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A Short List Of Cool Old Games You May Have Forgotten About

Isn’t it annoying when you have something on the tip of your tongue? When you have vivid memories of something but can’t for the life of you recall what it’s called? Video games aren’t any different. Thousands of video games have been released through the decades, some good and some awful. Some games leave a lasting impression or memory for many reasons, yet they are challenging to recollect completely. There are a number of them. 

1. What You Can Do

Unfortunately, the present gaming market’s strategy is to play a game and then move on to the next one. As a result, much of gaming is remembered in a flash. Fortunately, if you’re looking for lovely old memories, you may visit this retro video game store and buy games from the early 1980s. Here are a few examples from the old games. 

 2. Battleship 

 

Battleship, one of the oldest and most popular games, has been around since the 1930s, and new versions are released every few years. Battleship was the game that was always battled over in those days. Of course, some people continue to play it now, and it still provides a thrill. 

 3. NES: Bonk’s Adventure

 The NES had many fantastic platforming games, such as Super Mario Bros. And there’s Mega Man. However, not all of them were able to achieve such fame. Bonk’s Adventure is one of the games that did not have the same success as the others. Before being converted to the NES, it was designed for the TurboGraft-16. However, this port came out in 1993, a few years after the SNES version. Naturally, it did not sell well and is now quite challenging to locate. 

 

4. Chuchu Rocket

 It’s beyond us how this frantic mash-up of Pac-Man, Bomberman, Lemmings, and Hungry Hippos failed to become a constantly updated gaming mainstay. It’s a fast-paced maze puzzler created by Sonic co-creator Yuji Naka in which players must arrange arrows on the floor to lead a line of mice into rockets to escape the giant cats.

 

5. Commander Keen

 After being developed by id Software and published by Apogee, Commander Keen was launched in 1990. John Carmack, the gaming veteran who is now the Chief Technology Officer for Oculus, oversaw the team that created the game. Commander Keen was an excellent side-scrolling platformer with a young child in a yellow football shirt as the protagonist. 

 

6. Soul Edge

 The first game in the Soul Caliber series, Soul Edge, is a fighting game. It began out as an arcade game before being renamed Soul Blade for its Playstation release. Namco experimented with the idea of a weapon-based fighting game with this game. It was the first game to use motion capture technology.

 

7. The Legend Of The Mystical Ninja

The mysterious Ninja was the first game in the Goemon video game series to be released in North America and Europe. You may study judo, obtain an animal pet, and even fly temporarily in this action-adventure game.

 

Gaming has the potential to become a way of life. Video game culture can either become an ideal way of relating to the world or escaping the obligations and disappointments of everyday life. It’s worth noting that video games have an impact on people. Playing old cool videos evokes pleasant memories. 

Edifier launches the G2ii headphones in Pink #Edifier #Gaming #tech

Featuring Virtual 7.1 surround Sound and 50mm Composite Diaphragm Unit for Clear Sound and Low Frequency Sound Performance.

Edifier International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets announces its latest offering to the gaming headset world – the G2ii Pink headphones.

Featuring virtual 7.1 surround sound, the G2ii Pink headset offers full 360° surround sound effects for a totally immersive gaming experience. With accurate sound positioning, Fortnite, Animal Crossing and Destiny 2 – to name a few – all come alive, pinpointing exactly where the sound is coming from. This sound placement ensures you have the advantage in complex gaming situations thus enhancing your play. 

The next generation 50mm composite diaphragm unit produces clear sound and powerful low-frequency sound performance. This driver, combined with the professional e-sports team tuning, optimises gaming styles. 

 

The high-performance, noise cancelling microphone features a detachable 6mm, electret condenser microphone with omnidirectional reception, vital for making sure your teammates can always hear you despite your surroundings. 

The vibrant RGB lights use backlight technology to pulse when the headset is in use to enhance your gaming set up and create a dynamic atmosphere. 

