2012 In Video Gaming: 10 Games to Wait For

Year 2011 has been very good for a gamer, possibly the best in a long time. We had Littlebigplanet 2, Killzone 3, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Uncharted 3 and the list goes on. The year 2012 will see many original video games, as well as the release of numerous sequels to already successful franchises. Here are ten titles to wait for in 2012.

1. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

This upcoming single-player RPG developed by 38 studios has all the potential to be a success. The game universe is created by fantasy author R.A. Salvatore and responsible for the artwork has been no other than Todd McFarlane (Creator of Spawn). Taking God of War and marrying it with Oblivion is a BIG promise (one made by Curt Schilling), but we will see does the game live up with the hype. Oh and btw Claudia Black (you know.. Morrigan) is doing some voice acting.

2. Torchlight II

Supposedly being bigger and better than the original game, Torchlight II features overland areas with multiple hub towns, and a longer campaign. New features are heard to be included as well such as time of day cycles, weather and renewed user interface. Players can now also customize their appearance with choice of gender, face, and hair style. We are eager ready for this new hack-and-slash rpg. PC, MAC

3. Final Fantasy XIII-2

Claiming to fix the problem fans hated in Final Fantasy XIII, read: linearity, the game continues five years after the events of FFXIII. The game claims to add freedom, new towns, and improvements to the (already excellent) battle-system. Glorious world design, excellent combat and strong storytelling: These are the things look for in Final Fantasy XIII-2. PS3, XBOX360

4. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

We love eye candy and interesting stories. A game which combines both, is surely welcomed. If you already haven't heard: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a game developed by LEVEL-5 with Animation by Studio Ghibli. The title surely has the potential to be a keeper. PS3, 3DS

5. The Last Guardian

What can Team Ico can offer us this time? If you loved Ico or the Shadow of Colossus there is no need for explanation because it is something good. Unfortunately, The Last Guardian has been a title people have just been waiting... and waiting.. and waiting with most recent news being Yoshifusa Hayama, The Last Guardian's executive producer, leaving the studio to develop some Facebook games!!! The Last Guardian is a third-person perspective game that combines action-adventure and puzzle elements. PS3

6. Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Uncharted: Golden Abyss is the first Uncharted prequel and first Uncharted title on handheld devices, meaning Sony's upcoming PlayStation Vita. We will see how the Uncovering of the dark secret behind the 400-year-old massacre of a Spanish expedition goes on PS Vitas OLED screen. PlayStation Vita.

7. The Last of Us

We don't know much about this title yet, since it was just recently released. Resembling I am Legend, the game has astonishing graphics and developer team which no doubt can deliver a real adventure. If Uncharted meets Enslaved in this game, consider me sold. Even with so little detail, this game might already be the most hyped PS3 game for the following year. PS3

8. GTA V

GTA V, the latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series and another GTA that is set in Los Santos, San Andreas! The game looks awesome so far and will most likely deliver what is to be expected.

9. Borderlands 2

Gearbox's shoot and loot game looks better than ever. The first Borderlands was purely an awesome game. Building upon the gameplay elements of its predecessor, Borderlands 2 features all-new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in a crafted story. PC, PS3, XBOX360

10. Mass Effect 3

Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. This probably is the game everybody is waiting for. Mass Effect 2 was the best sci-fi RPG I've ever played. So get ready to follow YOUR story of Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 3, if you have the save-game files for Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. If you don't.. I suggest you leave home now and don't come back without those earlier Mass Effects.

Trailers for games to wait for 10 Games to wait for can be found here.

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I Have Seen The Future Of Video Gaming

I have seen the future of video gaming and it is 3D. This revelation came to me in an around about way since I am not an avid gamer, but I have been battling a four month addiction to Nazi Zombies. An addiction that is somewhat puzzling since I have played quite a few computer games before, going all the way back to Atari and Pac-Man. I have also played such games as Legend of Zelda, Crysis and Call of Duty, the popular game developed by Treyarch. Mostly role-playing games where you have to gun or sword your way to victory, but none of these games have so obsessed my time like NZ has done. Hitler's revenge I guess.

So when the latest COD Black Ops was offered up, truth be told, I bought it more for the Zombie side dish, rather than the main course. However, when I popped the disc into my PlayStation 3, the game came up in 3D on my new Samsung 46 Inch 240hz HD 3D TV. I was so surprised because nowhere on the game package was anything mentioned about it being in 3D. I have since re-checked the package and there's no mention of the game being in 3D - invisible marketing perhaps?

Once I started playing Call of Duty in crisp full HD 3D, that's when my revelation came to me. This is definitely the future of computer gaming, if it isn't already. Some of the sequences were so awe inspiring, the only word that comes to mind is "WOW". Even that doesn't give the 3D experience justice, doubt if any words could accurately explain what I was seeing and feeling. Jumping, rappelling, ricocheting, shooting... your way through some of those scenes was simply mind blowing and well... a revelation.

Without a doubt, 3D is the future of video gaming.

Actually, it was one of the sequences of running/fighting on the Kowloon Rooftop, which gave me an actual tactile experience so real, you forget that you're actually playing a computer game and not experiencing this in person. Maybe I am getting a little too carried away, or had too many of those holidays spirits while I was playing the game, but still I have never experienced a game like Black Ops before, never.

Nor have I experienced 3D like this before, not in the silly 3D horror movies of the 70's, not in the Terminator 2 show in Orlando, not in the 3D Piranha movie I saw last summer. Not by a long shot.

Now the 3D was not perfect on my system, unless you're looking directly at the TV, there was some small ghosting of the images which definitely tells you you're watching a 3D image. It also made me realize that while 3D has been around for ages and has improved greatly, especially in recent years. However, the technology, both in filming and reproducing of the images, still has a way to go before it becomes perfect. It is like watching the first color movies of the early 40's and 50's and comparing them to the color movies of today.

