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Star Wars Video Games (PSP, DS, Wii, and Xbox 360)

Star Wars took the world by storm with its intriguing plot, terrific graphics, and mind blowing action and adventure. Riding on the success of the movie and the television series came innumerable number of video games. Featuring thrilling action sequences and interactive game play, these video games became very popular among avid gamers. Two of the most popular video games are The Force Unleashed and the Star Wars Clone Wars Republic Heroes Game.

The Star Wars - The Force Unleashed Game (DS, Wii, and Xbox 360)
The Force Unleashed is a gripping video game that takes you on an adventure across the universe. Developed by LucasArts, this thrilling Star Wars video game makes use of Digital Molecular Matter (DMM) technology to incorporate physical properties to the environment. So, when a glass breaks or a piece of wood snaps, it looks and sounds very realistic. A behavioral-simulation engine known as Euphoria is also used in this action adventure game. This technology makes the characters think, react, and interact like human beings.

Set in an era between the Episode III and IV of Star Wars, this thrilling game reveals hitherto unknown secrets about the Star Wars galaxy. Bored of being the good guy all the time? In this video game, you can play the game as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice", StarKiller and get rid of Jedi. When it comes to powers, you will have so much that you can completely annihilate your enemies. Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" has four core Force powers such as repulse, lightning, grip, and Force push. Use these powers individually or combine them to completely destroy your enemies.

Star Wars Clone Wars Republic Heroes Game (PSP, Xbox 360)
The story line of the Star Wars Clone Wars Republic Heroes Game is based on the Clone Wars TV series. Set in the period between the first and the second episode of this television series, this video game sheds light on the mysterious bounty hunter Cad Bane. You can play this game as your favorite Jedi Knight or a Clone Trouper and complete the 30 missions to stop the techno assassin's plot.

Use your lightsaber and Force powers to kill the Separatist Droids and move further into the game when you play as a Jedi Knight. Turn enemies into weapons that will help you navigate levels with ease. As a clone trooper, you will have immense firepower in your hands. Use rocket launchers and thermal detonators to blast your way to the next level.

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Games That Redefined the Survival Horror Genre

There are not a whole lot of quality horror games out there since, developers and publishers feel that, the market for horror games is pretty limited, as compared to other genres. But the fact remains, that even though the fan following is pretty limited. It is loyal. Over the years, we have seen a lot of horror games come and go, but there were some, that have been able to leave their mark on our psyche. And not only that, these games have truly established themselves as milestones in the gaming industry.

Resident Evil

The franchise is one of the oldest games in the survival horror genre and was the first of its kind to attract gamers. The whole concept was fresh, original and gave the players a chance to explore a somewhat post-apocalyptic scenario, which had been overrun by the living dead. The whole idea behind the series was to give the player a chilling experience in a world with few allies and formidable enemies. The franchise has gone through a lot of facelifts, since its inception in the 90's, but hasn't lost its charm nonetheless.

The developers of the game,'Capcom' have recently made it clear, that they want to revive the game, and make it more action-oriented than survival horror. The reason behind this statement seems to be the same, as discussed in the beginning of the article. But whatever the reasons, one thing is for sure, and that is the franchise, in my opinion is not going to lose its luster anytime soon. And gamers all over the world are still eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series from the developers, which is already under production.

Silent Hill

The Silent Hill series, truly gave the survival horror genre a new innovative approach. And unlike Resident Evil, the Silent Hill franchise actually tapped into the gamers psyche, and introduced them to a world of true horror. Developed by 'Konami', the first title in the series came out in the year 1999 for the PlayStation, and established itself as a tough competitor. Silent Hill was not your typical run-of-the-mill horror game, the game's amazing use of narrative, character progression and the-never-seen-before monsters were enough to give anyone, sleepless nights. Even today, the game has massive fan following, and the latest game in the series titled 'Silent Hill Downpour' has a rating of 7.5 on a leading online gaming magazine, which is pretty good according to game rating standards.

Alan Wake

This game is truly a gem and to be really frank, is one of the only games of its kind. 'Remedy' has nailed the coffin with this title and everyone who has played this game, including me, will undoubtedly be vouching for it, "As a potential game of the year". Alan Wake is basically a psychological thriller, and every aspect of the game is topnotch. Although, this particular game took a whole lot of time to be released. The title was worth the wait.

The stunning visuals, amazing storyline, character progression and the chilling atmosphere is enough to engross the player and will actually make them feel, as if they are in 'Bright Falls' (The place where the story takes place). Alan Wake is all about exploration, and fighting dark forces, which seem to have overtaken the otherwise sleepy town. The game was originally meant to be released only for the Xbox 360. But, was later rolled out for the PC as well, which is pretty neat, as PC gamers would have otherwise missed out on one of the most epic games in the survival horror genre.

