...If you are like me, you probably made it a point to catch the newest episode of Pokemon every morning before school. You would recite the theme song with a sense of pride and confidence matched only by the latest song on the Billboard charts; “I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was… , Pokemon, Gotta Catch ‘em All.” Those last four words recently struck a chord with me at the ripe age of 29—not in terms of accumulating Pokemon and gym badges but something akin to diversification. Having a diverse team of fire, water, and electric Pokemon can make an otherwise difficult battle against the Elite Four a walk in the park. This is made clear early in the series when Ash gets trounced in his first gym battle against Brock. Pikachu’s electric attacks had no effect on Onix's tough outer shell, forcing Ash to forfeit the battle and think up a new game plan. There wasn’t much hope here without a stable of grass and water types. Yet, Ash makes the hasty decision to try again and with some good fortune, he defeats Onix....
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...St. Rita’s College of Balingasag Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Basic Education Department School Year 2013-2014 TERM PAPER “An analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of playing computer games or online gaming” August 19, 2013 Presented by: Rey Pahunang Presented to: Ms. Michelle Odchigue Introduction Playing game is a natural part of growing up. It is one way that person can learn to socialize and compete. Computer and online games , in most instances are no more dangerous than other games that people plays. But sometimes computer and online games become more than just play. They become an addiction and when they become in addiction teenagers psychological and physical well being may be in danger. Addiction to computer and online games is a real and growing problem. It affects both kids and adults specially teenagers. Often the most addictive games are the online multi-player game they include role playing and endless of achievements and an IM or a chat function. Groups of players play and chats online, creating a fantasy world that provides an escape from real life. Kids can get caught up in this fantasy world to the exclusion of their real life responsibilities. Playing online games is an innocent hobby that can become a pathological behavioral problem, in which playing games becomes more important than other aspects of life. Addicted teenagers spend hours on the computer to the exclusion of other activities...
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...Journal of Economic Geography Advance Access published June 22, 2005 Journal of Economic Geography (2005) Page 1 of 30 doi:10.1093/jeg/lbi001 Video games production networks: value capture, power relations and embeddedness Jennifer Johns* Abstract This paper has two main aims. Firstly to conceptualize the production networks of the video games industry through an examination of its evolution into a multi-million dollar industry. Secondly, to use the video games industry to demonstrate the utility of Global Production Network approaches to understanding the geographically uneven impacts of globalization processes. In particular, three key notions of value, power and embeddedness are used to reveal the most powerful actors in the production network, how they maintain and exercise their power, and how the organization of production is manipulated as a result. It is argued that while hardware production is organized by console manufacturers using truly global sourcing strategies, the production of software is far more complex. In fact, software production networks are bounded within three major economic regions: Western Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. This paper seeks to explain how and why this has occurred. Keywords: video games, global production networks, value, power, embeddedness JEL classifications: L14, L23, L82 Date submitted: 4 October 2004 Date accepted: 12 April 2005 1. Introduction The video games industry1 was born during the early 1960s and has rapidly...
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...A N N U A L R E PO RT 2 0 0 8 Message from the President Throughout its history in the home entertainment arena, Nintendo has created unique hardware and software as one integrated entertainment product, with software being the primary driver. Nintendo has focused its basic strategy on expanding the worldwide gaming audience. To achieve this, Nintendo is encouraging as many people as possible around the world, through its unique hardware and software offerings, to experience and enjoy video game entertainment, regardless of their age, gender, language, cultural background or gaming experience. Nintendo’s first hardware launch in support of the basic strategy “Gaming Population Expansion“ was a hand-held device, Nintendo DS, which allows users to play intuitively. To drive this platform, Nintendo introduced a new software lineup, Touch! Generations, which expands the definition of video games and appeals not only to traditional gamers but also to inexperienced gamers. In the future, Nintendo plans to leverage various uses of the Nintendo DS system, such as playing in public places, and to take advantage of the high market penetration of the device. Nintendo took another step toward expanding the worldwide gaming population by launching an unprecedented video game console called Wii. Since its launch, Wii has been changing the definition of the home video game console significantly. Nintendo has been making efforts to promote Wii by developing compelling software which...
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...The 2001 film “Evolution”, is an entertaining film about an alien species being introduced to earth via meteor. However, this film seems to contain a copious amount scientific inaccuracies. For example, when the meteor is traveling through space, the movie presents the meteor rushing towards Earth with sound. However, space is a vacuum, so there for there would be no sound in space. To continue with the lengthy list, the meteor, after piercing the atmosphere of earth, still remains around the same size, not withering at all through the intense heat and weathering that would occur by doing so. Also, last time I checked, meteors did not contain explosives. I only bring that up because when it impacts, it creates a huge explosion, rather than the dirt or displaced earth that would be sent into the air. Not to mention, the fireman that was there on impact, was obviously still able to drive his car even though the meteor basically destroyed it, I mean, that is totally plausible, right? Now, when David Duchovny and Orlando Jones, who play the role of two college professors, arrive to be the first to investigate the rock, they try to take a sample of the rock to test it. When they break off the piece of rock, it starts to “bleed”. Really, a rock can bleed? Next thing you know, the blood will start transforming into a sentient species! So, after they collect some of the the “blood”, they bring it back to the lab for testing and inspecting. Now, it is my understanding that in order...
