The new interface additions are especially cool. Think Star Wars meets Raiders of the Lost Ark.ĭark Reign 2 starts with the basic gameplay elements of the standard 2D RTS game (establish a base, harvest resources, build infantry and vehicles), adds some nifty new interface features like the Building and Squad Managers, and puts it all in a beautiful 3D world. Both groups are searching a mystical mountain shrine for an ancient technological artifact, which just might be the key to winning the war. This item is part of ICHEG's Computer Gaming World collection, a large group of magazines and review copies of games donated to the museum in 2011 by 1UP.(IDG) - With its spectacular graphics, awesome sound, and easy-to-use interface, Dark Reign 2 is a perfect example of how to make a great 3D real-time strategy game, but the gameplay may be too familiar for gamers who have grown tired of the genre.Ī war is raging between the bureaucratic Jovian Detention Authority and the rebellious Sprawlers. The possibilities for the future seem limitless, and "gamers" eagerly await the release of advanced consoles and new game titles. The games they play are a unique combination of technology and graphic art, and game developers have continually pushed the limits of design to create exciting new settings and cutting-edge graphics. They still play in their home or dorm room with friends, but increasingly they play online as well. Today, players are boys and girls, men and women, both young and old.
The gaming world was once populated primarily by pre-teen and teenage boys, often huddled around televisions in each other's living rooms. In the nearly four decades since the release of the Magnavox Odyssey, home video game consoles have become a significant part of American culture and the industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. It all began with Ralph Baer, the "Father of TV Games." His ideas ushered in a new era of electronic entertainment and sparked the home video game revolution.
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