Overcoming Online Game AddictionPosted by admin on November 7th, 2010

Playing online games helps players to escape the reality of things. This means, giving up almost everything else out there in the ‘real world’ and set an environment for the players to be comfortable with. These games causes addiction because players can take over places, run long distances, reach high strength and beat enemies with not much previous training unlike in real life. Anything done in excess is unhealthy. So, what can one do to maximize the fun in online gaming without neglecting other important aspects of life? Players can overcome online games addiction by minimizing time spent on online games, outdoor socializing and interference of family and friends.

        Players should realize and accept that playing online games for long hours is a problem; people tend to neglect social responsibilities and tasks. Identifying the problem is the first and most important step in overcoming it. Secondly, players should schedule their play time. Play only a couple of hours after study time. Finding the right individual guild is essential. Do not commit to hardcore raiding guilds that requires a player to spend time playing on the internet. Play casually, enjoy the company of others and play at one’s own pace. It is just a game and everyone deserves to have fun the way they want.

        Obsession towards online games could make an individual lose a social life. This is bad for health as they will not move often while playing online games. Players should take up outdoor activities. Think of these as real-life quests.Besides keeping one healthy, players will also learn a thing or two by being outdoors. Pass the time by going out for vacation or be active in sports. Spending time with loved ones shall refrain oneself from being addicted to online games. Keep a close connection with family and friends as loneliness is a killer in disguise.

       Online games are addictive because the players do not have the will power to control their urges. Players with these addictions need support from family and friends. Family members can help by monitoring the player’s online timing. A friend can help with the game by getting the in-game items wanted such as request help in buying healing items or solving minor quests of the game. Players will only need to solve the important parts of the game. This will shorten a player’s time in solving a game. A helping hand is always a great way to solve a problem.

       Surprisingly, the ideas above are more effective than uninstalling the game from the computer. Although online games provide an instant satisfaction, players tend to neglect their family and friends by isolating themselves in a room with their computer. As a result, these players will lose their socializing skills. Online game addiction is a disease which requires ongoing treatment for a recovery to be seen.

Great Console Games of The 2000SPosted by admin on November 1st, 2010

The best console games of the 2000s have been on the Sony PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo game consoles such as the Wii. Overall, there have been some great game titles for these game consoles. These are a few of the great console games of the 2000s.

Halo:

To begin with Halo. The Halo games were among the top games for the Xbox, and also Xbox 360. All the Halo game titles were good, but the original Halo was one that started the bandwagon and gained many fans for the Xbox game consoles. This game has ten great levels for the Master Chief to battle through en route to destroying the Halo, featuring some great graphics and audio effects. In addition to the great single player game, Halo was also great for multi-player gaming. Additional sequels to the Halo game title further enhanced the game series up to Halo 3.

Mario Galaxy:

Mario Galaxy is one of the best games for the Wii. Mario platform games always seem to be among the top game releases, and the latest addition to the Mario franchise does not disappoint in this respect. In this great 3D platform game Mario takes to orbit in pursuit of the missing Miss Peach. Aside from the original Mario Galaxy, Mario Galaxy 2 has also been a great sequel with enhanced level designs and graphics.

Call of Duty:

Call of Duty was one of the best FPS games of the last decade. Originally a WW2 FPS game, new additions to the Call of Duty series include Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare for a variety of consoles such as the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. This addition was set in the Middle East, was an even more intense game than that of its predecessors featuring more modern combat scenarios than early Call of Duty game titles. Aside from the single player game, Call of Duty 4 also had great multi-player options which made for a fantastic package.

Super Mario Bros:

In a decade that was dominated by 3D games, New Super Mario Bros bucked the trend and proved to be one of the top game titles of the 2000s. New Super Mario Bros was a Mario game that went back to the old-school 2D platform, but including some 3D effects. New Super Mario Bros on the Wii also included multiplayer options, one of the first Mario games to do so in recent times. New Super Mario Bros was a big hit on the Nintendo DS, and was, is, also one of the best Wii games.

Overall, these were four of the best game titles and series of the 2000s. They include Halo, Call of Duty game titles such as Call of Duty 4, both Mario Galaxy games, and New Super Mario Bros for both the Nintendo DS and the Wii.