Free Games for Ubuntu Users

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If you are the Ubuntu operating system user, and you haven’t been introduced to the gaming options that are made just for you, then you must be feeling dejected and disappointed that in spite of having such a world class operating system without paying any cost, you are trapped and you don’t have the right to enjoy. Well for that, we have brought a lot of light to light up your darkened, saddened, and without any games life. Linux shifted from text to a graphic based operating system long ago, but people using Windows only for games don’t realize that now they have a lot of free games just built for them that they can play in Ubuntu as well. Don’t get me wrong by thinking that we are talking about some old style games which aren’t any fun to play.

Let’s look at some of the games that developers have developed for us with a lot of hard work that we can play on Ubuntu and enjoy as well.

Flight Gear

To start with, we have put in Flight Gear at the top. Flight gear is though primarily been made for flight simulation and academic as well as research purposes, but the depth it has in its graphics, you can also enjoy flying as well.

Planet Penguin

This game is for those who are real fans of Linux and Ubuntu. In this game you will be handling the mascot of Linux (yes the penguin) in a snow slide and the aim is to increase the speed of the penguin while collecting the goodies on your way down the hill.

Nexuz

For action lovers this is a pure action based game that is based on death matches through which you will have to pass in order to go to the next level. This is one of the most favorite of all games in Ubuntu and its official site claims a huge download figure of 1.5 million downloads.

This purpose of this short introduction to Ubuntu games was that if you are using Ubuntu as your operating system, just stick to that and you don’t need to through in the towel for using Ubuntu. There are literally thousands of games and most are free. Developers dedicated to Ubuntu and Linux platform are making Ubuntu based games on a daily basis. Therefore the next time you are bored as a Ubuntu user, just go to Google and search for the new arrivals of Free Ubuntu Games. Things have even got easier after the graphic interface being unrolled and you will have the best support of the community behind it. Have a good time playing Ubuntu Games.

Transformers War for Cybertron – Game Preview

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Getting tired of seeing the transformer movie again and again, you are not alone. Millions of transformer fans are waiting to get their hands on Optimus Prime and company. Well if you are thinking that the game follows the story being already told in the movies, then you better think again. It is a complete make over of everything that you have ever seen. One key thing before we indulge ourselves into the preview is that you can play as the bad guys AKA the Deceptions as well as the Autobots.

This game has been built based on the same philosophy of good against the bad, which is the inherent phenomenon of all action games including Transformers. The game is said to share some of its control mechanism and viewing angle with Gears of War. The game offers all the usual controls in which you can control your bot like you do in ordinary shooting games which include running, jumping, aiming, shooting, and of course fighting. The game maker has tried to make things easier for us so that we are able to control the giant things in a usual manner. Transformation or conversion from one form to other is also very easy and you don’t have to worry about anything. Just a click of the mouse will make things happen. When playing transformers you should remember that while transformation from one form into another, you can move in between. This gives you an additional advantage to keep moving while you are being fired at from all the sides. A key feature added to the bots is that we can apply our turbo charger to the bots as well. When we do so, this helps us move faster then in the usual routine, but can affect our handling ability a bit. When you are completely immersed in the game, don’t forget to use the built-in abilities of each of the transformers. These abilities give your bot a new set of abilities to handle the situation according to its own strength. However, by reading these, don’t fall into any false impression regarding the level of difficult because who knows what surprises it has packed for all of us.

Autobots get ready!

Video game tester SCAM!

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There are different kinds of scams online in almost every industry. As the recession has started prolonging, people have become even more desperate to try and earn some money. One of the most time tested successful weapons of fooling around is offering a lot of money for doing a work. The scammer usually introduces the scheme that you need to register for this much amount and once you are registered then you would be able to easily earn that much amount of money.

The first sign is that the scammer will offer you something like $70 or $100 an hour that you can earn by becoming a video game tester. So much people are so good at video games that why on earth a video game tester would be offered such a lofty amount for just an hour’s play. Usually even nowadays video game testers volunteer themselves or change close to the minimum amount per hour (if they have to charge at all) to test the game. Honestly tell me one thing. Why some people are paid so much money? Like engineers, doctors or lawyers? The reason is that they are a rare commodity and it is hard to find people like them with so much technical knowledge and that knowledge is also in great demand to solve different problems faced by the mankind.

