.:: Gaming Discussion Thread ::.

Discussion in 'General Business' started by M3rC, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. #1
    There's a dedicated thread for Proxies/Arcades/TV/Shows, and they are growing ever so popular! Why not start one for the gaming industry?

    I got a gaming blog myself, and there's countless others here at DP too :)
    Anything PC/Console/Hand held/Retro/Virtual Reality ;)

    Tell us how you;
    • Run/Promote your gaming site
    • Your favorite game of all time
    • Earn Money from your passion?

    Come on gamers here @ DP! :)
    Let's get the show on the road!
     
    M3rC, Dec 10, 2008 IP
  2. fundu

    fundu Well-Known Member

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    Gaming niche always brings in a decent traffic. Gaming websites which have resources and addons for games are the most visited ones. Forums and cheat code sites are also the one which are visited by many people.

    I've thought of starting a gaming site in the past but due to lack of time and lack of funds, I was unable to do so.I am a designer and coder my self so I can design and code the site.

    I even have webspace now but since I've to earn my living by designing and coding, I do not get time to run my own sites. I have aroung 10 domain names registered but I never used them. Though, from mid-january I have plans to start 10-15 websites. I'd have saved enough amount to start those websites. One of them will be of Gaming niche for sure.
     
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  3. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    hey fundu!
    thats excellent news! i wish you the very best in your joruneys in development in the coming year :)

    you seem like you knw what your doing ;) thats always a good thing :p
    well by that time, hopefully my site will be quite significant, if u ever need some help with LEs or exposure, shoot us a pm and i'll be glad to help you out :)

    i agree with ur comment on forums + cheat codes, every gamer is atleast a part of some form of gaming community, directly/indirectly :p

    i was thinking of adding "resources/addons" to my site as well, any suggestions?
    we currently got news/features/reviews as resources
     
    M3rC, Dec 10, 2008 IP
  4. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    Yes,i have run this site together with my partner.
    Well its one of the most profitable biz for me after proxy.
    I promote it using adword targeting only my country.
    My favorite game is strategy game.
    Yes,actually i setup the site for fun only.But after i received many user,i turn it into biz by monetize it using various method such as bidvertiser
     
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    Oranges Active Member

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    Me too getting into Gaming. willing to register a gaming review Domain.
    Lets see, how things work out.
     
    Oranges, Dec 10, 2008 IP
  6. MP1

    MP1 Banned

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    My favourite game series of all time are the Metal Gear Solid series.
     
    MP1, Dec 10, 2008 IP
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    olddocks Notable Member

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    I am hardcore gamer myself. My favorite game of all times..
    I am crazy over fifa 09 all the time and i play it in world class difficulty.

    PC
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    FIFA 09 & 08
    Max Payne
    GTA San Andreas
    Half Life
    Crysis
    Call of duty
    Prince of Persia

    PS3 Games
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    MGS 4
    Assasins Creed
    Need for Speed - Undercover + Carbon
    Uncharted
    GTA 5 (graphics sucks in ps3)

    I do run a games related blog: http://corpocrat.com/category/games/
    I own PS3 and super powerful PC for games (Geforce 9600GT graphics card + core2duo processor)
     
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  8. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    pwoah @olddocks i envy your pc! my pc is pretty noob lol but I'm more of a PS3 fanatic :) and occasionally play the 360 =D

    @MP1 - i love it too! the latest release for the series on PS3 was awesomeee, i loved it! especially online :eek: that was fun as!!! have you tried online?

    @oranges - best of lucky buddy! :) welcome to the game of reviewing games ;)

    @mentos - lol thats great news! how easily a passion can turn into an income :p
     
    M3rC, Dec 10, 2008 IP
  9. Goran

    Goran Peon

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    I run two gaming websites.
    My oldest website is envy-gaming (see sig) and I started it when I first got into World of Warcraft RMT (Real Money Trade). I make decent income from promoting a popular WoW Bot and clickbank strategy guides for WoW. Lately I have not has as much passion in this MMO niche as I have had previously so there are often times when I neglect the website for days or weeks before I get back into it. Despite this I have consistent traffic primarily from google.

    My newest gaming site is ConsoleDeal (.com). It was first used as an ebay affiliate through cj and I made tons of money with it. I primarily advertised gaming consoles, accessories, and games. However since ebay switched to their own system I haven't earned a cent. So recently I scrapped the whole thing for a forum. But boy are they hard to run! I'm having a really tough time getting members.
     
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  10. fundu

    fundu Well-Known Member

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    I was thinking of starting a websites on PSP niche. I don't have a PSP but I'll buy it soon to get some experience before I start a site on it. This is the another reason I'm saving money. I want a PSP on this christmas. And I'm designing banners, logos, headers, templates, etc. to achieve my target. I need around $200 for PSP. And I have $5 right now :(
     
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  11. alber859

    alber859 Active Member

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    Those are great websites, Congrats
     
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  12. MP1

    MP1 Banned

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    GTA 5 ??? You mean GTA 4 right ?
     
    MP1, Dec 14, 2008 IP
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    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    heh I'm a dota fan, and I think someone should create a dota blog soon lol. :rolleyes:
     
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    lightless Notable Member

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    A gaming thread in the business section! :confused:

    This should probably be moved to general chat or the underground.

    Don't mix business and gaming. :mad:
     
    lightless, Dec 14, 2008 IP
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    SeoHawk Banned

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    I`m high skilled UT99 player...I`m playing for Croatian representation for 3 years but UT99 I`m playing for 6 years...from my 10-years old. I think I will start some gaming blog or site about games news, downloading files and things like that.
     
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    Dr Googler Banned

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    great idea, but i think that it should go under "general chat" but we did need a gaming thread, it is my main hobbie :)
     
    Dr Googler, Dec 14, 2008 IP
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    alber859 Active Member

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    Anyone here owns a Gaming Cheats website ?? I'm think about starting one ..
     
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  18. MP1

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    #18
    dont theres too many!
     
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    I just finished GTA 4 on the PC, and playing CS from time to time... but apart from that I haven't started anything in the gaming niche.

    But you did got me thinking here, maybe I should open up a gaming website :p
     
    BlackIrish, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  20. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    #20
    yeah we should get this moved! hopefully if a moderator sees it, can they move it ? :)
    @alber - don't brother, there's just way to many like MP1 said. unless you really want to ;)
    @blackirsh - how was GTA 4? I've played a bit, but not long enough to experience the story line!
     
    M3rC, Dec 14, 2008 IP