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Foxconn Taking Firefox OS to Tablets

Harpermac — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:50:35 +0000

Earlier this week, Chinese electronics manufacturer Foxconn made the news for announcing its plans to release both smartphones and tablets featuring the Firefox OS. This represents a strategy shift for the electronics giant: Now Foxconn can focus on not just manufacturing the hardware for smartphones, tablets and other devices, but can present the software as [...]

Is There Such a Thing as Video Game Addiction?

Teresa Martinez — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:46 +0000

The moment a person manifests signs and symptoms of extreme use of something, there is a tendency to classify it as a form of addiction. The usual determinant of addiction is if it is in such a magnitude as to disrupt and interfere with everyday living. In the world of computer and video games, there [...]

Who is the Gamer?

Teresa Martinez — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:55:50 +0000

Who indeed is the gamer? In present common parlance, a gamer refers to a player of video games. These may include people who do not necessarily see themselves as regular players as well as those that practically live and breathe gaming. Serious gamers not only play, they also learn and study the games and [...]

Adult Content in Video Games – So What’s Next?

Teresa Martinez — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:40 +0000

After all the ruckus about violent games coming into the hands of young gamers, another threat that spoils the intent of clean fun and entertainment is the introduction of adult content in video games. Ratings and classification do not ensure protection. It is the decision of the game developers first and foremost to create or not to create such games [...]

How to Play Games Safely

Teresa Martinez — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:16:59 +0000

Image: kotaku Playing video games is supposed to be fun and safe. Few people realize that there are certain health risks related to playing video games. These risks mainly arise from improper positioning and excessive playing time that will no longer constitute a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Parents are more often worried of the psychological [...]

Console Gaming

Teresa Martinez — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:02:58 +0000

Image: mactrast Console gaming has been part of many people’s entertainment options since it was introduced in the market. Its entertainment factor lies in its interactive nature. As players manipulate images with accompanying sounds through a controller connected to the game console, unlimited fun becomes the name of the game. It is not surprising therefore [...]

Online Xbox Gaming

Teresa Martinez — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:31:19 +0000

Image: buzzle Xbox Live offers online gaming through Microsoft’s digital media delivery service. Although gaming has been made available for free, some features including online gaming are only limited to subscribers of the Xbox Live Gold service. It is by far, the only online gaming service where players are charged for the benefit of playing [...]

The Value of Demo Games

Teresa Martinez — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:14:24 +0000

Image: odst Manufacturers of games are doing their customers much service when they offer demo downloads for free. There is no other way for a buyer to know if he or she would be happy with a game unless they are allowed to play it. Demo games make this possible without having to buy a [...]

Can Seniors Play Xbox Games?

Teresa Martinez — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:28:54 +0000

The most recommended games for senior citizens are the so-called brain games or memory games that are said to keep the brain active and prevent memory loss. Seniors however, are fast catching up with the younger generation in relation to gaming. In fact, a considerable increase in the number of senior gamers has been observed [...]

Migrating Your Xbox Live Account

Teresa Martinez — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:06:57 +0000

Image: thisismyjoystick Finally, moving from one country to another no longer means terminating your existing Xbox Live Account and starting from the very beginning. Microsoft has recently allowed migrating Xbox Live profiles to another region. This is not however, without some consequences. It is highly possible that some of the services and contents offered by [...]