Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Cheating in video games involves a video game player using various methods to create an advantage beyond normal gameplay, usually in order to make the game easier.Cheats may be activated from within the game itself (a cheat code implemented by the original game developers), or created by third-party software (a game trainer or debugger) or hardware (a cheat cartridge).
The latter was designed and illustrated by Donald Dupont and was published in 1977 as a ziplock bag game that contained a sheet of die-cut counters, a rulebook, a cardstock sheet of cut-apart cards and a laminated hex grid map. [3] The game was overshadowed by its contemporary rival, Iliad: The Siege of Troy (Conflict Games, 1978). [2]
The game is similar to Atari, Inc.'s Star Raiders from 1979. [4] [5] Both games allow switching between front and aft-facing views and have strategic chart and scan modes. While Star Raiders has the player fighting Zylons, in Codename MAT the enemies are Myons. A sequel, Codename MAT II, also by Brewster, was published in 1985.
Eggbert was released in 1994 for the MSX 2 by Fony, a game developer. This game later served as the basis for Toki Tori when some staff from Fony went on to found Two Tribes. [5] [6] As a predecessor, many elements from Eggbert reappear in Toki Tori. The goal of an older brother rescuing his egg-bound siblings is maintained.
The same game was later ported to the Xbox with significant changes to the single and, especially, the multiplayer modes. The Xbox version is titled Tron 2.0: Killer App. Changes to the single player mode include optional jumping sequences, and overall console-tailored controls. The real changes were made to the multiplayer modes.
The Lusus Troiae, also as Ludus Troiae and ludicrum Troiae ("Troy Game" or "Game of Troy") was an equestrian event held in ancient Rome. It was among the ludi ("games"), celebrated at imperial funerals , temple foundings, or in honor of a military victory.
Bài Chòi games and performances involve a card game similar to bingo, played with songs and music performed by Hieu artists, during the Tết Nguyên Đán. [6] [7] In Hội An, Quang Nam, Bai Choi singing classes have been opened for secondary school students. [8] The bài chòi culture has also been introduced in Japan and in Germany. [9] [10]
WildStorms: The Expandable Super-Hero Card Game (1995) Fastbreak (1996) – a now-out-of-print collectible card game (CCG) by WildStorm based on professional basketball. [10] It was first released in August 1996 and was designed by Matt Forbeck. [11] [12] The original set had 303 cards plus 2 promo cards, though one source claims there are 8 ...