Western games go online

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Video of Western Canadian Robot Games

Video of Western Canadian Robot Games 06/19/2004 04:40 PM
The 2004 Western Canadian Robot Games took place last month and Dave Hrynkiw has sent us links to video clips of the action. He says, "Not only is it online, it's in freakin' great quality! Most of the segments are over 30meg in size, and they show the highlights of the 2004 games in Calgary. Yeah, yeah, you get to see me get thoroughly defeated in mini-sumo, but there's _other_ worthwhile stuff to see...". So take a look and see the opening ceremonies (MPEG 37MB), the Dark Force Challenge (MPEG 35MB), full size sumo (MPEG 71MB), line followers (MPEG 30MB), Minesweeper (MPEG 51MB), mini sumo (MPEG 55MB), Mission Mars (MPEG 94MB), and the all-important sponsors (MPEG 96MB) of the event.

Online Games Of Skill vs. Online Games
Of Chance

Online Games Of Skill vs. Online Games
Of Chance 05/24/2004 04:40 AM
While the US has been notoriously tough on the idea of any online gambling in the US, there are a number of companies doing quite well in the somewhat "gray" area of online games of skill for money. These aren't games of chance, but still require players to put up money, and the winners go home with more than they put in. The difference, of course, is that the win is based (at least somewhat) on the skills of the players. However, this can be a very fine line. Most games involve a mix of skill and luck, and you can make the claim that classic gambling games like poker and blackjack require some amount of skill as well. Still, the online "games of skill" providers claim they're just like a typical sports association, like the US Tennis Association, that sets up tournaments and awards prizes to the winners - minus their own cut. Of course, they conveniently skip over the part about where the money comes from. With these online games, it is still a "pay to enter" sort of contest. Either way, it's not entirely clear how the legal issues will play out. Some states already bar such online games of skill, but many don't. Federal laws are still unclear, and the companies involved in this space are lobbying heavily to try to make the point that they should be allowed to continue where online gambling sites are forbidden.

New NCsoft games show the best, worst in
online games

New NCsoft games show the best, worst in
online games 06/01/2004 08:24 PM
Augustachronicle.com - Mon May 31, 07:30 am GMT

Nintendo's Boss On Western Partnerships,
Online

Nintendo's Boss On Western Partnerships,
Online 07/02/2004 07:46 PM

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What have online games done to us?

What have online games done to us? 06/07/2004 04:23 AM
Content.sina.com - Mon Jun 7, 08:50 am GMT

"Online Games"

"Online Games" 06/03/2004 05:04 AM

Online games Web sites

Online games Web sites 12/24/2004 01:04 PM
Chicagotribune.com - Thu Dec 23, 12:08 pm GMT

Online games could be next big thing

Online games could be next big thing 08/22/2004 11:23 PM
Chron.com - Sat Aug 21, 01:05 pm GMT

Trouble with Online Games

Trouble with Online Games 07/16/2004 08:41 PM

Wired reports on Electonic Arts' decision to shut down UXO (Ultima X: Odyssey) and goes on to elaborate on the pain and cost of running a massive online games.  While developing the game client and server itself is within the realm of developers' abilities, creating the content of a virtual world and keeping it an interesting place to live in is a difficult and neverending task that most developers will find difficult to manage, even if they have a deep pocket like EA.

The missing ingredient in today's online games that full 3D online world developers forgot to translate from MUD (Multiple User Dungeon, a text-only online world) is community participation in building and maintaining the online world.  Instead of hiring legions of artists and area designers, they should have leveraged the creative power of the players themselves by creating tools and offering incentives.  With such legions of superusers, all they needed was a much smaller staff to control the legion.

Player participation in running online worlds should not stop with content but also operation.  Let the superusers handle most of the in-game headaches such as user complaints and conflict moderation.  Going beyond that, superusers should also be used to play NPC roles such as monsters, shop owners, etc.

Unfortunately, EA looked only at the numbers and chose the easy way out instead of using UXO as an opportunity to explore more creative options.

Online games: The next big thing

Online games: The next big thing 08/22/2004 12:34 AM
Agencyfaqs.com - Sat Aug 21, 11:00 am GMT

A few online games can be priceless

A few online games can be priceless 01/01/2004 11:14 AM
CNN Jan 1 2004 10:01AM ET

Gamers Don`t Want Online Games?

