Virtual Ping Pong

IC asked:


The days when video game arcades use to bloom are long gone, not only they are fading but also almost facing extinction due to the dominating world of established free online flash and java games. These online games beat video games in more than one aspect. The internet has replaced the hyped flashy image of the game arcades with much affordable, in fact, free online games based on technologies such as flash and shockwave. Unlike the endangered future of video games at arcades, online games have a bright future in the interactive online-based entertainment industry. Even though game arcades are fairly attractive to some because of their presentation, people who live a busy life opt for entertainment at home especially if it provides wider options of games, flexibility of schedule and last but not least they available for free to enthusiasts around the world.

When it comes to gaming applications there are several categories that excel because the grab the attention of the player, one of them is the strategy category. Within this range of games chess is also included, this particular game has been around for long time, you can tell by the figures used to represent each piece (king, queen, peon, etc.)

Online games have given this extremely complex game a new twist by taking one of the most complex pieces and making an obstacle course so to speak which needs to be beaten by moving and placing the chess piece in different board spots according to the specific move established in chess rules. The piece we are talking about is the knight. Chess players know that this piece moves in an “L” like direction which makes it hard to maneuver without thinking four to five steps ahead, the flash application this game is featured is called “crazy chess”

Flash applications have taken this piece and built several lines of peons which try to approach the castle which is located at the opposite side of the board in order to defeat the knight which protects it. Like every good night your role is to defeat these peons which increase their speed according to the level. You might think this is an easy game but as several peons approach your side of the board you start to realize that thinking and planning the knight’s moves is very difficult and even more so when the time you have is only fractions of a second, this is a game you just have to try!

Sam Eaton asked:


I’ve said before, I’m not a conspiracy theory buff, but I do like collecting “secret” society facts. Previously I documented a few of my favorites: The Knights Templar, The Bilderbergs, The Council on Foreign Relations, The Freemasons, Opus Dei, The Illuminati and The Order of Skull and Bones. While there are many other real ones I could mention, I thought you might be interested in three of my favorite fictional ones:

International Order of Friendly Sons of the Raccoons

Also known as the International Order of Loyal Raccoons, or at times, the Royal Order of Raccoons, this fraternal organization first came to into the public eye in 1952 but was actually founded by Toots Mondello and Herman Hildebrand in 1907. While it attracted a working class following of Bus Drivers and Sewer workers with its philosophy: “We’re brothers under the pelt”, they pursued a variety of charitable works. Perhaps they can be best understood through their Alma Mater song:

“From the hallowed streets of Greenpernt,

To the shores of Sheepshead Bay,

From the Verrazano Narrows,

To Canarsie across the way…

We have come together, one and all,

In fellowship to commune,

And to glorify the Grand Exalted

Brotherhood of Raccoons. [Howl]“

Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes

Originally called the Loyal Order of Dinosaurs this oldest of all secret societies has had many of its elements coopted by more modern societies. Some of the more notable examples include:

Knights Templar of America adopted their headgear from the Water Buffaloes

The Council on Foreign Relations based its goal of one-world-government on the fact that only one government existed during the Water Buffaloes existence.

The Freemasons current focus on fixing parking tickets is a direct emulation of the Water Buffaloes regular wheel patching events.

The Order of Skull and Bones’ rather drastic treatment of members who attempt to leave can be traced back to the Water Buffaloes use of human sacrifice.

The Stonecutters

As with the Racoons, The Stonecutters philosophy can best be summarized by exposing their song:

“Stonecutter’s song

Who controls the British Crown?

Who keeps the metric system down?

We do. We do.

Who keeps Atlantis off the maps?

Who keeps the Martians under wraps?

We do. We do.

Who holds back the electric car?

Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?

We do. We do.

Who robs cave fish of their sight?

Who rigs every Oscar night?

We do. We do.”

…And by exposing their initiation ceremony closing proclamation: “the Sacred Order of the Stonecutters has, since ancient times, split the rocks of ignorance that obscures the light of knowledge and truth… now let’s all get drunk and play ping-pong.”

Note: If any of these groups actually exist, please don’t come and get me.

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Chris Campbell asked:


I remember playing my first arcade game in a bar in Montreal. It was 1981 I was underage, drunk, in a digital delirium, and the arcade game was the original Pacman. This was about the coolest thing I had ever seen. I’d always had a thing for games, even before the first arcades and arcade games sprung up. Even before computer games for the home PC. I used to subscribe to games magazines that never, ever mentioned the word computer. This was something totally new and sumptuously fascinating. Countless hours of my well wasted youth were spent in arcades, long after plenty of beer swilling at the local pub. Arcade games, and computer games have come a long way since then, but there’s nothing like your first time.

