How to Game Like a Pro

How is that other guy so fast?

How did he react and move so much more accurate then you?

Well, a lot of speed in reaction time and accuracy is practice and natural reaction time which you can only get by spending a lot of time in that certain game or genre of games.

But a lot of it comes from simple hardware upgrades and tweaks! Having that little higher reaction time mouse or anti ghosting keyboard. Having that perfect key layout or preprogrammed gaming pad. Those things make a huge difference.

In my experience, the difference between an average standard mouse and a gaming mouse is as big as the Grand Canyon. The usb connector is usually gold plated for faster connection times and less delay between click and action. The optical sensors are much more active and have a higher resolution. The entire design is build for speed and fast hand and wrist movement. Even the cable is thiner and more flexible to give you the least amount of resistance when moving.

Every little twitch of the wrist can move your mouse cursor across the screen at many times the speed of a regular mouse. Instead of 2 mouse buttons they have 7! All fully programmed to that certain game you're playing. You won't have to reach across the keyboard or click the screen to use a certain skill or switch out weapons. They have it all in reach of their fingers, on the mouse to be clicked in a split second.

4 Things You Need To Know To Become A Video Or Computer Game Tester

Sure you have probably read all the different stories and sales letters out there on the Internet that tell you that they can make you a game tester earning $100,000 a year without any type of experience or education. But, do you really believe this? Of course, not. Game testing is a real job, with real requirements and real pay - not $100,000 a year. There are some things that you will need to know and have experience with before you can become a video or computer game tester. So, here are the top four things that you will need to know before you apply for a game tester job:

1. You have to know how to test software. When I say "software", I mean any type of software out there since different games will run on different types of platforms. You will have to know how to test software to get any type of game testing job no matter if you only want to test video games or computer games. By knowing how to test all types of software, you are almost guaranteed to get a better paying game tester job.

2. You have to know game programming languages. This means that you will have to learn all the jargon of the game development world, along with some basic computer language, such as C or C++, to help you truly understand the different things that are going on in the game. You can learn most of these different types of languages from online courses or from local schools.

3. You have to have a good working knowledge of PC hardware and software. This means that even if you want to be a video game tester, you will need to know how to work with computers and be familiar with everything about them. You will need to know different programs as well, such as databases, spreadsheets, and word documents.

4. You have to have a good working knowledge of the video or computer game industry. This does not mean that you need to know what titles are releasing next month, but you need to know how the developers go about designing a game, how the programmers, artists, composers, and others do their part of the game and so on. This will require that you do some studying on your own, and most of this knowledge you will expand upon after you get a game testing position.

Medieval Suits Of Armor In Video Games

Whether you like it or not, you can learn much from historically based video games such as Civilization IV or Medieval Total War. These games are great for getting a general education in historical events, cultures, and building types and ancient warriors. If you are looking to buy a suit of armor, then you may want to read this article to learn about how these games can help you do some preliminary research on your suit of armor.

Medieval II: Total War (which we will call MTWII for the rest of the article) is a great place to look at some historical armor. It is the latest game from the Creative Assembly so the graphics are top notch and you are able to see with pretty good detail what soldiers wore back in the medieval ages. For example, playing as the French faction in the game, you'll eventually get a whole host of knights are your disposal. Knights are the primary example where most of the suits of armors in castles and in today's homes are found. Why? Because they were often the most heavily armored to serve as shock troops and to bust through hard lined defenses. Once you get so far in the game, you can see about 5 different types of armor that the knights wore. They include a Gothic style armor and a Milanese type of armor. They also have the standard crusader and sugar loaf type of armor.

The surprising thing is that if you look around shopping for these, you'll see similar designs in today's retail stores.You can also get a good look at suits of armor by playing role-playing games. Why? These are from a third person perspective and you'll be able to see with great detail the armor that soldiers wore. Just pause the game and take a look at a suit of armor a character is wearing. You'll casually learn what designs seem to be popular in the medieval ages.

