Video Game Design CareersOverviewVideo game design careers can be rewarding as the sales, rentals and usage of the games continue to increase. The career field has grown to the place where each year the electronic entertainment industry hosts an expo that airs on television acros
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Average Salaries in Video Game DesignOverviewIf you're thinking of starting a career in the video game industry, you may want to consider becoming a video game designer. Not only would you have a say in the playability of a game, but you would also make a fairly high average salary compared
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Parent Reviews of Video Game SystemsSpecsThe Playstation 3 is an all-inclusive entertainment experience. It boasts the most powerful gaming technology to date and offers a Blu-ray player, free online access and music capabilities along with its extensive library of games featuring everythin
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How to Use an XBox Live Video Game MembershipOverviewHaving only a gamertag profile on your Microsoft Xbox 360 does not mean that you are getting the full use out of your game console. The Xbox Live service for the Xbox 360 expands the enjoyment of the console immensely. With features such as cooper
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What Is the Best Selling Video Game System?SpecsThe PlayStation 2 has a 128-bit CPU, a 300 Mhz processor, two memory card slots (8 MB memory cards sold separately), the ability to play DVDs and CDs (pictures or music), digital surround sound capabilities, and an Ethernet (for DSL) and a modem port
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The Best Family Video Game SystemSpecsThe Wii is manufactured by the Nintendo Company. It is its fifth home video console following the NES, SNES, Nintendo 64 and the Nintendo Gamecube. The Nintendo Wii uses DVD discs to play games, but the system memory can also store classic and downlo
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Cool Cheap Video Game Gift IdeasOverviewVideos games are costly, as the console, games and accessories can really add up. If you want to treat someone you know to a video game-related gift that is cheap, then there are many options to consider. You can find some great deals on video gam
The History of Video Game DesigningOverviewVideo game designing began in the second half of the 20th century and came into prominence with the personal computer and invention of home game consoles. While the first designs were very rudimentary, the industry has developed into a major marke
About Video Game DesignOverviewBecoming a video game designer is one of those things a lot of people think they want to do, but nobody actually knows how to do it or what goes into it. Yes, designing a video game is a creative and rewarding task; it also requires business acume
How to Make a Scratched Xbox 360 Video Game WorkOverviewXbox 360 is the newest gaming system from the makers of Microsoft. Xbox 360 games offer the user a state-of-the-art experience with more vivid graphics and smoother gameplay than were seen on their previous gaming consoles. One drawback of Xbox 36
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How to Get a Job As a Video Game DesignerOverviewVideo game designing is now a big business. No longer is the video game world confined to arcade games at pool halls where only Pac Man was available. The video game has become a highly personalized item and is found in millions of households. If
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Video Game Making Programs for the ComputerVideo games are enjoyed by individuals of all ages and backgrounds. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the video game industry employs thousands of people and generates several billion dollars in annual revenue. The advent of the home computer allows
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