So I went to London for Christmas and New Year this year and man it was cold! It snowed the whole time so my friend Billy, who I was staying with, had plenty of time to show off his gaming skills to me. We played a ton of games and he whooped me every time! Hate it when that happens! He’s got All the latest games and a pimped up Xbox to play them on.

Yeah I was impressed. May be I’m the last gamer in the world to find out about them, but the thing that had me buzzing the most was his brand new Gaming Chair. I kind of knew about them but never seen or used one before. Once I got in it – I was hooked! Did it improve my game? Nope! Did I have more fun? Yup! It was awesome – had hours, no wait, DAYS of gaming chair nirvana!

The guy spends all his time in it. He even sits in it to watch movies on his fat 42″ high-def. flat screen! He didn’t get a lot of time in it once I caught the Gaming Chair bug though! It’s really contagious. If you’re a gamer and you haven’t bought one yet – you got to get one.

The first thing I did when I got home was to hit the net and check out what’s available out there. There are lots of different types and they are really affordable if you know where to look.

Computer gaming chairs might be new to the world of gaming but they are a great way to have a better gaming experience. I mean they’re not magic – they won’t make you a world-class champion gamer – but they will help you get there if you want to improve, because you won’t want to get off the gaming chair once you’re in it! Some of these gaming chairs have an amazing sound system built it. The best ones have wireless transmission, sub woofers with integrated vibration systems, swivel pedestal bases, rocker bases and they connect to most of the popular consoles including iPods, TV’s and MP3 players too. And the best thing is that you don’t have to break the bank to get one.

I bought the Lumisource – 4.1 Surround Boom Chair, which is the same gaming chair as my friend Billy. They had it on special and I got it for less than $140.00!

This gaming chair looks super cool, is easy on the back and butt, light to move around and has all the best features packed into it for less than half the price of an iPhone!

“The 4.1 Boom Chair has a unique silhouette with speakers both aimed right at the user and from the headrest! The unique features of this chair are sound-activated features an ergonomic design, and two PAIRS of 3 inch internal speakers. This chair has an adjustable headrest, breathable mesh, and additional lumbar support for added comfort. The 4.1 features adjustable volume and bass/treble along with a fade knob that controls which speakers you want to sound to come out of, for a custom sound environment.” – http://www.lumisource.com/4_1.html

The main features are:

* 2 Pairs of 3 inch 2-way speakers!

* Powerful 4 inch Subwoofer

* Adjustable volume and bass/treble control

* Adjustable Fade between speakers

* Lumbar support/comfort padding

* Adjustable headrest with speakers

* RCA input/output ports

The Gaming Chairs Online site specializes in Lumisource Gaming Chairs only, so you don’t have to trawl the site to find the chair that suits you best. I found their site to be really easy to buy from and they did exactly as they said they would. Five days after I bought it a UPS truck pulled up outside my apartment and I was having hours of fun in my pursuit to whoop Billy the next time I go up against him!

Watch out buddy!

Big online casinos such as 888 Casino as well as casinos with Microgaming and Playtech software, these names are the most famous suppliers of the gaming software, leading producers of software for the internet casinos, poker-rooms and now mobile casinos and mobile poker rooms. Also there is a number of mobile casinos with its proprietary software too.

I surely have not played in all casinos of these casino software suppliers, but in fact, the games from the same supplier do not differ at all, maybe only they have different logos and color of the lobby. If you would like to share your mobile gambling experience, do not hesitate to submit your mobile casino or mobile poker review via contact us page and we will be more than happy to post it no the website.

For the purpose of the mobile casinos games testing, any mobile casino from the same software supplier maybe considered the same as well, though they have some differences: support, bonuses, money depositing and withdrawal options.

I chose two games: mobile black jack game and video poker to test the mobile casinos. Firstly, because I like the games of skill, secondly black jack for example has very low house edge and possibility of large wins. So, if a casino player would wager in accordance to the basic strategy it would be easy to answer for the casino honesty, the honesty and fairness of games at the particular mobile casino.