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...Nintendo Co., Ltd. (???????, Nintendo Kabushiki gaisha?) is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889[2] by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards.[6] By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel.[7]}} Nintendo developed into a video game company, becoming what is arguably the most influential in the industry, and Japan's third most valuable listed company, with a market value of over US$85 billion.[8] Also, Nintendo of America is the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.[9] The name Nintendo can be roughly translated from Japanese to English as "leave luck to heaven".[10] As of October 18, 2010, Nintendo has sold over 565 million hardware units and 3.4 billion software units.[11] Contents * 1 History o 1.1 As a card company (1889–1956) o 1.2 New ventures (1956–1974) o 1.3 Electronic era (since 1974) + 1.3.1 Handheld console history * 2 Infrastructure o 2.1 Key Executives o 2.2 Offices and locations * 3 Software development studios o 3.1 First-party studios o 3.2 Second-party studios o 3.3 Former affiliates * 4 Policy o 4.1 Emulation o 4.2 Content guidelines o 4.3 License guidelines o 4.4 Seal of Quality + 4.4.1 NTSC regions + 4...
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...http://jejedex.blogspot.com/2010/06/jejemon-history-how-it-all-began.html Jejemon History: How It All Began Several years ago, a lot of the youth joined text messaging clans while others played online MMORPG games like Ragnarok, Flyff, and Gunbound. Some, with the urge to find and get to know people of all ages online, joined in social networks like Friendster and Multiply. At that time, Friendster was in while Facebook was not what it turned out to be at present. Due to the necessity of having to relay a message abruptly so as not to be delayed in action (while playing, texting or commenting), they tried to make messages they type really short to an extent that every word was internally altered using numbers to creatively displace letters that would still make the words readable. Of course, Jejemonism was not that intense and obvious at that time. It took a longer time before the more educated ones realized that something's not right and one thing has to be done - to abide by what is being conventionally dictated by society. At that moment, many of the younger generation became adapted to this kind of typing style for they really thought that it was somehow cool, manageable and widely accepted within their age range. It was the new hip at that time, but as it grew out of nowhere, concerned academic people took this as a threat to the educational standards. In time, Jejemonism became the latest source of boiling social debates. As time propelled and confusion arose, people...
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...Term paper First draft Reflection Of Cartoons On Child Psychology (Based on problem with solution) Submitted to: Submitted by: Farzana Sharmin Pamela Islam (Senior Lecturer of English Department) Date Of Submission 11-02-2012 Content Topic Page # Abstract 3 # Introduction 4 # Methodology 5 # Literature 6 # Findings( only our own view) 7-8 # Limitation ...
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...NINTENDO CO., LTD. V’S THE COMPETITION ASSESSMENT EVENT 1 - Analyse and Present Research Information UNIT-BSBRES401A 1) INTRO The world’s electronic games industry is dominated by three players; *Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony.* Further Information about the products of these companies can be found on Page 6 – Comparing Nintendo Wii To Xbox 360 And Playstation 3 This compiled research report is about Nintendo Co., Ltd.& the competition they face in the gaming industry. The purpose is to conduct market research and analysis of the corporate strategy of an organisation and the The key objective is to determine the future potential for Nintendo Co., Ltd.and the gaming industry. My research is to be based on Nintendo Australia including information Nintendo Japan HQ. The gaming console I have chosen to focus on is the Nintendo “Wii”. As can be seen in Appendix Figure 2, The Nintendo Wii is designed in a very modest way. It is possible to purchase this product in white and black colour. The console itself is very innovative and easy to handle. The system is called motion controlled gaming and it is also possible to connect to the Internet. 1. This first section of the report we will begin with a brief look at Nintendo’s history, the target audience, products and the sources and methodology used. 2. In the second section of the report we will look at how the research was undertaken along with the analysis of the information gathered from a survey I conducted...
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...Buddhism is a religion practiced by around 350 million people in the world. The practice of Buddhism is a journey that involves spiritual development, insight, and self-awareness. In fact, the word ‘Buddha’ means ‘one who is awake’. A Buddha is free from greed, hatred, and ignorance. The Buddhist religion teaches people to be fully responsible for their lives. Buddhists believe every action has a consequence, and change can be made. Buddhism differs from other religious groups in many ways. First, there is no almighty God in Buddhism. Buddhists do not believe in heaven and hell, or judgment day. The idea of sin does not exist in Buddhism. In addition, the relationship between a Buddha and his disciples is that of a teacher/student, not a God and his followers. Another difference between Buddhism and other religions is there is no savior concept. A Buddha does not have the ability to wash away impurities. They believe in cause and effect. There is an action, and a reaction. Also, the concept of “Hell” is different in the Buddhist religion. Buddhist does not believe that “Hell” is a consequence, or eternal damnation. Instead, it is one of the six realms of Samsara (the worst of three undesirable realms). Samsara is a fundamental concept of Buddhism. It is the ‘perpetual cycles of existence; or endless rounds of rebirth among the six realms of existence. Because Buddhists practice self-awareness, enlightenment, and responsibility they do not judge other religions...
