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The competition was named the Toyota Yaris Mobile Game Development Competition and it was part of another huge event which was the Evolution (or EVO) World Finals for 2006. The 2006 World Finals was actually a video game tournament and it was held in Las Vegas in Nevada.

And who won this competition? It was Ryan Dudley who brought home the $20,000 grand prize. Dudley is a student from the DigiPen Institute of Technology and he was working with two other team members so as to create the winning entry to the competition. Their mobile game was called the ‘Yaris Express’. The $20,000 grand prize would be split up by Dudley with Johnney Nguyen and Andrion Becker. Dudley and Nguyen worked as programmers for the game and Becker served as the artist.

Of course, just like any other competition, there were certain criteria that the game developers had to follow. And the Yaris Express seemed to be topnotch entrant that held most of the criteria given plus additional characteristics and attributes that the judges of the whole competition were looking for.

The game has been designed so much so that players can navigate Toyota Yaris through city streets. But of course, the catch would be that they would be racing against time and there would be added challenges like picking up passengers and dropping them off at designated drop off points. And just like any other game, there are also power ups in the form of Yaris characters. These would help the player receive additional scores or would assist them in dropping off the passengers.

Perhaps Toyota would next time sponsor a game development competition which would be having a main theme of creating a new Toyota design. Players of the game would have to create a new design for a Toyota vehicle by using parts like Toyota parts RAV4 and the like.

Anyhow, if you are interested in playing the game, you can download the ‘Yaris Express’ come this fall through Toyota’s main website.

Advancements in computer hardware which culminated in creation of video game consoles such as Nintendo DS and Wii games, along with the infusion of fresh blood in the flanks of the graphics designers made it possible for the point and click games to regain their lost glory. These devices enabled the video game players to respond to the game environment in new and creative ways. Some of the new breeds of game designers thought it worth their while to invest their time in creating the best point and click games to be played on the new gaming devices. Outcome of their efforts can be see in much sought after point and click flash games, such as Johnny Rocketfingers, that was created with the help of Adobe Flash software. This is one of the best point and click games that literally challenges the intuitive skills of the gamer in dealing with the objects presented by the game on the screen.

Best Point and Click Games List
Following is a list of best point and click games, most of which powered these games into the limelight:
•Monkey Island 1 and 2
•Grim Fandango
•Full Throttle
•Day of the Tentacle
Best Point and Click Games 2010
Following is the list of best point and click games of 2010 which you may find useful in searching these new games on the net.
•Agent 079
•The Curfew
•Dawn
•Flower Insect
•Nightmare Adventure 4
•Space Oddity
•Scene of the Crime
•Panda’s Bigger Adventure
•Alice is Dead 2
•Daymare Town 3
•Fog Fall 3
•Reincarnation: The Clergy of Unholy
•The Dream Machine
•Loom
•Loondon Read the rest of this entry »

Whenever there is a blackout in my block, I usually get very bored, there is nothing to do and you have to just sit in the dark with candle light and wait for the lights to appear. I have always believed that we can have as much fun in dark as we have in the light. Just use your creativity and common sense and you can use this blackout to be a fun dark night. Mentioned below are some scary games to play in the dark. Play these games with people who have a strong heart and not with those who are so scared of the dark that they start crying and screaming, every time there is a black out. You might like to read more on Halloween games.

The Ouija Board: This game is a classic. It has been there since ages and still is one of the most popular scary games to play in the dark. Always a great choice to play in a blackout. Playing this game is very simple, you begin by just asking a question and wait to see what answer does the scary oracle give. You and the other player sit around the board. Both of you place your fingers gently on the message indicator and one of you asks a question loudly. All the players who are laying have to concentrate very hard on the question. Close your eyes while concentrating, it makes it more spooky. Wait for the indicator to move. The indicator stops and your answer is revealed through its message window. Bring on your scary questions to Ouija board. More on scary things to do.

Simpsons Tree House of Horror Monopoly: It is one of the best scary games for kids. It’s a popular game with a slightly scary theme. To play this game, players purchase scary themed properties from the simpsons scary tree house. It’s your good old fashioned monopoly game with a simpsons background. A plus point for this game is it takes some time to play, so it’s a great way to pass time.

Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board: This scary game gives me the creeps. It starts with players laying their hands slightly under the volunteer who is lying on the floor. All the players gather around the volunteer and a story teller tells a scary tale about the volunteer’s life and his/her unfortunate and scary death. Once the story is complete, the participants surround the volunteer’s body and chant loudly “Light as a feather, stiff as a board” and lift the volunteer’s body off the ground. The gist of the game is that the volunteer has to feel that haunting spirits are assisting in the lifting. This is one of the best scary games to play in the dark with friends. More on ghost stories. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, Nintendo Wii has bagged a place in the home gym. May be its the best investment you made this year and don’t forget the trend of fitness games is here to stay. Sure, the Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus is nothing compared to working out in the gym, but its not that bad too. These games provide you with a number of exercises which can be performed easily at home and also help you get flexible. Here are the some Wii fitness games review for a better selection of games.

UbiSoft Michael Jackson: The Experience
No one can forget the King of Pop and UbiSoft gives you a chance to step in his shoes so that you can match his dance. You can also enact some of his world famous dance moves with many supporting dancers. The game features a collection of some of his most famous songs including ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Black or White’ and ‘Beat It’. Each of his songs come with a different dance routine and you can also set the levels ranging from easy to difficult. You can also team with a partner and practice all of Jackson’s moves and see which one of you does it better.

EA Sports Active: More Workouts
Yes, the concept is similar to its predecessor’s EA Sports Active, but the new game comes with 35 workouts which is much higher than the previous version. This exercise allows you to concentrate on every part of your body and if you want to concentrate on a single part, you can choose the Full Body Circuit Routines. You can also opt for the 6 week challenge which consists mainly of core exercises, the game is also equipped with an in game journal which helps you check your progress.

My Fitness Coach
The recipient of many positive Wii fitness game reviews, My Fitness Coach gives your own personal trainer; Maya. The game offers you 500 different exercises which includes, yoga, pilates, cardio, kickboxing, weight loss and flexibility. You can also choose a particular exercise for a particular body area. The game is also equipped with a tutorial if you find any difficulty in exercising.

The Biggest Loser
The game is inspired from the popular TV show, The Biggest Loser. This games put you through different fitness challenges and you also compete with other competitors. You can also take some advice from Jillian and Bob regarding effective weight loss techniques. Read the rest of this entry »

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