I play 100 deals and write down the results. I follow the basic strategy in video poker and mobile black jack, mainly by equal stakes, though in black jack I can vary them if I want to. Analyzing black jack results, pay attention to such parameters as casino advantage – in theory it should be 0,5%, number of gains /draws/losses – must be 43%/9%/48% accordingly, number of black jacks – 5. Analyzing mobile video poker results expected value is not so illustrative because of the high dispersion. It’s better to pay attention to the frequency of winning combinations, upon the average on 100 game rounds there should be: 21 times – a pair, 13 times – two pairs, 7 times – a triplet, one time – straight flush and full house. Basically, in the short run if the full house combinations are absent, the payout should be something like – 9% (ratio of the four of a kind 6%, royal – 2%, straight flush – 0,5%). Where it is allowed I double the pairs, these results can be quite demonstrative. Here I would like to tell you that 100 deals are not enough to draw statistically verified conclusions (though, if the losses amounted to 15 rates in 100 black jack deals , than the probability that the game is honest is only 10%, and if the number increases up to 27 rates, then this probability decreases up to 1%). You can catch a winning streak of few hands or on the contrary.

Black jack is a good game for bonus players especially, because the players can calculate the house edge on the game precisely – assuming they play according to the correct basic black jack strategy – and the house edge at the black jack is very small because of the low negative deals fluctuations. Nonetheless, I guess you can trust the results of the casinos with a reputable name.

Also it is necessary to mention that you may play for real money or in practice mode, what ever you prefer. The practice mode as for me has one disadvantage: a built-in generator of random numbers is used, so the results of practice and real money wagering in the mobile casino may be quite different.

However for the practicing purposes it a great tool any casino player can use on the go. You would not have even to register an account at the mobile casino, and play more hands per hour as the off line mode is speeding up (especially in Play Tech software mobile casinos).

There are many different ways to find an alpha, beta or early access games. Let me share with you the ways that have worked for me:

1) Social media – You can find games by looking on Twitter, Facebook, Tumbler and Pinterest. You will perform a search by typing in alpha games, beta games or new releases. If you are on these platforms, your friends may also be talking about these games. Go and see what their conversations are about to include screenshots of the game or video.

2) Steam is a platform where you buy games, connect with other gamers and even buy software. When you are on Steam, go to the store and search early access. If you want alpha or beta games, go to Steam Greenlight. This is where they are pitching the idea. Sometimes there are demos you can try.

3) Another way to find games in Steam is if you are in a certain group, if you or a friend is a friend of the developer. They can also tell you what they have available.

4) The same method in number 3 applies to the chatting platforms Slack and Discord. Discord is pretty new. Slack may be semi-new just in case you have not heard of those.

5) Do not forget to check the Crowdfunding sites such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter. When on these sites you can search for games. For example, if you go to Kickstarter.com, you would choose Explore. Then go to Categories. Once you choose Games there are different types of games. You will need to read through the different games and see if they have a demo to try. You may also get an opportunity to sign up for the alpha or beta game.

Another site that is not a crowdfunding; however it is a place to find games in the alpha, beta or early access stage is called IndieDB. You do not buy anything on here. (Similar to steam but no buying).

6) YouTube – Do not forget to search. You may find games through your favorite YouTuber. Do not forget the other video platforms as well.

7) For the reader, do not forget to look at Blogs. Check gaming bloggers or even game news sites. There is a world of information they share to include links.

8) One simple way that you may not have thought of is to perform a Google search. Let's face it; there are many people who still use search engines.

9) Last way is to go to Reddit. See if there is a game or art forum. If not, then perform a search.

10) Do not forget the fun activities such as game events that are strictly for gamers. What better way to find out about new games on the horizon.

You can find alpha, beta and early access games virtually anywhere. Do not worry about finding and playing every last one of them. Alpha and beta games will always come out. Every game needs to be tested before it is released. Until the day you leave this world, there will always be alpha and beta games. Do not neglect getting outside and getting some Vitamin D. Your computer screen does not count as Vitamin D. There will always be games.

Online pet games are a wonderful way to grow your own pet virtually and save all the trouble that comes along with growing a real pet.

There are many online pet games out there – some are for mobile devices, some are for PC’s and some can be played online from any device. In these games you get to take care of your own virtual pet – you feed it, play with it, dress it up, take it out for walks and much more. The connection those games create between you and your virtual pet is simply great, and even though the animal is not real – you actually develop real feelings towards it.

Online pet games offer a large variety of animals to care for – in some of them you will take care of a cat, in some you will take care of a dog, and in some you will meet animals that you would probably never think of growing in real life, such as bears, lions etc.

The main advantage of online pet games is that you get to enjoy the pros of owning a pet but you don’t have to deal with all the cons – you don’t have to spend money on it (in case the game is free, but even if it isn’t then it’s still cheaper than owning a real pet), you don’t have to clean after it and you don’t really have to take it out for walks in case you are not at home.