Frag This You Bourgeoisie Backgammond Barnacle

Shortly after my lascivious encounter with arcades and the hypnotizing arcade game jewels hidden within, my family purchased it’s first home PC. A radio shack trs-80. More commonly called a trash-80. It was here that I learned the cunningly devious game of backgammon. Not sure I would have ever learned that game without being introduced to it by a computer. It’s not the kind of game that would have appealed to a veteran of the arcade game wars. Something that belonged more to the smoky backrooms of a retirement home. Computers, arcades, and arcade games were already broadening my vistas.

Avast Commodore, Ya Scurvy Megabyte

Next on my list of technological wonders ya scallywags, is the Commodore 64. Now here was an arcade game killer if I every gazed upon one. Arcades are few and far between now, and the Commodore, is one of the reasons why. Why spend hours in an arcade, having a machina suck and swallow every last quarter in my pocket? When I can sit in the less the luxurious decadence of my basement playing the likes of jumpman, and setting arcade game style high scores for my baby brother to frantically try to match. Not like in the arcades where he could be humbled in front of the masses, but this arcade game jewel would serve my purposes none the less.

Arcadia Arise Oh Mighty Griffon

Old is new, black is blue, and from the depth, arises the legends of old and times forgotten. Huh? What I’m frothing forth about here, is that arcade games are back with a vengeance. All us old fogies, who remember time spent in arcades watching the neighborhood masters pummel evil incarnate up till level 9999 rejoice! You can once again relive the glories of the golden age of arcade games. Just google around a little, and you’ll find free versions of all the great arcade game from the past. Not to mention a few new legends being born in the ancient art of arcade games. And hey save your quarters. These games are free as the air you breathe. Of course you better not let those quarters get too far, your gonna need them to keep that old jalopy of a Commodore in running order.

Alden Jerry asked:


Playing video games on a computer or a TV monitor is popular among kids and teenagers. However, the adults and elderly persons can also find several video games for them. The overall interface, graphics and sound quality of the latest games have improved now. The gamers can find attractive story line and computer added help links at different places in the game. To play these modern games, one needs to have advanced gaming consoles. Looking at such evolving needs, many consoles manufacturing companies have enhanced their products.

The video games consoles industry is expanding with a rapid speed. A number of inventions have taken place in the recent times which have contributed to the success of this industry. The gaming consoles are manufactured with the help of advanced technologies and the result can be seen in the form of the designs of the latest gadgets. People want to keep such consoles in their home so that they can play the modern games anytime they feel lonely.

The PlayStation 3 is a game console which has been produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. It has a huge demand in the global markets and it competes with some other leading brands like Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s Wii. Basically, it is like a mini-computer which has a large amount of processing power. It has many benefits which can be stated as the following.

* The PlayStation 3 is not only useful for playing games but also for listening to music. One can watch videos, movies, view pictures, and connect with friends.

* It is light in weight; therefore it is convenient to carry from one place to another. In other words, it can be said that this is a portable device which can be used anywhere.

* It has a wireless internet connection which enables users to connect with friends and other players. One needs to get registered on the specified website and once it is done one can play games online.

* The wireless controller is given with PlayStation 3 games which enables users to learn the gaming functions in an easy manner.

* Since there are no wires in this equipment, it becomes an efficient and well designed device.

* It is compatible with a number of videos and other file formats which enable users to load videos on any computer.

* It has a huge storage space to save the games that makes it better than the other gaming consoles.

The 3 game PlayStation gives a thrilling experience to the players. It has been acclaimed by both the experts and the game lovers worldwide. Sony PlayStation 3 is available on several different websites. These online places offer gaming consoles at reasonable prices. Users can also take benefit of various schemes and deals which are provided by these sites. Such schemes keep on changing from time to time so that maximum users can be benefited.

While downloading the 3 free PlayStation from the websites, one must take care of certain points. Many download sites are available to the gamers, but the best option is to become the registered member of a well-known portal. One needs to pay a nominal amount of membership fee for this purpose. The members can download the PlayStation 3 Games at much lower prices. Many sites are full of viruses and spyware, therefore the users should be extra careful while downloading the games. It is always better to pay one time membership fee than paying time and again for downloading each game.

