?troubleshoot? - Warcraft 3 - How to make warcraft 3 windowed ?...in Windows 11

 

(pic,source google)

When playing Warcraft 3 i stumble upon many question's that needed answers...One of the question was definitely how do i change setting in Warcraft 3 on Windows 11? ..So i started searching online for answer ...Search after search (bit exaggerating,i know :)...Online the answer is never fully clear ,so i tested many answer's and realized that i found correct solution after few hours of searching .

(At one point searching moment felt like this, funny picture gif , pic source google)

Luckily found answer's eventually :

1. Switching to a windowed mode is simple.

- Using a simple shortcut key:

 Try Alt + Enter hotkey when you’re enjoying in full-screen gaming mode. This hotkey should possibly set off a windowed mode when pressed. Keyboard shortcut is however not supported for all games.

2. how to change size of display ?

- Using a setting menu :

In most games there is setting menu which allow to change size of display very easily .All you need to do to go to usually setting (setting > display ) and change to preffered size .

3. Creating shortcut to run in widowed mode for Warcraft 3 ?

- You first right click on empty desktop area

2. you then select ''new'' and the select shortcut 

3. You then type in where ever you had it installed usually ''C:\Program files\Warcraft III\Warcraft III.exe'' ...into window

4. After that you should just press ''next'' and ''Finish''

5.Enjoy Warcraft 3 in shortcut windowed mode.

(picture source,-=-)

- Why play games in windowed mode you may ask ?

- Well you don't have to but if you ever decided you want to switch to windowed mode on windows you now know how to .Also windowed mode provide many advantages as for example seeing notification more clearly,quicker access programs or tools you want to switch to.

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The Ghostbusters - The video game : ..is this the best graphic game of 2009?..how relevant is it in these day's gaming?...

 The game i still visit from time to time on old and trusty PS3 .The first game of ghostbusters sequel started same year as first movie (which came out 1984). However one of the most popular releases of ghost buster's must definitely be 2009 GHOSTBUSTER'S : THE VIDEO GAME ...I written in big letter's cause it look's like anomaly that way (:) . What i also like about this game is that it's playable on PS3 (The best build quality playstation in my opinion).In game you practicaly hunting ghost's but more about that in game play section.

(How the game look on PS3 and other's,source google)

Ghostbuster's gameplay data info to crunch :

This game is single player for the Xbox 360, Windows, and PlayStation three variations of the game. The Wii and PS2 variations have a considerably unique campaign, however the testimonies are commonly identical.The recreation is a third-person shooter, putting gamers in the position of a new recruit to the Ghostbusters group acknowledged as "the Rookie". Players manage the Rookie's actions as he explores the environments of every level, searching for out paranormal things to do and ghosts, both on my own or in conjunction with the different Ghostbusters.

(many different ghost's,source -=-)

 Players can change to a first-person viewpoint by means of equipping the Rookie with a PKE Meter and goggles. In this mode, paranormal objects are highlighted and the PKE Meter helps direct gamers to ghosts or haunted artifacts.Players can purpose and fireplace a Proton Stream to weaken ghosts, earlier than switching to a seize flow to manoeuvre them into a ghost trap. Continuous use of the Proton Pack reasons it to overheat, and gamers are momentarily unable to use the pack's weapons till vented. The Capture Stream can additionally be used to "slam" ghosts, and go objects in the environment.

(main boss character of the game ,source bing)

Over the path of the game, the Proton Pack can be upgraded to consist of extra firing modes such as the Shock Blast, Slime Blower (positively charged), and a Meson Collider, every with an alternate firing mode (a Boson Dart, Stasis Stream, Slime Tether and Overload Pulse). Upgrades are earned through taking pictures ghosts, and figuring out cursed artifacts and new species of ghost. The recreation additionally tallies economic destruction induced by way of the player, with Xbox 360 Achievements and PlayStation three Trophies awarded for both minimizing harm done, or for inflicting a excessive quantity of damage.

(gif pic,source-=-)

Many of the achievements' names come from fees in the films, such as the "You Gotta Try This Pole" achievement.In location of a typical heads-up display, the player's fitness and weapon fame are represented as meters on the again of the Proton Pack. The player's fitness regenerates over time if they do now not take similarly damage, and that can be revived if knocked down by way of any Ghostbusters nonetheless standing. Similarly, the participant can assist revive fallen crew members. If all of the lively Ghostbusters fall, together with the player, the participant will have to restart at the closing checkpoint.

Summary : 

..."Game adding certain addition to movie but never been the top game it self .Great little early 2000s classic."

Cubeblogstation rating :
7.5/10

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- Worm's(1995) : ...fun classic game ...Is it still enteraining in 2024?...