If I have been able to successfully drill my first point into your head then now the other thing will also make a lot of sense to you. If someone needs you on a job, he will hire you straight because he wants you to work for him. Why would he charge for making yourself available to him or her? This doesn’t make any sense as well. You are doing a work for someone but no where in the world you have to pay first in order to be eligible for applying to a job.

Lastly one very dangerous weapon being used by the game testing scammers is sending you a game through mail. A scammer will say you that if you send this much amount of money he will send you a game into your mail box through postal mail and you will have to test that game You need to use some commonsense here. When you are testing some new game, this means that the game is not seen by anyone or very few people have seen that game. Which game maker in the world would send any game by postal mail to you or anyone just to find out that the game got leaked out.

Therefore the next time you are offered a job as a game tester, ask yourself that why you and what will you have to do for that. Lastly do find out the address of the game company and verify that from Google map, because physically going there might get you in trouble in case it is a scammer.

Video Games Business

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Starting to sell video games is one of the most exciting businesses in the world, if you are really a gamer sort. However, it isn’t as easy as it looks. Video games aren’t the usual thing as it used to be some years back. Now as many types of gaming consoles have come into the market, you need to identify which type of consoles or games you want to sell. This decision entirely depends on the location on which you are located. Usually it is better to have all the games, and you can reduce the quantities according to your budget.

Next, you need to determine the exact place from where you want to sell the video games. The location should be such that your customers i.e., gamers can easily access you and at the same time the rent is not too high for your affordability. Once you have decided on the types of video games and the location, then there is one key strategic decision to make. Video game businesses usually sell either new or used video games. Although it depends on your locality but after few months experience you can sell used video games as well. Selling both new and used video games will give you the added profit from the sale of used games. In period of recession it is highly recommended to have a mix of new and used video games so gamers who are short at money can buy used titles.

Video games business cannot be run in isolation. When you put so much money into the business then you should also be concerned about your online presence. There are numerous sites that help you establish your network online. You should also make a website for your video games supported by ecommerce features; this would not only give you additional profits but also increase your customer base to newer levels.

Be honest in your business dealings and buy games that are very highly demanded. If you are unable to sell any games, you can also sell them at lesser prices; however this shouldn’t be done to all of your games.

Money saving tips on Video Games

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Video games are the passion of hard core gamers who are after every title that is about to come out. There are different genres of gamers which spend different amounts of time playing games. Whenever a new game is released people just flock up to the stores and try to buy the new title being announced. This way they usually end up spending a lot of money. There some other unexplored options that gamers might use to save a lot of money without lessening the amount of game play. Lets discuss what these simple to follow tips are that would help you save money on games.

The first thing to remember is that always be 100% sure before buying a title that the game is worth the money. Often gamers who want to remain ahead of the competition try to buy the new games as soon as they are announced. It is better to instead borrow a game from any of your friends or just buy a used game especially when you are not sure about the game play.

Another very good option is waiting for the games to get old. This is however a tough call on gamers that can’t really wait to get into the game and who really want to be part of the discussion what happened where in a certain game. However as a simple rule always remember that the more you will wait for the game, the lesser you will really have to pay for it and vice versa for purchasing the game too soon.

There are certain sales that may be offered by stores. Many of these sales are seasonal like on Christmas. If you get lucky, you can also see new titles on sale too. This way you can also save a lot of your money and buy more games from less money.

Knowing your neighborhood can also be very advantageous at times. For example if any of the stores that used to be in your neighborhood is going out of business and selling all its inventory then you can have a lot of games for a lot less.

One other less common but yet very plausible option is renting out a video game. However, you have to keep in mind the cost of the game and the time for which you are renting it out. If you rent for too long, then the rent might accumulate more then the original cost of the video game.

Saving money on game is a bit tricky but think of the cost versus the huge benefit and variety of game play you have.

Sniper Ghost Warrior – The Game Preview

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Sniper Ghost Warrior has been on the talks for some time. Gamers have been anticipating a lot about the possible outlay and game play of Sniper Ghost Warrior. The first official trailer of Sniper Ghost Warrior has been launched. The story revealed has been very interesting yet adventurous as well. There are a lot of twists and turns added to the game. To begin with, the story is about (yea as usual, save the world thing) US military’s special forces that are sent in to save an imagined island in South America named Isla Trueno where an Army General named General Vasquez has overthrown a democratic government to control the whole island. The game has been added with a lot of different scenarios to make it look different yet enjoyable to play. The game has got extremely near to realistic graphics capturing breath taking views of a jungle surrounding. As the guerilla war is on, so are the tactics. From the choice of weapons to aiming and firing, everything needs full concentration.

