Tag: games
Remembering A Classic – Is It Time To Revisit Space Invaders?
If you take a moment to think of some of the iconic gaming titles we’ve seen over the years, you’re likely to think of generation-defining characters such as Sonic, Mario, and Lara Croft. If you think back a little more, you’ll inevitably get to Pac-Man and then, in the end, you'll arrive at the fir ...
Top 8 Video Games That Kids Loved Playing During The 90s
For kids, 90s was a decade of fun and experiences. Life was beautiful and was the time of tech explorations. Even though technology was not much advanced in those days, video games were slowly creeping into every household and trying to get hold of the little brains.
The world of gaming consoles ...
Online Gaming Technology Today: What Does It Mean For The Future?
Who knew that when the first “computer game” debuted as a Westinghouse display at the World’s Fair in 1940, that online gaming, as we know it today, would even exist? According to an industry report issued by Spil Games in 2013, approximately 1.2 billion people play video games, and an estimated 700 ...
How Technology Is Changing Traditional Games
The progress of innovative technology has seemed endless over the last decade and traditional games such as board games and poker are among those that have been transformed for the digital age. The rise of online and mobile gaming has provided enthusiasts with the ability to play monopoly, roulette, ...
Mobile Apps Have Rejuvenated The Humble Card Game
With the online gaming industry expected to be worth $100 billion by 2017, it is becoming increasingly important for game and app developers to diversify the content they produce; offering a wide range of games for a variety of personalities. It is hard to believe that so many humble card games have ...
Doctors Who Play Video Games More Likely To Perform Successful Surgery
If there is one thing that people in the United States have learned about the healthcare system here, it's that you have to take personal responsibility for asking your doctor the right questions pertaining to your health. If you don't do that, you're leaving the quality of your healthcare to chance ...
Monopoly Game Properties IRL: A Photo Collection For Board Game Lovers
With all the smartphone games available, I don't hear about people playing board games much anymore. Only two stick out in my mind as being able to stand the test of time. Those are Monopoly and Scrabble. When I was a kid, I used to like playing with the Monopoly game itself. The red hotels, green h ...
World’s First Twitter Hotel Is A Paradise For Twitterholics
If you use social media primarily for business, you probably look forward to unplugging when you are on vacation. On the other hand, if you are a Twitterholic, you might view your vacation as a great way to spruce up your Twitter stream with new pics. What if there was a Twitter hotel that catered t ...
![Video Game Evolution: From Pong To WoW [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/video-game-evolution-history-infographic-optimized.png "Video Game Evolution: From Pong To WoW [Infographic]")
Video Game Evolution: From Pong To WoW [Infographic]
When the personal computer was introduced to us back in the day, all of us were mesmerized by the optimization it allowed. The computer was meant to make computation and writing easier. But with innovation comes inspiration and creativity, and that soon led to people starting to create video games. ...
Experience 8-Bit Horror In The Last Door Indie PC Game
A couple of weeks ago, the developers of The Last Door contacted me on YouTube and asked if I would be interested in trying out their game. Despite its 8-bit graphics style, this indie PC game has all the ambiance and scares of a $60 big budget horror game. Developed by The Game Kitchen, the 1st cha ...
![Fatherly Skills: How To Play Games With Your Kid [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fatherly-skills-playing-games-chart-optimized.jpg "Fatherly Skills: How To Play Games With Your Kid [Chart]")
Fatherly Skills: How To Play Games With Your Kid [Chart]
Being a father is not the simplest of tasks these days. First we have the old school and narrow-minded people telling us a father is not as important as a mother. Then we have the people who generalizing and stereotyping a father's role by saying no fathers are ever there. Well, for all of you peopl ...
Street Art: New York Gargoyle Building Sings The Blues
I often wander the streets of New York looking at my feet, headphones sprouting from my ears, lost in thought. But on one sunny day in the city I happened to look up. In front of me, I saw a building that quietly blossomed into something entirely magical when I stepped closer for further inspection. ...
Bladepad: Turn Your iPhone Into The Ultimate Gaming Tool
It's no secret we have come a long way with gaming technology over the past few years. When I was a kid, if I wanted to play video games outside the house, I had to carry around a big, bulky Game Boy that was primarily only available with grainy black-and-white graphics. Those days seem like long ag ...
Words With Friends App: An Award-Winning Crossword Puzzle Game
Not long ago, a family member gave me the Apple iPad 2 as a gift. Not having an iPhone and having never used a high-tech tablet before, I wasn't sure what to do with it. I surf the web, tweet and use Facebook all from my Blackberry daily, so it's not as though I really needed the iPad. Nonetheless, ...
Nerf Gun Of The Century Will Rule The Office War
Feeling a little bottled out at work lately? Is nothing really tickling your senses anymore and are your chores less than exciting? Well, it sounds like you are probably suffering from lack of fun at work. An office is only as exciting as you make it. It's not for nothing that the mega corporations ...