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Video Game Websites
This is a list of video gaming-related websites. A video game is an electronic game that involves human interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device such as a TV screen or computer monitor. The word ''video'' in ''video game'' traditionally referred to a raster display device, but it now implies any type of display device that can produce two- or three-dimensional images. List See also * List of video game webcomics * Lists of video games References Further reading ''Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom'' pp. 229–230. ''From Gamer to Game Designer'' pp. 278–279. {{DEFAULTSORT:Video Game Websites Video game Websites A website (also written as a web site) is a collection of web pages and related content that is identified by a common domain name and published on at least one web server. Examples of notable websites are Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Wikipe ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Game
Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, controller, keyboard, or motion sensing device to generate visual feedback. This feedback mostly commonly is shown on a video display device, such as a TV set, monitor, touchscreen, or virtual reality headset. Some computer games do not always depend on a graphics display, for example text adventure games and computer chess can be played through teletype printers. Video games are often augmented with audio feedback delivered through speakers or headphones, and sometimes with other types of feedback, including haptic technology. Video games are defined based on their platform, which include arcade video games, console games, and personal computer (PC) games. More recently, the industry has expanded onto mobile gaming through smartphones and tablet computers, virtual and augmented reality systems, and remote c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon Digital Game Store
Amazon Digital Software & Video Games is a digital video game distribution service owned by the international electronic commerce company Amazon.com. The service was launched on 3 February 2009, as Amazon Digital Game Store, having 600+ game titles available for download at that time.Amazon enters downloadable PC game industry 3 February 2009, Nino Marchetti, ''TG Daily'', retrieved at 2013-12-22 On 7 August 2013, it was launched in the United Kingdom.Amazon Launches Digital Download Service for PC and Mac 7 August 2013, Daniel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desura
Desura was a digital distribution platform for the Microsoft Windows, Linux and OS X platforms. The service distributed games and related media online, with a primary focus on small independent game developers rather than larger companies. Desura contained automated game updates, community features, and developer resources. The client allowed users to create and distribute game mods as well. Many independent developers (for example Scott Cawthon) and small companies published their content on Desura including Frozenbyte, Frictional Games, Introversion Software, Basilisk Games, S2 Games, Linux Game Publishing, RuneSoft, Running with Scissors, Interplay Entertainment, and Double Fine Productions. Desura sold many games that were previously included in Humble Bundle initiatives, as well as numerous other commercial titles. Desura also provided several freeware and free software games. Originally, the platform was developed by DesuraNET; it was later sold to Linden Lab, and then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enthusiast Gaming
Enthusiast Gaming is a Canadian digital media company specializing in video game journalism. Founded in 2014 by entrepreneur Menashe Kestenbaum, the company owns the websites ''Destructoid'' and The Escapist (magazine), ''Escapist Magazine'', as well the gaming convention Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo (EGLX). The company went public on the TSX Venture Exchange in October 2018. In January 2020 the company's listing moved to the Toronto Stock Exchange. In April 2021, the company also began trading on the Nasdaq. Brands Enthusiast Gaming owns a number of websites and runs an annual convention in Toronto. Websites * ''Daily Esports'' (founded 2018) * ''DiabloII Net & Wiki'' (acquired 2018) * ''Gaming Street'' (founded 2019) * ''Nintendo Enthusiast'' (founded 2011, by Enthusiast Gaming founder) * ''Gamnesia'' (acquired 2018) * ''Planet Destiny'' (acquired 2019) * ''PlayStation Enthusiast'' (founded 2015) * Steel Media (Pocket Gamer, ''Pocket Gamer'') (acquired 2019) * The Sims Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destructoid