While watching the recent FIFA 2010 World cup Blu-ray, I could see where some of the 3D sequences such as the street scenes of the children playing soccer and the staged commentators... these came across as more controlled and better presented than the actual football games, although even those where well worth watching in 3D. In other words, 3D and 3D technology still has a long way to go before all the bugs are ironed out. If they can get rid of those awkward glasses, the system would really be perfected. However, I still believe 3D technology has a little ways to go before it will win the popularity and acceptance that HD or High Resolution has accomplished.

Still, in video gaming, 3D images adds so much to the gaming experience - there's no stopping it. The awkward glasses will slow down the upcoming revolution but it will not stop it. As more and more games and 3D content becomes available, full HD 3D will become the next viewing standard for TVs and gaming consoles.

Now, you will have to excuse me, I have just turned the power on and there are bloody monkeys crawling down the walls in full glorious 3D!

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What Is New in Video Games?

Thinking of video games often brings about many memories, memories of college friends sitting in front of the television for hours, of heated arguments over remote controls, of friends playing World of Warcraft during commercial breaks. The truth is that video games have become an essential part of our life and culture. Ask any preteen or teen how they love to spend their spare time, and most likely you will get an earful about video games. The next few months are going to see some of the most impressive game releases in years. Meanwhile, the all time classics are proving age is no barrier to sustained gaming popularity. To get you acquainted with the newest trends, here is a brief overview of the latest news in video gaming.

The highlight of this month is easily the anticipation of the highly awaited game Portal 2 because with the release of its trailer very recently, the game is looking more and more awesome.Valve has just released a new trailer for Portal 2 that wants you to appreciate how important panels are to your survival. Portal 2 is to be released on Mac, PC, PS3 and 360 on April 19.

As for the latest in Nintendo Games, if you're thinking about picking up the Pilotwings Resort game along with a new Nintendo 3DS when they debut in stores, there is only one advice I can think about, be ready with an air sickness bag! That said, Pilotwings Resort is a delightful, high-flying flight simulation game, as long as the soaring 3-D effects that are its selling point don't make you woozy.

Also, Kalypso Media have released a new trailer for the upcoming adventure game The First Templar, where you fight your way through the 13th century Crusades in search of the Holy Grail. Heading back in time to the lovely and scenic 13th century, home of the Crusades, and taking the role of a member of the Templar Knights in the newest adventure game offering from Kalypso Media, I bet you cannot wait for it! Although the details on the game's story are still fairly vague, it is highly anticipated all over the world.

It is always good to step back and get a good look at the various cross-currents in the games landscape, and with this article on the latest in video games, and a combination of passion, innovative thinking, and wonderful execution, I do hope you make the best out of this gaming season!

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Spider-Man Edge of Time Video Game Preview

Spider-Man: Edge of Time follows the present-day Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099 in their efforts to prevent a catastrophic event from taking place, the death of the Amazing Spider-Man. The story starts out in the future as Miguel O'Hara (Spider-Man 2099) works at Alchemax. Walker Sloan, a rival scientist who works in the temporal physics lab, has decided to go back in time and remake Alchemax in his own image, decades before it was originally founded. He eliminates Stark Enterprises, Fujikawa and all other competitors. This creates a new, alternate timeline. In Miguel's attempt to stop Sloan, he becomes caught between the two timelines and the world changes around him. He's spit back out into the revised future as the only one outside of Walker Sloan with the knowledge that the timeline has been altered.

The game is written by Peter David. Walker Sloan is the first character he's created for the 2099 timeline in 15 years. According to Activision, there will be cameos of characters from both time lines, as well as other new characters created specifically for the game. Josh Keaton voices the Amazing Spider-Man and Christopher Daniel Barnes voices Spider-Man 2099 in Edge of Time.

The game starts in the "Amazing" timeline. O'Hara must contact Peter Parker, who us quite content and doesn't believe this isn't the life he should be living. The two form an adversarial relationship at the start when Miguel contacts Peter across time to tell him that everything he knows is wrong. According to Activision, as they work through the challenges of the game together, they eventually build a strong friendship.

Picture-in-picture is used to show the two Spider-Men communicating with each other. Instead of a classic level set up, the PiP is used to switch between the two time lines. Equal time is given to both Spider-Men in their time lines. Spider-Man 2099 will have to react to changes in environment. Pathways will open and enemies will appear and disappear as Amazing Spider-Man acts in his timeline.

The two Spider-Men share the same core combat system, with slight differentiation. Amazing Spider-Man is more acrobatic, with ranged web attacks. He has a new ability called, Hyper-Sense, which is a half offensive and half defensive move. It taps into Spider-Man's spider sense to auto-dodge and avoid obstacles. During the course of game play you can upgrade your Hyper-Sense and use it for longer periods of time.

Spider-Man 2099 has a slightly different combat style. Because he's faster and has talons, he engages in melee combat and uses swipe attacks. His signature move is called, "Accelerated Decoy". He has accelerated vision, which allows him to see the environment faster. You can use it to shoot decoy versions of yourself across the screen to either distract enemies or as a offensive move. The two characters have a shared move called, "Time Paradox" and it can be used to freeze enemies in time.

In continuing the level we discover Spider-Man's foe will be Anti-venom, who is being controlled by one of Walker Sloan's chips. If Parker does not fight him, the building will explode and kill people for blocks around. Miguel's attempts to convince Peter to avoid the upcoming fight fall on deaf ears. As you fight in the "Amazing" timeline, it can have an immediate effect on Miguel's time. An explosion coursing through present-day Alchemax destroys atomic regulators in the building. Those explosions cause radiation to leak in 2099 timeline, slowly killing Miguel. Spider-Man must race against time to stop Miguel's death from occurring.

In Anti-Venom boss fight, Eddie Brock attempts to fight against the influence of the control chip embedded in his brain. Walker Sloan sends more power through the chip to set off his more bestial side. During the course of the fight, hits from Anti-Venom drain Parker of his powers and he has to dig deep into his arsenal to take his foe down.

