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Topic: Wizard (computer game)


  
  Computer Game Marketing Bias   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The females in the home are less inclined to use the computer, and mothers are likely to feel estranged from the rest of the family on technological issues [9].
I walked into the various computer game stores asking to find an appropriate game for my 12-year old niece, and the salesmen (everyone selling games I encountered was male) inevitably showed me all sorts of entertainment genres and then said that I could also give her an educational toy.
Huff and Cooper [13] asked 43 educators with programming experience to design games for either boys, girls or students and found that the boys' and general students' games were similar and game-like whereas the games for girls were classifiable as "learning tools" [13].
www.acm.org /crossroads/xrds3-2/girlgame.html   (2297 words)

  
 Wizard (video game) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wizard was a video game created in 1980 for the Atari 2600 video game system, by Chris Crawford, although it wasn't released until 2005.
The enemy remained invisible when it was behind a wall, making it one of the first games (if not the first game) to implement a line-of-sight algorithm.
Wizard was never released until 2005, with the Atari Flashback 2, 25 years later.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wizard_(video_game)   (277 words)

  
 Gamerz-Edge - Piano Wizard Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Granted the game is suited most for children to play but it still can definitely be applied to aficionados of all ages.
With Piano Wizard, I have been able to limit the amount of times I stop from mess-ups because the game is non-stop (aside from pressing the escape key).
Piano Wizard is just the interface one needs to motivate and teach their children the basics of music and piano or to just simply enjoy the ability to download and play any midi song.
www.gamerz-edge.com /pc/reviews/pianowizard.html   (1896 words)

  
 ♠Ask the Wizard: Non-Casino Games
A pattern to this table seems to be that you should force the opponent to a situation where the sum of the pearls in the smallest and greatest rows equals the sum of the two in the middle.
To confirm this, I did a 100,000,000 game simulation and the simulated probability was 4.60562%.
The object of the game is to leave the last of the pearls for your opponent to take.
wizardofodds.com /askthewizard/noncasinogames.html   (1924 words)

  
 GameSurge - Computer Game Preview - Roboforge!
The object of the game was to write a small program representing the brain of the robot and place the bot into the arena for combat.
At the heart of the game is a physics simulation engine which handles the calculations for damage dished out by collisions between weapons, shields, and other components.
The final step in the wizard construction process is to name your bot, and after that you end up with a fully functional robot which you can use to battle against others (assuming you selected A.I. options rather than choosing 'none').
www.gamesurge.com /pc/previews/roboforge.shtml   (1085 words)

  
 The Game Console - A History of Home video Games
At least 15 different games were released in two years with the only differences between the "pong" systems being the number of games, the way the difficulty levels were used, and the type of pictured (color or fl and white).
The Odyssey² was the first home video game console to introduce what was to become the standard joystick design of the 1970s and 80s: a moderately sized fl joystick unit, held in the left hand, with an eight-direction stick that was manipulated with the right hand.
The games run from single to multi game cartridges, and various options for the games are selected by the 4 main buttons on the front of the console.
www.thegameconsole.com   (10414 words)

  
 Game Wizard Pro Review
Game Wizard plugs right into your port in the back of the Playstation and enables you to use codes that are stored in the memory.
With Game Wizard you can do the same thing even though they tell you nothing about this feature most likely because of the legal reasons or maybe it was unintentional.
This is done using the swap method where you start the system with a real Playstation disk and at the main menu of Game Wizard switch the CD with an imported game or a copied disk.
www.psxextreme.com /reviews/rev_game_wizard.html   (540 words)

  
 HEXX: HERESY OF THE WIZARD by Psygnosis
The game is well implemented, but it is not at all original.
Most of the time in the game is spent on doing combat, preparing for combat or resting after combat.
The combat is not as action-intensive as in true action game such as WOLFENSTEIN 3-D. Monsters don't regenerate, so once an area is cleared, it is safe to traverse it.
www.ibiblio.org /GameBytes/issue21/greviews/hexx.html   (968 words)

  
 Applelinks.com: Game Wizard PCI Graphics Accelerator.
I tested the Game Wizard Voodoo2 PCI card on three games that support 3Dfx acceleration; "Myth," "Tomb Raider 2" and "Unreal." Although the degree of improvement varied with each game, it was decidedly noticable across the board.
To install the Game Wizard Voodoo2, you need only insert the card into a PCI slot, connect your old video driver to the Game Wizard, and connect the monitor to the Game Wizard.
True, few games currently take advantage of Voodoo2, and early copies of Dark Vengeance don't work with it at all (this will hopefully be remedeed before the game sees mass release), but you have to know that the gaming industry will soon be taking full advantage of this technology.
www.applelinks.com /reviews/gamewizard.shtml   (1078 words)

