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Sep162019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Old 90s games: Kirby Super Star

Gaming

Old 90s games - Published by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory for the snes in 1995 and later in 2010 for the Wii's Virtual Console, Kirby Super Star had quite a legacy to live up to. The original old 90s games were whimsical treks through dreamland that exemplified a unique brand of platforming which became much beloved over the years. Kirby Super Star, sadly, falls a bit short of its predecessors. All the pieces for a great Kirby game are there, but it is cut into pieces, like an early mini game collection or party game, to the point that it loses the whimsy players fell in love with. A World Divided Kirby Super Star was a bold step forward for Nintendo. It was a precursor to the numerous mario retro game party and multiplayer N64 games which would follow in years to come, emphasizin...

Apr102018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Flashback: Spongebob Squarepants Online Games for Children

Gaming

Spongebob Squarepants is a popular Nickelodeon cartoon that was first aired in the United States in 1999. Since then, it’s become many of children’s favorite cartoon. Out of all the many favorite cartoons aired by Nickelodeon, this is Nicktoons Network’s most viewed show. However; not only do children enjoy watching these cartoons, they also enjoy playing games with their favorite cartoon character, as well. Fortunately, parents can find free Spongebob games online to keep their children happy and content, all while learning to interact with the computer. The History of Spongebob It all started with “The Pilot Episode” that was first aired May 1, 1999. Then the actual series premiere was presented on July 17, 1999, with an episode called “Bubblestand/Ripped Pants. It soon reached...

Apr82018 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

Best Wii Games for Couples

Technology

Kids have been enjoying Nintendo’s Wii console for years, and more and more couples are getting in on the game. Fifty bucks for a new video game may seem steep, but that price can make for a pretty cheap date night. If couples reuse the games even two or three times, cozy dates on the couch in front of the Wii console can wind up being dirt cheap. So, what are some of the best Wii games for a fun and romantic evening? Nintendo’s Wii Sports Resort for the Wii Console Thousands of couples are heading to the sandy beaches of Wuhu Island for a date at their private sports resort. Wii Sports Resort offers 12 games including, fencing, wakeboarding, archery, Frisbee, golf, basketball, table tennis, bowling, biking, canoeing, power cruising, and air sports. Not only are the games a bl...

Dec132017 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

Online gaming revenues continue to grow

Gaming

Online gaming revenues continue to grow, signaling that this is a market that keeps on expanding. There is no doubt that the global online gambling market has been growing every single year since 2009 and before that point. This has been a very steady trend, in fact, and the growth is predicted to increase well into the year 2020. As recently as 2015, the global online casino gaming market managed to bring in 37.91 billion U.S. dollars. That figure already represented a huge increase from 2014, 2013, and 2012. By the year 2020, this is a market that could be worth an astonishing 59.79 billion U.S. dollars. People might wonder if this growth is going to level off at some point or another. It is true that a lot of industries will eventually get to some sort of market saturation point. ...

Sep262017 by adminNo Comments

Why MLB is far better than the NFL?

Gaming, Sports

Both the MLB and the NFL are extremely popular among the Americans. Baseball is famous as America's Pastime while the NFL's Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in all of North America. Still, if it comes to picking one then the MLB is the clear winner. Here is why: 1- MLB is played in Summer: Baseball games are played in the summer. That means you can enjoy the game in all the warmth of the sun. There is a reason why baseball players are called the Boys of Summer. This is the time when you get together with your family and enjoy your food with all the kids on their vacations. While on the other hand, the NFL continues during all the snow and rain. 2- MLB has a long History: The MLB has got a long history to boast about. The beginning of baseball is estimated to begin as fa...

Jul202017 by adminNo Comments

Online Gaming and its Close Ties with Popular Culture

Gaming

The gaming industry is absolutely thriving in America, with $23.5 billion being spent by consumers in 2015. Online gaming is now a massive part of that, with online players spending an average of 6.5 hours per week playing games. One of the reasons why online gaming - especially the iGaming sector - is attracting so many players, is because of its close ties to current trends in popular culture. Nowadays it seems that the success of a franchise is to span as many platforms as possible, with slot games being one of the main go-to genres of game. The Rise of Themed Video Slots The iGaming sector pulled in over $47 billion in 2017, and a lot of that success is down to the fact that such wide demographics are catered for. Video slots are the most versatile of all the online casino ga...