Computer Games

Zak Steepleman discovers a world beyond. A world of fantasy, magic and virtual reality. A world hidden within his video-game console. Gamers Con. Paradise. This year Zak has a real shot at the Grand Tournament Trophy. He aims for the top. If only he tries his best. If only he can stay alive. Gamers Con: The First Zak Steepleman Novel Suggested reading order for the Zak Steepleman Series: Book #1 ~ Gamers Con Book #2 ~ Inside Kids Book #3 ~ Phantom Arcade Book #4 ~ Echoes of the Undone Book #5 ~ The Spread Book #6 ~ EuroNet Book #7 ~ WorldNet Book #8 ~ GalaxyNet From Dave Bakers, author of ...

This guide grows with you, offering a practical roadmap from idea to execution. With ChatGPT by your side, creating your business plan becomes a breeze, paving a clear path to success.

In the past, video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

Among Us Unofficial Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, and Tricks Guide is the ultimate unofficial guide for players looking to improve their gameplay and increase their chances of winning in the popular online game Among Us.

You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Renowned video game designer and multi-millionaire Jason Butler bites off more than he can chew when his on-line shenanigans run afoul of a deadly unknown player at the NSA.

Dive into the world of checkers like never before with this groundbreaking book that merges the realms of leisure and advanced mathematics. "Checkers: A Journey Through Strategy and Complexity" is an unparalleled exploration of one of the world's most beloved board games, viewed through the lens of mathematics. Embark on a captivating journey that begins with the game's rich history, tracing its evolution from a simple pastime to a complex strategic battle. Delve into advanced theories and tactics, dissecting the game's fundamental principles and unveiling the intricate dance of probability...

In this entry to Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, we learn 101 amazing facts about Sega's Master System - the first Sega home console to hit non-Japanese shores. The facts cover many areas, including the history, the hardware, game titles both rare and popular and some incredible information you probably never knew! Everyone from retro gamers who were there at the time to n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old School will find this excellent audiobook jam packed full of fascinating trivia!

Natalie's insular life consists of working from her mother's house, playing video games, and never leaving her room. One night a fellow gamer, thinking she is a man, reaches out to her to ask her for advice on how to pick up women. She plays along until he begins voice chat with her and she can hide her gender no longer. Greg, a college drop-out whose life is nothing but eternal disappointment to his parents, is shocked to discover that his best buddy gamer-dude has been a girl the entire time. She demands to see him and so they turn on cameras briefly. Greg is shocked to see a pallid, ...

How does someone become a pro gamer? What do pro gamers do? Learn about how pro gamers compete, train, and more!

You have been awakened. Floppy disk inserted, computer turned on, a whirring, and then this sentence, followed by a blinking cursor. So begins Suspended, the first computer game to obsess seven-year-old Michael, to worm into his head and change his sense of reality. Thirty years later he will write: "Computer games have taught me the things you can't learn from people." Gamelife is the memoir of a childhood transformed by technology.

Almost 40% of the world's population play video games. Whether on smartphones, consoles or PCs, the gaming industry is growing rapidly - with no signs of stagnation. But you probably belong to a much smaller percentage, because you don't just play a few rounds of Candy Crush in your spare time, no, you mean it a bit more seriously. Maybe you've thought about what it would be like to be an e-athlete, or you know very well that the next rank is within your grasp. That's why you finally decided to buy this guide, because you want to get to the next level because you know you have what it takes.

Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics - these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Listen to this audiobook to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!

Do you remember the day you began to play the game of life? For immersed in a game, we lose track of time, we lose track of our surroundings, we forget many external concerns. Games have a way of drawing us in – a way of absorbing our consciousness. We become consumed with what is in front of us, we become consumed with the play. We forget that it is all contrived, all a show – part fun, and part competition, with some real stakes, and many trivial stakes. The best players get highly absorbed, fully in the zone, fully focused. Similarly, the greatest players also get highly absorbed, ...

From parsing Silicon Valley personal ads, hanging out with high tech gurus, attending conferences-cum-rallies or exposing the flaws in technolibertarian thinking, Borsook's observations, mordant wit, and furious passion awakens you to the social and political consequences of having computer geeks run the world.

How does the U.S. military train its soldiers for new forms of armed conflict, all within the constraints of diminished defense budgets? Increasingly, the answer is cutting-edge video game technology. Corey Mead shows us training sessions where soldiers undertake multiplayer “missions” that test combat skills, develop unit cohesion, and teach cultural awareness. He immerses himself in 3-D battle simulations so convincing that they leave his heart racing.

You never have to worry about running out of ideas in Minecraft's Creative Mode! Discover slick tips on how to use your inventory, design cool builds, or learn how to fly. In Creative Mode, the possibilities are endless.

Sumérgete en el reino de las infinitas posibilidades, algunas de las cuales te serán reveladas en esta guía rápida. Se abordarán varios temas, como los juegos de entrenamiento cerebral, los videojuegos que pueden estimular el tipo correcto de actividad cerebral, los efectos de la escuela y las ideas generales sobre el coeficiente intelectual y la inteligencia. Este breve libro puede abrirle los ojos a hechos que no sabía antes.

It always surprises everyone...that something this good could have been around since 1997 and, still, the general public hasn't even heard about it! Most people [usually] are accidentally introduced to it by someone who is, themself, an 'e-mini trader'. So what is an e-mini? That's their first question. Mel Hardman takes his reader/listener on an exciting journey of discovery as he describes what the e-mini is; how it resembles one BIG computer game and how anyone can now participate in the same game the stock market 'Insiders' play every day.

There’s a lot more to Freddie than a bad haircut Helping someone with a makeover is the last thing Samantha has in mind, but when she sees old school friend Freddie in her favourite coffee shop, she can’t resist. Freddie isn’t the only one who needs help. Samantha has been living a lie, and Freddie makes her see the truth with startling clarity. Will their growing attraction get in the way of finding out who they really are? Novella length sweet romance Mona Ingram is the author of over forty sweet, clean romances full of hope, inspiration, and happily ever afters. For a complete list...