Mark Lautenschlager: Video Game Expert
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Mark Lautenschlager has been in the technology business for nearly three decades. A career that began at a software development company creating programs for Radio Shack’s venerable TRS-80 microcomputer continued with years of consulting as a network engineer and eventually led him into broadcasting.
For twelve years, Mark co-hosted the Computer America show, nationally syndicated on the Business Talk Radio network. For the past three years, Mark has been a regular on the radio show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline. In addition to being the resident expert on computers and video games, Mark has on occasion filled-in for Dave as host. Mark produces the Into Gaming Minute, a weekly feature on video games that is heard as part of the Into Tomorrow show. Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline is heard on more than 100 radio stations nationwide, XM Satellite Radio, and around the world via shortwave and the American Forces Radio Network. Mark has also broadcast Into Gaming specials from CES, E3, and other shows, interviewing game developers, gaming hardware designers, and professional gamers such as Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel and Team 3D.
For twelve years, Mark co-hosted the Computer America show, nationally syndicated on the Business Talk Radio network. For the past three years, Mark has been a regular on the radio show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline. In addition to being the resident expert on computers and video games, Mark has on occasion filled-in for Dave as host. Mark produces the Into Gaming Minute, a weekly feature on video games that is heard as part of the Into Tomorrow show. Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline is heard on more than 100 radio stations nationwide, XM Satellite Radio, and around the world via shortwave and the American Forces Radio Network. Mark has also broadcast Into Gaming specials from CES, E3, and other shows, interviewing game developers, gaming hardware designers, and professional gamers such as Jonathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel and Team 3D.
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When it comes to judging video game systems, the criteria are subjective. One player might value the highest possible quality in graphics and sound, while another values the ability to connect with other players over the Internet. With each ranking, I have explained my reasons for the selection. From this, you should be able to decide which might appeal most to you.Read More »
I have also included the PC in my list of the Best of the Best, which might dismay console fans. However, I believe that the computer game segment of the video game market has many titles that have proven unique in depth of game play, and replay potential. The true value of ANY of these choices is in the games themselves. Knowing what type of game you like, or having a specific game you want to play, narrows down your choices considerably.
One thing is for certain, when it comes to video game systems, there is something for everyone to enjoy. -
From handheld consoles to cell phones, even PDAs, portable gaming is everywhere. Waiting in the doctor's office will never be the same again. The big question is whether you want to play games on a device you already have or to start carrying another gadget solely dedicated to games.Read More »
Most devices in this category will include some manner of support for multiplayer gaming, whether connecting directly with each other in a Wi-Fi environment or connecting with others around the world using your cell phone service provider's network.
Each of these devices is entirely self-contained, with its own screen. This distinguishes them from the game controllers that include classic games like Asteroids or Pac Man built-in to the controller itself. Those require connecting to a TV in order to play, so while they might be transportable, they're not portable.
