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...service, Xbox 360 Achievements may have set a standard for others to follow. For example, Call of Duty 4 was released not only on the Xbox 360 but also on the PC. The Xbox 360 Achievements version is different from the PC version which has "ranks and challenges,"

The idea of online persistence and being able to show your achievements is carried over. As this future trend continues, more games will come with achievements for players to show the skill they have. An example would be Lord of the Rings Online where players complete "deeds" to improve their character's abilities.

Xbox 360 Achievements allows players to display in their accomplishments worldwide and creating a reason to carry on with the game as well as buy new versions as they became available.more

US Gaming Industry Sees Record Sales in 2007

... Band (Xbox 360, MTV Games) - 184,000

5) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Xbox 360, Activision) - 183,000

6) Super Mario Galaxy (Wii, Nintendo) - 172,000

7) Burnout Paradise (Xbox 360, EA) - 144,000

8) Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat (PS3, Activision) - 140,000

9) Mario Party DS (DS, Nintendo) - 139,000

10) Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games (DS, Sega) - 133,000

A statement from Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello is confident the company's revenue will jump to around $6 billion by the fiscal year 2011, with at least $900 million from digital revenue streams like downloadable content, in-game advertising and subscription fees. That would represent a growth of 71 percent over its 2008 fiscal year revenue forcast, which it expected to hit roughly $3.5 billion.

Other new announcements made by EA yesterday included a release date of September 7 for Spore (and possible PS3 and Xbox 360 versions)<...more

Online Casual Games - Who Are The Real Gamers?

...ping Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360. They understand if they want to reach this audience they needed to bring this type of game to their platform.

So what is the motivation of these gaming gals? One recent study may give us some indication. Over 60% of casual game players say they play as a way to relax, 53% say they play to relieve stress, and 42% cite them as a way to keep mentally sharp. Of course lets not forget one other possible obvious reason; theyre simply fun to play!

So, as it turns out women are in fact the real gamers online. Savvy online game portals and developers had better take this into account if they plan to succeed in the future.more

The Most Popular Electronics Hunt In Singapore

...at are good. Of particular mention is the Software Discount Store, where you can find lots of computer software titles and PC games. If youre looking for Xbox or console games, Sim Lim Square isnt really the place. Sim Lim Square is more for PC games. Another thing dont expect to find pirated versions of computer software here the authorities have raided Sim Lim Square repeatedly a few years back and now shops are all gone.

Conclusion
And thats it! If you ever need to buy computer related goods, Sim Lim Square is the place to go. Its pretty near town, and it stocks many good bargains. Another place you an consider is Funan Centre it also sells many computer related items. However, do prepare to pay slightly more there as Funan centre is generally considered to be a higher end computer mall. Happy shopping!more