Gaming


Gaming

Darticle No. 6

Gaming is definitely not child's play anymore. Learn how to position your brand and use this medium to stop traffic.


Entertainment Blockbusters

Entertainment Blockbusters

Anson Burtch
12.16.2008

A new entertainment blockbuster was released everywhere on April 29th, 2008. The media was all over its release with stories, reviews and commentary. Fans lined up in droves the day before to be the first to experience it. After the first day, the blockbuster had raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in sales.

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A Prescription For Gaming

A Prescription For Gaming

12.16.2008

I can’t help but feel a bit skeptical when I read about the health benefits of physical gaming interfaces. Sure, I can hula-hoop and ski jump with the best of the Wii Fit groupies, but does indoor exercise really hold a light to good old-fashioned, outdoor, fresh air activity?

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Get’cha Game Face On, Baby!

Get’cha Game Face On, Baby!

Lilyn Hester
12.16.2008

When you talk about video games, thoughts of me back in the 80’s in pink fluffy PJ’s trying to beat my brother’s highest score on Space Invaders comes to mind. It was the highlight of our Saturday morning. Mom and Dad didn’t understand all the hype, but purchased the cartridges and joysticks nonetheless.

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I Am Unbalanced

I Am Unbalanced

12.16.2008

That is what my Wii tells me every morning. I have avoided most video games and exercise since the age of Pong. However, thanks to the Wii, my attitude towards both has changed. And with it, my morning routine.

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Long Live Rock (Band)!

Long Live Rock (Band)!

Todd Coats
12.15.2008

Rock Band II hit shelves on September 14. Followed a few weeks later by Guitar Hero’s World Tour. These games hail a real change in the gaming industry as well as the music industry. They just may be the ocean of Bic lighters the weary music industry has been waiting for. An encore is certain to follow.

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