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We gave examples of people who bypassed the security system of the PS3 and Xbox 360. However, the ways that the hacking is done is more complex than just creating a homebrew program or using ‘mod’. When it comes to hacking, there are two ways to hack a console. A person can either do a software attack or a physical attack (Eric DeBusschere). Software attacks are when a person takes advantage of a hole in the console or a third party, that manufactured games with a security problem. Until 2011,…

PS3 vs. PS4: A New Gaming Device What are the differences between PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 and which is better? Sony is slowly adding PS2 and PS3 games for purchase to play on PS4. I believe that PS3 is better because of its backwards compatibility. The main reason I think PS3 is better is because the more reliable and free backward compatibility, unlike the PS4 in which a purchase is necessary. On top of purchasing, only select games are chosen to be made downloadable.…

My Timeline Story I remember the exact date of this event. It all started when my mom said I was addicted to video games. I said I wasn’t and to prove it I set a goal for myself. I said I would not play video games for 6 months. It was December 23, 2016-June 2, 2017. My goal was to the last day of school June 2. To my surprise I did it I went 6 months without video games. It was like 7 months, I remember the exact date of this event. It all started when my mom said i was addicted to video games…

When you take the greatest video game franchises of all-time into consideration, Hitman is a brand that is typically overlooked – and perhaps it should be. Still, Hitman punches out a new adventure every two to three years, yet it doesn’t carry the weight of excitement that currently surrounds franchises like Grand Theft Auto, Metal Gear, or Call of Duty. It’s understandable when a resoundingly popular game series, like Assassins Creed or Uncharted, enters into film production – but for the…

The ‘Believe’ campaign catapulted Halo 3 from an ordinary video game into a worldwide cultural phenomenon due to its ability to build an emotional bond with the audience. The innovative stream of interactive TV, Web and cinema advertisements was an inspired approach that successfully attracted an audience beyond the typical gamer. Though the $170 million generated in Halo 3's first 24 hours of hitting shelves led many to deem it the biggest launch in entertainment history, the campaign that…

Glistening sand surrounds a cloaked figure with a long crimson scarf as the radiant sun above shines down upon him. The desert, with long shadows cast by innumerable hills, stretches out to the farthest reaches of the horizon, converging with a distant figure of a looming mountain; a ray of light pulsates from the peak upward into the heavens. Another traveler appears in the distance; the cloaked figure walks on to greet him, leaving behind two trails of valleys that are soon lost to the wind.…

Launching of Everquest II , an ethical dilemma Introduction Scott Mc Daniel, the Vice President for Marketing for Sony online Entertainment was facing an ethical dilemma. Everquest II, an online role-playing game (RPG) was supposed to be launched recently as a sequel to the hugely popular Everquest I launched back in 2004. The game had a dynamic storyline which would change on a monthly basis depending on the actions of the players and the guests. The game is supposed to become a huge success…

Who could imagine that psychedelic art and 2D graphics would become popular again? Well, it has happened. It seems like more and more YouTubers reminisce about those old times of Super Mario and Fantastic Planet (1973). And RollStroll is one of them. This guy started his Youtube channel just a couple of months ago, but, nevertheless, his videos have already become trending. RollStroll's new song “Salvation and Nemesis” is a perfect example of what the modern art looks like. RollStroll and…

Marble Madness is a maze game which is designed by Mark Cerny for 1 or 2 players. In designing the game, Mark Cerny had an inspiration from miniature golf and racing golf. This game was published by Atari Game in 1984. The game was commercially successful during the period. In the game, Players have to control the marble to reach the goal before time runs out. The marble can move around walkways, ramps and other obstacles. There are different kinds of obstacles in the game, such as the other…

This Little Essay Went “Wii” All the Way Home Remember 2006, when life was so simple? The Jonas Brothers were at the peak of their career, Taylor Swift was still good, and Hannah Montana’s secret identity remained safe. There was also a technological revolution that would rock the gaming industry and change the course of the livelihoods of millions of children forever. The world was born into the glorious era of the Nintendo Wii. With classics such as Mario Cart, Super Smash Bros, and who could…