Why computer games are not a waste of time – Part 13


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Are Computer Games a Waste of Time?

Well, are they?

I say NO!

Why?

Why not?

Everybody has a hobby, a thing to which they like to do to pass the time or just to relax. I like to write, snowboard, martial arts, golf AND play computer games. It can sometimes be constructive but other times can be a waste of time. Take Golf for instance, I play golf every Sunday with a few of my friends. We don’t do it for any other purpose but to chill out and de-stress at the end of the week, hitting those balls is a great way to get rid of stress. Now after it all, I would probably have had the same feeling as if I had played on the computer. I play WoW, plenty of people will know what that means. I kill Horde and chat to Guildies on the net. I’m having fun, Continue Reading

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Experience the Difference With Used Computer Games Software

Who doesn’t like games? There are only very few people on earth who truly hate games. Games are one of the most interesting and favorite pastimes among all people, regardless of age. Entertainment is now an important part of everyone’s lives. There are different kinds of games, suitable for different ages and types of people.

Among the games video games and computer games have become immensely popular all through the world. Computer is no longer simply a device that is used in the office and in the house. All different types of jobs can be performed with a computer. Computers have turned into a fun machine. It is now commonly used for games. Multimedia, and game play are now done on the computer very efficiently. Playing games on the computer is becoming very popular. Continue Reading

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Best educational computer games for children – Part 5

There are various educational computer games that parents can buy to foster and better their children’s intelligence. The age groups that will be covered herein are as follows: ages 4-6, ages 6-8, ages 9-10, and ages 11-12. Some games will overlap, extending to other age groups.

AGES 4-6

1. BEGINNING READING, 4-6, teaches kids how to read simple and short sentences, supported with repeated words, pictures, and many clues. If he or she has difficulties pronouncing a word, a click on the word will provide help. Created by teachers and educational experts, this program helps kids learn in a cool way.

Price: $12.95.

2. ARTHUR’S MATH GAMES, 4-7, provides a fun and interactive game for kids to learn the basic mathematical skills. Continue Reading

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How to market an indie computer game – Part 1

An indie computer game is a game created and published outside of traditional and mainstream means. Being an indie game producer means that the product you sell can be hard to get out to the public because of lack of help from the corporations. Luckily, there is hope to be found in the marketing of indie computer games, and it can be found right in front of the creators’ faces.


One option open to the indie game producer to get his or her creation out to the masses is to market the game on a small scale. Posting up flyers that tell about the game is a great way to attract attention. In addition, the game producer can make some demo versions of the game and see if some local businesses will hand them out to customers. If both of the previous go well, then the Continue Reading

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Why computer games are not a waste of time – Part 7

“You must know, then, that the above-named gentleman whenever he

was at leisure (which was mostly all the year round) gave himself up

to playing video games with such ardor and avidity that he

almost entirely neglected the pursuit of his field-sports, and even

the management of his property; and to such a pitch did his

eagerness and infatuation go that he sold many an acre of

tillage land to buy video games to play, and brought home as many

of them as he could get. “

The quote I opened this article with is actually from “Don Quioxote” by Miguel de Cervantes. The original text read “books of chivalry” where I inserted “video games.” The perception of Continue Reading

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