Although, there are a whole lot of other games that have redefined this genre of gameplay. I believe that these three games deserve to be here, not only because they are amazing, but because they had something new to offer... Something fresh, inspiring and creative, which I am sure, will offer inspiration to a whole new breed of game designers and developers in the near future.

The author of this article Ankan Bose is a freelance editor/copywriter and is the co-owner of a humor blog http://www.crazyweedia.com/. He is an avid gamer and provides freelance writing services for websites and blogs.

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Star Wars Video Games (PSP, DS, Wii, and Xbox 360)

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3 Best Games for iPad

First it was car phones, then mobile phones with color graphics; next touchscreen came and revolutionized mobile gaming forever. The possibilities have become endless and options limitless, and everyone with a creative side can now make a classic game for the iPhone.

With the release of the iPad back in 2010, and a staggering 3 million purchases during the first 80 days, and 14.8 million units bought throughout the year, Apple came to dominate the tablet PC market in just one year. People realized the iPad was the best device to best exploit applications.

1. World of Goo

What better way to test the iPad's ergonomic display abilities than a physics game developed by independent game developers? The foremost objective of the game is to get a required number of goo balls through a pipe representing the exit. This can be completed by using the balls to create bridges, towers and tons of other constructions that will help users to overcome the gravity problems that come with the various terrains in the game, like hills, spikes, cliffs and many others. The iPad version of the game is said to be an improvement thanks to the iPad's one-of-a-kind touch controls, as opposed to the mouse on the PC and remote-based controller on the Wii. Costing just at $4.99, this game is number one for all iPad owners.

Today, with mobile technologies taking over mainstream marketing, and with people always on the move, developers have identified a way to make the most of those moments where people find themselves travelling from place to place.

Therefore, there are millions of games available to buy or try, and so here we introduce the top three must-have games for the iPad:

2. Angry Birds

By far the most talked-about game that has been created for mobile devices, the number-one paid application throughout the world is one of the most unique puzzle games ever made. Angry Birds provides hours of gameplay, it's entertaining and challenging, its' physics engine is superb, and it possesses great replayability, since players will want to come back to previously completed levels in order to achieve the impossibly hard 3-star ratings in every stage.

3. War Pinball HD

The creators behind the acclaimed Pinball HD have just recently published a new game that has a original new twist to it. Thanks to motion-controlled tilting, more advanced physics and graphics, and three new themes, based on three legendary war movies: "Platoon", "Missing in Action" and "Navy Seals", War Pinball is a huge improvement over its predecessor. Most gamers will concur that a pinball game on the iPad is hardly a waste of space, and nor will the commitment to playing it be wasted. Pinball games have been popular ever since gaming was first invented, why should it be any different now?

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Awesomely Fun Backyard Games For The Whole Family

As summer approaches, everyone in the family wants to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. It's time to grab everyone up and head out to the fresh air where the sun is shining and there's no television. There are a lot of fun backyard games that can be enjoyed for the whole family. Research shows that kids are more likely to be active when the parents are active. This means you need to get out there with your kids and show them how to have a ridiculously good time.

When the weather gets especially hot, there is always the swimming pool. Regardless of whether you've got an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool, there are tons of fun games that are a blast to play in the pool. This includes such things as:

- Diving sticks
- Marco polo

Water balloons are also a guaranteed way for everyone to have a lot of fun outside. Whether it's an out and out battle of tag or a friendly balloon toss, everything can be more fun with water balloons. Fill up dozens of them, run around and try to stay dry.

Slip and slides are some of the most fun backyard games you could possibly ask for. These don't require a lot of space in the yard and a simple garden hose attached to it will provide all the necessary water. With a strong running start, flop down on your belly and see who can get down the path the furthest. Everyone will have a blast seeing who can make it the farthest.

Not a lot of props are needed and water isn't even necessary to have a good time. Sometimes it is just about being together and being a little athletic. With a hop ball for everyone and a good amount of space in the backyard, more games can be made up as well. With a little imagination, a variety of games can be implemented including:

- Hop races
- Human checkers

All it takes is a few props and a strong imagination to make some fun backyard games for the whole family to participate in. Whether everyone's jumping into the pool or hopping around on a ball, the important thing is that everyone is outside together, enjoying each other's company. With some liquid chalk or streamers, you can create boundaries, tic tac toe boards and lots of other things to create some competitions and other fun games. Add a little water and you can have fun and stay cool at the same time, too.

Bianca Bowman found great beach and outdoor kid's toys and games that turned their backyard into a magical playground. Lillian Vernon has a variety of personalized toys and gifts including kids flip flops, water bottles and much more.

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