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Apart from just the gaming consoles, the full TV industry is also looking for some excited models of TVs based on the 3D technologies and they are also promised to be coming soon into the international markets. The statement came from Ubisoft’s side in its investor conference and according to that “We will see more and more product coming in 3D on 360 and PS3 but also on portable machines. We can count on substantial grown in the 3D market just because it’s more immersive, so it will be a good way for the industry to give even more emotion to the gamers”. Thus the trend of 3D can be expected to get more hyper in the coming days and the technological advancement will be much more increased.

Brits really have a sound installment base for PSPs, Wiis, DSes, 360s and PS3s and the latest figures are quite enough to prove that. According to some reports nearly 24.2m new-gen games consoles have been sold in the UK since 2006, the time when the first X360 was launched.

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No doubt, it’s quite an impressive installed base for the gaming consoles. This data released by the GfK Chart-Track a retailer Game in UK.

During the last month, ten million units of DS sales were recorded following Sony’s PSP that saw the sales of 3.3m units to date.

In UK, Wii has emerged as the biggest selling home consoles that were sold 5.4 million to date after Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony’s PS3 that saw 3.9m and 2.2m units’ sales respectively.

Peter Lewis, Game chairman says that in UK there was a 54% increase in the ownership of the third generation hardware during the past one year.

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112,000 teens belonging to over 30 countries were included in the survey, aging 11-19. It was observed that Sony was much admired by the youth than any other brand. In consumer electronic goods, Sony took the lead with Apple on rank two, followed by Nintendo, Samsung and HP.

Though PS3 is much adored worldwide, Sony is loosening its grip on the console world. Wii took the lead; girls preferred Wii whereas boys sided with Xbox 360. When it came to mobile phone brands, nothing could affect the love for Nokia, though the mobile giant is loosening its grip exactly the way Sony is. Nokia was followed by Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and Apple. Motorola lost its position form rank 3 (last year) to “nowhere”.

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1. How to utilize an old internal hard drive:

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Do you have an extra hard drive which is only lying down around you, which might had been pulled out of an older computer before selling it out? Then you have good news; you can put it to use by making it a free storage drive.

If you want to put it Inside a PC and it was pulled out of a laptop, remember that you need to make sure that it fits well (by using some means) because a laptop hard drive will never fit well into a PC. You may put it against the inside of the case or in a free drive bay. You might as well use sticking yet removable tapes. A 3.5” SATA drive will fit exactly, though.

If your intention is to make it an external storage drive, you will have to make use of USB drive adapter cable. This way, you will be enabled to transfer files quickly either for transferring to another computer, or for backup reasons.

2. How to transform your XP netbook into a n eBook Reader:

Are you captivated by the charm of Amazon Kindle? You can get the same

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level of functionality from your netbook running on XP.

First of all, you need few eBooks and an e-reader application. There are many sources from where you can get eBooks. Unprotected formats like PDF, HTML, and plain text can be read in a Web browser, Acrobat Reader, or a text editor. Protected formats need special applications; Microsoft Reader and Adobe Digital Editions are two free applications to read protected formats.

Now, your netbook must have Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Control Panel. Click the Display Settings tab and check Enable Rotation. Now, click the 270° radio button and apply it. It might be possible for you, too, to toggle between the normal and rotated directions by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Right Arrow or Ctrl-Alt-Up Arrow.

If this video control panel is missing, you may have to download EeeRotate. You may also like the Read Aloud function in Adobe Reader Software.

3. How to program an iPod without iTunes:

It is quite possible that you hate iTunes due to complexity and lack of certain features but love iPod. So, do you want an iTunes alternative for programming your iPod? There are certain substitutes for you.

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There is Mediafour XPlay for $30 that has quite nice features like it doesn’t require reformatting of a Mac iPod for using it with a PC; iPod files are shown in Windows explorer; plus it has the ability to read files from the iPod Touch and iPhone.

There is free software, too. Floola converts videos to play with iPod whereas Winamp is an absolute alternative that can even import CDs.

4. How to protect your PC:

Are you depending solely upon user account password for your PC or laptop

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security? Okay, then you might have forgotten the possibility of losing your computer due to theft. When a computer is stolen, the thieves are intelligent enough to pull your hard drive out and install it in another computer instead of spending hours in front of your laptop to guess the password. You need to add a password to the hard disk of your computer.

