Gamers are notorious for being passionate about their favorite games, bringing it into all aspects of their lives, from wearing costumes during cosplays to collecting memorabilia. Dreams are not even exempt, with me admittedly dreaming quite regularly about fave games during the height of my gaming days back in college. With gamers more than willing to let their passion for games cross boundaries, it isn’t surprising at all if you’re into tweaking your social accounts to reflect your love of gaming.
A good way to spice up your Twitter page and tell the world at the same time just how much you like your games is by customizing your Twitter background using InstaBG’s free service. InstaBG uses Instagram photos (can be your photos or everyone’s public photos) to make a collage about any category or topic you like, including gaming-related topics such as console and The Sims.
InstaBG-generated Twitter background using “consoles” as tag
InstaBG-generated Twitter background using popular images for “Sims” as tag
InstaBG-generated Twitter background using new images for “Sims” as tag
As you see above, the backgrounds differ in tile sizes, spacing between tiles, colors of the spaces, and the images themselves. You can change all these and more easily on InstaBG and choose whichever option yields the collage that suits your taste. You can always preview the collage before posting it as your Twitter background so you don’t have to worry about getting an ugly background.
If you get bored easily, you can also set InstaBG to automatically update you Twitter background everyday so that the images on the collage will change without you having to anything.
Images generated using InstaBG
What could be better than counting down to Christmas?
Simple. Counting down to Christmas and getting something free each day!
That’s exactly what they’re doing right now at DroidGamers.com. The folks at DroidGamers decided to take to heart the spirit of giving and have been giving away an Android device for the last 3 days to their loyal (and new) gamer followers.
The last three days saw them giveaway a Galaxy 10.1 Tablet, Galaxy 8.9 Tablet, and a Sony S Tablet and Cradle. Now on their fourth day, they are again giving away a Galaxy 8.9 Tablet with the following specs:
- 8.9″ Widescreen running at 1280×800 resolution
- Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor
- 2MP front-facing camera and a 3MP rear camera
- Android Honeycomb OS
- 16GB storage
- 1GB RAM
Joining the promotion is easy. All you need to do is add DroidGamers on your Google Plus circles and share their post about the giveaway. No other strings attached. What’s even better is that the promo is open to EVERYONE. Unlike most promos, which are open to US and Canadian citizens only, this one is truly open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
Now we know that tablets are not the device of choice for hardcore gamers, but still who would say no to a free tablet? If you win and don’t really want one anyway, you can always give it away to your nephew/niece and be the coolest uncle/aunt of the season in their eyes.
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Tags: Android, tablet
Got a gaming blog you need to promote? If so then I just might have found an easy solution for you – Blog Search Engine.
While you are probably computer savvy enough to DIY your blog’s SEO campaign, you’re also probably more interested in spending your time gaming instead of finding sites that will link back to you. Using services like Blog Search Engine’s will give you the luxury of focusing on your gaming while ensuring that you get the links you need to promote your blog.
To get your blog listed at Blog Search Engine, all you need to do is submit your blog details, pay the $14.99 fee via Paypal, and wait for the confirmation email. The basic package will get you’re a link on the web portal, and earn your blog a review. Upgrading your package will earn you more links thanks to their blog network, make your blog the featured blog, and even have place a banner ad of your blog on their homepage. Of course, the number of links and length as feature blog will all depend on which package you get.
Blogs listed on Blog Search Engine are also categorized depending on the topic, which will be helpful to your SEO efforts when the big search engines (i.e. Google) comes across your link via the web portal because it will help increase topic relevancy signals. This also makes it easier for users of the web portal to more easily find your blog should they choose to search for blog by topic.
Gamers, techies, and geeks are all welcome to try out Blog Search Engine’s blog promotion services.
I have two boys. My boys love video games. Sometimes I wonder if they love video games a bit too much. Then I remember what I was like as a kid. I grew up with video games; I was the first of my friends to have an Atari, and the first girl in my whole neighborhood to beat Super Mario Brothers (yes, it was a HUGE deal, and I still brag about it). I see the value in video games: they’ve improved my kids’ hand-eye coordination, brought them together in times of need (“I need your help attacking this robot Now”), and have even been a source of accomplishment (“We finally figured it out”). Yes, video games have a special place in my heart, and they always will, but I also recognize the importance of designating a limited space for them in our lives. After all, balance is important – and I have no desire to have zombified kids. Here are five tips for helping your children form healthy gaming habits:
A Time and a Place
The old saying, “there is a time and a place for everything,” applies to video games, too. The instantly gratifying nature of video games makes them the obvious choice – if you give kids a choice. Would you put desert on your child’s dinner place and say, “whichever you want?” I don’t think so. Specify video game time, and enforce it. Read the rest of this entry »
Most hardcore gamers today who are obviously after the best game play methodology would usually be left with either choosing a gun or a sword in his own role playing expedition in the usually created game worlds today. Such has been seen from the games that have been clamored to by millions such as Gunbound and Runescape. Both have their own style of game play, either medieval times or old western style shoot-around.