Ergonomic and lightweight, the headband reduces pressure on your head to make certain a comfortable fit. Utilising soft leatherette to encase soft earmuffs, the design also ensures elongated wear. The detachable cute kitten ears make this a fun headset to use. The G2ii Pink is equipped with a USB connector for easy plug and play with PCs and laptops and comes complete with cute, detachable kitten ears!

 

Slip the G2ii Pink headphones on and submerge yourself in your gaming world. 

 

Main Features:

  • 7.1 surround sound offering 360° sound positioning, accelerating your advantage. 
  • 50mm driver unit produces clear sound and excellent low-frequency performance. 
  • Noise-cancelling detachable microphone for uninterrupted game play.
  • Dynamic RGB light effects. 
  • Comfortable wearing with soft leatherette ear muffs for longevity.

 

Specifications:

IMPEDANCE: 32Ω
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  20Hz-20KHz
SENSITIVITY:  98dB
DRIVER UNIT:  Φ50mm dynamic drivers

 

Price & Availability:

 

Available for £49.99 from Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-Headset-Head-band-Black-Red/dp/B081S6FLWQ#ace-g0979249316

Face Off Against Death’s Army in the Thrilling New Horror FPS KINGDOM of the DEAD. #Gaming

Indie developer DIRIGO Games is thrilled to announce KINGDOM of the DEAD, an action packed new horror themed First Person Shooter coming to PC via Steam in early 2022.

KINGDOM of the DEAD blends old school FPS action with unique black and white pen and ink style visuals to create a terrifying gameplay world where players wage war in a deadly battle against Death’s ever growing army.

 

East Coast America, 19th Century. 

Agent Chamberlain, a professor turned Army General, now works for a secret government program known as GATEKEEPER. Their primary purpose is to defeat the newly empowered Death and his ever-growing army of the dead.

After the war, Death’s army swelled with new recruits from both sides. His newfound power allowed him to begin an offensive against a weakened overworld. Even now, he stages a covert invasion as he masses his monsters in the shadows of the city. As they prepare to rise up from hell and break through from the deepest wells, pits and crypts, only you, Agent Chamberlain, can find their exits and stop the spawn from entering your world.

Features of KINGDOM of the DEAD:

  • Unique black & white, hand drawn visuals.
  • Classic FPS gameplay with different objectives at each difficulty level.
  • Hunt the undead hordes across remote locations along the US East Coast.
  • Equip 8 weapons and go toe to toe with over 22 undead enemies and face old school bosses.
  • Switch up your gameplay experience with a customizable colour palette and cheat code access.
  • Test your mettle and face off against a never-ending onslaught in the endless gameplay mode.

KINGDOM of the DEAD will be released for PC in early 2022 and fans can wishlist the game now on the official Steam page. For more information join the conversation on social media on Twitter and Reddit.

Pandemic Helps Families To Bond Through Gaming

Parents, kids and gaming are often a volatile mixture. The parental fears of too much gaming are well-documented. Get away from in front of that screen. Go outside and get some fresh air. Will all that fantasy role-playing make it difficult for them to remain grounded in reality? How will playing violent games impact them? What sort of people are they interacting with while they are playing online?

Who knew it would take a pandemic to help answer some of these real and imagined fears?

COVID-19 is changing much of what we do and the way we do it and the world of gaming is no different in this manner. The world of eSports, already a rapidly-growing entity, has witnessed an explosion of action on all forms of gaming at online betting sites, especially during the time when the mainstream sports world was in lockdown.

Another subtle change, also brought on by lockdowns and families being basically quarantined together in a bubble environment, is that parents and children are finding new and unique methods of entertaining themselves and interacting with each other. And in some homes, they are bonding over gaming. 

 

Teach Your Parents Well

According to a survey conducted by parents-together.org, screen time among children during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic jumped by as much as 500 percent. 

As if parents needed another reason to go off the deep end when it comes to their kids and video games. However, as time in the bubble continued, instead of berating their children, more and more parents ended up becoming their children.

Some parents chose to sit with their kids and allow them to teach the old folks a new trick – how to play their favorite games. Consider it a modern version of the old axiom if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. 