It’s not a secret that owning a pet is quite an expensive deal – buying food, medical supplies, fur care products and more – all of these might cost a lot of money, and not anyone can afford it. Online pet games are mostly cheap or free, and there is no need to spend any money on the in-app products. Of course, sometimes, you can pay for in-app purchases, but it’s never a must.

If you’re wondering what the best online pet games are, then here are the top games that I think are actually the best in this genre:

My Talking Tom – Grow your own talking cat, feed it, play with it, dress it up and much more.

My Talking Angela – Same like My Talking Tom, only it’s a female cat that can be much more suitable for girls.

Talking Tom & Ben – Raise a cat and a dog and see how funny it can be. This is definitely an awesome game!

So, give it a try and download an online pet game – you are definitely going to enjoy it!

Scratch your head, think a little bit more…try to solve a Puzzle Game. We all must have played Puzzle Games in some point of our life. These games are addictive and sharpen our minds. It’s appeal is believable by the fact they are not just present in the form of colorful grind- based but also available and played on computer, mobile and Online games.

To solve games one need to know the rules of games. And it involves logic, reasoning, strategy, sequence solving, word completion and pattern recognition. Gone are the days when one use to go to the market to buy these games from the store. Play it online and test your limits. These logical problems will test your ingenuity in a true way.

Different types and levels of puzzles are made for children, adolescents and adults keeping their mental IQ in mind. It’s beneficial for them and offers a great learning environment along with fun. Internet reach is everywhere and one can access online puzzles anywhere and anytime. It can be single player or more than two players game. Great graphics, sound and latest features- puzzle games attracts and lures all to play it, atleast once.

Some of the popular puzzle games are:

Old Fashioned Puzzles-

The first most game to be played was Jigsaw puzzle. Later, there were drag and drop games.

Word Games-

It helps in enhancing your vocabulary. You learn new words and is very educative. In a logical way players have to complete the missing word.

Free Download Games-

One can find plethora of Games on World Wide Web. Free download puzzle games are also available on various sites. On some sites users have to pay to download the games an some games are dowloaded for free.

Mobile Games-

Cashing on the popularity of these games, Mobile Giants like Nokia, Motorola, LG, Sony Ericsson have introduced cool puzzle in their long list of innovative applications. Not overlooking their resounding popularity, Mobiles have come up with range of exciting and unique games, made better and impressive by adding the dash of great sound quality and techniques, constantly.

Be a part of Global puzzle games craze and have a great time.

Video games have been around for quite some time now. They are many peoples favorite past time, and even a way to make money. Playing video games turned from a hobby to a job very quickly, especially when video and live streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch came to rise. With these platforms, many people picked up their controllers hoping that they would become the next gamer who makes millions doing what they love. With more people playing games the developers for the games need to dish out better and more up to date products. Even if these products are not the best, they do it all for the money in the end, because it is a business.

When video games were first released they were an incredible feat and all were unique in their own way. Even though they did not look that great back in the 80’s and 90’s they offered something that even a lot of games today don’t offer. And that something is quality. Within the last 5 years or so video games started to become more of a service than an actual piece of entertainment. Slowly top Triple A developers started to incorporate microtransactions in their games, very different from DLC (Downloadable Content). DLC was always an expansion or more added content to make the game have more playability, in turn making the gamers more entertained and wanting more. The problem lies within video games that try to sell pieces of their game that should have been for free or unlocked by actually playing the game instead of just putting in a credit card number to unlocked said heroes or items. This is a common practice recently and it has raised a lot of issues, and even many countries consider “loot boxes” gambling, which in reality it is. A loot box in video games is when a player either uses in-game currency or real currency to get a random item or a random set of items. Now the value of these items is based on a scale, some players will receive rare or higher quality items compared to others simply based on odds. This is mainly aimed at the younger gamers who are more naive and are willing to spend whatever money they have on a game to make themselves look cooler or play better. All just to get ahead of the curve.

This practice is extremely dangerous not only because it promotes gambling to children, but it can be extremely addictive. There are many cases in which people spend thousands of dollars just to get a single item or to buff up their character or team. Clearly, the developers do not care, because it is just more money for them, but they never look at what this can do to a person’s livelihood and even their families.

