As a parent it’s virtually imperative to be hip to the sorts of arts, crafts, sports and modern games that our children are interested in and intrigued by. Many of these activities are derived from television shows such as children’s cartoons. On the bright side, many of these are learning cartoons that really do assist [...]
Welcome to the era of online everything. If you’re not jacked into cyberspace, you may very well be missing out on a lot. That’s just the way it goes. It’s not solely about gathering information, shopping, online banking and sending emails back and forth. Tons of kids are living it up on the net with [...]
Do you love video games? I have to say I know so many video game fanatics these days. There’s just something about that escape from the mundane. Who doesn’t want to take an hour or two and live vicariously through an international spy in some cool new video game? These days the graphics are so [...]
Sometimes we all just get bored and we don’t know what to do. Especially on a rainy day, there just seems like there is no escape from complete boredom. Video games lose appeal after a while and sometimes there is just nothing on television. We could watch a movie but it can be a bit [...]
When I was a kid, I used to love to collect trading cards. I was a big sports fan, and it was my life goal to get all of the best trading cards from all of the best teams. Although I never quite got there, I was pretty close. My baseball card collection in particular [...]
Remember back in the 70’s when videogames were a fresh concept. Those days are certainly behind us. Now, the big concern is, what’s next? I recall having a blast with Nintendo as a child. Wow, have things changed. These days the graphics and capabilities are endless and unstoppable. I thought it was a huge leap [...]
On our downtime, we love having a little fun. Most of us work all day long and when we get home, having something relaxing to do is really welcomed. If you want a change from video games and television, consider an air hockey table. This addictive, fast-paced game brings out the competitive side in just [...]
Desktop computers are amazing devices. They allow us to access the internet and all of the information linked up throughout the world, they let us play interactive video games and type up letters to friends and balance our checkbooks. With them we can watch movies or download music or make our own compact disks. They’re [...]
When I first found out that you could get a degree in computer game design, I was surprised, not to mention very pleased. You see, it had been my dream to be a computer game designer for many years, and though I had had some experience in designing computer games for a small, independent software [...]
I used to love playing on the an air hockey table the arcade. We would play air hockey for hours. I think it was one of our favorite games. Pinball was alright, and some of the video games were pretty cool, but air hockey game table was the only place that really kept our attention. [...]
There are times when children have trouble with their thinking skills, and parents begin to wonder if they have a learning disability like ADHD. There are many parents and teachers who want to think the worst, and it might just be that the child does not have a good study environment. Some children need a [...]
Although computers and technology are a wonderful development in the modern world, many parents wonder if the virtual world endangers their children’s natural social development. This is a legitimate worry. Some kids spend all of their spare time finding entertainment on the web, playing video games and chatting with online friends. Kids must also engage [...]
It’s odd what can bring back old memories, and you never know when you may come face to face with your past. This happened to me once over an air hockey table. I was just out of high school, and was hanging out with some friends before going off to college. A girl asked me [...]
Educational toys help children to understand the world around them. They learn through play and will be entertained for endless hours. There is a worry today that there are not enough children learning science subjects at a higher level. Further scientific knowledge and future technological development relies on the younger generation coming through. More girls [...]
Do you ever play on your laptop at work? Maybe pop in one of the latest PC games and go to town for an hour? Ah ha, I caught you. Now get back to work! Okay, I’m joking of course. Hey, if you can get away with it and your boss doesn’t notice; what’s the [...]
Although console video game systems seem to be all the rage today, and as a whole dominate the gaming market, the PC remains the single most popular platform for games. With by far the largest selection of games available, an avid video game lover should not overlook the gaming potential of a good gaming PC. [...]
When I was a kid, they didn’t have video game ratings. They didn’t really need them either. You see the graphics were not very good and the games were not very sophisticated. A video game rating system would have been unnecessary. After all, there was nothing excessively violent or graphic to rate!
Ever have to wait entirely too long for a table at a restaurant? Ever take a road trip that seems to never end? Ever been stuck with kids in the backseat or sitting next to you who just seem to be a bit too bored? The new 20 questions game is something that just may [...]
When massive multiplayer online role-playing games (otherwise known as MMORPG’S), first became popular, I was pretty skeptical that the trend would last. It made me think of virtual reality. Do you remember how that looked when it first came out? People assumed that it would be the most important technological development ever, affecting business, recreation, [...]
Dora the Explorer games come in a number of different forms but none are quite as popular as the computer games for kids. This loveable character has entered the homes and hearts of children. Along with Boots the monkey, Dora teaches valuable skills to young kids that help them as they develop. Dora the Explorer [...]
What do you use your home computer for? Is it where you do your banking, and check your email? Maybe you like to hop online for a quick surf through cyberspace. Regardless of why you love the World-Wide-Web, one thing is for certain; it’s a great place to find and experience new things. In fact, [...]
Ideally, most people want to win a video game through their own effort alone. After all, with today’s modern games, you can get some recognition for facing such a challenge. Your friends will be very impressed with you if you don’t have to consult a single video game strategy guide on the way through. Nonetheless, [...]
People have been playing games on computers since there have been computers. Gen Xers will remember their first run at Pong, while most twenty somethings will remember fondly playing Oregon Trail and the despair they felt when their oxen died or their whole wagon was struck down by diphtheria. Now in games like Everquest or [...]
Everyone has to deal with aggressive behaviors, although few people really stop to give it any serious thought most of the time. When most of us think about aggressive behavior, we picture it in its most severe forms. You might think about the one time you got into a fight or, if you’re really unlucky, [...]
80s arcade games are classics in every sense of the word. As the first popular and widespread arcade games, they set the stage for an industry that has since overcome the movie business in terms of dollar figures. My favorite 80s arcade game was always Space Invaders. Simple and yet for some reason totally addictive, [...]
As one of the most popular video game consoles out there, the Playstation 3 (PS3) is constantly getting new games for it every week. While I’ve been overall somewhat disappointed with the games released for the PS3, there have been a few gems, and I’m always keeping an eye on the last PS3 games hoping [...]
You probably remember the 20 questions game from when you were a kid. Almost everyone I know played one version of it or another as a way to pass the time. In my family, we would typically play 20 questions games on long road trips as a way to not get too bored and antsy. [...]
There is something special about your first baseball glove. If you met me, you would not expect me to be a very big fan of baseball. You see, I am not very athletic, and I have never been very athletic. I am more of an egghead actually. I love math, chess, and video games. As [...]
Remember back in the day when you used to hit up the local arcade for a little R and R? Yeah, those Pac Man machines were the bomb back then. Of course, that was when a video game would cost you a mere quarter. Not any more. Try a dollar to play one measly arcade [...]