Tech Diversions http://www.techdiversions.com Gaming Information Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 The Ten Must Have Games of Summer 2012 http://www.techdiversions.com/2013/05/19/the-ten-must-have-games-of-summer-2012/ http://www.techdiversions.com/2013/05/19/the-ten-must-have-games-of-summer-2012/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.techdiversions.com/?p=19 As summer approaches, now is a good time to review the ten must-have video games from summer, 2012.
Sports video games are always popular and two from last summer, NCAA Football 13 and Madden NFL 13, were no exceptions. These two games are a must have for the serious sports fan.
Summer movies inspired three great video games last year. The Amazing Spider-Man, The Expendables II and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron all have great graphics, action and movie extras.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier was one of the best 2012 military games. Starhawk provides a unique blend of old west and science fiction elements. Prototype II’s fascinating superhero and unusual story line has not garnered as much attention as it deserves. With excellent graphics, imaginative characters and innovative plotlines, these three games should be in everyone’s collection.
Sleeping Dogs is an example of the open-world crime genre. Set in Hong Kong, its paranoid style and role-playing elements make it a great game to own.
Everyone loves a good Zombie video game and the variations in Lollipop Chainsaw made this one stand out from the rest.
These ten must-have video games show what a great summer 2012 was for gaming fans!

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NHL 2012 is a great sports game about hockey. This game includes many teams from different leagues of hockey. You can play as a single member of the team or as the entire team. This allows gamers to play as their favorite teams in hockey. The game has a very good control scheme. This allows you to control hockey players with the precision required to be successful.

The NBA 2K series had a great iteration in 2012. This series sports a Create A Legend mode. This allows you to create a new player in the NBA. You can also play as your favorite NBA teams in this title. All of your favorite NBA players are available for you to play. NBA 2K12 has an amazing soundtrack that everyone can enjoy. The sound track consists of many great hip-hop and independent rock songs.

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Rule 1 – Anonymity Equals Immortality
You might have heard of a term called “trolling” or “internet troll.” These terms are often applied to players who have nothing better to do than annoy others. It helps to recognize their mindset if you want to be able to cope. Remember that trolls are bullies and bullies are fundamentally cowards. You can’t see them so they are immortal.

Rule 2 – Respect the Mute Button
Communication and coordination is key in many online events, but sometimes it’s good to shut people out. Never underestimate the power to mute the undesirables.

Rule 3 – It’s Just a Game
Good-natured ribbing and trash talk is one thing but don’t stand for racism or sexism. If people are saying things that bother you, log off. It’s just a game.

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You can get the best gaming cheats online by being active in forums, blogs and discussions relevant to the game in question. You can then ask and receive hints, tips and tricks which can get you through even the toughest of challenges. In fact, you can place calls out for help through such forums or through social media. Game cheats are a way to keep playing the games you enjoy, and not get bogged down in one aspect which holds you up from pursuing more gaming time. Online chat sessions and postings in regards to specific cheats are routinely made available and you can even be one to throw out some help to others to keep the spirit of gaming alive and well in the online world.

]]> http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/06/05/how-to-get-the-best-gaming-cheats-online/feed/ 0 How to Sell Your Games for Cash http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/05/23/how-to-sell-your-games-for-cash/ http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/05/23/how-to-sell-your-games-for-cash/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.techdiversions.com/?p=14 Many gamers find their room cluttered with old games that they have either beaten or do not want to play anymore. As a gamer purchases new games, their room becomes cluttered with even more games that they will never play again. So why not sell your old games? By selling games you can not only clean up the clutter of games in your room, but you can make a little extra money as well!

There are many places that buy used games so that they can resell them, the most common one being Gamestop. Gamestop will pay a reasonable price for your games, giving you the most money for your old games. Not only that, but you can help other gamers buy cheap games because they may come in looking for a specific game, which could be the one you just sold to Gamestop.

If you can’t find a store near you that buys used games, you can try selling to friends. You may be able to even trade your friends for other games that they own, allowing you to try out some new games.

Either way it is beneficial to sell your old games allowing you to clear up clutter and make some extra money.Related Article : GameStop to Sell Steam Wallet Codes in Stores

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]]> http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/05/19/review-of-the-upcoming-game-releases/feed/ 0 The Best Game Titles of 2012 http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/05/17/the-best-game-titles-of-2012/ http://www.techdiversions.com/2012/05/17/the-best-game-titles-of-2012/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.techdiversions.com/?p=12 2012 looks to be an incredible year if you are a gamer with some of the biggest names in the industry offering up titles that are sure to thrill and please. Here is a glance at just a few.

Agent is a espionage title that is set in the 1970′s. Brought to you by the same company behind Grand Theft Auto, Agent is rumored to be packed with espionage, theft, political assassinations and more.

Warhammer 40k: Dark Millennium: Space Marine plus MMO equals millions of rabid fan boys going insane for this title. Details are scarce, but millions are waiting for this one to be released.

Mechwarrior Mercs Online: Another veteran franchise, Mechwarrior has not seen an incarnation in a long time. The titles it does have under its belt rank among some of the most loved of all time. Lets face it. No one dislikes an MMO with giant stompy robots either.

Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm. Starcraft has been voted for by many to be the greatest video game of all time. It stands to reason that an expansion for its sequel would get a lot of attention.

With titles coming up like these, 2012 is definitely a year for gamers to look forward to with baited breath.
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Diablo III: Brought to you by a company that is responsible for 3 of the most beloved titles in gaming history, no one doubts that Diablo III will deliver.

Bioshock Infinite: Its predecessor was the best game of its year. Didn’t catch that? This explains it. Will this sequel deliver similar results?

Mass Effect 3: How can you not love a choose your own adventure shoot’em up? Mass Effect 2 won the hearts of many a gamer and with its continuation, is sure to keep doing so for a long time to come.

Mechwarrior Mercs Online: If you are an old school gamer, you know exactly how amazing this title promises to be.

The Last of Us: Watching the trailer for this post apocalyptic survival horror game gave me a case of the shivers. Consisting of pure gameplay, it looked beautiful.

Choosing a top five list with a year like the one we are faced with is exceptionally challenging. Hopefully these titles will live up to the hype.

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