The main reason these practices are implemented is for the developers to keep generating money even after the game is released. Based on the statistics microtransactions make more overall than the game itself, and those types of game series are released on a yearly basis with little to no changes in the actual video game itself. It is extremely rare to find a completed game at any store or marketplace that doesn’t offer micro transactions, even if they do not impact gameplay it still is a major issue.

If developers want to keep gamers entertained and invested in their video games then they should develop quality games instead of creating games that are barely finished loaded with micro transactions. The games as a service trend are slowly killing the quality of video games. Sooner or later people will not even be allowed to fully own the game, everything will just be a rental, but the player still needs to buy a code to play the rental and then pay the rental to play the game which is not even theirs. Look how crazy that sounds!? The only way this all will change is if the player chooses to change.

Video games are the popular gifts for kids of today. As a parent, you need to ensure that the games your kids play are fun, affordable and safe. It’s true that video games should not be the primary source of entertainment for your kids, but playing games every now and then won’t hurt. Given below are some easy ways to choose the right game. Read on to know more.

1. Read Reviews

Reading reviews is one of the ways of looking for the right one. All you have to do is search for the game titles that interest you. These reviews are left by other parents. For instance, you can head to Common Sense Media. The reviews will give you a pretty good idea of how suitable a game would be for your kids.

2. Check The Rating

Make sure that the titles you choose are suitable for the game of your kid. Typically, ESRB rating system is used to rate the games. For instance, the rating may be either EC or AO. The important thing is to skip titles that are “M” rated. Actually, the problem is that these titles may contain unsuitable stuff, such as strong language, sexual content, and intense violence. Aside from this, these products may be too addictive for your children. For instance, games in the Call of Duty series may not be a good choice for minors. As for general rating, you should go for ones with above average ratings.

3. Go For Free Games

Maybe your son will look games that are based on his favorite TV shows. Mostly, these types of titles are free. So, money is not a problem but make sure you consider the ESRB rating. You can find them online on many websites. So, you don’t have to go from one shop to another.

4. Know the Impact of Your Game

If you want to check the impact of a certain game on your kid, a good way of doing so is to sit with your kid at the PC. This way you can easily find out if it is child-friendly or educational. As soon as you get familiar with a particular title, you can give your kid the free access to it. However, don’t let your children play the games all day long.

5. Your Kids’ Interests

Do you children love sports? Maybe they are into art and enjoy their favorite morning cartoons. If you choose the right ones, it will help them develop their skills at that particular sport.

6. Game Time

You can let your kid play their favorite games, but make sure they don’t spend all their time on a mobile or PC. They should do their schoolwork in time and perform other activities. As a general rule, around an hour of game play is enough for most kids.

If you are not into technology, choosing the right games can be a challenge for you. However, reading reviews can help you make the selection a lot easier. Hopefully, you will find this article helpful.

I’ve been playing video games since the late 1980’s. My passion has always been centered around fighting games; such as Street Fighter (All the series), Mortal Kombat (All the series), Double Dragon, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Marvel vs. Capcom (All the series), and many others. I always found it very difficult after several hours of playing to perform certain moves with ease and quick precision because my thumbs and palms would be hurting and throbbing tremendously. This would bother me so much that I would contemplate quitting.

Don’t get me wrong I love the traditional thumb pads, they are great and have been modeled and tweaked over the years to make the gaming experience more enjoyable, fun, and less thumb throbbing (smile). However, no matter what systems I’ve played on; whether it be Saga Genesis, Nintendo, NEO GEO, PlayStation (1-4), XBOX, XBOX ONE, etc., I’ve found that the traditional pads weren’t able to stave off that sore thumb syndrome after hours of play.

I decided that I couldn’t take it any more and that it was time to get the full enjoyment out of the various games that I have grown to love to play over the years. My solution was let’s try something different.. enter the Joystick! I bought my first joystick back in 1992 for the Sega Genesis and it was the best investment from a gaming perspective that I ever chose to do. I all of a sudden went from being a very good player to an exceptional player in my inner circle of gaming friends.

I remember before there was online gaming; I would play with friends during our neighborhood get together gaming sessions, and I would be accused of unfair play because I was able to perform moves with precision and without hesitation due to playing with a joystick. Playing with a joystick led me to being even more passionate about gaming than ever before. It even led my friends to start using them because they saw the advantage it created for me.