The users should look for the instructions given on the portals before downloading the games. It would be better to take the game from the site where 24/7 customer support facilities are provided. The 3 free PlayStation consoles are based on Blu-ray technologies which make these as one of the advanced gadgets to play the games. Sony PlayStation 3 is the latest console produced by Sony. It is the better version of the PS 2. A number of unique features have been added in this device to provide a world class product to the users.

Drew Samson asked:


Is there a minor problem with your Xbox 360? Don’t be worried you won’t have to send it to the company for repairs and wait for weeks and sometimes months before it returns. This is the right place to learn a few tricks to fix the Xbox yourself.

There is nothing worse than your system crashing while you are plying your favorite game with your friends. And imagine this situation taking place just as you have reached the new highest score of the game, isn’t that frustrating. This has not only happened to me, but also one of my close friends.

And when I called Microsoft’s customer care asking them if they could repair my Xbox 360, I realized that its warranty had expired and I would have to pay to get my Xbox back in working condition and that it would be away for quite sometime. I knew that because it had also happened to my friend and I wasn’t prepared to part with my Xbox for so long.

That’s when I discovered a few important tricks that one needs to try out before sending the Xbox away to be repaired:

1. The first thing you need to do when your console crashes is to take it out of the cabinet or of the self or floor where it is kept and then take it out to the open air. This cools down the whole console, many a times the Xbox gets heated up due to continuous use and the fans need fresh air to cool down the components and open air spaces would help a lot. People soon realize that console used in open spaces usually stop crashing.

2. then second most important thing you need to do is to lift up the Xbox 360 power brick and let air enter its vents so that it cools down and works properly. Quite often power bricks get heated up and obstruct the vents; this can also cause the crash of the Xbox 360.

3. You can also try using a little fan or a hair dryer that has cold settings and use it to cool the system components by blowing air into the system vents. This process will not only cool your system components but it will also blow out all the dust getting collected in the components of the console. This can keep your Xbox 360 from crashing. Don’t forget to also do the same with the power brick of the Xbox 360.

If none of the tricks mentioned above have helped you in any way, you still need not worry as there are many step by step guides available that will help you fix your Xbox 360 all by your self.

Drew Samson asked:


You might be wondering whether it is possible to copy to XBOX 360 games. Yes, it is possible. You will be glad to know there is a way to make exact back up copies of any XBOX game. It needs a little more than just using the same software as you do to burn music CDs. But be assured that it is easy to get a hang of it.

The most important requirement to copy XBOX 360 games is to find a software that is specifically designed to make back up copies of video games. Generally video game discs have “copyright protection” measures in place. They do not allow you to make copies by using regular burning software. To overcome this problem, some software companies have developed specialized software which can “knock-out” the protective measures and copy XBOX 360 games (in addition to other types of games)

It is a must to have this software, otherwise, your computer doesn’t recognize a video game disc. When you have the software installed, immediately the disc injects “sense” into your computer so that it can read the disc in order to make a copy.

As a side note, the software not only copies XBOX 360 games, but also works for PS3, Nintendo Wii, PS2 and almost every other major games system. Having this software makes it a lot more convenient if you own multiple game systems. You don’t have to buy a new program for each system.

The software works in three easy steps:

First, insert the XBOX 360 game disc. Your computer will make a duplicate “image” of the game. Then insert a blank disc. The software will transfer the image on to the disc. As a result you will have an exact back up copy of the game that you can use whenever you want to.

If you are interested in making copies of XBOX 360 games, this specialized software gives you an easy and effective way of doing so. Moreover, it is important to copy XBOX 360 games and have back ups copies. They come in handy if the former become scratched or damaged.

Sandra Stammberger asked:


Emulations is the process of making classic arcade games available for people to enjoy on new systems for which they were not originally intended. This is quite a challenging feat, but is made possible with some effort. Some games from older models of game consoles such as the Apple IIe or the Atari 2600 are emulated to today’s personal home computers.

Many games from before 1992 are easy to emulate, and there is reasons why these games are made available today. One reason is to help revive a popular game that has been discontinued from the market. This helps bring revenue in to newer game suppliers, and benefits the public by bringing back arcade games that they will enjoy. Furthermore, emulating games before 1992 is easier and is done because there is quite a bit of information out there about those games. This makes the emulation of them much easier, versus emulation of new arcade games which would require quite a bit of reverse engineering.