According to Activision, you'll be able to beat it in one very long sitting if you want to. Check-points will save your progress. A mini-challenge system is built into the game. You're prompted to engage in these challenges during game play and can go back to retry the challenges at any time. Giant spheres and golden spiders hidden across the levels will allow you to unlock health and shield upgrades, You'll also be able to unlock bonus Spider-Man suits.

With Beenox as the studio behind Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time, we wanted to know the what differences fans could expect from this latest entry. Activision said the pacing would be different, as well as the types of enemies you'll encounter. People will be familiar enough with the controls that they can jump right in. They felt Beenox honed what they learned from Shattered Dimensions.

The game will also be released to the 3DS. It will essentially be the same game, with the Picture-In-Picture elements taking place across both screens and some touch screen functionality to compensate for the fewer buttons available on the 3DS.

Spider-Man: Edge of Time will be released to the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, 3DS and DS this fall.

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The Social Aspects of Top Performing Video Games

Our latest ongoing research into the video gaming sector has uncovered some interesting trends. The top three best-selling games for Q3 2008 were Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii and Grand Theft Auto. Two out of those three are multi-purpose games that appeal to a wider age and gender bracket. Additionally, when comparing the total revenues for video games since 2006, Guitar Hero-another multi-purpose game-ranked in the top three. Consumers seem to prefer multi-player/new control-interface games over traditional single-player games.

Wii Fit is a good example. Not only can it be played a group of people, but it also involves more physical interaction and is a fun way to stay in shape. In comparison to more traditional games, Wii Fit nearly closes the gender gap with 48% female purchasers from the eBay platform. Also, despite its very recent release in April and May 2008, total sales of this game alone have surpassed the total sales for any other individual game on the eBay platform.

Even in an upcoming economic recession, video games sales might experience an increase. These non-traditional games fulfill different aspects of the leisure experience. For example, Guitar Hero becomes a way to listen to music, while also creating a new air guitar experience; Rock Band, another high selling game that comes complete with a microphone, allows friends to come together to play in a band; and Mario Kart Wii draws people together to fulfill a groups' competitive urges.

How well these sales will do during this Christmas season in comparison to 2007 is a question that remains to be answered. We at Advanced are monitoring our daily data for video games sales, and look forward to watching the how the eBay video game market unfolds.

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Video Game Tester Jobs At Home

The first thing you want to prepare yourself for when looking for video game tester jobs at home is the thought of rejection and not being experienced enough to handle the task. There is a lot of mystery when it comes to this career path.

I bet you really feel like this is your goal in life and for some reason can't seem to find some good solid advice when it comes to becoming a video game tester, right?

Well whatever the case may be I can tell you it isn't absolutely impossible. Game tester job openings are quite uncommon which is due to the fact that they are not jobs you normally see in the classifieds section of your local newspaper. But if you live in an area close to these game developers it may be a little easier for you to get video game tester jobs.

One thing a lot of gamers don't know is that you can make special arrangements with video game companies to let you try exclusive unreleased copies of their creations and either keep it or pay you for your knowledgeable feedback. But the best part about that is once you start doing good freebie work for these developers they will more often than not give you cash consistently for upcoming projects. And even better, you can kick back at home while you do it.

A smart way to slowly work up to that is playing beta versions of video games online and work with the creators in finding bugs then have them write a recommendation for your services, which is never a bad thing to put in your resume.

Then when your ready to handle a real job seek out entry level game tester job openings with major companies that will let you work from home either on your computer or by mail.

A good wage to make off the bat is about ten to fifteen bucks an hour or more. To succeed in this line of work you will need awesome communication skills both written and verbal when relaying your findings between you and the lead tester in charge of the projects.

The second most important trait to possess is an absolute love for playing video games. This includes playing a level over and over again looking for bugs, trying it numerous amounts of ways and using various button commands throughout.

But don't let any of this scare you because everybody's individual situation is different.

This is a booming industry and video game tester jobs will become more common than before.

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Wholesale Video Games Distributor - Warning

You need to be prepared for the saturation of wholesale video games distributor phenomena that is going to take place and start appearing on the Internet in the following weeks when the Playstation 3 hits the stores in the first weeks of November of this year. Right now there are many buyers taking advantage of the eBay craze of selling Playstation 3 consoles at almost three times the current retail price that is due in launch day. The price of the Playstation 3 will be $600 for the premium package- can you believe what will happen when those PS3 consoles hit the market the hungriness that it will leave for many small based business online?

What I am trying to warn you about is that there will be hundreds if not thousands possible fake wholesale video games distributors that will try to start selling PS3 on the Internet at supposed wholesale prices and even below wholesale prices for such new consoles. While their will be many wholesale games distributors for the purchase of video games and even PS3 related material, as a power seller myself- I will not recommend touching sites that say that you can get Playstation 3 consoles and games at 50-80% in wholesale prices for numerous reasons.

While you can certainly buy wholesale games at 40-95% below the market retail value- you should not be able to purchase legit wholesale PS3 items below wholesale for at least the first 2 years. If you have study this wholesale market the way I have done so- you can compare what happened with PS3 biggest competitor. If you understand what happened here you should know that such giant corporations are not launching a huge stock of consoles in launching dates for numerous marketing reasons that I cannot discuss right now as a fact for multiple reasons. If remembering what happened a year ago with such PS2 and now PS3 competitor, you will know what I am talking about.

You will certainly know that you cannot buy at 50-95% Playstation 3 in any way with direct online distributors or offline distributors or wholesalers. Why? Ask yourself why a company like Sony will allow the sell of wholesale items on their upcoming best-seller at wholesale prices? It is virtually unreasonable to give a seller permit to distribute and sell PS3 at way below retail prices. How do you think that the fortune 500 retail companies will profit from this boom? How do you think that all the companies and CEO owners that hold major stocks at their distribution line will feel if they do not receive a clear cut commission out of the sell of in-demand new market consoles if their were wholesale video games distributors selling below retail prices?

