you, the player, from your point of view. Armed with various handheld weapons, you might be called on to thwart the invasion of Earth by aliens or to stop a Nazi advance in WWII. As a player, you interact directly with the game environment from your own perspective.
FPS games evolved in the late 1990s as PCs became powerful enough to render the 3D graphics in real time. These are way beyond the arcade shooters from Space Invaders on up.
Several sub-genres of FPS have distinguished themselves:
* tactical - most have a military motif
* stealth - avoiding detection by opponents is a major element
* run and gun - among the most popular with multiple enemies and fast-paced action
* real-time strategy (RTS) - able to give commands to other units and control the strategy
* first person adventure (FPA) - free roaming adventure which takes one to the edge, like the controversial series Grand Theft Auto
Most FPS games take graphics to a new level of realism while exaggerating the attributes of the player. You now likely have muscles and strength that make Arnold look like a girlie-man.
Kids and adults alike love the frantic blasting of enemies within the context of heroic storylines.
While FPS games are demanding on your reflexes, they are also demanding on your PC. You will definitely have a need for speed, as well as a good graphics card and a decent set of speakers. The demands of gamers have pushed the PC industry to make better desktop computers for all.
The next big shift - with broadband Internet service now in millions of homes worldwide - will be the delivery of the latest FPS game to your PC via streaming download instead of CD. As more gamers accept online streaming delivery of the game itself, costs should come down over time as the game developers turn to online delivery and bypass the CD/DVD publishers and retailers in the supply chain.
For the game developers, online delivery of FPS games represents an opportunity to open up a new market of gamers who would be willing to try FPS online, but who never visit EB Games, the Electronics Boutique, or other game retailers in the mall.
For those who want to try/demo any number of FPS games, I recommend the Triton player. This streaming download allows you to begin play well before the entire download is completed. You can even demo recent releases like Prey from 3D Realms.
You can register free and download the player at: www.playtriton.com
As long as there are heroes and villains, and kids with vivid imaginations, there will be a place for FPS games when the aliens come calling.
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Charles Lamm
tritongamer@clixforbrix.com
Charles is a RetroGamer trying desperately to catch up with hardcore online PC gamers. He practices with the fast Triton player, available free at: www.playtriton.com
Article Source: www.virtualjoefriday.com
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July 23, 2006
How To Become A Video Game Tester
By Christopher Coffman
Suppose you could receive today’s hottest video games free of charge? Suppose you could be paid up to $80 per hour to play those video games? This is the life of a video game tester.
Video game testers are in demand due to massive growth in the gaming industry. Individuals are receiving hundreds of dollars per assignment to simply play and share their thoughts on the latest video games to hit the market. Anyone can land a job as video game tester. The only requirement is that you own a video game system to test the games. Here is a three step system for cashing in on a job as a video game tester.
1. Find a Video Game Tester Job
Finding a video game tester job can be a difficult process. Unless you’re connected to someone in the video game industry, you’ll be hard pressed to locate a company to hire you has a video game tester. Your best shot at landing a game testing job is getting help from someone connected to the industry. Once you’re in, you must make sure you continue to complete each assignment given to you. If you fail to complete each job, you’ll soon lose your dream job.
2. Check Your Mailbox
After being hired as a video game tester, you’ll soon begin to receive assignments via mail. The package will include a video game and an assignment sheet for you to fill out and return after your job has been completed. The company will also inform you of your hourly pay. Be sure to thoroughly read the assignment sheet before playing the game. You’ll want to make sure you understand the goal of your assignment before you start. Typically, the assignment will ask you to find glitches and how the game play was for single /multiplayer gaming. Once you’ve finished playing, fill out your assignment sheet and return it to the gaming company.
3. Cash Your Check
Getting paid for gaming is one of the most exciting aspects of being a video game tester. After you complete each video game testing job, you’ll receive your check in the mail. Each check will arrive approximately two weeks after completing each job given to you. Plus, you’ll also be keeping the free video game you received for the job.
Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how to become a video game tester. It is an exciting job and the pay is excellent. Good luck on your quest to land your job in video game testing and don’t forget to enjoy the ride!
Get paid to be a video game tester. You can earn up to $80 per hour testing new pc and video games. Visit: www.getpaidforgaming.com to get started today!
Article Source: EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christopher_Coffman
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July 21, 2006
Download Video Games! The Game Is On And The World Is Waiting For You
by William Lezubski
I’m not trying to reveal my age, but I remember the days when video games were introduced to me, and how excited I was playing the first version of games available. I barely could make out the choppy looking characters and graphics, but I didn’t care, it was technology in the making that later in life showed me how much we have evolved in the video game market.
Moving forward into the new millennium, it’s brought about many exciting changes for the video game industry. It’s a great feature to be able to conveniently download your favorite games from the Internet right to your computer, and in my opinion, it has changed the face of gaming like I have never seen before!
Gamers from all over the world can click a few buttons and before you know it, the game of your choice is downloaded to your computer in minutes! Depending on how fast your Internet service is, and the speed of your computer, in most situations you can get games downloaded in a matter of seconds, and then you can play them immediately.
Challenge Video Game Players From All Over The World, And Who Knows Maybe Also Some Day From Beyond!
Imagine playing other game enthusiasts that has access to these online games worldwide. This is another exciting option for you in this day and age of Internet gameplay! You and other players from all over the world can compete in the same video game no matter where you live on this planet! This is a great way to challenge yourself and others, plus meet great friends from other countries.
Downloads online are available through specialty gaming sites that let you to sign up and get access to start downloading and playing once you’re a member. This concept provides an exciting and competitive multiplayer environment for the video game enthusiasts.
When A New Game Title’s Released, You Can Be The First To Experience Them Online Before You Buy!
When many game releases that hit the stores for Nintendo, Playstation, and Gamecube, you just don’t know what you’re getting in a game. The packaging looks good, the advertisements entice you to buy them, but when you start to play the video game you purchased, you may realize it was all hype and no substance.
This is another great feature when you download and play games online, you have an opportunity to play the latest and new video game releases, and this allows you to determine if you would like to purchase the select game or not. You can purchase and keep the ones you enjoy, and the games you don’t, you save time by not having to go back to the store and try to get your money back.
If game playing is high on your list of favorite things to do, and you have access to a computer and Internet, consider downloading your favorite games to play, and experience the convenience and unique features that our new world of technology has given us.
About the Author:
William is the Author and owner of “Online DVD and Game Rental” available at www.online-dvd-and-game-rental.com Your source for DVD and Game Rental Services available online!
July 11, 2006
Like many of you online, I was born in the middle of the Baby Boom.
I remember seeing the first video game - Pong - and playing it at Jay Tull’s house. I’m sure it was too cutting edge for my household. We played that silly game for hours. I still would.
 Then we went through the next few generations - Donkey Kong, Pacman, Galaga. My major gaming ended with Galaga. These games are now called Retro Gaming.
Don’t know if I like being Retro. If that’s retro like South Beach (Miami), okay.
If it’s retro like Dick Nixon, that’s another story.
I am entering my 13 year old daughter’s gaming world now and working for DiStream. I will keep you posted on the world of online video games and just how welcoming that world is for those of us who see that light at the end of the tunnel getting bigger and brighter.
Games have gotten so graphical and audio intensive that you can buy some in the store and never figure out how to install them. This is where DiStream comes in online streaming and playing while some elements are still installing in the background.  No install hassles. Faster than ever before.
Check it out:Â www.playtriton.com
I will walk you through my online gaming education. Maybe some of you will come along for the ride.
Charles
ibuddha@yahoo.com
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