Computer Chronicles

REPEAT [Online Gaming] (18x36)

Exibido em:: Mai 22, 2001

Computer games are not only fun but they, perhaps more than any other application, push the edge of computing power. We take a look at the latest in computer games and dedicated game consoles. Sega Dreamcast Christian Svensson, Editor in Chief for MCV, a strategy guide for PC and video game retailers, demonstrates the Sega Dreamcast. The Dreamcast is a video game console that's Internet-ready with a 56k modem, 19 initial games, and optional keyboard. Baldur's Gate Every year has it's hot new computer game, the must-have title for your PC. This year's runaway hit is Baldur's Gate from Interplay. Chris Parker demonstrates this current Dungeons & Dragons type game that has gotten just about everybody's vote for best role playing game of the year. Ryan MacDonald Ryan MacDonald, writer for Gamespot.com and Videogames.com, demonstrates three soon to be released hot games: Resident Evil 3 Nemesis for Sony PlayStation, WCW Mayhem and Rainbow Six for Nintendo 64. Reality Fusion Chad Kinzelberg CEO of Reality Fusion, demonstrates the GameCam. The GameCam itself is a Quick Cam from Logitech; Reality Fusion makes interactive gaming technology (called FreeAction) which lets you see yourself on the monitor as you interact with PC-generated opponents and objects like basketballs or volleyballs. [Episode #1836, First broadcast: 5/22/2001]