The reason why it is harder to have new games emulated than older ones is because newer game systems often lack the horsepower that it takes for a game to run at a playable, faster speed. Furthermore, systems such as the Atari 7800 which was encrypted in a way that made the emulation process quite difficult. Not impossible, but extremely difficult. Therefore, it is better to emulate older game systems rather than newer ones or later models of Atari.

The advantage of emulating games is to avoid the classic game enthusiast from having to reprogram or port the classic games to a new console. Instead, the only thing that person has to do is write them with an upright emulator. This helps the classic arcade game enthusiast acquire exact replicas of many older arcade games much faster.

In order to make sure that you and run a game emulator carefully you should make sure that you read the instructions for the emulation process very carefully. These instructions usually come with a file that you have to download and unzip from a game emulation website. Some examples of game emulators include Raine emulator which can emulate 300 arcade games.

If you go to websites offering emulators you can find all kinds of information regarding emulators. You can find emulators for a variety of computer operating systems such as Window, Linux, or Macintosh. These emulators that you download will help you run simulations of all your favorite arcade games.

Before deciding to emulate any arcade games, keep in mind that this is a somewhat complex process. Those who are experts at this type of thing will have no problem, but those who are not; you should do your homework before attempting to emulate any arcade games to your current computer operating system. For those that do not know, there are two different types of emulators.

The two different types of emulators are the single-type emulators, and the multi-type emulators. The examples of the single-type emulators of arcade games are Atari 2600, NES, and Apple II emulators. The best example of multi-type emulators is called the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator (MAME). The MAME can runt hundreds of games but will not be able to run on the same system. These are some examples of emulators that can make it possible for people today to play the same classic arcade games that earlier generations have played-and help those from an earlier generation enjoy those games.

Imteaz Ahmed asked:


There are entertainment costs for going to watch a game or a movie and there are similar costs for going out with friends. Furthermore, many of those activities can take hours to complete whereas you might only need to pass a half hour or so before something you have already planned kicks in. Well, if you are in a situation where you need an activity that is cheap and effective, there are few better than playing online arcade games.

Cheap

If your main concern is money, then arcade games are actually the perfect thing for you. The vast majority of online arcade games are actually free and you can play them right on the website without requiring an actual download to take place. Overall, this is one of the best policies that an online website can have in regards to cutting costs for its customers and that is exactly why you should consider passing the time with free arcade games if your main concern is financial in nature. Arcade games are so fun that you might actually find yourself returning to the website to play them on a regular basis at which point you will have developed a new hobby completely from scratch and for absolutely nothing in terms of cost.

Effective

Another reason to enjoy playing free arcade games is that they are genuinely effective in passing the time. If you have children, then chances are that you know the enjoyment they get out of playing a video game. Video games, while often maligned in the press, are games that allow your children to keep their quick thinking skills intact while at the same time preserving their ability to quickly manipulate controls. Both of these are important skills in the modern world and if you were to play video games you would find that they helped you cultivate these skills as well.

Online free arcade games are a type of video game and one that is very easy for you to access and use effectively. Playing something where you are actively thinking and working is far better than watching television and because your attention is far more focused, you are less oblivious to the passage of time. The end result is that arcade games can be very effective in helping you pass a half hour in the figurative blink of an eye.

Fun

A final reason to play free arcade games is that they are fun! whether you are someone that has never played a video game in your life or else someone that used to frequent arcades as a youth, the excitement and enjoyment that people get out of playing arcade games can be yours to enjoy. Overall, arcade games are some of the most enjoyable recreational activities around and thanks to the internet you can get Free online arcade games that are just as fun as anything else you could find online.

Freddy Mason asked:


There are many fantastic games that have developed for the Sony Playstation, the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony Playstation Portable. From realistic sports games to brilliant fantasy role-playing games to thrilling and intense military games, today’s modern video games are so advanced, that it’s sometimes it’s hard to distinguish real life from the video game! Add to that fact that the music and soundtrack of today’s video games are so well orchestrated, that they belong in a feature film or on your Apple iPod Nano, rather than just on a video game.

One of my favorite video games of all time is a small, not-to-well known game that has all of the important elements that make for a quality video game in spades: interesting characters, challenging game play, humor, suspense and an absolutely breathtaking and magical musical score that I’m still looking to download onto my iPod Nano: the game is Medievil, which was designed and developed for the original Playstation and is now available for the Sony PSP.

