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Google, the easiest Pac-Man game I ever played

Jevin — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:36:29 +0000

Today, May 22 is the anniversary of Pac-Man. And to celebrate what is undoubtedly the most famous computer game, Google changed it’s homepage logo for a Pac-Man game.

Pac-Man game on the Google homepage

This year Pac-Man is 30 years old. And this says a lot.We are talking of a time where people were rushing through the cinema halls to watch the premiere of Star Wars 5.

The game is in DHTML. Nothing fancy. But it’s quite a nice to have a go at it before hitting a search.

The need for computer gaming keyboards

Jevin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:35:00 +0000

It is difficult to imagine a world without gaming keyboards. Yet it was the case, only some years back. Today, enter any decent computer shop and you are sure to stumble on those glossy keyboard boxes that will undeniably attract your eyes. But these cost a lot more than traditional keyboards, and choosing the wrong is the last thing you’d want to do.

Logitech G15

If you are on the market for a gaming keyboard, chances are that you’ve seen the Logitech G15. This is the reference in gaming keyboards for it was the first to have been commercially successful. The Logitech comes with loads of options, to name a few:

LCD screen
Ability to create hotkeys
Ability to create macros
Option to deactivate the Windows key

The last option really goes to show how much good work Logitech has put into that G15. As a gamer, you would surely know how irritating it is to press the Windows key accidentally in the middle of a game.

The LCD screen can be very useful for gamers. It can be customized to show lots of different info. From CPU/Memory usage to current playing track, without forgetting your HP. This keyboard is sure to please the inner geek in you.

Razer Lycosa

The Razer Lycosa is another good gaming keyboard. The design, coupled with the magnificent blue backlight, makes it look like it came from outer space. When you are face to face with this keyboard, you know its true gaming material. Among its options, we have:

Non-slip rubber keys
Ability to create macros
10 customizable profiles
Hyperesponse technology

The Hyperesponse technology is sure to bring a smile on your face during intense gaming. This orders the keys to react faster to your movements. Couple this with some macros, and you are sure to have a nice time gaming.

The first thing buyers will notice about the Lycosa, is the lack of an LCD display. While I feel the LCD is a handy tool, I must admit that the philosophy behind the two keyboards are not the same. If you want good all-round computer gaming keyboard, then the G15 has to be your pick. But for some serious gaming, I’d have to go with the Lycosa.

Tetris is 25 years old today

Jevin — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:18:08 +0000

Tetris turns 25 today June 6, 2009. It was created by Alexey Pajitnov in the year 1984 and released on the 6th of June. Throughout these 25 years, Tetris has been moulded in countless versions, on countless platforms and has been played by countless people all over the world.

The name Tetris actually comes from Greek word “tetra” (as in four) and “tennis” (as in sport). For those, like me, who did not understand the tetra part, it actually represents the number of segments in a Tetromino. As for the tennis part, that’s Alexey Pajitnov’s favorite sport.

Tetraminos in Tetris are made up of four segments

For all the time I played Tetris, I never realized that there were four segments per Tetraminos. Don’t look at me, I was never a big fan of Tetris. I used to hate this game, but I have to say. The simplicity of this game is amazing…

Tetris still stands the test of time. Kudos Alexey Pajitnov.