If you've shelled out the cash for an xBox 360, you'll likely want to do everything you can to enjoy all of it's features to the fullest. Although the exceptional graphics are one of the key selling-points of this console, the sound card is also very powerful. Many game publishers have taken full advantage of this and include incredible audio tracks and sound effects in their games. If you don't have high quality xBox 360 compatible headphones though, you can't enjoy this ... Read Full Story

With the xBox 360 still holding strong against the new PS3, many new gamers are planning on purchasing one. The biggest problem though is the price. At between $299 and $399 dollars it can be tricky coming up with the purchase cost all at once. Luckily, most of the major retailers offer some type of payment plan that makes the purchase much easier. Here's a look at several popular payment plans for the xBox 360.Walmart's "Bill Me Later" ProgramIf you purchase an xBox 360 fro... Read Full Story

Here's a situation that's suddenly becoming all too familiar. After months of visiting stores, standing in lines and bidding online, you've finally got your hands on a PS3. You get it out of the box and follow the instructions to set it up and load your first game. You grip the controller tight and feel the excitement as the music starts. That's when you realize, there's no picture on your TV screen! If this has happened to you, don't feel bad - you're not alone. B... Read Full Story

One of the coolest little secrets to come out about the PS3 since its recent release is it's ability to wirelessly share content with Sony's handheld PSP unit via a function called "remote play". Using remote play, your PSP becomes so much more powerful, as you can bring it anywhere in your house and have access to tons of music and video stored on your PS3 by synchronizing with the PS3's Cross Media Bar. The first thing to mention is that currently the remote play opti... Read Full Story

Thanks to its inclusion of the new Blue-Ray (BD) Disc format, Sony's new PS3 has been lauded by both gamers and home theater enthusiasts. The home movie buffs are quickly discovering that purchasing the PS3 is about the cheapest way to have access to BD movie playback. Unfortunately though, there is one drawback. You see, while most home theaters are controlled by infra-red remote control systems, the PS3 does not come with IR functionality. Luckily, with a little effort, you can control ... Read Full Story

Many gamers look at the games they play and dream of creating their own. Perhaps with a pet idea for a game that hasn't been done yet. Maybe you think a particular game is brilliant, but the plot is so thin, surely a better writer could have pulled so much more out of the experience. If you find yourself thinking like this, maybe a video game design job is for you. To that end, let's take a look at some positions that are available... Click Here For The Full Story Read Full Story

I wake up, go to work and play. Seems an odd comment from an adult, but sometimes you can arrange it. I'm a video game tester. Video game testing jobs aren't just about mouse and controller skills. The main characteristic needed is precision. But that's just the beginning... CONTINUE Read Full Story

When you decide that you want to be a game designer, you need to learn the skills needed in order to do the job. This means going to a school with the required curriculum. There are a surprising amount of colleges and universities now serving this field. Here's a look at three of the best... CONTINUE Read Full Story

First person shooters (FPS) are one of the standard computer game genres. After the phenomenal success of Doom, many companies made attempts at this type of game. Today there are single player FPS games, multi-player combative FPS games, multi-player cooperative FPS games and all of the above come in both plot driven and straight combat forms. Read on for tips for designing games in this popular genre... CONTINUE Read Full Story

The popularity of massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) has exploded over the past few years and shows no sign of letting up. Thanks to the success of hugely popular titles such as World Of Warcraft, EVE Online, and Dark Age of Camelot, the demand for new MMORPGs keeps increasing. Because of this, demand for game designers who can develop new titles in this genre will also be strong for some time to come. If you are interested in a future job creating these types of games,... Read Full Story