There is something about this game that’s really intriguing and addicting at the same time. As the main character, you are Sir Daniel Fortesque, and you’re dead. However, through the magic of Sony Playstation Portable video game technology, you come back to life to defeat the evil wizard once and for all. It’s a simple premise that has been seen and played on many video game platforms, from Nintendo to the Microsoft Xbox 360. But, for some reason, it really works and works well on the Playstation and Sony PSP video game consoles.

Everything about this game really clicks. The music, which is definitely iPod Nano worthy, is never boring, repetitive or dull. Each part of the soundtrack corresponds beautifully with each unique level and area of the game, so that rather than playing a video game, you feel like your actually watching a spooky, scary and gothic movie - with you as the star! The graphics are amazing, and the voiceover work is some of the best that you’ll ever see - and hear - on the Playstation Portable!

There are many big time and big name video games that get all of the hype and the press. And, for the most part, the attention is well deserved, as the more popular games are often some of the best and most innovative titles ever created. But, once in a while, a smaller title gets released that is an absolute gem and soon becomes a cult classic video game. For me, Sony really hit a home run by releasing Medievil, and now that’s it’s available on the Sony PSP, it’s even better than ever!

Blank asked:


Play With the Best Video Game System and Spend Hours of Great Fun

Video games are one of the best forms of entertainment today. With it, you can really make your imagination come alive and become an entirely different character that fights monsters from different planets or be a Formula 1 race car driver.

To play these games, you usually go to the mall and play it on the arcade. In the arcade, you will see different games available. Some are even placed on realistic cars or fighter planes that are designed to follow every move you make. For example, if you play in a fighter plane, you will see that the machine will follow the plane’s movements, when you bank your plane right, you will feel the machine that you’re in move right too, if you pull up, you will feel that the machine will also point up.

Some of the arcade games even have a vibration feedback to alert you that you’re being hit by the enemy. There are even two player modes where you can go head to head with your friends in a dog fight or you can do cooperative missions where your friend can be your wingman. There are a lot more arcade games available.

However, you can’t go to the arcade everyday because doing so can be too expensive. Therefore, you should buy your own video gaming console where you can play right in your own home. Although it won’t contain all the realistic machines that you can find in the arcade, you can still have that great graphics and sound quality in the games.

Another great thing about buying your own gaming console is that you can have flexibility in selecting your games. There are a wide variety of games available that is not yet available or impossible to put in arcades.

In order to maximize enjoyment when you buy a video gaming system, you want to get the best. However, you may wonder what makes a good gaming console. With the number of gaming consoles available in the market today, people get confused on which gaming console they should purchase. The competition makes gaming console manufacturers develop the latest graphics and sound technology and integrate them in their systems making all the different kinds of gaming consoles in the market really stand out.

In the past, crude graphics and simple sounds were the ones available in the market. And, it was really popular. Today, quite a few gaming console manufacturers are now manufacturing the latest gaming consoles with integrated features that can even rival the power of your home personal computer.

Sega, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony are four of the big names in the gaming console industry. They create the best gaming consoles in the market and really took the world by storm with each new version released. When you play in these consoles, you will know that it can really give quality entertainment for you and your family. When you have the time, you will spend hours on playing an action packed game with amazing realism and sound quality.

To answer the question on what makes a gaming system the best is not just about the sound quality and the graphics technology integrated on the system. Before you buy a gaming console, make sure that the gaming console has a lot of game titles supported. Besides, people would rather choose a gaming console where thousands of different games are available rather than purchasing a gaming console that only supports a few hundred games. You would eventually grow tired or bored of the only few hundred games available in a particular gaming console.

With thousands of gaming titles you can choose from, you can simply buy another game title if you get bored with your other games.

Another thing you should look for in a gaming console today is if it has additional add-on gadgets that you can connect. Some gaming consoles have memory cards that you can buy for you to save your progress in case you want to continue playing later on. Some have different joysticks that you can plug in for a more realistic feel for the game. For example, if you want your racing game feel more realistic, you can purchase a steering wheel with gas and brake pedals and if you want your fighter plane simulator, you can purchase a joystick that looks similar to fighter plane controls.

There are even gaming consoles that are integrated with a modem. This gaming console can give you the capability to connect to the internet and play with other players across the world.

If you choose a video gaming system that has all these features, you purchased the best video game system available. With the continuing development of different gaming consoles, who knows what other features it may bring.

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