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...Of all the things that the 1970s produced, there are few that made as big of a cultural impact as video games. Theres no question about it: video games have been a significant force in society and one of the most popular leisure pursuits. Chances are if youre under the age of 40, you played them, some of us a lot. There was Atari, Intellivision and Colecovision. Dont forget Sega and Nintendo. Today there are web sites that allow you to download free online games.

And if you remember those days of the late 70s and early 80s, you recall that the games relied on graphic improvements and better ways of shooting the enemy. It was more or less a solitary pursuit. With the rise of the Internet and online games however, lots of things changed, including the ability to download games and playing online games, making games a more social activity, with lots of players, or opponents playing each other from different countries. This may be the biggest change and the latest benefit that games have offered the world.

But what about the early days? How did it all start and what were the video games that defined the era? The Innovators

Many people think that Pong was the home game that started it all, but really it was Magnavox and their "Odyssey" system in 1972. Although it was very simple, it was still the first. It had twelve simple games with graphic overlays. However, there was lots of room for improvement, and thats where Pong came into play.

Nolan Bushnell created Pong, along with Al Alcorn, the founder of Atari. Rumor has it that when the prototype was tested at a California bar, the machine broke down after two days, because it was so popular. The next logical step was to create a home version. So, one year later, Atari released Pong, complete with built in paddles, and a speaker. Of course, Pong was a huge success and represented a new stage in the evolution of gaming. Over sixty Pong knock-offs would be produced, but Atari dominated the market.

Next was the implementation of the micropr...more

Nintendo Wii - Smart Gaming

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The new Wii is the fifth home video game console from Nintendo. This gaming device is the direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube and targets a broader demographic than that of the Xbox 360 by Microsoft and PlayStation3 by Sony. The game console comes with the distinguishing feature of a wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and is able to detect acceleration in three dimensions. Another feature is the WiiCo...more

Video game Backup Software

...rovided with the software.

It is normally impossible to produce a copy of your backup CD. This is because most video game backup programs contain an encryption that is that does not permit copying. When you copy the software, this part of the code is not copied.

When you run your backup video game, sometimes you have to modify your settings. Sometimes you will have to install a mod chip. Some video game backup software packages provide mod chips with their software and some others provide adva...more

The Most Popular Electronics Hunt In Singapore

...l, its because Sim Lim Square is best known for its computer components not consumer electronics.

Youll see this once you get to Level 3, 4 and 5. These levels are chockfull of computer parts. Were talking about computer CPUs, motherboard, graphic cards, hard drives, CD-ROM drives, DVD drives and custom built computers. There is nothing in a computer that you cannot find in Sim Lim Square. Period.

I usually buy my computers form a good shop on Level 3 called Fuwell. This place is usually crowded, but its prices are very reasonable. Moreover I find the staff friendly and they have a huge variety of products. Looking for a portable hard drive? This is the shop to visit. Looking for a DVD writer or a graphics card? Fuwell is the place to go.

4. Buying Computer Software
There are many other shops around th...more