How do you sell an entertainment booth/game/contest to something like a trade show, fundraiser or festival and/or its sponsors?
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posted by michaelh
on May 2, 2012 -
4 answers
I've been a long-time fan of the
Myst series, but up until recently with
Fez I didn't realize how much I missed atmospheric games based heavily on exploration and worldbuilding-type puzzles. Can anyone recommend more?
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posted by flatluigi
on May 2, 2012 -
17 answers
Trying to find name of an old arcade game with Marvel superheroes, including Captain America.
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posted by atmu
on Apr 29, 2012 -
12 answers
My 5 (near 6) year old daughter is in love with her Leap Frog Leapad, which she got for Easter. She especially loves the photo features and pet that comes with it, as well as a Tinkerbell book and Dora game. She's wondering if she can have another game though - which we'd happily get her, but as they are rather expensive we'd like to get a good one that's worth it. So, what are the best Leappad and compatible Leapster games? OUR PREFERENCE: Educational, particularly reading skills. HER PREFERENCE: Angry Birds. Hmm, maybe not kid...
posted by Artw
on Apr 26, 2012 -
5 answers
Diplomacy (the board game): What are your favorite websites for playing Diplomacy? Simple, graphical sites a big plus. How about your favorite (offline) software for keeping track of games, for Mac? And finally, what are your favorite general-info Diplomacy sites? Thanks!
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Apr 24, 2012 -
7 answers
Which are your favorite iPhone/iPad games that utilize dual-screen e.g. iPhone + TV or iPad + TV - games? Looking for examples beyond Real Racing 2 HD. Thanks!
posted by Michal
on Apr 24, 2012 -
2 answers
Friends & I enjoy playing words-with-friends because it's a) asynchronous/turn-based, so we can play throughout the day without having to find times we're both free; and b) cross-platform, for android & iphone. What other games that fit those two categories should we try?
posted by kickingtheground
on Apr 23, 2012 -
11 answers
Can you tell me which games for either the NES, SNES, or Genesis (or their contemporaries) had the visual appearance of your character change logically when you got a new item? I'm not looking for something like Final Fantasy I, where the appearance changes due to an event, but you otherwise look the same, no matter which armor you have on; I'm looking for games like Metroid, where Samus's Power Suit and Varia Suit are different armors, and your character looks different as a result. Not looking for examples from later-gen systems such as Playstation onward, which seem much more likely to do this.
posted by Greg Nog
on Apr 20, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm in the front passenger seat with my iPhone. My six year old son is in the back seat with an iPad. What turn-based games can we play, each using our own device. The iPad does not have an Internet connection.
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posted by alms
on Apr 19, 2012 -
14 answers
Looking for top notch, detailed but fun games to play on an iPod Touch. Games like Tower Defense (Lost Earth) or the Angry Birds series, where you can make progress and pick up from where you left off.
Not games like Temple Run/Jetpack Joyride/Robot Unicorn Attack where you start from scratch every time (even if you do get upgrades or badges). I am not really interested in Plants vs Zombies or Tiny Wings for whatever reason.
posted by cashman
on Apr 19, 2012 -
35 answers
I plan to spend 2 weeks in the west coast to one day move there. I am hoping to travel to various cities and explore video game related places. I want to network and talk to people from all video game walks of life, from indie developers to touring game studios. What places should I visit? What studios does tours?
I was planning to tour around late June, but should I center it around PAX Prime?
posted by RockyK
on Apr 17, 2012 -
10 answers
I don't get PC game requirements; I seem to have a mental block on the issue, and I don't think I'm going to get it. I've never had one of those fancy "video card" things. HL2 and Portal work great on my laptop, Bio-shock is sluggish to the point where its playable but I won't bother. What games that were state-of-the-art at the time, but are now older, can I play?
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posted by longtime_lurker
on Apr 11, 2012 -
10 answers
How can someone who is a average computer user boost the satellite internet speed in rural area?
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posted by ConnieL
on Apr 9, 2012 -
11 answers
What game creation software is currently available that is suited to building games (or levels/mods) with a focus on
branching narratives and dialogue, of the sort found in role-playing games like Mass Effect?
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posted by Kirn
on Apr 6, 2012 -
8 answers
Looking for a movie title: some years ago, an indie film, basic idea that the government is running a televised competition (much like Survivor), except to the death.
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posted by kestralwing
on Mar 29, 2012 -
11 answers
I saw some Brooklyn high schoolers outside playing a game that could be described as turn-based freeze tag (and poses that came out of tai chi postures). As the initial setup they stood in a ring of around 8-10, frozen in a pose. At certain points one person would make a wild move (mainly using arms, hands extended flat, sometimes pivoting) and attempt to tag the person next to them out of the ring. They would return to frozen after that, but there may have been a countermove made as well. Eventually there were two people and a winner was found. Any idea what they were playing?
posted by sub-culture
on Mar 26, 2012 -
5 answers
I want to play an excellent turn-based computer/iOS game remotely with a friend who is stuck inside after major surgery. Something where each player makes 1-3 moves a day, yet it is still fun. Any suggestions?