Again, in more than 5 years of being a veteran in the sell of wholesale items both online and offline I can honestly say to you not to look for this for at least the next 2 years. I tell you because, I love buying from wholesale distributors and re-selling merchandises at two and three times the profits. It is of my sole experience and in my opinion to give you- the no, no when it comes to buying PS3 at real wholesale prices for at least the first year. This is a power seller who earns thousands selling wholesale in combined business on the Internet and offline. Use this article as reference and never as wholesale video games distributor legal advice or as a buying guide for online or offline business.

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Zelda Skyward Sword Wii System Video Game - My Personal Overview

2011 is going to be all concerning the Zelda Skyward Sword Wii sport. Considered one of the most beneficial upcoming Nintendo Wii video games, so get ready for it!

I know it includes a minigame-like format, but I still count it as a Zelda sport. It has a minimum of 36 phases, divided into 9 sets of 4 stages. Each and every set is determined by an area from Zelda: Twilight Princess. Right after the primary three sets, the sets have to be unlocked by reaching a minimal score in a score attack. As time goes on, it becomes a great deal tougher to achieve that minimum score and to beat your personal earlier higher scores.

Skyward Sword is actually not the very first Wii Zelda sport, just the first Wii Zelda which is the conventional Zelda action-adventure game that was not created for one other procedure. Link's Crossbow Education was technically the primary. It's an entertaining sport, but didn't get the focus it deserved due to the fact Nintendo supplied it low-priced with an accessory (the Zapper), which established the perception of cheapness.

The Zelda video games have stayed within the video games catalog of Nintendo for 23 many years and now, they will be integrating it with all the most current controller of Nintendo, the Wii Motion Plus that will make it possible for the players to be completely concerned from the game.

The Legend of Zelda is absolutely a legend, and Wii has created the game extra memorable using an extra interactive sport play, and highly defined graphics. This sport is definitely one among the releases that Nintendo followers are craving for.

OMG that is going to be the first Zelda game essentially created for a Wii!! How cool is that? Twilight Princess was amazing nevertheless it was meant for GameCube. Now we get a Zelda especially geared for the Wiimote and every little thing. It really is gonna be terrific! Did anybody see the screenshots (above) the place the item menu is shaped like a Wiimote? So cool... the graphics appear so distinct from TP.

I can not wait for Skyward Sword! The story will make or break the game for me and Nintendo hasn't let me down yet. I'm hoping that it can be like Majora's Mask the place you felt committed for the npc's so you just grew to become part of the game. This game looks wonderful but why does not Website link have tights? Perhaps the game is about how Link obtained his tights:P And the game appears absolutely nothing just like the released artwork where by Website link is subsequent for the unidentified blue person/thing/object or what ever it is.

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Weekly Video Games Round-Up

We're just a couple of days away till Christmas and of course we'll give you a look at the latest game releases that you can buy yourself, or ask dear Santa this year. This week were going to give you an inside look at World of Goo, the Star Wars: The Old Republic update and give you a line-up on games that you could put on your Christmas list to make sure you don't get bored during this special time.

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World of Goo

World of Goo is the funniest and most interesting game I've played that revolves around Goo ever! It's a funny puzzle game where you have to guide Goo back into the sewage system. But there are different kinds of Goo to help you do this, for instance, Black Goo will be your basic Goo to connect to each other for creating towers and bridges, Green Goo is re-connectable unlike the black Goo, Red is exploding Goo and white Goo will create a connection that looks a little bit like snot! 2D Boy has certainly done a good job in creating a game that is not only really fun to play, but gamers are also able to obtain this game for a mere 10 bucks!

Not only is World of Goo a simple puzzle game with a hell of a lot funny sounds and amazing levels which will make you crack your brain, it also includes a small story line where ( by solving the many levels) you are helping the world become cleaner for everyone as you put all the Goo where it belongs.

World of Goo is a guarantee for fun and is worth about 4 hours of game time, however with all the achievements in each level you'll be playing it over and over and over again.

The game is available on PC, Wii and Ipad

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

And at last, the moment will be there (somewhere in 2011) with the long expected Star Wars: The Old Republic Update. This update features many great things to improve the experience of gamplay for example:

-there will be two different Jedi classes of which to choose from. It's either the "knight" that focuses on fighting with the lightsaber, or the "consular that chooses to fight by using the Force.

The game also introduces a computer controlled player which you are able to command around to do many of the things that you don't want to do for example: crafting (in this case, using the artifice or biochem skills), gathering crafting materials (in this case, bioanalysis and slicing), and lower-level mission tasks.

-In addition to having a "slave" companion, Bioware also introduces a PVP area where Republic characters are able to fight against Empire characters on the planet of Alderaan. At this PVP area there is a defending team, which is trying to defend turrets from being destroyed and the attacking team which is seeking to destroy it for their galactic warship will be destroyed by the turrets.

Although the PVP areas are not available for players who just bought the game, over-time (when a higher level of experience is reached) they provide a fresh and exciting twist to the game's original storyline.

Having played some of the evil characters in the game already, I found it hard to get excited about the Jedi characters, because they are not equipped with jetpacks, nor able to shoot lightning bolts... However, for the good guys or real team players out there, these new Jedi classes will prove to come in handy during quests and certainly while doing fights together. The final game promises a lot: deep storyline, companions, PVP and much more which many Star Wars fans have been dying to see, though you have to wait a little longer for the game will come out SOMEWHERE in 2011.