It is not as strong a security measure as encryption; it is more like a muscular lock. The process is simple; press the key to enter your PC’s BIOS when you will be prompted at boot. Then, use the arrow keys to steer to the Security tab, press down to highlight HDD Password, and press Enter. Type in your chosen password and you are done.

These few tricks and tips can enhance the functionality level of your devices and gadgets. These are easy to follow, and will provide you a great experience with the same machines.

Gaming is becoming more of a passion than mere time pass. These days, there is a distinct faction of tech fanatics who are obsessed with gaming and consoles thereof. Keeping this group in mind, gadget producing companies are sending into market fresh gaming consoles frequently, with different specs to fulfill the variety of requirements every gamer has. If we look into the range of gaming gadgets available for sale, we will be astonished at the choices of memory, interface, accessories, outputs and durability. Today, I shall review top 5 gaming consoles stating the entire specifications and features, plus quoting the price range. These are the most sold and loved consoles out of all those exhibited in shelves.

1. Nintendo Wii:

Our top rated console is Nintendo Wii that has taken a lead over all the

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other gaming tools. With a gamepad more like a remote control and a name truly awkward; Wii is still the best of all choices. Let us have a look at its specs:

Specs:

• Height: 1.75”
• Weight: 3.84 lbs
• Media type: Nintendo Wii disc,  Nintendo GAMECUBE disc
• Processor: IBM PowerPC
• Maximum Installed RAM: 512 MB
• Video output: ATI Hollywood
• Input device: Joystick , Remote control
• Wired/Wireless connectivity technology
• Features: Motion sensor , Rumble feedback , Built-in speaker
• Connector type: 4 pin USB Type A, 4 x Game controller, Component video output, Composite video output, S-Video output, 2 x USB
• Free expansion slots: 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card , 1 SD Memory Card
• Included accessories: 2 Nintendo GameCube Memory Card , 1 SD Memory Card
• Price range: $249.97 – $289.99 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

Even when it is not as powerful and does not possess graphics as wonderful as its rivals like Xbox and Play Station; it is being sold like anything. It has proved to be a success in consumer market.

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It comes with all the necessary equipment required to attach it to television, though HDTV owners will have to get a Wii component cables. It is a lightweight console that is also not big in size. Lay it vertically or stand it upright; it is your choice. If the inbuilt 512 MB memory isn’t enough for your stored games; get an SD card. The included game Wii Sports is perfect for sport-o-holics, featuring baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, and boxing.

Wii is not a next generation HD graphics gaming console; it focuses on rendering fun and delivering quality gaming experience.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Motion sensitive game play options
• Uniquely designed gamepad
• Free online game play
• All GameCube games and controllers compatibility
• SD slot
• Included Sports game
• Compact size
• Affordable

Limitations:

• Controller takes time to get used to it
• Nunchuk controller sold separately
• No HD graphics or surround sound
• No support for CD or DVD play

2. Sony Play Station 3:

With large storage options of 80 and 160 GB, Sony PS3 is a leading console

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in the gaming market. Backward compatibility makes it even more appealing. Let us look at its specs:

Specs:

• 12.8” x 10.8” x 3.9”
• 11.lbs
• IBM Cell 3.2 GHz
• Integrated 256 MB XDR DRAM
• 80/160 GB hard drive
• nVIDIA RSX
• Video adapter memory – 256 MB – GDDR3 SDRAM – Integrated – 1920 x 1080
• External wireless gamepad
• 6 x USB
• CompactFlash Card
• BD-ROM,  CD-ROM,  DVD-ROM
• Connectivity features: Bluetooth , IEEE 802.11
• Price range: £379.99 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

It is equipped with Blu-ray drive, which is mostly absent in other consoles. Here, PS3 has an advantage over the others.

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SD and memory stick Duo card slots are an addition, and also there are HDMI and Ethernet ports. Up to 7 wireless Bluetooth gamepads can be attached to a PS3 at a time.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• HD games
• Awesome graphics
• Quiet operation
• User friendly interface
• Nice design
• Free online play
• Blu-ray drive
• HDMI output
• Backward compatability

Limitations:

• No rear USB port
• Fingerprint-prone outer material
• No IR support
• Expensive

3. Xbox 360 Elite:

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It renders magnificent gaming experience with High Def games and has awesome multimedia features. It is not as jam-packed with features as PS3; even then it is one of the most liked gaming consoles out there.