“Teaching my mom and dad to play [Rocket League] last winter was a turning point for us,” 15-year old high school student Collin Blewett of Sacramento, California told USA Today. “It was kind of a best-case, fairytale time that I never expected.”

In reality, parents and children watching a screen together is hardly a new form of family entertainment. The television filled that role in the living rooms of homes for decades, as mom, dad and the kids would gather to watch their favorite shows.

Today’s world is digital. There’s no getting around that. Kids are going to spend time in front of screens, whether their parents like it or not. It’s where their friends are. And during the pandemic, it’s also been where their school chums are and in essence, where their community resides.

Families used to play board games together, so sharing the video gaming experience is merely the next step in that process. On top of that, the gaming world offers a unique family-bonding experience, a rare opportunity where the children are likely to be significantly better at it than their parents. That factor enables another element to enter the room, the chance for kids to mentor their folks.

“It’s nice for the child to be able to teach his or her parents about gaming,” Sinem Siyahhan, assistant research professor at the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, told WJBR. “Our research is finding that sharing this experience cultivates family bonding, learning and well-being.”

 

Learning The Benefits Of Gaming

By sharing this space with their children, parents are also able to discover that there are numerous positive impacts from the gaming experience that are proving beneficial in the development of their kids. 

Those positive benefits include learning how to problem solve, to work with others in a team environment and to think analytically. Gaming offers players avenues to be creative. It’s an interactive learning experience that also provides participants with an outlet that helps to spawn freedom of self-expression and to improve communication skills.

Playing alongside their kids, parents are also realizing that all those fears they harbored about how gaming was impacting their children were entirely unfounded.

“It’s not an isolating experience like we used to think,” Joel Willis, editor in chief of The Dad, told USA Today. “Kids aren’t playing alone for hours on end. 

“We’re in the Golden Age of social gaming. Playing Fortnite with my son, it’s constant conversation. ‘I got your back, do this, do that.’ We help each other out. 

“In between all those commands and collaboration, we talk about his life and school. Same with my daughter. I love that I can share this time with them.”

Contra Returns – Launches on mobiles devices this summer. #Gaming #ContraReturns

Contra Returns, a new addition to the legendary KONAMI run-and-gun action franchise Contra, is available for pre-registration on mobile devices starting today. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and KONAMI, Contra Returns will be bringing a fresh twist to the iconic retro arcade shooter. Players can pre-register on Google Play and the Apple Store today to gain exclusive rewards. Contra Returns will be launching in North America on July 26 and coming soon in Europe.

 

Contra Returns brings fans of the franchise an authentic new take on the Contra series, enhanced with all new graphics, gameplay upgrades, and more. New characters, storylines and customizable weapons allow players to unlock skills and conquer the battlefield with the same thrill of the arcade originals. Contra Returns offers over 200 levels, new game modes including One Life Mode, 1v1, and 3v3 modes, player and equipment upgrades and customization, and more, creating the ultimate Contra experience!

For more information on Contra Returns, visit https://www.contrareturnsm.com/en/

Edifier launch the GM5 gaming earbuds. #Edifier #Gaming #Tech

Edifier International, prominent designer and award-winning manufacturer of consumer audio  electronics for both the lifestyle and multimedia markets announces its latest Hecate – Gaming GM5  earbuds.Bluetooth v5.2, Qualcomm QCC3046 and aptX Adaptive low latency technology, for faster transmission and a more stable connection. 

With mobile gaming and video streaming being forefront of the GM5 construction, countless trials  and tests were conducted to ensure that these wireless earbuds would meet the true gamer’s  specific needs. The contrast of grey matte and gloss black on the charging case conveys quality,  while the LED lighting on either side of the case incorporates aesthetic gaming design.  

Featuring the latest Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity and merging with Qualcomm chipset  QCC3046 and aptX adaptive audio decoding, the GM5 produces high quality signal transmission with  minimal interruptions and ultra-low latency. This combination allows for immediate sound  communication from the game to your ears, ensuring you hear every move of your opponents.  

Low-power consumption ensures that the GM5’s eight-hour playback time can be put to maximum  use: with an additional 32 hours available via the portable charging case. Level after level can be  completed without any lagging or low battery notifications for gamers, streamers, or mobile show  bingers. 