The thickness of the forest makes it difficult for you to just climb up anywhere near the target and shoot off his head. Going straight back to the barracks. This is not that game. You will have to plan in order to execute successfully. This is one of the many difficulties I have just talked about. There are different types of missions. Some are about snipping while others are of one to one combat through the use of different weapons. The guns in the game have to be earned throughout each level. You will start with a basic old style rifle which will be difficult to shoot with and need a lot of patience to operate. As you will progress you will be given better ammo and guns to match the increased difficulty of the later levels. There are many game scenarios in which either you are alone or you are given a spotter to help you combat the enemies. You will not only have to find a place to fire at the enemy but you will also have to get out of there once you have successfully shot at the hot target.

For this you will not only be given different kinds of weapons other then a sniper weapon but also some indicators on the screen to show the status of enemy’s alertness regarding your presence. The game is said to be released for the Xbox and PC. The price of the game for Xbox version is said to be around $40, while for the PC it is $30. This is what we have seen but once we will actually give ourselves into the game then we will know more about the game play and the impact it will have on us.

EA vs. the used gaming industry

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Ever since I was a child, I always thought of playing video games. When I grew up I started thinking of saving money on games. As the second hand games exchange industry took shape, it was really a delightful event for my pocket. As the trends for used games started setting in, things changed for good and people with lesser money could wait to get the game they wanted to play for less. A recent move by EA has seriously threatened the existence of used games industry. It isn’t only bad for the game exchanges throughout the world but it is also very threatening for the gamers.

In the earlier business models the game makers would only get the money once they had sold the games. Whatever happened in the secondary market of these games wasn’t much of their ball game. Things have started to change as the game makers want more out of their sale. The problem lies in the online games. Earlier online games were free to access. The trend has moved into a different direction now, where you have to pay for the game to access it online. Yes, additional payment to access the game through a code that will be given to you for accessing the game makers’ server to play the game online. The move has already started to make an impact as Mass Effect 2 requires the owners of the games to pay in order to access the game online. EA has recently declared its intention to include a code required for all its newly released games after a month for each of which you will need a code to access them. But that doesn’t here. If you have purchased a copy that was already owned someone else and you want to access online using that copy, you will have to pay 10 dollars for that.

The SVP of EA sports further illustrated, “Every game will come with a game-specific, one-time use registration code with each unit sold new at retail. With your Online Pass, you’ll have access to multiplayer online play, group features like online dynasty and leagues, user created content, and bonus downloadable content for your game including, for example, a new driver in Tiger.”

The reason that has been put forth by EA in EA’s words is, “We want to reserve EA Sports online services for people who pay EA to access them.”

Well some might say that what’s the big deal? Think beyond the obvious. In the past business models that have been introduced by one company and if lucrative as well, are quickly adopted by the other companies. So be prepared for more surprises. Though its yet unclear how will the gamers react to that.

Red Dead Redemption – Game Preview

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Missing the Wild West again? Well, RDR (Red Dead Redemption) is on its way to give you one of the biggest game treats you have ever had. This new game by Rockstar Games is set to release in few days time. This game is the sequel to the famous Red Dead Revolver released back in 2004. As the lawlessness prevails in this society you have to fight your way through to get through the tough going. The story revolves around an ex outlaw named John Marston, where players will have to adventure through the bewilder ness of the Wild West. As the gamers are free wanderers in a vast horizon of wandering, the game is filled with a lot of surprises. The players will have to pass different trains like treacherous mountains passes, wildlife and many dangerous distractions to make the game a freaking experience.

During the journey the gamers will face a variety of situations from gun battles to forming new allies. This gives the gamers very long hours of game play. One of the other very important aspect is the inclusion women into the action of the game. As the female gender feels being left out in every game being released (with the exception of few), the Wild West has also got some cow girls to give a match.