Specs:

• MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
• IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz processor
• Integrated 512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM
• 1 MB cache memory
• DVD-ROM 12x – Tray
• 120 GB hard drive
• ATI Xbox 360 – 256-bit – 2D/3D graphics acceleration
• 500 million triangles/sec
• Integrated 10 MB Video adapter memory
• Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080
• 16-bit / Surround Sound
• Wireless external gamepad
• 1 x AV cable port , 3 x USB 2.0 , 1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) , 1 x HDMI
• Free expansion slots 2 ( 2 ) x Memory
• 1 x HDMI cable included
• Included accessories: Xbox Live headset , Wireless controller , Component HD AV cable , Ethernet network cable , 120GB external hard drive
• Internal power supply
• Price range: $480 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

It is almost same as the previous Xbox 360 else than the black finish and

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HDMI port. Stream directly from your iPod or PC after installing free Windows Media Connect software on a Windows XP enabled PC. You can attach USB keyboards too, but not for the gaming purpose. The front IR port lets users use many remote contrils with the console. With the Marketplace feature and a little backward compatibility, this is a very fine gaming console indeed.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Great games
• HD games
• User friendly Dashboard interface
• Xbox Live service
• Windows media extender
• Digital media center
• Easy purchases via Marketplace

Limitations:

• Loud DVD drive and cooling fan
• Gargantuan power supply
• No built in wireless networking
• Second-rate DVD player
• Paid subscription necessary for online gaming

4. Nintendo DSi:

Featuring 2 display screens and 2 cameras, Nintendo SDi is a unique console by Nintendo. Best incentive to buy it for the DS holders is the DSi shop. Let us know its specs:

Specs:

• 5.4” x 0.7” x 2.9”
• 7.5 oz
• Processor: ARM9 134 MHz
• Integrated color LCD display, 3.25” TFT active matrix
• 260000 color(s)
• Built in stereo speakers
• 4-way cross keypad – Integrated – 6 button(s)
• Free expansion slots: 1 Nintendo DS cartridge slot , 1 SD Memory Card
• Price range: $169.99 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

There are two 0.3 mp cameras along with two 3.25” LCD displays. Personalize your console with media and games either by storing manually or downloading them from the DSi shop.

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This handheld gaming console is being admired by gamers from all walks of life.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Two wide screens
• Two cameras
• Multimedia capabilities
• Thinner than DS Lite
• DSi shop

Limitations:

• No support for Game Boy Advance games
• Low battery life
• Confusing internet security settings

5. Sony PSP 3000:

It doesn’t has much upgrades to offer than the previous PSP, still it is a fine handheld which offers a wide range of multimedia capabilities and is a nice media hub.

Specs:

• 6.7” x 0.7” x 2.8”
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• 6.7 oz
• Media type: Universal Media Disk
• 333 MHz processor
• Integrated 64 MB memory
• LCD color display 4.3” TFT active matrix
• 130,560 pixels
• 480 x 272 resolution
• Built in stereo speakers
• Integrated gamepad
• 1 x Headphones / remote control , 1 x USB ( Mini-USB Type B ) , 1 x DC power input , Component video output , Composite video output , Microphone
• Free expansion slots: 1 Memory Stick Duo
• Price range: £199 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

There are basically two changes that Sony has incorporated in PSP 3000; a more colorful and less reflective LCD pane, and a microphone. Some quite important and notably significant features include Wi-Fi, video playback,

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LocationFree TV, audio playback, photo display, built in Skype client, PS3 remote play, web browsing, RSS reader, internet radio, Google search, network update, and video output. One can attach a PSP camera, a GPS attachment and a keyboard via USB port.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Improved less reflective LCD
• Microphone
• Improved AV output
• Built in Skype client

Limitations:

• Pricy
• Fingerprint-prone screen
• No inbuilt storage

So, this is the top ranked gaming consoles overall review. You have their bad and good points in front of you, and can easily find out which one you should choose for yourself. See your budget, and set your priorities; go shopping!