Environmental noise cancelling technology means that you can talk quite clearly with your  teammates in the ‘battlefield’. ENC removes any external noise for clear communication during calls,  and with dual microphones on each earbud, your voice is distinctively picked up. Use the earbuds  individually or together for a greater range of uses.  

Each earbud also includes touch controls, easily switching between gaming or music audio profiles  and ambient mode, further enhancing your listening experience. You are also able to play, pause,  accept or suspend a phone call and skip music tracks by a simple tap. 

Included in the box is a Type – C charging cable, protective silicone case to ensure your earbuds and  their case stay in mint condition, and a lanyard with a carabiner for easy transportation. The IPX5  rating – splash and sweatproof – and ergonomic half-ear design also guarantees comfort for long term use.  

Main Features: 

  • Bluetooth v5.2 and Qualcomm aptX low latency technology, for faster transmission and less  interruptions.  
  • ENC for clearer calls and listening and IPX5 rating to ensure splash and sweat proofing.  • 8 hours playback with an additional 32 hours via the compact charging case. 
  • Changeable audio profiles depending on use to enhance sound delivered.  
  • Easy to use on-ear controls. 

Specifications: 

Sensitivity  98dB
Driver size  Φ12mm
Frequency response  200 – 20,000Hz
Impedance  32Ω
Wireless connection  Bluetooth v5.2
Charging time  90 min
Connections  Type – c
Weight  4.0g

 

Price & Availability: 

Available in the UK soon for SRP £70.00 buy HERE

BenQ Launches Faster 1ms MPRT 165Hz Gaming Monitor #BenQ #Gaming

BenQ, a global leader in display technology and solutions, is launching the latest models in its MOBIUZ gaming display series; the EX2510S and EX2710S. Both are perfect for competitive gaming, such as SimRacing and EgoShooters as well as enhancing story-driven games for a smoother and more immersive experience. 

With an improved refresh rate from 144Hz to 165Hz, the new EX2510S/EX2710S puts an end to blurriness, delay and digital artifacts. This new gaming monitors are bursting with impressive features that will make gamers’ heart beat faster, such as the lightning-fast 1ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT), 99% sRGB IPS panel display for a balanced and accurate gaming picture and FreeSyncTM, Premium for a smooth gaming experience with annoying vibrations. BenQ’s HDRi technology further optimises colours and contrasts to create an unbeatably immersive experience that leaves gamers on the edge of seats.

The Light Tuner also allows you to choose from 20 colour settings, so whether you play FPS or RPG you can create the perfect gaming environment for you. Add to that Colour Vibrance and Black eQualizer technology which allows you to see your targets in any setting. So, whether your enemies choose to hide in the shadows or in the woods, these features will make visible against any background without overexposing the bright areas. 

The built-in treVolo sound system creates an unforgettable, immersive atmosphere for players absorbed in the gaming action. This helps to provide an accurate perception of other players’ whereabouts at all times with detailed audio, making the EX2510S/EX2710S the perfect choice for epic adventures, action thrills, and heart-raising racing. 

Hit the ground running and dive into your gaming world with Quick OSD and Scenario Mapping features. The Quick OSD allows you to set up and switch to your frequently used game settings quickly. When you plug into your game console, Scenario Mapping self-adjusts to the current video input signal and loads your personalised game settings. You can access different game scenario quickly by switching the input without wasting time on readjusting settings. 

Key Features

  • 99% sRGB IPS panel with HDRi, FreeSyncTM, Premium, 1ms MPRT, and 165Hz for utmost smooth gameplay 
  • Immersive gameplay on the Full HD 25” or 27” screen
  • Two speakers powered by treVolo for audio immersion 
  • New Quick OSD and Scenario Mapping to dive into the game right away
  • Multiple ports offering access to all kinds of devices
  • Viewing flexibility with the height adjustment stand
  • BenQ proprietary eye-care technology for viewing comfort 

A Gaming Guide: 3 Games All Football Fans Will Be Sure To Love

Are you a lover of football? Do you also have a passion for gaming? If so, you should combine these two all-important elements of your life by playing the games listed below. No matter what it is about the beautiful game that specifically interests you, there will undoubtedly be a video game out there that actively piques your footballing interest.