  
 ARCHON ULTRA from Free Fall Productions
Oh sure, there are plenty of other games to occupy you, but a wave of nostalgia passes over you time and time again as you remember all of the 8-bit classics that have yet to be successfully reproduced for 32-bit towers of power.
The ending of the game is appropriate for the game's style and length: A simple full- screen graphic showing the winner and the loser.
The difference between a 2400 baud modem game and a regular real-time game is almost negligible, except for longer pauses on the game board screen; battle mode is remarkably close to the real thing.
www.ibiblio.org /GameBytes/issue18/greviews/archon/archon.html   (2465 words)

  
 The Game Wizard
Now, as rare as it is for the Game Wizard to lavish a game such that it receives a perfect rating in the annals of gaming history, it is equally as rare for a game to receive the merest inkling of recognition with the lowest ranking available, 1 "star".
The Game Wizard suspects that, since even with only 2 players both on DSL, the game is either laggy or crashes, that Firaxis must have tested their game on nothing but T-1 lines or a LAN.
While this game does indeed make improvements to the single-player portion of the game, that is not the primary focus of the game and indeed, few players will purchase this expansion with only that portion in mind.
www.therealuntouchables.com /gamewizard/index.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Piano Wizard for PC - Piano Wizard PC Game - Piano Wizard Computer Game
This game brings a personal fitness instructor to your home in an interactive and informative game.
The Hula Hamsters is a kids game with math and memory games, as well as stories and colorful characters.
In this game it is Nemo's first day of school, and players must help him and Dory collect pictures of sea creatures on an exciting scavenger hunt.
www.gamespot.com /pc/puzzle/pianowizard/similar.html   (307 words)

  
 Neverwinter Watcher - Game Info
This role-playing game (RPG) puts you at the central of an epic tale of epic tale of faith, war, and betrayal.
A series of "wizards" and automated assistants will speed up the workflow of advanced users while at the same time providing novice users with the necessary help and guidance to bring their dreams to life.
A plea for help is sent to the allied city of Waterdeep and the powerful wizard, Khelben Blackstaff Arunsun, arranges for a collection of rare and magical creatures to be delivered to Neverwinter where they might serve as reagents to a cure.
members.tripod.com /bryan_j_68/gameinfo.htm   (1546 words)

  
 Piano Wizard PREMIER with Keystation 49e Computer Times Review
The game's patented sound and color learning cues transform tedious and repetitive practice sessions into an exciting and rewarding video game experience for people of all ages and musical abilities.
The game uses notes, initially disguised as brightly glowing colorful characters that move with delightfully engaging motion.
In the intermediate level, the colored keyboard at the top of the computer screen rotates from its parallel position to a position that is perpendicular to your personal keyboard.
www.computertimes.com /feb06edchoicePianoWizardPremier.htm   (1608 words)

  
 Game Show Wizard
The instructor has total control of the game situation, including game-saving, and like all the other Game Show Wizard games, Lower 48 can be played on computer stations, with a digital projector, or with a large monitor.
During the game, a team that has correctly answered a question has the option of taking cash from other teams, giving it to an allied team, adding it to their own score, or going "double-or-nothing." Imagine your questions and answers used in a purely interactive and music/sound-effects-laden educational gaming environment.
Moon Mogul allows up to five sets of Game Show Wizard questions (a possible total of 250 questions!) to be loaded into the same gaming session for the option of long-term play.
www.pathoslearning.com /gameshow.html   (1676 words)

  
 Wizard's Quest
Peacemaker the Wizard, tired of the eons of conflict over rulership of the tiny island kingdom of Marnon, sets up a war/quest/competition to chose the rightful ruler and "end all bloodshed forever".
Only attacks from the region to a space outside it and an attack against the Wizard himself are allowed (To kick him out of the region, allowing combat again, and 'prosper' another space).
Design Note: Game Designer Garret J. Donner would take his rule concept of objects moving semi-randomly and sometimes under partial control of the players (The Wizard and The Dragon) and design the game Dragonhunt around it.(AH,1982).
www.boardgamegeek.com /game/310   (894 words)

  
 Wizard's Quest
Wizard's Quest is a 1979 Avalon Hill board game.
Here is a Windows computer version of the game designed to be completely faithful to the original.
If you have any comments or questions on the game, you can contact me at moon-quest@stanfordalumni.org.
www.geocities.com /strandedtogether/wizardsquest.htm   (62 words)

  
 Spider Wizard Download - Card Game
This is a challenging, 2 deck solitaire game with 15 other variations included.
Game options include undoing all your moves, saving a game in progress, and detailed statistics.
They are Spider and 15 other similar games: Spider One Suit, Spider Two Suits, Beetle, Brown Recluse, Double Scorpion, Fred's Spider, Grounds for Divorce, Miss Milligan, Miss Muffet, Numeration, Rouge et Noir, Scorpion, Simple Simon, Spider Web, and Spiderette.
www.toppopgames.com /Card/Spider_Wizard_game.asp   (115 words)