These days, markets are overflowing with invasion by gadgets of every kind; gaming consoles, MP3 players, MP4 payers etc. MP4 players are immensely in demand these days, and people all around the world are running after them. These gadgets are beautifully designed tools used to play videos and audio, as well as viewing photos. Though one can find a wide range of MP4 players in the market with different price tags; rulers of the game can be counted on fingers. Today, I shall tell you about the top rated 5 MP4 players along with their specs and features, and their price range. I hope this article is going to be helpful for all of you.

1. iPod Touch 32 GB:

Second generation iPod Touch is packed with almost every possible feature. It is a wonderful little gadget that has the ability to keep you entertained all the time.

Specs:

• Portable media center
• Digital audio player,  Digital video player,  Digital photo viewer
• 2.4” x 0.3” x 4.3”
• 4.1 oz
• LCD 3.5”
• 32 GB storage
• Supported audio formats: AAC,  Protected AAC,  MP3,  MP3 VBR,  Audible 2,  Audible 3,  Audible 4,  Apple Lossless,  AIFF,  WAV
• Video playback formats: H.264,  MPEG-4
• Connectivity: USB , Docking connector , 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
• Software included: Drivers , iTunes 8 or later , iTunes Store account
• OS: Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows XP Home , Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 2 or later , Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
• Included accessories: Earphone , USB cable , Dock adapter , Polishing cloth
• Limited warranty – 1 year , Technical support – Phone consulting – 90 days
• Price range: $319.95-$399 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

With updated features form the previous versions and lowered down price, iPod Touch 2nd generation has everything one desires from a media player. Design has not changed a great deal, but there have been made a lot of alterations in the software. Major features include a media player, podcast support, video playback (including iTunes rentals and a YouTube player), Safari Web browser, photo viewer, e mail reader (compatible with Outlook, Exchange, MobileMe, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, or any POP e mail service), an integrated Wi-Fi music store, and a host of smaller utilities (weather, calendar, maps, stocks, notes, clock, contacts, and calculator). Downloadable applications include Internet radio players, games, voice recorders, and social networking tools. Genius feature automatically creates play lists according to owner’s mood (guessed by a song).

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• A real media hub
• Wi-Fi music download
• App Store
• 32 GB storage

Limitations:

• Average audio quality
• ITunes software required

2. Cowon S9 16GB:

Having a great audio and video quality, Cowon S9 16GB MP4 player is second on our ranking. The long battery life and OLED display makes it our second choice.

Specs:

• Digital AV player
• FM tuner,  Voice recorder,  Digital audio player,  Digital photo viewer,  Digital video player,  Digital audio recorder
• 2.2” x 0.5” x 4.2”
• 2.7 oz
• PC interfaces: Bluetooth , Hi-Speed USB
• OLED 3.3” color  touchscreen display
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 16 GB memory
• Supported audio formats: MP3,  WAV,  WMA,  FLAC,  Ogg Vorbis,  MPEG 1 Audio,  MPEG 2 Audio,  APE (Monkey’s Audio)
• Supported photo format: JPEG
• Built in microphone
• Video playback formats: AVI,  WMV,  XviD
• Connections: USB , Headphones , Composite video/audio output , Audio line-in
• OS: MS Windows ME , MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows Vista
• System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista – Pentium III
• Upgradable firmware
• Price range: $204.99 – $219.99 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

Though it seems to reach up to iPod Touch; but lack of Wi-Fi and less

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memory storage than iPod do not let it succeed. It is almost half the weight of iPod Touch and feels like a toy when held. OLED touchscreen, the rich video and awesome audio quality distinguish it from all other video players. Main features include Bluetooth audio, FM radio, voice recording, radio recording, BBE+ sound enhancement, a text reader, and a Flash media player for games.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• OLED touchscreen display
• Long battery life
• Nice features
• Text reader
• Splendid audio and video quality

Limitations:

• Average UI
• Extra light weight like a toy
• No Wi-Fi, memory expansion, standard USB port.

3. Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB:

With a great array of features packed into it, Creative Zen X-Fi is a nice MP4 player with affordable price tag.