Here are three games all football fans will be sure to love:

FIFA

As an Irish football fan, you might not be afforded the opportunity to see your favourite teams playing week in, week out. However, this does not mean that you can’t immerse yourself in the very latest footballing action. When you play FIFA, you can experience the thrills and spills of match day from the comfort of your own home. 

 

If you want to maximise your FIFA-playing potential, be sure to put the following advice into practice:

 

  1. Don’t commit to challenges or dive into tackles — jockey for position for as long as you can
  2. Refrain from sprinting, as this will make your players tired and compromise your team as the 90th minute draws closer
  3. Take full advantage of the radar, as this will help you to pinpoint which players are being marked and which are being afforded a degree of space
  4. Activate Agile Dribbling and keep the ball tight
  5. Vary the length and type of passes that you perform
  6. Get to grips with set pieces in the practice drill mode
  7. Inject balance into your strikes by turning on timed finishing
  8. Make counter attacking a cornerstone of your FIFA game play style

 

Sports betting

Sports betting might not be a game per se, but it is still a fun pastime for anybody that loves to watch football in their free time. Should you have a little flutter on the outcome of the matches and games that you watch, you will instantly feel more enthralled by the action that you witness. Whether you opt for Euro 2021 betting or whether you choose to put money down on the GAA football league, this is a great way to inject some added excitement into match day.

Football Manager

For those of you that have a keen interest in the behind-the-scenes aspects of football, Football Manager is definitely the game for you. Widely regarding as being one of the most addictive games of all time, this game franchise will allow you to take on the challenge of being a virtual football coach. In this role, you will be tasked with training players, buying new players, and picking your team’s formation, all in the hope that you can lead your club to unrivalled success going forward.

For advice on how to optimise your performance on Football Manager, be check out the advice and guidance provided by Games Radar.

Whenever there isn’t a big football match to watch on TV, why don’t you fill your free time with the games listed above? 

 

Tourism Ireland unveils new Assassin’s Creed Valhalla campaign #TourismIreland #Gaming

Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Ubisoft, the creator of the popular video game Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, in a new campaign to promote Ireland. Celebrating Ireland’s starring role in the recently launched expansion of the video game, called Wrath of the Druids, Tourism Ireland aims to reach a new audience of gamers around the world.

Playing as Eivor, a fierce leader of a Viking clan, gamers must make their way through Ireland’s haunted forests and stunning backdrops, while gaining influence among Gaelic Kings. The game gives players a chance to immerse themselves in our beautiful landscapes and includes many real-life locations, such as the Giant’s Causeway, the Hill of Tara, Benbulben and Dublin.

The Tourism Ireland campaign will include a collaboration with popular influencers in key tourism markets, including Great Britain, Germany, France, Spain and the Nordic countries. This is the first time that Tourism Ireland has worked with popular gaming content creators; all have a strong following on Twitch, a live streaming platform mainly used by gamers. The content creators will showcase the otherworldly landscapes, rich culture and folklore of Ireland – which feature in Wrath of the Druids – to their hundreds of thousands of followers. The aim is to highlight those landscapes to gaming communities – and encourage them to come and discover them for themselves.

The campaign also includes a new video featuring gameplay footage from Wrath of the Druids combined with footage of the real-life locations which feature in the video game. Tourism Ireland will share the video with its millions of fans and followers on social media – bringing the various featured locations to life and highlighting Ireland’s connections with the game. To view the video, click here.

Mark Henry, Tourism Ireland’s Central Marketing Director, said: “Ubisoft has done an incredible job in bringing aspects of Celtic Ireland to life in amazing detail. Tourism Ireland’s campaign is a fun and innovative way to bring Ireland to the attention of a new audience of gamers. We want to spike players’ curiosity about the featured locations and inspire them to come and explore them in the real world.”