Santa Wish list

Xbox 360:


Battlefield - Bad Company 2 ( first person shooter )
Call of Duty: Black Ops ( first person shooter )
Halo Reach ( first person shooter )
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

PC:


World of Warcraft: Catalysm ( MMORPG )
Dead Rising 2 ( "Bloody humor" )
Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty ( Strategy )
Super Meat Boy ( Platform )

Playstation 3:


Vanquish ( sci-fi first person shooter )
Lara Croft and the guardian of light ( action/adventure )
Mafia II ( action )
Pac-man Championship edition ( puzzle )

Android/iPhone/iPad:


Angry Birds ( puzzle )
Toss it Pro
Fruit ninja
Infinity Blade

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Using a Video Game Wholesale Dropshipper

A video game wholesale dropshipper works nicely with the nature of video gaming on the whole. Most of the customers for video games actually prefer buying products online and certainly aren't averse to hunting around a bit for the best deal. This means that you won't necessarily lose customers who find a site other than yours first and that you have plenty of leeway in finding a way to entice them to purchase from you. The video game business is a competitive one, and you'll have to keep an eye on your competitors if you want to fare well in this market.

There are some events in the game world that always have major happenings. The release of new games is obviously among the most significant. People will literally wait outside game stores for days to get there copy of a new release first. You can take advantage of this in several different ways. If you have a video game wholesale dropshipper who gets new releases in advance, you can offer ordering at midnight the day of release. The novelty of getting a copy very quickly really never wears off, even if it's an expansion. Talk to your dropshipper about whether or not they offer this.

A video game wholesale dropshipper also allows you to advertise and sell as many different titles as they have available. There are literally thousands of video game titles on the market at any given time and it's very expensive to stock them all in an inventory. Most businesses, in fact, cannot afford to do this, unless they are quite large. Online stores almost always beat out storefront locations for selection, and you'll have to offer a lot of it to keep your edge in the market.

A game wholesale dropshipper will likely have some titles that are very affordable. These can be great ways to buff out the selection in your store, even if they don't sell well. Video game stores do best when they have very large amounts of titles from which to choose. If you have numerous categories, good navigation on your site or-if you're auctioning-good presence on the auction listings, you should be able to drive quite a bit of traffic to your more expensive games and keep your customers aware of upcoming releases they may want.

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Video Games That Are Popular Among Kids

There are a ton of great new video games that can be purchased during the upcoming holiday season. If you're not sure what to purchase your child for Christmas, or any time for that matter, then there are some types that you might want to have a look at.

First Person Shooter Games

One of the more popular video games in the market today for all types of gaming systems is first person shooter games. They are popular because they depict real life actions, and the player has the opportunity of seeing the action and carrying out actions through the character of their choice. Players get to play the leading role in the game.

A lot of different types of first person shooter games exist. There are old war games, new or modern war games, sci-fi, and plenty more that your child will absolutely love. If your child has a fascination with World War II type stuff, then they'll definitely enjoy playing World War II first person shooter games as well as many others that are WWII related.

Sports Video Games

Sports video games are also very popular this year and are a great gift that can be given to the child gamer in your family. Some of the popular types of sports video games are basketball, hockey, football, soccer, baseball, and many more. If your child loves sports, then he'll love playing any of the many different sports related games.

You can see how sports games are so popular. This is mostly due to the fact that children love to play sports themselves because of the thrill of the competition. They can get that same feeling when they play the different versions of those sports.

Simulation

One other popular type of video game is simulation games, which are exactly what they sound like. They are games that allow you to simulate a real life experience. These types of games are commonly built around the many different types of vehicles that we simply don't get a chance to drive every day. Many of those vehicles include airplanes, trains, tanks, helicopters, and many more.

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A couple other popular types of video games include motorcycle games and ATV games.

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Video Game Tester Jobs - What is There Available?

If you're interested in getting a job as a video game tester, then I will describe to you the different opportunities you have available. If you interested in the different types of jobs you can explore, pay close attention.

When it comes to video game tester jobs, they can be split up into two basic categories -- paid testing jobs and unpaid testing jobs. Why would anybody want to take an unpaid job? Well, there are actually several reasons. First, it is an excellent way for a gamer to get his hands on a free copy of an upcoming video game. Second, it is a great way for a gamer to prove himself as one, which can lead to actual paying gigs in the future. Third, it helps to develop valuable connections in the gaming industry.

The video game tester job that is most appealing, obviously, is the one that results in a fat paycheck. Traditionally, these jobs allow you to work from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Testers are sent video games through the mail, and attached to each game is a "bug/glitch report" form which is used by the game tester to detail the glitches he has found. The overall goal is to basically explore all the levels in the game while looking for different glitches and bugs that are causing problems; whether they be big or small. In addition to that, they are required to give general feedback on the game itself. This is to help the video game developers improve upon the beta version and get the video game up to the standard "playability level" accepted by most gamers.

As a video game tester, you can either work full-time or part-time; it really just depends on how many jobs you're up for. Whether this is something you want to do on the side to supplement your income or something you wish to make a career out of, there are various "testing options" to choose from. These options include different gaming platforms and encompass all different genres of the video game industry. In layman's terms; you can choose what system you want to test on and what types of games you primary want to get paid to test (usually).

No matter what type of video game tester job you decide upon, you must be willing to devote most of your time to the completion of testing assignments. This doesn't mean just playing a video game and telling the developer "yeah, I saw a few bugs here and there"; it means you have to explain, in detail, how you came across a bug and what it effects it has on the player or the environment. To put it in perspective for you: you're being paid to professional test video games, not to simply play them and have a good time.

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No Video Games - Think Again!

One day, a 9 year old boy was forced by his mom to stop playing video games. They had argued for a moment. Mom said that computer games definitely will not do any good and it's all about mindless violence. Mom fears that her son's life will be distracted by the fact that the boy would spend most of his time in front of the screen, without having any time to interact with outside world and learn about something useful. The boy could only shut his mouth, glancing to his screen and wonder when his mom will stop talking.

The occasion described above is happen commonly even in our family. Parents tend to limit their child gaming time as much as they can. In their mind, there will be no knowledge could be learned from video games except violence, brutality, sex, guns, and all the bad things. Yet, most of the children are powerless toward their parent. In most of the occasion, children will take a lose side in that battle, they simply obey what mom order and stop playing, even though in their heart the desire to continue playing is agonizingly high.