Rekindle An Old Love For Computer Games

There are so many things which we have as children and then when we re-encounter them as adults they have somehow been re-branded, or changed just that bit to irritate us.

There has been a whole generation who have grown up with computers and the simple games which were developed for these first computers. These uncomplicated games, which were the best thing we had ever seen at the time, progressively got more complex as development moved on, unfortunately work began to get in the way and we started to get less time to play the newest games when they came out.

Before we knew it, we had lost touch with the gaming world as other demands were put on our time.

The beauty of the first games was in their simplicity. They did not come with a thousand page manual in twenty different languages, they were games where you could just start playing and only stop when you were either so frustrated that you had to stop (otherwise you would have thrown the thing out the window) or if another member of the family came and demanded a turn.

These games were simpler and had innocence about then. Unfortunately the next generation of games strove to impress with greater complexity and in doing so destroyed the part that was most attractive, the simplicity. After some time the beauty of the early games shone through and suddenly they were all available again, and the upgrades have kept the concept in tack.

There was one very unfortunate twist to this tale of rediscovery, someone thought to call these great classic games, "casual games"! Such an unattractive name, such an implication of boring games, such an inappropriate image; especially as these are now very popular and there are companies such as Big Fish who have a huge selection of games in this style.

What's more, Big Fish Games sells all types of games, so they are not just some old company rehashing an idea to try and avoid bankruptcy, but they are a company who have enough understanding of games to be able to see the importance of the fantasy adventure games, which once mastered never offers the same appeal (admittedly some can take nearly a lifetime to master!), as well as the "always there for a quick gaming fix" of "casual games".

Why have a go at "casual games" if you have never come across one before? Well, they are definitely addictive, so you will be have hours of fun, they are designed so you can just leap straight in and have a go, but there is one really useful aspect, they can be played on a computer or laptop!

So if you are practicing in secret then you can always just Alt_Tab back to that document or spreadsheet which you have been working on and no one is the wiser. So you can get that T-Rex munching eggs with just a few clicks and then you will remember why you liked computers when they first came into your life, before they became about reports and work!

There is another advantage to the new "casual games" (apart from the obvious improvements in graphics and speed), these can be played online, and if you are feeling really generous there is a section on the Big Fish site for games you can play with your kids (otherwise you could just not tell them about it and keep as much of the computer time to yourself as possible)!

Alliance Power Leveling Guide

For those who are new to World of Warcraft or who just want to try their hand at playing the Alliance, finding the right Alliance power leveling guide can be a challenge. Of course, there are those popular Alliance power leveling guides that everyone has heard of, but do they really cut it when it comes to leveling? Well, here are some tips on how to find the right Alliance power leveling guide for you.

1. Search out some of the most popular Alliance leveling guides on different gaming sites. Find reviews and blogs about them and see what others are saying about the guide. Is the feedback good or bad or in the middle? Do other gamers think that the guide is worth buying or not? Are there good reviews on the guide from people other than just the author? Check out all that you can find about that guide and some of the other popular guides out on the web today.

2. Watch the prices. You should never spend more than $40 for a high quality Alliance power leveling guide, especially if you can not use the guide or if it is not a good guide. There are some Alliance guides out there that are priced well over $60 and they will not take you through all the way to level 70, provide end game information, or help with gold making ideas in the guide. Most simply tell you the quests you should pick up, and that's about it.

3. Take other players advice. Ask other people you are friends with about guides that they have purchased. You will be surprised at the answers that you will get. Some will recommend different guides and others will tell you which guides NOT to purchase. Trust me, there are players out there who have purchased several different guides and know which ones are good and which are bad. Take their advice, it's the best way you will know which guides actually work and which are not worth the money.

4. Keep in mind that all Alliance power leveling guides are not created equal. Some will be for more advanced, veteran players and others will be for new players. Make sure that you read everything on the guide's web site so you can get a feel for who the guide is written for.