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...JEJEMON research paper by John Andrew Samonte * by diyubaku, Oct 10, 2010, 10:42:48 PM * Journals / Personal iii Table of Contents Title Page............................................................................................i Acknowledgement......................................................................ii Table of Contens......................................................................................iii Chapter I....................................................................................1 Introduction and Background of the story.........................1 Significance of the Study..................................................3 Scope and Limitations......................................................5 Chapter II................................................................................... Research Problem.................................................................................8 Effects..................................................................................................10 ii Acknowledgement “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way, you learn to love by loving.” I would like to express my sincerest thanks to those special persons who made my life so meaningful...
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...CHAPTER I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The chapter I of this research paper tackles about the introduction of the jejemon language that covers the definition of the different basic terms related to jejemon and historical background of the jejemon language, the significance of the study that states why and to whom this study is beneficial, the statement of purpose that identifies the objectives of this research study, the statement of the problem that consists of the problems that this study is covering to answer and the scope and limitation that enumerates the extent of this research study. A. Introduction Language is very important in our life. It is used to express our thoughts and ideas to communicate with others. In this modern era, language changes constantly. The language that we use today is getting wider and wider. Nowadays, we use technology like cellphones and computers to convey our messages and through these, people are learning on how to cope up and change the way they convey their thoughts and ideas in different forms. Indeed, English proficiency is one of the important things that we need to practice. The proper usage of both Filipino and English language is one of the important aspects of Philippine education. Correct grammar, syntax and pronunciation are the main concerns of improving our language proficiency to maintain an effective communication locally and internationally, but due to the continuous development of language, the emergence of Jejemon...
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...The Childhood of Edward Johnson A Compilation of Psychological growth Sean D. Ellis Following the psychological development of a person can be a very complicated process. Every individual is different, and my younger brother Edward Johnson (Eddie) is no different. Eddie’s parents did their very best to raise him, and after having two children already they had a very good idea how to do it. This paper will explore the early life of Edward Johnson and how he came to be an adult, but most importantly, how he developed mentally and physically and how that has affected his life today. Eddie is a complicated individual, but isn’t everyone? Daryl and Sheila Johnson are Eddie’s father and mother respectively. Sheila, Edward’s mother, had a very mild pregnancy with young Edward. After having two children previously she was well prepared to carry and give birth to Eddie properly. Despite being a heavy smoker, she quit smoking well before, during, and even after the pregnancy to avoid any kind of Teratogens. Having worked in the medical field, she was well aware of their negative effects and strived to avoid them. She was average height and weight for a woman, and having already given birth to both myself and my sister, Larissa, she was ready for her third. She had no previous mental or physical health problems worthy of note, either. She did, however, continue working until her third trimester during the pregnancy, where she took a leave of absence from working at the hospital...
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...Business Plan 1-Up Pub 3614 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Telephone: (724)555-1234 Fax: (724)555-5678 Presentation Date: December 15, 2014 Presented To: Frank Jefferies – Chief Loan Officer DFCU Financial 400 Town Center Drive Dearborn, MI 48126 Contents Executive Summary 3 Mission Statement 5 Company Description 5 Market Plan for 1-Up Pub 7 Products and Services 7 Market Analysis 7 The Competition 8 Target Market and Customer Profile 8 Pricing of Products and Services 9 Sales Promotions and Advertising 10 Selling Approach and Distribution Channels 10 Financial Plan 11 Operating Plan 12 Management Team 12 Organizational Chart 12 Facilities and Improvements 13 Employee Needs 14 Recruitment Strategy 15 Risk Management Plan 15 Appendix A - References 17 Appendix B – Opening Day Balance Sheet 18 Appendix C – First Year’s Expenses 20 Appendix D – Pricing 22 Executive Summary After a long, hard day at work most people have only what to relax and unwind. For some people this includes getting a drink, watch a sporting event on television, or perhaps play a game with friends. What if you could go to one place to do any of these things? Look no further than 1-Up Pub; a combination gaming center, pub, and coffee shop. Grab a drink, grab a game, and make some friends, or you can just relax and watch a local sporting event on one of our flat screen televisions. 1-Up Pub is a unique destination like none that have...
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...They had a daughter and she had to get married to whoever passed the impossible task they designed for the men. We would make these old folk tales into our own by changing the plot. We would add different characters, like a Pokémon to the story, and continue to develop it how we wanted from there. The tale would turn into another episode that my brother and I had watched that night. As we continue to bounce our obscure ideas off each other, I could feel my dad’s deep laugh as he heard our thoughts. He encouraged our creativity and allowed my mind to create different possibilities without judgment or rejection. I did not have a filter and I allowed myself to take the story wherever I wanted it to...
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