  
 The Druids Quest
But now i am planning to fininsh the game, then it can be downloaded 27/9, or ealyer.
In the game, your are playing the druid, Raimond.
A computer with windows 95/98/2000 (mabye xp i dont know) and the Rpg Maker 2000 1.05b (or better i dont know) with RTP 1.32 (or better dont know either).
www.angelfire.com /wizard/nazh   (336 words)

  
 Age of Wonders 2: The Wizard's Throne Interview
You'll find out more about the power of Wizards and the way players can utilize their magic to improve and protect their domain, as well as enhance the performance of troops in battle.
During the game players research powerful spells to aid in their conquest, explore mysterious places, and even deal with an odd spirit or two.
AT: Obviously, throughout the game the accent remains on the Wizard units.
www.actiontrip.com /previews/ageofwonders2thewizardsthrone_i2.phtml   (1550 words)

  
 MobyGames - A Game Documentation and Review Project
Joystiq is reporting that Microsoft's Games for Windows plan, which is their effort to get all Xbox 360 and Windows Vista games integrated across both platforms, will kick off with a retail conformance initiative.
From the Detroit Free Press by way of MSNBC is running a story that Joel Zumaya, the relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, missed three games of the American League Championship Series due to a Guitar Hero related injury.
Simply, all games require input and various types of game controllers have come along to, literally, put the power into someones hands.
www.mobygames.com   (1125 words)

  
 The Future of Reminder Text
The software developers showed their game to RandD several times and even scrapped their initial design because they wanted to make sure they got things right.
The game will be on Xbox Live, and rumor has it that Microsoft itself is excited about the possibilities for competitions with this game.
The idea is that new players can cut their teeth on the Core Set, learn the basics of the game, and then graduate up to the sets with new cards.
www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=mtgcom/feature/158   (1991 words)

  
 Riven: The Sequel to Myst - Game Review
Riven is the sequel to the computer game Myst.
It was very easy to install because there is a "Setup Wizard" on Disc 1 which led me through the installation process.
Riven didn't freeze on my computer, although some players have reported error messages or freezing when they played it.
www.smartgirl.org /reviews/games/364835.html   (351 words)

  
 The Fantasy Portal - Games - Computer
The computer is made for all, even gamers.
A star among games, this is a true RPG game that will be a classic then its time comes.
Think: Everytime you play a new game, a new random map is generated.
www.angelfire.com /wizard/fantasyportal/games/computer.html   (179 words)

  
 Amazon.com: In-Fisherman Freshwater Trophies: Computer & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
I didn't like how you had to set the hook and you only had a couple of seconds to do it or the fish was gone.
I bought this game off the discount rack and could only play it for a little while unitl I got frustrated and quit.
Excellent game for children who are interested in learning to fish.
www.amazon.com /Jack-All-Games-TRCQ9-In-Fisherman/dp/B0002IWYKO   (1219 words)

  
 GamersInfo.net - PC/Mac - E3 Preview: Piano Wizard
They insisted that this was merely a teaching aide, and not meant to replace teachers (phew!) It was to encourage children who do not have the patience to take lessons and since the keys are color coded, children as young as the age of three can begin to play.
Currently Piano Wizard is available on the PC and E3 was the debut of the Mac version.
The fact that it is set up as a game and is color coded is great for younger kids.
www.gamersinfo.net /index.php?art/id:1055   (913 words)

  
 Related Game Sites for Wizard Willy
Game Trading Zone ; a site specializing in trading computer games; useful if you want to trade one of your games for Wizard Willy.
There are no Commodore 64 screenshots on file for this game.
There are no game credits on file for this release of the game.
www.mobygames.com /game/c64/wizard-willy/links   (189 words)

  
 SelectedGames.com - Free Games Download - Spider Wizard - The exciting solitaire game based on the classic game Spider. ...
Spider Wizard is an exciting solitaire game based on the classic game Spider, a challenging 2 deck game that requires skill and a little bit of luck.
And Spider Wizard comes with all the features you expect in a computer solitaire game, such as the ability to undo all your moves, to automatically save a game in progress, and to make moves with a single mouse click.
Furthermore, Spider Wizard keeps detailed statistics of all games played, and has over 2 billion numbered starting positions.
www.selectedgames.com /card-casino/spider-wizard   (343 words)

  
 ((( q101 )))   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Just tell us how you would make this game better, and how it should end, and you could win a $1,000 scholarship to Westwood College where you could study Game Art and Design, Game Software Development or one of Westwood's other great programs.
And their game will be posted in our Game Zone– for everyone to play.
To be eligible for the Wizard of Westwood competition, all submissions must be received by Q101.com by December 12, 2004.
www.q101.com /games/westwood_wizard.aspx   (259 words)

  
 Piano Wizard
Piano Wizard is the music learning video game that painlessly teaches anyone to play the piano.
Piano Wizard is a lifetime learning tool and family entertainment center.
The game never wears out and never gets boring because you control the musical content.
www.gzkidzone.com /gamesell/p27991.asp   (146 words)

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