As per the shots of the game released, the game seems to fulfill the promises that it made. Wild West game lovers are bridging high expectations from the game play. Recent reviews of the game by Game Informer and Games TM have ranked the game very high with Game Informer scoring it at 9.75 and Games TM at 9. The gamers will get the game between 18th to 21 May, 2010 depending on the location they are located on. The current game versions that are to be released are for Xbox 360 and Sony’s PS3. While the game’s PC version release is still in limbo with some hopes of its release soon. Lets see if the new episode of Wild West opens a new door for gaming industry to make cow boy games as well.

Starting a video game exchange business

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There are many businesses that are excellent to start. For video game lovers most of them usually don’t seem attractive enough to them do earn any bucks. If you are hard working video gamer who knows every title in the history of video games that existed and you want to use this unique talent of yours to earn some money, then you are in for it. Before moving to any conclusions lets first skim through some of the fine print that would help you get yourself in a frame of mind needed for a video game exchange business. The first thing that you need to understand is that video games don’t have very high margins any more. Yes, it’s true. Hey! Don’t loose your heart on that. There are ways to make good money.

The first rule of thumb is to buy in bulk and then sell. This seems pleasing to the ears but there are certain things to look for in that. Selection of a game distributor from whom you will buy the games is extremely important. There are different types of vendors out there. Two of the qualities that you must look for are the on time delivery of the games ordered and the price offered. As we have already talked at length about the slim margins, you won’t be able to make good money unless you are really getting the games at cheaper prices. Make a list of all the distributors that you think of purchasing from. Then make a quotation for a sample of games, say 100 games. Send them each with a proposal letter asking them that you are considering to do business with them and that would be based on the quotations that you receive against the order that you have placed. Once you receive the details of the quotations then match all the quotations. Short list all the ones with the lowest prices for further refinement. Now Google search for each of the vendors and see if you can find any friends who have known this vendor. Try to establish a view point of all those customers who have dealt with that vendor. Pick one or two of the most trusted ones that you think are the best.

Once the vendor is selected, now comes the game part. It never hurts to be on the safe side. Order only those games that are most in demand. At this point gamers usually get in prejudice of likeness for games. They only buy games of a particular type which they like while don’t get those which they don’t. This is a blunder. You should think about the customers in your area and what they do mostly choose for playing. Build your inventory on that and remain updated on the new releases.

With cautious steps you can make handsome money  after some time.

How online gaming industry earns?

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Online gaming has been spun as the industry has widely started making games for online gamers. There have been many reasons which are responsible for switching to online gaming; one of the key things behind making gamers play online is the reduction in costs that would have been other wise incurred. There are different types of business models that are being now followed by online game developers. All these models differ in style but the theme under the hood remains the same. Earn money!! Here are the business models that are being extensively used by online gaming sites.

1. Play without any charge

2. First try then pay

3. Try online and then purchase

4. Subscribe

5. Pay if you want to play


1. Play without any charge

This is a business model that has been adopted by many small companies which are only focusing on the revenue that they are earning from the site visitors that are visiting their site. In this model the game maker makes a game that is very interesting and then people come to the game maker’s website to play that game.

2. First try then pay

This is the usual game model in which companies first offer free play of the game. Usually there are different strings attached to this type of game. There may be limited number of levels of the game, limited controls, or other limited features of the game. The gaming company first hooks the people online to first indulge into playing the game they built and once they are totally focused, they should start playing the game.

3. Try online and then purchase

The other revenue model adopted by the game makers is a full fledge game offered to play online. This game is other wise complete but has limitations in terms of the quality of game play. The online purchase version of game has more options and therefore anyone who really likes the game will have to pay to purchase it to enjoy it to the fullest. This is a slight variation to the first try and then pay model.

4. Subscribe

This is a totally different game model as here companies do not offer any game play without being paid. There are usually two reasons for this. Either the brand name of the game maker is so strong that it doesn’t need any kind of trial to the gamers. On the other hand, gamers will subscribe due to the fact that the game is sequel or series of an already going on series.

5. Pay if you want to play

This is a newly evolved business model for online games. In this model the gamers pay for a certain part of the game. When they have played through that part they have to pay to proceed to the next part. Usually the parts are divided in different levels that are also commonly known as number of hours played. This is getting more popular as the game makers earn much more in this where gamer keeps on paying to go the next level.