Specs:

• Portable network audio player / radio
• Supported PC interfaces: Wi-Fi , Hi-Speed USB
• 16 GB Integrated memory
• 3.3 in x 0.5 in x 2.2 in
• 2.4 oz
• Voice recording
• Included accessories: Earphones , USB 2.0 cable
• Software type: Creative Centrale , Drivers & Utilities
• Supported audio: AAC,  MP3,  WAV,  WMA,  ADPCM,  Audible
• 2.5” TFT screen  320 x 240 resolution
• Additional features: Calendar,  Bass Boost,  Volume control,  Voice recording,  Wi-Fi compatible,  Built-in organizer,  X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity,  USB 2.0 compatibility,  X-Fi Crystalizer technology
• Video playback support: Motion JPEG , WMV , MPEG-4 , DivX , XviD
• Still image format: JPEG , BMP , GIF , PNG , TIFF
• Built in speaker
• Built in equalizer
• Digital FM radio tuner
• Built in microphone
• Wired stereo Binaural In-ear ear-bud
• 1 x USB cable – External, 1 x Headphones , 1 x Hi-Speed USB Mini-USB Type B, 1 x SD Memory Card
• OS: Microsoft Windows Vista , Microsoft Windows XP SP2 , Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Price range: $175.99-$203.60 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

It is the first ever device to incorporate X-Fi technology. It is finished in plastic that does not give a fine look, rather it seems a bit cheap and low quality. Function buttons have sharp edges, neither are they backlit. It doesn’t sync with computers running a software else than XP and Vista. Video is superb with no pixilation, and screen shows vivid colors.

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Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Nicely priced with a lot of features
• Wi-Fi capability
• X-Fi sound enhancement technology
• Lovely sound and screen

Limitations:

• Cheap look
• Need to transcode the videos often

4. ARCHOS 5:

Archos has been manufacturing media players long before the killer iPod plunged into the competition. Years of expertise have been incorporated

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into this MP4 player by Archos. Let us have a look at its specifications.

Specs:

• Digital AV player
• Digital video player , Digital audio player , Web browsing , External HDD function , Digital photo viewer
• 5” x 0.5” x 3.1”
• 8.8 oz
• PC interfaces: IEEE 802.11g , Hi-Speed USB , IEEE 802.11b
• Features: Flash games , E-mail client , Adobe Flash 9 video support , PDF viewer , Opera web browser
• TFT 4.8” color touchscreen
• Built in 60/120/250 GB memory
• Supported still image formats: GIF , JPEG , PNG , BMP
• Supported audio formats: MP3 , Protected WMA (DRM) , WMA , WAV , PCM , ADPCM
• Built in speaker
• Built in microphone
• Video play back formats: MPEG-4 , Motion JPEG , WMV
• Video capture supported via DVR station
• Video capture formats: Motion JPEG , H.264 , MPEG-2 , MPEG-4 , AVI , WMV
• Connectivity: Headphones – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , USB
• OS: MS Windows ME , Apple Mac OS X , Linux , MS Windows XP , MS Windows Vista
• Included accessories: Stereo headphones , USB cable , Cleaning cloth
• Price range: $299.00 – $349.99 (subject to variation according to time and location)

Features:

This beautiful touchscreen video player is available in 60, 120, and 250 GB

versions. It is being promoted as a Wi-Fi internet tablet whose basic controls are handles via its touchscreen except a power button and a volume rocker. Screen is glossy, and thus provides a nice platform for fingerprints and smears. Extra accessories will enhance the experience evidently.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• High resolution touchscreen display
• Wi-Fi enabled
• PC and Mac compatibility
• Integrated kickstand
• Optional DVR, GPS, and 3G capabilities

Limitations:

• Requires a proprietary USB cable for charging and transferring content
• Fingerprint-prone glossy finish
• No backward compatibility
• Spend extra money to get most out of it

5. August DTV350C:

August DTV350C is another MP4 player that has been rated fifth in out ranking, and has pretty nice features. It costs £95 which is pretty inexpensive as compared to other media players we reviewed. This is important to note that prices are subject to variation according to time and location.

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It has a built in Freeview tuner with an EPG, subtitles and digital radio stations. The typical features of an MP4 player including audio and video playback plus photo viewing are also included. There isn’t any onboard memory, so the users will have to use an SD card. An antenna helps catch the TV channel signals, too.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Built in Freeview tuner with an EPG
• Decent reception

Limitations:

• Poor audio quality
• No onboard memory

This is all about the top 5 MP4 players that are rocking the market these days. Prices are in front of you, specs are right here and pros and cons have been stated, too. Now, it is solely your own decision that what do you want to get and what do you want to avoid.

