Everyone loves cute and cuddly video game stars like Mario and Sonic, but there are a few other more wacky characters which are less well known, but just as much fun. When it comes to creating new experiences, history has taught us that the video game makers can literally do what they like, and boy, do they take advantage of it. The result is a few titles which are just strange enough (by way of bizarre plots, characters or player…
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MolCraft – the mod that turns Minecraft into a classroom
Minecraft is beloved of fans around the world. The simple game has captured the hearts of children and adults alike. You can build whatever you want in the open environment and people have fallen in love with it. If you happen to play on the computer now you use it to learn about the world of chemistry as well with MolCraft, the add on that teaches you science.
Read MoreTesla vs. Edison – fight the War of Currents from your dinner table
The holidays are coming up and you’re probably going to spend a lot of time with your friends and family. Why not force engagement over a board game? But Monopoly is for boring gatherings. Show your true geek cred with Tesla vs. Edison, the game that pits great minds against each other.
Read MoreAir Hockey Set – bring the fun out of the arcade
Air Hockey is one of the most fun games that you can play on a table. The problem with it though is that outside of an arcade, your chances to take on all challengers are few and far between. Enjoy defending your title as champ anywhere with the Air Hockey Set, the set that turns any flat surface into a battle ground.
Read MoreWeb Trumps – for people who are tired of Cards Against Humanity
Card games are one of the best things to do with friends. Now you can combine your knowledge of internet properties with your desire to take your buddies down a few notches with Web Trumps, the card game for geeks who love the World Wide Web.
Read MoreZooniverse – donate your free time to some crowdsourced science
If you’re feeling a bit bored at your computer, you could be using your downtime to help science. All you need is a computer with a working internet connection and you too can help solve scientific mysteries. Zooniverse is a website that allows people to take part in crowdsourced science.
Read MoreOsmo – the system that lets you combine the digital world with the real one
One of the most common complaints that parents have about “kids these days” is that they spend too much time in front of screens. Playing video games, using apps on their phones, not connecting with the real world. Osmo is a system that brings the digital world into the real world for children.
Read MoreOzoBot – your personal fun maze runner
Robots are awesome. Mostly when we see them now they’re just bumbling around the house, helping us pick up crumbs from the floor, not exactly the future that was promised to us in The Jetsons. But with the OzoBot, you can pretend we’re just a little bit closer to that shining future.
Read MoreGAEMS Vanguard – don’t let your console languish under the TV, get it out there gaming…
If your shiny new game console is covered in dust because you can’t spare a few minutes for some game time then you seriously need to relax a bit more, or maybe just take your console with you wherever you go. Sounds good, right?
Read MoreGame Capture HD II – the quick and easy way to record, edit, and upload your console gameplay
There are countless numbers of YouTube channels dedicated to gaming. Some offer great tips, walkthroughs, while some just provide entertaining commentary on your favorite games. One thing common behind all gaming channels, however, is a high-quality gameplay capture device. If you’re a PC gamer then you are in luck because you can record, edit and upload your gameplay videos directly from the PC. However, a console gamer will have to perform twice the work, as he/she needs to record the…
Read MoreThe Wiki Game is like Trivial Pursuit on steroids
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of a bright spark – you know the type, can’t stop answering obscure questions down the local bar – then you’ll be right at home with the latest generation of games which use technology to exercise the mind in interesting ways. We’re thinking specifically about fun activities such as online quizzes, or even Geo-Caching games with your mobile phone.
Read More0 A.D. is an absolutely gorgeous open source civilisation game [Freeware]
There’s something about civilisation games, where you pit your wits against the computer and see who can create the mightiest empire, that strikes a chord with us. Up till now though, the two main choices for this type of game has been either the excellent Civilisation, which has great gameplay but not much in the way of immersive real time graphics, or Microsoft’s Age of Empires, both of which are commercial products which cost money. Not any more.
Read MoreGame Downloader puts the world of open source games at your fingertips [Freeware]
Regular readers will know we’re passionate fans of open source and freeware games. We featured our own 70 Best Games guide a while back, and we’re always trying to promote the best of the genre where we can. This latest freeware, however, is a little different, but in a good way.
Read MoreGameXN lets you play free games solo or with others using your browser, phone or Skype
Online Flash games are nothing new, but on the whole they’re restricted to fairly basic features, just you against the clock or computer. Most of the big services also restrict you to their platform of choice, so you’re limited in when and where you can play, which can be frustrating if you really enjoy a particular game.
Read MoreBrass Monkey is like a cloud based Nintendo Wii on your smartphone [Daily Freeware]
The Internet is changing everything, and especially in the world of entertainment. Nowadays you can watch television, listen to music, watch movies and play games using the ubiquitous network connection we call the Web. It’s astonishing how fast it’s advanced in just a few years. All of which means it’s great to see innovative new applications hit the scene, especially ones which really make a bold move into uncharted territory.
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