''Destructoid'' is a website that was founded as a video game-focused blog in March 2006 by Yanier Gonzalez, a Cuban-American cartoonist and author. Enthusiast Gaming acquired the website in 2017, and sold it to Gamurs Group in 2022. History ''Destructoid'' was owned by Yanier "Niero" Gonzalez so that he could attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in 2006. After being rejected, Gonzalez began writing original editorials and drawing cartoons which were picked up by established gaming blogs like ''Joystiq'' and '' Kotaku''. In 2007 the site relaunched with user blogs, forums, and a team of contributors. Yanier's blog was moved off the home page in favor of a staff-edited, multi-author format. Similar to ''IGN'', ''Destructoid'' offers free registration and readers can submit off-homepage blogs. After E3, Gonzalez appeared at the press conference dressed as Mr. Destructoid (''Destructoid'' robot mascot, shown on logos and promotional material) to hand out promotional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cutting Room Floor (website)
''The Cutting Room Floor'' (TCRF) is a website dedicated to the cataloguing of unused content and leftover debugging material in video games. The site and its discoveries have been referenced in the gaming press. The site started out as part of a blog but was reworked and relaunched as a wiki in 2010. The reworked site is considered by ''Edge'' to be a major catalogue of unused video game content. History ''The Cutting Room Floor'' was started by Rachel Mae in 2002 as part of a blog. It mainly focused on Nintendo Entertainment System games, and was occasionally updated. In the late 2000s, Alex Workman, better known as Xkeeper, reworked the site into a wiki, which launched on 2 February 2010. The site has since specialised in what gaming media, including ''Edge'' and ''Wired'', have likened to video game archaeology; ''Kotaku'' described them as "routinely responsible" for it. Its members analyse video game code and content using various tools, such as debuggers and hex editor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CrazyGames
CrazyGames is a gaming platform that is based in Belgium specializes in online games that can be played in the browser. The platform has about 7000 games available across a variety of genres and categories, ranging from action to puzzle and sports games, as well as solo or multiplayer games. CrazyGames was founded by brothers Raf and Tomas Mertens in 2014 and it has headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. Since then, it has grown into a company with 15 employees and offers games by more than 750 game developers. The website focuses on games for children, teenagers, and adults. The platform has between 17 and 34 million visitors per month, making it one of the ten largest free browser gaming platforms worldwide. While the primary focus is on the English-speaking market, the platform also offers quite a few localized versions (23 in total). In 2018, ''CrazyGames.com'' was the fourth most blocked website in American schools. The platform allows game developers to publish and monetize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Math Games
Cool Math Games (branded as Coolmath Games) is an online web portal that hosts HTML and Flash web browser games targeted at children and young adults. Cool Math Games is operated by Coolmath LLC and first went online in 1997 with the slogan: "Where logic & thinking meets fun & games.". The site maintains a policy that it will only host games that the operators believe are non-violent and educational and is partnered with coolmath.com and coolmath4kids.com. In November 2019, ''Popular Mechanics'' listed Cool Math Games as one of its "50 most important websites" since the internet was created. In September 2022, Coolmath Coding was launched to teach kids how to code in Roblox and Minecraft. History Shutdown hoax Rumors began spreading in mid-2019 that Cool Math Games was to shut down in 2020 due to the discontinuation of Adobe Flash Player. In light of these rumors, a petition was created on Change.org to stop it from shutting down and reached over 100,000 signatures. However, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media (CSM) is an organization that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology with the goal of providing information on their suitability for children. , ''NYT'', May 5, 2003. Accessed Dec 15, 2011. It also funds research on the role of media in the lives of children and advocates publicly for child-friendly policies and laws regarding media. Founded by in 2003, Common Sense Media reviews (And allows users to do the same, divided into adult and child sections) s, movies, streaming/ |
Beamdog
IdeaSpark Labs Inc. (trade name: Beamdog) is a Canadian video game developer founded in 2009 by BioWare co-founder Trent Oster and former BioWare lead programmer Cameron Tofer. Beamdog's distribution service was launched in July 2010. History Beamdog was founded in 2009 by Trent Oster and Cameron Tofer. It has employees in locations throughout the United States and Australia, Russia, and the UK. Overhaul Games is a division of Beamdog. Originally, it was a part of Beamdog, but following the release of ''MDK2'' for Wii, a discrete studio was founded to work on ''MDK2 HD''. The name Overhaul Games was chosen to reflect the company's work on ''MDK2 HD'' as they had overhauled the game into a next generation game. Since 2012, the Overhaul team has also released several enhanced editions of BioWare#Technology, Infinity Engine games as well. Aspyr through its parent Embracer Group announced its acquisition of Beamdog in April 2022 for an undisclosed sum. Games * ''MDK2#Wii port an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