If we try to looking from outside the box - and keep the myth that parents are always right aside - we will see that despite all the moaning about goggled eyes and mindless violence, video games are a good thing that have been integrated to family life. In addition, its popularity is increase rapidly faster than any other form of entertainment. So who's right in this endless debate? Children or parents?

Steven Johnson, author of the book Everything Bad is Good For You, has said that what could be matters from video game is their form, and not their content. Parents often miss the fact that through his interaction to digital world, children will be more aware to the world. They will learn to explore the world and even be more curious toward it. Let's forget the fact that children might learn to drive car carelessly, they actually will learn about economic from The Sims, learn about strategy from Command Conquer, and learn about team work and strong coordination when they play Counter Strike in multiplayer mode. Even in such game like Flight or Train Simulator, children will learn how to fly a Boeing, Airbus, or about signal traffic systems use in real railroad technology. Furthermore, research by scientist from Oxford University has claimed that playing the video game "Tetris" after a major shock could reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, although there's still a lot to be done to translate this experimental science result into a potential treatment.

Currently, the staggering success of Nintendo Wii has brought a new paradigm of playing video game: Brain Training for your mind, sight training for your eyes, and physical training for your body. We can play golf as Tiger Woods did, play tennis with Roger Federer in your own living room; even learn to stop smoking by following Allen Carr's method. With the help of mainstream, games now move into far more social stage, not only play online but now friends gathering in living rooms to dance, sing karaoke, play quizzes or pretend to be in rock bands.

Unfortunately, the story is not end there. Games are still have some drawbacks and could cost people physically. The stiffened joints and gnarled fingers that result from an overly lengthy session with a joypad, or the muscular strains that plague enthusiastic users of the Wii are some of the counterbalance that follow the mental benefits generated by video games. That's why, a self and time control while playing games is highly necessary. The most important thing is to relax during gaming, since most of people tend to be carried away when playing games. They get frustrated when lose and become addicted when win. Remember, games are just tools for entertainment; they have nothing to do with your pride and your real life. Becoming a smart gamer is really an option.

In the upcoming future, as the world become more uncertainty and economic recession continues, people will be keener than ever to escape into other world-such as video game. There's nothing wrong about it, but once again, a self control is needed so that we will not become an addicted gamer that only think about his game instead of his real life. By the time goes on, no answer will be satisfying enough to answer our question in the beginning. Who's right? Children or Parents? The easiest way to answer is: both sides are right, and both should use their arguments to control each other.

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Are There Medical Benefits to Video Games?

Video games have always been given a modest nod of tolerance by parents who struggle to see the benefits of learning how to crash a car into a tree at 120 miles per hour. But new evidence is proving that video games have a new respect in the medical field. And if you suffer from chronic pain, you soon may be knocking on your children's door asking, "can you show me how that controller-thingy works?"

One of the best benefits is that there are now video games like Dance Dance Revolution that can help you get physically fit. If you've been to a movie theater or mall lately, you may have noticed the 3-foot square platform with an arrow on each side of the square pointing up, down, left and right. The player may appear as though they have joined the toddlers in a dance along with The Wiggles, but the game does take skill. The player faces a video screen that has arrows scrolling upward to the beat of a song, and the player steps on the correlating arrow. Tempted to try it but not in a public place? The home version costs about $80 for the game and plastic dance pad and it includes a "workout mode" that actually will track how many calories you are burning.

Another study has just been released about the ability for video games to actually reduce chronic pain. A group of students from Wheeling Jesuit University reported from their study that playing sports and fighting video games produces a dramatic level of pain distraction. The students presented the results of the study, "Effects of Video Game Play Types on Pain Threshold and Tolerance," during the University's Seventh Annual Student Research and Scholarship Symposium, April 4, 2006. The study examined 6 genre types (action, puzzle, arcade, fighting, sport, and boxing).

Sports games and fighting games were able to "produce a dramatic level of pain distraction." Some are suggestion that physicians install more video game consoles in their waiting rooms to lower the tension of upcoming surgical procedures. That seems fair, since many surgeons are now requesting Ipod players in their surgical rooms.

The video game may not help just the patient either! If you must have surgery, you should be glad to hear that your doctor actually spends some down time playing video games. Surgeons who play video games three hours a week have 27 percent fewer errors and accomplish tasks 27 percent faster, claims Dr. James Rosser Jr., a top surgeon and director of the Advanced Medical Technologies Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.

Rosser and his colleagues recently brought together surgeons, movie makers, and video game designers to discuss ways that better tools to train physicians can be developed. Players are hooked up with heart-rate and skin-conduction monitors on their fingers and they must calm their body and mind to make the game respond.

All good news, but don't be surprised if your teenagers here about this news soon too. When they ask for the next PlayStation sports game and you say no, he may just respond with, "but it's good for my health and I may even be training to be a surgeon!"

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Guide to Become a Game Tester - How to Get Paid to Play Video Games

Do you love playing video games? Does the technology involved in the creation of new games intrigue you? Would you like to learn how to become a video game tester and get paid? Becoming an integral part of the video game industry as a critical technology tester is actually easier than you might think. Best of all, this is the kind of job you can do from home -- at your convenience! All you need to get started in this lucrative field are the right industry connections and just a bit of savvy -- as well as a computer and an email account -- and you are ready to go.

Just imagine: you receive free video games, play unreleased games while everyone else is still only reading the press clippings about upcoming releases, and you get paid in the process. Best of all, since the video game manufacturers will pay you good money to test out their products, it only stands to reason that the more you play the more money you earn. This is a win-win situation for any gaming aficionado!

