The Gamerzone

Every game has its own particular game world, the setting that serves as backdrop to the shenanigans that play out. Most of these are lifted in spirit from the world of literature, largely because there are no original ideas, only interesting takes on old ones. One of the most popular of settings, particularly for first-person shooters, is what is known as the dystopia. These are world where, for all intents and pu

Superweapons, by their very nature, are cool. There’s something morbidly fascinating at firing off a nuclear missile and triggering a massive mushroom cloud over some poor city. Other exotic superweapons like orbital bombardment or laser strikes from space have their own merits as well. Almost always, game developers put a lot of time and energy into making these explosions as spectacular as possible, because

It is perhaps a testament to the prevalence of multiplayer gaming and the human desire to “connect” that mobile platforms have their own MMO titles to choose from. While none of them will ever come close to approaching the sophistication and panache of something like Guild Wars or World of Warcraft, it can be comforting for gamers-on-the-go to know that Android games are not lacking for multiplayer good

There are games that challenge your creativity and intellect. Sudoku, for one, has been around for thousands of years. There’s also that classic game where you need to move boxes in a limited fashion, where you can’t let them touch the walls. Other games involve memory, dexterity and perfect timing. Then there are games where you can just wreak havoc. Whereas the games mentioned above test your brainpow

Today, one of most recognized genres in video games is the tower defense game. No matter what form the playing field takes or what manner of creatures are presented, tower defense is instantly recognizable thanks to the winding maze, the never-ending waves of opponents, and the various towers / weapons at the player’s disposal to push back the raging hordes. Unfortunately, the trouble with nearly all tower de

There was a point in time when an Italian plumber named Mario was so prevalent and his image so widespread that more people recognized him than Mickey Mouse. While the sheer recognition of the face of Nintendo’s premier mascot has waned since that time, he’s not dead yet. On the contrary, everyone’s favorite Italian man who jumps into and out of pipes is arguably still the hardest working man in t

There are many different video games sold on the market today that would appeal to any gaming enthusiast from the age of six to the age of sixty.  Video games that come from a variety of different countries are popular, but until recently, video games created by Japanese companies dominated the international market. It’s not really surprising, as a number of the most popular game consoles before Microsoft entere

The invention of the modern rumble pad has always struck me as sheer genius. No other chunk of plastic conforms so perfectly to my hand, allowing me to reach the vital controls needed to strafe and decapitate zombies while letting me feel the gentle rumble of force feedback. Rumble pads are as essential to consoles as AK-47s are to the Libyan rebels: they couldn’t exist without them. However, it has been awhi

One of the most interesting things about the video game industry is the tendency of one genre to spawn other genres as developers keep trying new things. Fighting games, for example, evolved from side-scrolling beat-em-ups like Double Dragon. At some level, every puzzle game ever made owes something to the classic Tetris. Old lightgun games like Operation: Wolf are sometimes credited with laying the conceptual grou

If you’re tired of playing FPS games like Counter Strike, then you probably need a change. Maybe you need to play a game which is not as action packed as Medal of Honor, but still enjoyable. A change to a fishing game might be a good option. After all, fishing is a great hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. Hooking your first quality fish is really a great experience. Whether you are fishing in real life or f