Gamers Don`t Want Online Games? 07/10/2004 09:35 PM
Cinescape.com - Fri Jul 9, 09:57 am GMT

Online games could be next big thing,
but not yet

Online games could be next big thing,
but not yet 08/22/2004 11:23 PM
News.nzcity.co.nz - Mon Aug 23, 03:03 am GMT

India can be hub for online games

India can be hub for online games 06/24/2005 03:08 PM
Us.rediff.com - Thu Jun 23, 06:06 pm GMT

The Longest Yard Online Games

The Longest Yard Online Games 04/01/2005 06:04 AM
Teenhollywood.com - Thu Mar 31, 07:06 pm GMT

Asia and the online games it plays

Asia and the online games it plays 06/02/2004 08:17 PM
Atimes.com - Tue Jun 1, 08:03 pm GMT

Online games play with politics

Online games play with politics 12/26/2004 01:03 AM
Games with a political and social agenda have provided a novel take on world events.

Online games make serious money

Online games make serious money 01/19/2004 06:14 AM
Online multiplayer games look set to rack up more than $1bn in revenues this year, says a report.

Crackdown on online computer games

Crackdown on online computer games 08/06/2004 11:38 PM
Theage.com.au - Thu Aug 5, 04:02 pm GMT

Group to classify online games

Group to classify online games 07/09/2004 10:11 PM
Thestar.com.my - Fri Jul 9, 05:50 pm GMT

Tencent To Develop Online Games

Tencent To Develop Online Games 09/02/2004 11:14 PM
Einnews.com - Thu Sep 2, 01:48 pm GMT

AT&T Selected to Host Online Games

AT&T Selected to Host Online Games 05/25/2004 01:14 PM
theWHIR May 25 2004 5:22PM GMT

Reviews: Best, worst in online games

Reviews: Best, worst in online games 06/03/2004 08:25 PM
Cjonline.com - Thu Jun 3, 08:52 am GMT

Online Games will be Boosted by 3G
Networks

Online Games will be Boosted by 3G
Networks 11/17/2003 05:47 AM
3G Nov 17 2003 4:50AM ET

China To Censor Online Games

China To Censor Online Games 06/01/2004 08:24 PM
Einnews.com - Tue Jun 1, 10:57 pm GMT

Wow Factor About To Spike For Ads In
Online Games

Wow Factor About To Spike For Ads In
Online Games 05/31/2004 03:40 PM
Newshub.com - Fri May 28, 08:33 pm GMT

Online Games Could Be Next Big Thing,
But Not Yet (Reuters)

Online Games Could Be Next Big Thing,
But Not Yet (Reuters) 08/19/2004 03:01 PM
Reuters - Video games makers searching for the next big thing to pull in players at Europe's biggest computer games fair hope to tempt more gamers to pit their wits against one other online as Web technology improves.

Money Talks in Online Games

Money Talks in Online Games 06/05/2005 11:16 PM
Article.wn.com - Thu Jun 2, 09:45 am GMT

Online Games a Massive Pain

Online Games a Massive Pain 07/16/2004 04:52 AM
Just a couple of years ago, every major game company was developing a massively multiplayer online game, based on the attractive business premise. But after many disappointments in recent months, the industry is realizing these games can become tar pits. By Daniel Terdiman.

Hasbro Xevoz games go online for Mac and
PC

Hasbro Xevoz games go online for Mac and
PC 01/27/2004 02:49 PM
Hasbro has launched a new Web site to help market its new line of Xevoz action figures -- customizable 5-inch toys that you can build yourself and then play with against other Xevoz players. The Web site features the Xed Arcade -- games that can be played on either Macs or PCs equipped with Macromedia Flash software.

Chinese government censors online games

Chinese government censors online games 06/01/2004 09:10 AM
And Britney's wardrobe gets the once-over

NCsoft Shows Best, Worst in Online Games
(AP)

NCsoft Shows Best, Worst in Online Games
(AP) 05/25/2004 08:08 AM
AP - "City of Heroes" and "Lineage II: The Chaotic Chronicle" have so little in common, it's hard to believe both new video games are published by the same company, South Korean-based NCsoft.

Checks on Online Games Content to Be
Intensified

Checks on Online Games Content to Be
Intensified 06/05/2005 11:16 PM
Article.wn.com - Thu Jun 2, 01:36 pm GMT

China says online, mobile games must get
approval

China says online, mobile games must get
approval 06/01/2004 08:24 PM
Chron.com - Tue Jun 1, 06:19 am GMT

"Fetchfido's Free Online Games - Eskiv"

"Fetchfido's Free Online Games - Eskiv" 07/18/2004 03:10 PM

Sega to Launch Three Online PC Games in
China

Sega to Launch Three Online PC Games in
China 08/05/2004 10:49 PM
Einnews.com - Thu Aug 5, 12:13 pm GMT

Blast Theory Unwires Online Games

Blast Theory Unwires Online Games 12/27/2003 11:14 AM

Online Games Pose Carrier Conundrum

Online Games Pose Carrier Conundrum 06/10/2004 08:41 PM
Lightreading.com - Thu Jun 10, 01:35 am GMT
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