Of course, these video game tester positions are not advertised in the Sunday want ads and even if you spent hours carefully scouring the Internet, the odds are good you still would not find the best leads anywhere. Instead, aligning yourself with the Gamer Testing Ground - a bonafide industry insider with connections that reach into all genres of game development - is the key to a successful and lucrative career as a video game tester. The company has been in business connecting available game testers with industries that hire them since 2004, and its track record of success speaks for itself. At the Gamer Testing Ground there are no outdated leads, small time companies that rarely hire, or only boring games.

Instead, for an inexpensive membership fee you have access to the cream of the video gaming crop. What sets the Gamer Testing Ground apart from other companies offering you a foot in the door - other than the quality of their leads, of course - is their ironclad eight week money back guarantee. If you cannot find a position as a video game tester using Gamer Testing Ground leads within eight weeks, the company will refund you the full amount of your membership fee, no questions asked. Where else do you get this kind of guarantee?

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Rock Band Video Game - Rock Band vs Guitar Hero - Who Wins?

As everyone knows by now, Rock Band Video Game is out and taking the nation by storm. At least for those who have been able to get their hands on the game thus far. Well, the question that everyone has been dying to have answered follows. Rock Band Video Game vs Guitar Hero ... who wins?

MTV's Boston-based Harmonix thrilled players of the music/rhythm genre when they first came out with their Guitar Hero game. It was so unlike anything that was then available. It was so popular that there have been two subsequent versions, with the latest version just released as Guitar Hero 3.

Well, Harmonix has now gone and outdone themselves with their latest creation, Rock Band the game. Developers wanted to not just come up with another game: they wanted to come up with a way for people to actually play music ... and boy, did they!

Guitar Hero originally came with only a guitar player option, but a slew of tracks to play. It has taken this third version for Guitar Hero developers to finally get around to offering a drum kit. Something that already comes standard with every Rock Band game. Rock Band does another "one upper" by not only including the guitar; it also comes with a microphone kit.

If you were to do a side by side comparison, there are special features each of these games offer. Guitar Hero may offer more songs to shred with the guitar right now (a bit over seventy titles at last count), but Rock Band will be adding new tracks every week. Rock Band also has a better quality soundtrack than Guitar Hero and even though Rock Band video game costs a bit more, it just blows the door off Guitar Hero in overall capabilities. Its multi-player feature looks to be a bit more challenging (and fun) than Guitar Hero's battle mode which pits a player against just the computer. There is also a Tour Mode for Rock Band being set up to run online that Guitar Hero just can't compare with.

There was an actual "Cyber Battle of the Bands" held between both these games at this year's EA gaming convention. The final conclusion, after a four song play-off was that Guitar Hero 3 was hard put just playing catch up to the newest contender on the video gaming block: Rock Band won, hands down!

The ultimate "Battle of the Bands" will actually be played out in the retail arena. With the upcoming holidays, it should be interesting to see if Rock Band continues to outdo Guitar Hero.

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Shopping Guide - Choosing a Video Game Console

Video game consoles such as Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii or Microsoft Xbox 360 are close to the heart of many a child (of any age). The phrase "playing games" takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these entertainment powerhouses. From simple fun to complicated plots, video games made for these systems are becoming more and more sophisticated - including smooth action, sharp graphics, more interactive play, better audio, and the ability to play with others in living rooms thousands of miles away or just next door.

Having fun with a gaming console can include more than video games, too. There are "games" available for cooking, exercising, dancing, practicing for American Idol, or even playing guitar in a rock band.

The following info will help when shopping for the best in family-room adventures...

Features of Video Game Consoles

o Consoles come with handheld controllers for multiple players

o Bluetooth technology offers the ability to connect up to 7 controllers to one system

o Hard drives (included in the systems) vary in size and contribute to cost; a large hard drive is important for players who wish to download TV programs and movies

o Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 play CDs and DVDs as well as games, and are compatible with home theater components (PS3 plays Blue-Ray DVDS); players can create music CDs on their computer to play on their console as game soundtracks; Wii does not play DVDs or support surround sound

o Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 support HD quality video; Xbox 360 requires an additional component

o Online gaming using a wireless broadband Internet connection allows play over the Internet with friends and family including voice chat; Xbox 360 requires the purchase of an additional component for this capability and an additional annual membership fee, while PS3's WiFi is included in some models and the online community is free; Wii also comes with integrated WiFi and a free online service

o The Sony Playstation 3 comes with a sizeable hard drive and Bluetooth connectivity

o Microsoft's Xbox 360 can connect to computers running Windows XP and play audio and video files on a television

o Digital video recording is an upcoming feature, and will allow users to pause, rewind and fast forward live and recorded television

o Consoles come with slots for memory cards

o USB ports are included, allowing use of plug-and-play accessories like digital cameras and MP3 players

o Add-on components are many, including wireless controllers, headsets, web cams, racing wheels, standing platforms, wireless network adapters, guitars, drum sets, hard drives, joysticks and remote controls; motion-sensitive controllers allow for a more real-life experience (the player's motions determine what happens in the game)

Keep in Mind

o Cost for a basic game consoles range from $250 for a basic Wii to $599 for a bells 'n whistles PS3; higher-cost models typically include hard drives, headsets, wireless controllers and other enhancements

o While some games are offered for all three major systems, others are limited to one particular system, or may only play on an older model; make sure desired games are compatible with the selected system

o The Nintendo Wii is the only system that comes with included games

o Xbox 360 offers a more extensive online presence, as it has provided this service longer; PS3 offers the best gaming performance; Wii controllers are much more sophisticated with motion-sensor technology and "rumble" (force feedback)

Before purchasing a video game console, carefully compare the quality and range of games available for each of the three big systems. Consider renting systems and games before you purchase to test them out.

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Video Game Beta Tester? 3 Ways to Get Started Testing Video Games Today

Ready to become a video game beta tester? Sure, it's an entertaining and easy job for anyone who loves video games and would like to make money playing games they would want to play anyway.

