Archive for the ‘Video Games’ Category
Book Readers
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
So much has been made of Amazon’s Kindle. The brand name has already become synonymous with the product, like Q-Tips, Kleenex, and iPod. And much of the hoopla is well deserved. The Kindle was a quantum leap forward in technology, accessibility, and user-friendliness.
But that was then; this is now. With the introduction of more and more Kindle clones on the market, is the Kindle worth the premium price?
Sometimes, the original really is better than those that follow. It’s tough to argue that any portable music device that has followed the iPod can match the...
Google Pac-Man
Friday, June 4th, 2010
You probably saw when Google had Pac-Man on their homepage in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the game. Okay, so you saw it; did you play it too? I thankfully did not get too invested in the game and probably played for about 10 seconds before my boss rounded the corner, but some people played for hours. Do you know how much time was "wasted" due to this game last week?
Five million hours-- that's right, five million. This, of course, is an estimate from companies that use a time-tracking software. This software, used at companies such as Rescue...
Are Gaming Chairs Worth It?
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Recently, I was at a friend's house, and we were playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on his Xbox 360. Well, as we played, we used his gaming chair, which made me think about writing an article.
Now, my primary question about them only has been if they are worth buying. They have a variety of ups and downs and look really cool, but they tend to be pricey and aren't always worth buying.
Pros:
- They rumble or vibrate like a controller does, which is very nice, as it keeps you alert and prevents sleep when playing an all-nighter.
- The chairs normally have...
The Greatest Portable Asset
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008Computers are quickly growing even more popular than they already are. Before long, if not already, computers will become not just a part of our lives but a mere necessity. Frequent computer users know that everything is stored on a computer, much like their own brain. Some of the more important stuff includes, office and business files, banking information, music, movies, pictures and photos, word processing documents, such as books, articles, and homework, and even with this list there are still many others. The big danger with storing files on a computer hard drive is that sometimes if not...
Wii Fit: The Fitness Technology of Tomorrow
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Wii Fit takes the concept of fitness and gaming to a new level. The physical and mental aspects of gaming literally merge because of the balance board peripheral that was included for exercising. This device can let you know how well or how badly you’re doing in the game. Nintendo definitely outdid itself with the Wii Fit, it is now marketing this innovative product as a gadget for individuals who want to have fun while being fit at the same time.
The main technology behind the Wii Fit is actually the balance board. It can detect the slightest change in...