Depending on the theme of the developed game or the actual purpose of usual storylines that would guide the new player towards his journey, people are sure to be befuddled with what type of character they would want to create and develop. For medieval worlds, warriors and magicians would usually be the primary categories of choice. But if there is one thing that a hardcore gamer should be aware of, he must ultimately decide on one character creation first before moving on to choosing other character types with special skills. Patience in this type of game play is a rarity but can be an asset if used well.
[tags]gunbound, runescape, rpg, online games[/tags]
Tags: gunbound, online-games, RPG, runescape
Half-life, Doom, Wolfenstein and Tomb Raider have all made various impacts on the gamer today that they have become the benchmark with regards to new games that have been developed today. Ironically, they have been sought after by most people since the various wars by different nations have all the more enticed people to take on doing target practice in different levels and stages of game play.
Each providing a 3-D type of game setting, people use reflex as well as tactical maneuvers to see how they would go on defensive and offensive strategies with regards to taking on different enemies that the game caters to. As with other games, the objective is to be able to get to the next level with an allocation of lives, usually 3 to 5, depending on the programming and methodology. For what its worth, the expertise of people with regards to the game can be tested through seeing how he or she can be able to take on all comers by avoiding injuries or worse, being killed by stray bullets or grenades.
[tags]wolfenstein, doom, half-life, war games[/tags]
Tags: doom, half-life, war-games, wolfenstein
The type of game a player would want to follow can be foretold in his initial affiliation with online games. Much of today’s successful online games such as Runescape, offers a balance for both crafts and combat. Unlike the standard objectives of a medieval or futuristic game setup, it is not purely about armed combat, utilizing high-powered artillery and casting spells.
Today, it is also about being wise and finding ways to survive. RPG caters towards virtual reality worlds, something that speaks well about the overall concept of a game. Adhering towards both sides similar to that of actual life is not easy to understand. While this is not to connote that RPG are truly good, it indirectly provides a good understanding on how to approach personal endeavors of survival in a different manner.
The success of such online games would depend a lot on how well they can be towards players. Just consider how long they have been in existence. Runescape and Ultima Online, among others are still up and about. Just check out the overall game play and you will find out the secret to their success.
[tags]rpg, online games, runescape, ultima online, strategy games[/tags]
Tags: online-games, RPG, runescape, strategy-games, ultima-online
Game controllers for most game consoles of PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo have become another aspect of needing to satisfy the demand for possible damages or worn out game pads today. The wearing out process is only normal considering that with the rising addiction that most gamers employ on their time in playing, they tend to wear out the buttons and the joysticks from excessive use.
It is a good thing that such game controller pads are available anywhere today. Depending on the wear and tear of such controllers, people end up trying to purchase a new one once their old ones start to loose their purpose, like delayed reactions of commands once pushed and also no response coming from moving the stick pad controllers.
While some may not be inclined to buy new ones and have their old controllers fixed, it will still come to a point where the controller would evidently have to be replaced, meaning beyond repair states. For some people, it would be best to replace now rather than wait until the time comes when controllers would become a rarity.
Tags: game-controllers, Nintendo, PS2, PS3, Xbox
To whom should the presence of cheats and tips to make a game easier be credited to, the developers or the hackers? It only boils down to two sides of people in most cases. While hackers may get praises for their brilliance, what does this say about the actual game developers? Are these actually given or were they intended to cover up the game glitches which they cannot seem to solve?
Most games released nowadays would be open to these. It is true that similar to most programs and implemented systems, games are not error or bug free. These are usually found by people who simply cannot ignore their curiosity. A flaw in the system is sure to ensue. It is bound to inspire the hackers and code breakers since the recognition of such is too hard to pass up.
On the other hand, such would be welcome news towards avid gamers who are simply impatient to go through the game entirely. For one, getting through various stages and levels without having to restart at times from the beginning is a bonus in itself. Besides, finishing the game until the ending credits is the objective of any gamer.
Tags: Cheats, hacker, Kotaku
For game consoles, the need for a gamer to be familiar with the controller buttons which corresponds to a particular command in the chosen games such as Tekken and Mortal Kombat is a need to enjoy the game and interface much easier. Such controller buttons once combined properly will produce special moves and secret effects that make the gaming experience for games a whole lot worth it.
Truth of the matter is that most games, either fighting or role playing games offer more than just graphical presentation to impress the gamers. For older people the essence of game play and hidden secrets in games is something that they would initially want to crack. A good source to find out such hidden codes and combinations would be the Internet. A lot of sites like Gamespy offers such codes and walkthroughs for gamers to practice them once they get the chance to try it out for themselves in their PlayStation, Xbox and Wii game consoles.
Tags: PlayStation, ps, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox
