vrijdag 22 april 2011

Two new slot games: Secret and Daredevil

Casino.com hopes not only to attract gamers to their online slots games, but also the favor of people in different areas such as history and comic fanatics. The online casinos recently announced the introduction of two new slots called Pharaoh's Secret Daredevil and Marvel, based on the subjects as mentioned above.

The Daredevil game is based on the eponymous comic book series that has already been converted into two cinematic experiences. It seems there is a trend in the online gaming industry to refer to comic book heroes.

Recently, Windows has released a new casino slot game as well, referring to the movie Iron Man 2. Also Casino.com has been doing the same thing with Daredevil; showing us a new slot game online, based on the 1960 books, including five reels and 20 pay lines. With all the new superhero films to come, we could see many more of these slot machines in the superhero theme area.

The other announced game, Pharaoh’s secret, is set in an ancient Egyptian setting and gives players the opportunity to win a huge jackpot up to 5000 coins, which would convert to about $2500. All you need to do is getting fire Jackpot symbols aligned on the same line. Sounds easy enough right? Just need a little bit of luck. The game also offers other secret bonuses too. Either way, it’s very exciting news and we are looking forward to be playing these new games!

woensdag 2 maart 2011

Entertainment moving online

To the population born after 1980, it is easy to understand entertainment moving online. For some baby boomers, however, this fact, or at least the speed of this cultural change, may still be sinking in.

Think of the irony in terms of parenting. The typical child of the 1950s was practically raised by TV, and this distraction became the target for much criticism. TV has been blamed for sedentary lifestyles, leading to inactivity and childhood obesity. As a result, many who grew out of the TV land generation vowed to limit their children's viewing time. Though television has proven to be a mainstay, in many respects that screen has been replaced by another, evident by entertainment moving online.

The online world is growing rapidly and people are watching their favorite shows online, buy their clothing online and even do their food shopping online. Free TV shows are easily viewed through sites like Hulu and food can be ordered and delivered by services such as Peapod. Exercise TV offers exercise videos for free or purchase, while Netflix has gained popularity for movies.

Distance education, once viewed as an inferior type of learning, increases in acceptance. In addition to online universities, some local schools have extended their adult education program to offer their residents courses online. Communication, as a form of entertainment, extends beyond e-mail. Skype replaced phone calls for distant relatives and friends who enjoy the audio/video aspect when reaching out across continents.

Why has online entertainment become the preferred form of amusement and diversion? In addition to advanced technology, the answer lies with portability, time management, and economics. The convenience of shows, movies, roulette and shopping on demand has proven to be irresistible, given the time constraints of a fast-paced society. As the consumer base expands, now starting at an early age, these devices have shown increasing affordability. Will the computer, Smartphone and iPad ever replace live shopping, theatres and television? For a number of people, it already has.

The recession has forced individuals and families to scrutinize their household budgets and shift priorities. If the combined expense of extended cable TV services and high-speed internet is financially burdensome, and users are forced to choose, expect that the internet will win out and we will continue to see entertainment moving online.