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posted by blahblahblah
on Mar 20, 2012 -
20 answers
What are the most mathematically 'advanced' RPG systems? Pen & paper and otherwise?
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posted by empath
on Mar 14, 2012 -
24 answers
Pretend I've been in a coma since 2002. What are the absolute best, classic PC games I've missed?
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posted by andromache
on Mar 7, 2012 -
50 answers
I'm trying to find the name of an online game about school girls fighting on the playground
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posted by unceman
on Mar 7, 2012 -
10 answers
27 years old and in a bit of a career crisis. I've been drifting between dead-end jobs and I want to steer myself into a more satisfying position. I'm especially interested in getting into a creative industry and/or web development/design, or something else that will play to my (self-perceived) strengths of creativity and technical aptitude.
I need advice. So much advice. Perhaps some of you kind folks can help! [NB - This gets pretty long. Also, I'm in London, UK.]
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posted by Drexen
on Mar 5, 2012 -
11 answers
What games and toys for your kids do you as a parent enjoy playing with the most? I am not really looking for your kids' faves, but yours.
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posted by Chick Pea
on Mar 3, 2012 -
29 answers
A friend of mine has 20+ old arcade games in his basement. He has essentially set up a small arcade museum at his house. It's pretty sweet! The games are split between several circuits in the house but power is becoming a concern. These old electronics are sensitive to spikes and low voltages and we want to keep them running as long as possible - most of the circuit boards are not made and difficult to replace or repair. What should we consider for 110v line conditioning?
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posted by rwheindl
on Feb 29, 2012 -
6 answers
SuperMarioBrosFilter! Which version of Super Mario Bros. (I believe on Super Nintendo, could be wrong, though) had the feature where you could also play a quick two-player game of Mario Bros.?
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posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches
on Feb 29, 2012 -
8 answers
Since the Xbox 360 doesn't have a browser I am unable to connect to Xbox Live on a public internet connection because the 360 cannot give me access to the user agreement (if anyone knows a way around that, I'd like to know). Does anyone know if the PS3 has a browser capable of going on a public wifi and agreeing to the user agreement? I ask this because I am considering purchasing one for the library I work at. This will allow me to download updates for our games.
posted by zzazazz
on Feb 24, 2012 -
3 answers
I need help finding a 2D game about running a restaurant- and it involved a lot of mini-games and menial tasks. Very simple graphics, too.
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posted by Askiba
on Feb 22, 2012 -
8 answers
What was this early 90's
Gauntlet clone I remember playing as a kid?
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posted by naju
on Feb 22, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me develop a board game to teach kids (and grown-ups) about positive feedback loops.
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posted by fermion
on Feb 9, 2012 -
10 answers
I need ideas for a social media campaign to target young people who lack motivation and aren't doing well in school. Are there any Facebook campaigns that I draw inspiration from?
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posted by mordecai
on Feb 8, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm stumped for active games I can play with my 3 year-old that require no props, or only simple props, like a single ball. Parameters inside.
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posted by xo
on Feb 7, 2012 -
12 answers
I need some well-written and very suspenseful books to take my mind off of a 25-hour flight. Donna Tartt's "The Secret History" is the ideal book, but alas, I've already read it. I also need two-person travel sized games.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Feb 1, 2012 -
52 answers
How should I train a new pilot in EVE online so that I can have a head start when I start playing in June?
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posted by JimmyJames
on Jan 29, 2012 -
8 answers
I'm thinking about buying a few used Xbox 360 games online. Does anyone know of a definitive resource that can tell me which games/publishers are likely to require me to buy an additional registration code in order to access full online functionality?
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posted by uk_giffo
on Jan 27, 2012 -
12 answers
There are a lot of books about video game design theory and philosophy. Are there any similar books about tabletop RPGs?
posted by adamdschneider
on Jan 24, 2012 -
11 answers
I really, really liked the flash game 3 Slices, recently posted on the blue. I also loved Lemmings. What other flash or internet-based games would I like that I can play on my (old) laptop?
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posted by shortyJBot
on Jan 22, 2012 -
8 answers
What items should I not forget to bring for a 15-hour flight? Also, as a non-gamer, are there iPad games you'd recommend to make the flight go faster?
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posted by critzer
on Jan 22, 2012 -
53 answers
Suggestions requested for computer games that will keep me engaged. Infrastructural limitations and preferences in more detail after the jump.
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posted by infini
on Jan 21, 2012 -
24 answers