Unfortunately, due to an overwhelming supply of desperate teenagers who are looking for easy money, it can be difficult to establish yourself as a professional, experienced video gamer who takes his work seriously.

Thousands of video gamers make their living beta testing games, but keep in mind that hundreds of thousands try, and fail, to enter the industry. Here are some tips to ensure that you become one of the few who rise to the top.



Improve and advertise your writing skills. Your entire worth as a video game beta tester lies in your ability to effectively describe flaws you found in the game, so that a programmer can quickly understand what you're saying, and fix the problem. When applying for a testing job, if you are a native English speaker, mention that. Also include any other writing-related accomplishments you have, including high English grades. Once you get the job, use proper punctuation and capitalization in your reports. Write simply but clearly, and be as thorough as possible. Your professional attitude may be the deciding factor in whether or not you are asked back.

Prove your experience with video games. The best way to do this is show you are actively engaged in industry trends, and aware of upcoming releases. The easiest way to show that you have a dedicated desire to beta test video games is through a video game-related website. It can be dedicated to a certain game or genre, or just games in general. Just be sure the website reflects well on you, with nothing offensive and preferably no swearing, either.

As soon as you can afford it, start specializing. If you currently have another source of income, you can start narrowing down your field of focus today, and develop targeted experience in one major video game genre. Unless the job perk of free games is really important to you, you might want to choose a less popular category or one you wouldn't normally play. This way, you might have less competition for video game beta tester jobs, and you might avoid getting bored finding glitches and errors in a game you would otherwise enjoy.

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What Video Games Can Teach Us About Marketing

The video game industry took in about 9.5 billion in 2007, so obviously the people doing video game marketing know what they're doing.

I literally just spent the past 30-40 minutes getting completely sucked into a Playstation 3 game I'd previously never even looked at, and will be buying it when it comes out later in the month. So while I was sitting here, getting completely off-task and unproductive, I figured I'd tell you about it and give you a marketing lesson. I know this is for video game marketing and you most likely don't sell video games, but stay with me because there are some golden nuggets in this one. Ok so first of all, the game I fell in love with is "Fallout 3? for Playstation 3.

I heard about it while shopping at Amazon for a different game (I like to play Playstation 3 during my down-time to relax and have a little fun while I listen to educational audio's).

After that I took a long around YouTube and watched a bunch of videos of the game from the owners of it. I watched a quick video talking about the game, how it was made, etc. and thought the concept was cool, so I checked out a related video. In that one I witnessed other people playing the game on screen, proving how awesome it really was. While they were playing, I noticed they talked about how it was different from other games. There's a game called "Oblivion" which is set up very similarly to Fallout and they of course mentioned how it was better than Oblivion (which was also a best seller).

As I watched a few more videos, I was hooked very quickly. I got suckered into the storyline and the uniqueness of the game - and now I'm going to buy it when it comes out.

Now, what kind of marketing lessons can you learn from how they set up their video game marketing? Before you launch a product (or relaunch), you need to show PROOF of whatever benefit you're trying to display.

In these videos, they showed proof of the uniqueness of the game. They showed proof of how fun it was to play - which is why people buy games in the first place. They also had the videos to make you fall in love with the storyline, which is very important in today's video game marketing world.

In any product launch, you want to hook your prospects on an emotional level. In one video, the creator talked about how you could be "evil" and live out your dark fantasies like blowing off somebody's head who pissed you off.

Now think about that for just a minute. We've all had that "thought" of killing somebody but we don't do it because of the consequences (going to jail, having a bad conscious, possibly going to hell, etc.). Killing someone is a very strong emotion for virtually everybody on Earth. We simply don't do it for very obvious reasons. But in video games their are no ethics. You can wreak havoc with no consequences, and the owner knew this and took advantage of this emotion within us.

Does that sound like smart video game marketing to you?

It absolutely does to me.

When these companies start video game marketing, they do it in sequences. Although I saw them all at the same time (since it's coming out in a week), they usually make you look forward to upcoming videos and actually show you the game.

The next time you're doing a product launch, think about how video game marketing is done and "swipe" their marketing ideas.

The main points to take home are that there are other ways to show proof than simply showing testimonials. Videos work incredibly well, and yes even with products that are digital, so start using them.

Also, make sure you understand the psychology of your buyer like the people who did the video game marketing for Fallout 3 understood the dominant residant "killing" emotion that all of us savages have inside us.

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How to Become a Video Game Beta Tester - How to Easily Become a Game Tester and Get Paid

Excited about a new upcoming video game release? How would you like to play it before everyone else? How would you like to get paid for playing it? It's not as hard as you think to get this killer job. Here's some advice on getting the best job in the world and how to become a video game beta tester.

It's first important to understand why gaming companies have alpha and beta tests. They don't do these just for publicity or pre-release hype. Well, sometimes they do. However, the majority of these alpha and beta tests are conducted to ensure quality control. They want to make sure when they release their games they don't have annoying bugs and glitches that cause their customers to be upset and stop playing. Are you getting this? This means that as a game tester we have to present ourselves as an invaluable resource for quality control to these companies.

So how do we market ourselves as an invaluable resource? Keeping in mind what companies want think of what you have to offer them if you play test their games.

You'll want to start networking with these gaming companies. Get your name out there and make some calls. The hardest part about getting this job is getting your first assignment but with a little work you'll get it. Make sure you start posting on forums and being an active participant in the community. Make detailed posts that people will respond to and love! What a way to win over any gaming company!

When you do get your first assignment for game testing make sure you complete it to the best of your ability. Make them realize how good you are. Make sure you provide exactly what the company asks for. Check your assignment for grammar and spelling errors. You want to sell yourself to them!

As you expand your network and relationships within the gaming industry build a powerful resume. This will almost guarantee you increased pay and an easier time getting another assignment.

A little work on your part and you'll be well on your way to having one of the best jobs available. Not to mention you'll be having a lot of fun. Plus you get to brag about how you helped develop one of the hottest new video games!

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