1. World of Warcraft:

• Released: November 23, 2004
• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
• Publisher: Vivendi Universal

World of Warcraft (abbreviated as WOW) was released in 2004 and has earned a huge bank of subscribers since then. According to MMOGChart.com, this game possesses 11.5 million subscribers; which is bigger than any other rival game. Such a huge fondness by gamers must be having solid reasons. Once you play the game, you will understand why the world is mad after it.

Every feature of this game is impeccable; whether it is uniformity, consistency, imagination, game design, art direction, musical score, balance, learning process, or powerful user interface. All these elements depict the epic excellence of minds behind this game.

2. Doom:

• Released: December 10, 1993
• Developer: Id Software
• Publisher: Id Software

This game is between us for a long period of 16 years. Do you think it was easy for a game to survive such a long time if it wasn’t worth it? Of course, Doom had such features which overcame the PC gaming industry the day it released.

This game was the first of a new generation of fast paced and smooth action games. Before it entered the PC gaming sector, there were games of different genre that were ruling the market, like strategy games, stilted action games and sharp imitation games. Doom was the first game in “first person shooter” kind, and took its audience by shock of pleasure when they played the awesome entertainment. Game play, sound and graphics were superior to any other of its competitors.

“Doom defined the 3D-shooter genre and made multiplayer gaming mainstream,” says Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games and creator of the “Unreal Engine technology”. “And it did them with such incredible polish, artistry, and foresight that it created an industry.”

3. Sid Meier’s Civilization:

• Released: 1991
• Developer: MicroProse Software
• Publisher: MicroProse Software

Building, creating and heading towards next civilizations is one of the most loved features in modern day games. Sid Meier’s Civilization is fun, addiction, and brain efficiency test. Players are offered to put their skills into developing a civilization and taking it to higher levels of progress with the passage of time. This way, gamers put a lot of thinking and solution finding into the game. Thus, their brain functioning is highly stimulated.

This game integrates rules of humanity’s post-agricultural development, and this is why Civilization is ranked among greatest software and finest games ever.

4. M.U.L.E:

• Released: 1983
• Developer: Ozark Softscape
• Publisher: Electronic Arts.

It is one of the early computer games’ rich legacy of left by The Atari 8-bit computer platform. Amongst those early computer games, this one is the most important and significant. In this game, players played the role of members of an assorted group of aliens struggling for economic preeminence on a far away land. Mental exercise is at its best playing M.U.L.E. as the players have to strive hard to survive. It has an awesome music score, and up to four friends can play simultaneously while playing M.U.L.E. in the original Atari form.

“The design of the auction, with its ticking time limit, the moving bars marking sell price and buy price, the up-and-down teasing behavior that either buyers or sellers could use–all made for intense interaction that tickled the deepest levels of human intuition,” says renowned game designer Chris Crawford. “That was the greatest design stroke of M.U.L.E., and few modern designers appreciate its significance.”

5. Myst:

• Released: September 24, 1993
• Developer: Cyan
• Publisher: Brøderbund Software.

The foremost thing to notice is that there were 6 million copies sold of this game, though it had everything that hardcore adventure gamers would rail against. Jon Carroll wrote, “The reason for all the success was stunning in its simplicity: Myst was good. Myst was better than anything anyone had ever seen. Myst was beautiful, complicated, emotional, dark, intelligent, absorbing. It was the only thing like itself; it had invented its own category.”

Though it was made with a limited budget, Myst showed such an excellence of its developers that was spectacular.

These were the top most liked PC games, which are still beating in gamers’ chests. The brilliance and quality developers put into these games made them immortal, and thus, they still are the most beloved games all around the globe.

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This makes DSi the fourth biggest launched console in UK history, after PS3, PSP and Wii. This is certainly great news for Nintendo, as the figures show quite a welcoming behavior of consumers, in UK. Also, it will enable Nintendo to put more confidence into its decision regarding building an online gaming store for DSi; the DSi shop. In addition to the running games, DSi holders can download more applications and games from Dsi store vie Wi-Fi.

Nintendo has always showed wonderful sales figures, keeping in mind over 100 million DS units sales since its launch, and 1.28 million units’ sales of DSi only in Japan since its launch. GfK-ChartTrack UK director Dorian Bloch added his comments by saying; “I would expect this launch to very much stimulate the DS software market.” We hope so. Good going Nintendo!

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