I know that not all joysticks are the same and they can be expensive, but with research you can find inexpensive ones that’s just right for you. I understand that some gamers still prefer to use the traditional pad that comes with the consoles, but I must admit that playing with a joystick has saved my gaming experience and my thumbs; all while keeping and constantly renewing my love for the old and new games of today.

If you are a true gamer and love video games, and want the most out of each game you play I recommend switching to a joystick and you won’t be sorry you did!

League of Legends – the game filled with terminologies, right from smurfing and ganking bot; it sometimes is hard to understand what these phrases mean. Suppose you are playing a game of Legends for a long time then you must be aware of the term “elo boosting”. But, what’s elo boosting or why is everybody talking about this? Suppose you have never heard about the term elo boosting, then you are not exposed to “secret” of LoL boosting. Let us understand more about how it works, we have put together the guide that anybody can understand very easily!

What’s Elo Boosting?

Elo boosting, or Match Making Rating (MMR) boosting, is the service where the high Elo player can increase somebody else’s in the game rank just by “boosting” them. It means player (or boostee) gives booster an access to their gaming account to fulfill any service. When the booster has reached the league (Diamond or Platinum) boost is done, and players get back their account. Owner of an account, then can play in their division and decide to take this further and begin another boost. During a boost, the account owner cannot log in or even play any game (unless they’ve a separate Smurf account!).

Benefits of Elo Boost

It helps the players to achieve their target in different ways. For a few players, unlocking an end of the Season Victorious skin can be their goal for the year and the players at times need helping hand in getting there. Some players are quite determined to beat the earlier seasons rank and get in Master tier. There are some players who are playing to beat friends and can do anything to ensure that they finish in the higher division. So, whatever your goal is, it will help them to achieve it. In the terms of benefits from the elo boosting, actually, there are many.

1. The first benefit is the player does not need to spend the entire day playing games and actually can focus on many other things. Some players are so fixed to reach to a particular achievement or division, that they neglect many other areas of their life. Obviously, it is not very healthy and often can lead down the dark path as a player will be consumed by LoL.

2. Instead, the booster will help to take your burden off by giving you the help. It gives you a lot of time for doing other things in life when knowing you are still on the way to achieving your goals.

3. Next benefit of the elo boosting is that it will save you time. Imagine you are in Bronze one and looking to get Gold 5. Then you can spend months trying your best to get over there, or can pay the booster for getting you there.

Is Elo Boosting Dangerous?

In today’s age, it is understandable that the people are highly concerned about getting hacked and having the account stolen. Suppose it has happened before to you, then you will know how much frustrating it is. You will never want your LoL boosting account to disappear after you have put in months or years of struggle.

Gaming is a time pass for few while a passion for many. Day by day youngsters are getting acquainted with a wide variety of online games that may or may not need a mouse. Many gamers feel that using the mouse in between the game would hamper the tempo and would lead to tossing the game sometimes. Though, there are many that wouldn’t need a mouse there are certain games that necessitate the usage of it. Keeping in view the need for the hour, the technology market has come up with an alternative; specially designed for gamers. It is the wireless mouse specifically designed for the gamers. This is gaining popularity all over the world and many add-ons are already released to enhance the gaming experience.

As the name suggests, a wireless gaming mouse is specially designed for ardent gamers. Besides providing an exceptional experience to the gamers, this mouse is designed to be an all-rounder. They are embedded with buttons that can be used for different purposes while playing the games as well as during regular computer works. Here are a few benefits that you can expect from any sort of Wireless gaming mouse,

• It can be moved flexibly and looks even more sophisticated than a wired mouse.

• Additional switch buttons embedded to the mouse, would enable you to browse through the tabs easily.

• The programmable buttons on either side of the Wireless gaming mouse makes your gaming experience much more enchanting.

• If you need to use the mouse frequently during the game, then Wireless mouse is the best option you can ever think about.

• It can be used as an alternative to many shortcuts such as cut, copy, paste and many more. Even cursor movements are easier with the wireless mouse.

Besides above-stated advantages, the wireless gaming mouse is designed and structured in such a way that they support the gamer in all ways needed; especially in fast-paced games where this decides the winner. The response time of the majority of the gaming mouse is 1 minute, which means it is faster than the wired mouse. Besides, speedy response, these can be reprogrammed every time you play a new game provided if you set a DPI rating for your mouse along with customization. This customization feature is the USP which is not available with the regular wired ones. More comfort with premium quality for little extra money is the tag that you can attest to a gaming mouse.