Wireless Gamer

Want to plan the ultimate gaming part? There are only a few crucial elements but they’re all important so take our advice and get your place ready for the party to end all parties
Get Your Internet Under Control: Make sure you’ve got a fast, reliable connection like wireless internet and don’t rely on spotty service. If you need to, call your cable provider ahead of time to ensure which time of day allows the best gaming experience.
Get Some Snacks: Every good gamer’s worth his weight in Cheetos but that Read more this entry »

The console wars continue as Sony announces that the PS4 will prospectively be released in late 2012. This date will fluctuate based off of PS3 sales. If PS3 continues to lose the console war against Xbox 360 and Wii then the date will be moved up so that they can be the first to release this time.

There is speculation regarding what it will look like and what features it will have. Motion control will now be built in and the rumor is that the Read more this entry »

Following the great success of the Playstation consoles, many gamers are on the edges of their seats, eager to know when Sony’s next generation console, the Playstation 4, will be released. Unfortunately, solid details have been rather nonexistent. Head developers at Sony have been very tight-lipped about the whole situation; the only official word being that development is underway. In the years since that statement, precious little has been learned on the subject.

According to Sony, there is a development room left in the current PS3; current games have yet to push the envelope for the system’s Read more this entry »

This year has really been hard on Playstation fans, especially when it came to having to deal with worries of hacked bank accounts and not being able to go online with their favorite multi-media device to play their favorite games due to the “Anonymous” hacking organization taking over the Playstation Network. Now that security issues in the Playstation gaming world have finally been resolved, gamers can finally get back to doing what they love most: taking advantage of Read more this entry »

Acer laptops are known for their gaming power. The nice thing about that is they are able to run virtually any game you load on them. Given the current state of gaming, some of the most popular games are multiplayer, first-person shooter, and strategy titles. Here are just a few of the best around.

Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO): Some of the titles in this category include World of Warcraft, Rift, Warhammer Online, and Guild Wars. There are lots of other titles out there but these are some of the top rated ones.

First-Person Shooter: These games are action packed and Read more this entry »

The xbox 360 is an astounding piece of hardware. It allows you to play with other people around the globe, in real time. Another cool concept is the xbox headset. Not only can you play with others around the globe, but you can also communicate with them, and make a new friend or two. Another cool feature is that you can download music to the xbox’s hard drive, and play it at any time of the day, even while you are playing a game. Which means no more Read more this entry »

So, your Xbox 360 has the dreaded Red Ring of Death, and now you need to know what to do. The obvious answer, if it’s still under warranty, is to send it back to the manufacturer for repair. But there are some other options you can consider, if your warranty has expired.

The first step is to make sure you actually have the Red Ring. The Red Ring of Death is when three of the four red lights that circle the power button of the console are Read more this entry »

Many parents struggle with allowing their children to spend endless hours in front of the TV playing video games, but in all reality, they shouldn’t. Studies have time and again proven the developmental benefits of playing video games, particularly in young adults. For example, did you know that playing target-practice type games like Halo or Call of Duty can vastly improve your child’s hand eye coordination? There’s a strong link between video game hand-motions and brain/eye function which is why many professional establishments and even the US Military use video games as part of a training regimen. Additionally, games like World of Warcraft aid in development of problem solving skills in kids as young as 8, so encourage your children to play mentally straining, puzzle solving games if they’re insistent on gaming. Last but not least, many video games allow for socialization among high-risk groups like teen boys and young adults. Playing in groups and even online through a wireless internet connection is a great way to help your children learn good sportsmanship and teamwork if they’re not particularly athletic. With so many negative studies surrounding gaming nowadays it’s important to remember how beneficial video games can actually be.

There are several video games you can buy for your children that are fun and educational. One of these games is “JumpStart: Escape From Adventure Island”. In this game children are stuck on and island after their blimp crashes. In order to get home the children must solve over 100 problems, including math and reading problems. Another great ” JumpStart “game is”JumpStart Pet Rescue”. In this game preschoolers learn skills, such as memory, creativity, listening and several motor skills. Also available are multiple Sesame Read more this entry »

While you may think that video games are only for adults. There are now more ways for you to get your toddler to become more comfortable with technology early on. The thing to look at before choosing a game for your toddler is what interface is most appropriate for your child.

If you own a Wii this is the easiest console to show your toddler to play new games. The motion controls are quick and easy to use Read more this entry »