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Any expert on the history of video games will tell you that the 80s were a very crucial and influential time in the development of video game design, distribution and creativity. Even if programming techniques, controls, graphics and premises have progressed almost superfluously since then, 80s arcade games still continue to have a place in the arena of video gaming after breaking ground and paving the way for modern gaming innovation. In general, the 80s saw a huge boom in the popularity and use of electronics. Initially, the video gaming industry experienced a crash as it struggled to compete with … Continue Reading

Everyone remembers when Bratz first came onto the toy scene, daring to intrude on Barbie’s territory. Mattel had long held a monopoly on the dress up doll market and then all of sudden, these upstart brats rose up to challenge their rule. Bratz was initially unsuccessful, understandable considering Barbie’s influence, but it fairly quickly won over legions of girls with their bug eyes, pouty lips and edgy fashion, which was an intriguing contrast to the wholesome, perhaps becoming tiresome, Barbie. Bratz has taken over a significant share of the market to itself with lines like Bratz Funky Fashion … Continue Reading

“Blasting pixilated space ships can be mighty fun, as anyone who’s ever played Galaga can tell you. The Air Force thinks it can put all that joystick time to good use, too — by using games to help airmen prepare for real-life outer space combat” – so says an article on one website that specializes in reporting on military activity. While space war may be a new thing to combat and military training, army games have been used for years to train the military for real-life on-the-ground combat. First-person shoot-em up games have been used and have proved … Continue Reading

The big daddy of online role-playing games is none other than World of Warcraft. Not surprisingly, it is also one of the most addictive games currently on the market. As one player put it; “WOW addiction is no joke. At first I played for 2-3 hours a day. Soon I was on for 6-10 hours a day. I ignored my friends and went working from 4 times a week to twice a week. I want to quit so badly, I’ve been playing for 2 years . . . The problem is that I do not know what to do beside … Continue Reading

You may believe that children do not need electronic items to keep them happy. There is some truth to his, as simple toys are often more popular and useful than those that take batteries in the long run. However, there are some great items out there that can be good for your kids if you use them in moderation and that can also be helpful to you when you need a little bit of help. No parent can be calm and easy going all of the time, and sometimes, it is nice to have a distraction so that you can … Continue Reading

Every year it seems Air Hogs are a favorite Christmas gift. Taking off in flight has been a fantasy of probably every child. Air Hogs are a great gift because they allow your kid to live out that dream. The fact is that kids like Air Hogs because they’re fun. And since there is no assembly needed, parents like them also.

Air Hogs are radio controlled, lightweight, and created for youngsters of all flying skill levels, from those just starting out to advanced. And there’s always one thing new to play with seeing as new models are continuously being released. Let’s … Continue Reading

Slot car racing is an innovative game or hobby for those who are fascinated with racing cars. Miniature or scale-model cars are raced on a special track. The track is flat and wide enough for two or more slot cars to race side by side. A thin, deep groove is built into the track for each car. These continuous slots run the entire length of the track. The slot car has a small blade or pin that extends beneath the car into the slot. This blade keeps the car on the track and supplies power to the car during … Continue Reading

Here are some guidelines that can help you locate attraction discount tickets. You should know it is rarely necessary to pay full price for tickets because of the great deals available. For example, let’s say you are heading to Orlando Florida for a Disney vacation. Many timeshare presentations award participants with free or reduced price Disney theme park tickets. The only thing you have to do is attend the sales presentation. It is not necessary to purchase a timeshare to get the incentive.

Paintball is an attractive outdoor activity which is popular among older children, teenagers and adults. This sport puts players into teams with the main objective of each being to eliminate players from the opposing team by hitting them with a paint filled ball. The paintballs are fired from a gun called a marker that is powered by air, nitrogen or carbon dioxide. There are all different kinds of markers ranging in price from around $100 to more than $1,000. Lately, the popularity of this sport has reached record highs. Because of this, there are not only casual hobbyists who … Continue Reading

In the world of games systems today, there are wide arrays of video game systems. These systems lay a platform for an interactive form of entertainment and the main purpose for these systems is for human stimulation. Learn how these systems have progressed over the years here…