Donkey Kong : ..is this game stay classic for ever ...?...is it still play worthy?...

...In the time before internet and TV and newspaper as most of the news story back in early 80s there was not many computers or mobile phones .The year that one of the best game has been made...

(Classic Nintendo donkey kong,source google)

The game that speak for it self and as one of the earliest 2D platformers ever made ..What is it?Well obviosly can only be one of only very few games (very thight selection from 80s )...The Donkey Kong ..As game in question is 1983 classic ,...let's dive a bit more into what this game is about.

(Donkey Kong change a lot since 80s,source -=-)

More info about gameplay :

 Following 1980's Space Panic, Donkey Kong is one of the earliest examples of the platform(basiccaly platform game) sport genre, even prior to the time period being coined(like arcade machines) the U.S. gaming press used "climbing game" for video games with structures and ladders (2D design allowed structure at the time). 

(Donkey Kong had many different games,source -=-)

As the first platform sport to function jumping, Donkey Kong requires the participant to leap between gaps and over barriers or drawing near enemies, putting the template for the future of the genre. With 4 special stages, Donkey Kong used to be the most complicated(it's play difficulty was high at the time) arcade sport of the time, and one of the first arcade video games with more than one stages(very new game style at the time), following video games such as 1980's Phoenix and 1981's Gorf and Scramble.

(Japanese Nintendo version of Donkey Kong,source -=-)

In addition to the purpose of saving Pauline(the pink dressed women), the participant has a score. Points are awarded for the following examples :... Leaping over obstacles destroying objects with a hammer power-up,accumulating gadgets such as hats, parasols, and purses, doing away with rivets from platforms and finishing every stage in accordance to a gradually lowering bonus counter. The participant begins with three lives with a bonus existence awarded at 7,000 points(every game has different bonus score now). A lifestyles is misplaced when Mario touches Donkey Kong or any enemy object, falls too far, or let's the bonus counter attain zero. The recreation ends when all lives are lost.(basically dead means The end game till restart or respawn).

Summary :

..Donkey Kong is brand name that speak for it self ,well known well respected top-mid range game probably for ever.This classic still used in arcade machines to this day ...

Cubeblogstation rating :
9.4/10

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- Super Mario World : ...is this game exciting even after so many year's?...maybe... 

Lemmings 2 : ...a game from 90s ...but is it still as good in 2024 to this day as was back then?...

One of the top 10 games of the 90s and a game that was also entertaining as well must definitely be Lemmings.Lemmings started as a game made in 1991 which soon been followed by sequel in 1993 Lemmings 2. 

(Top game of 90s era classic,source google)

 

Gameplay :

Lemmings second sequel is divided between a collection of twelve worlds, every containing ten tiers of obstacles, traps and different hazards, the intention of every obstacle is to move a crew of lemmings from their entry factor to an exit (from start to finish basically) in the stage inside a set time limit(time trial), by using a range of skills and items. 

(starting screen of lemmings 2 ,source bing)

Unlike its predecessor (first lemmings), the participant (game player) is solely required to get at least one lemming to the exit(which can be more than 1) of every stage from the sixty (1 out of 60 chances basically) they start every world with, however the quantity saved impacts the medal rating they acquire - Gold being the exceptional result (very close to or 100%), down to Silver and then Bronze for the lowest quantity rescued. In addition, the range saved in one degree turns into the beginning quantity in the subsequent level; as some tiers may additionally require countless lemmings to complete, the participant may have to replay an before degree to keep greater lemmings for the following ones if they comprehend they do now not have enough.

(playing screen ,source -=-)

As with Lemmings, every degree varies what abilities and how many can be used in order to get the lemmings to the exit. However, the game points now not solely the eight authentic capabilities from the first game, however forty three new abilities to make use of. These capabilities fluctuate in their reason for some to overcome limitations and hazards also some focal point on developing bridges and crossings and some bash thru barriers. 

(pic,source -=-)

In addition, gamers have the alternative to pause the game, or "nuke" all the lemmings in a degree when in a "no-win" situation, although Lemmings two additionally consists of two new options: quickly forward, which replaces the launch fee button in the unique sport by using permitting gamers to velocity up the game and the fan, which permits the participant to manipulate lemmings the use of flight-related competencies and items.

Summary :

Game is top 10 of the 90s era and with that pack a lot of entertaining as well . Definitely one that will remain as ''RETRO CLASS'' for years.

Cubeblogstation rating :
9.3/10

Tetris (1985) ...game that is still as playable these day's as was before ? or ...2024

 When it comes to this game almost everyone knows what this game is about .Game is very simple and easy to start play yet hard to master as it require skill and practice.I'm sure most of you know what this game is about ...yes it's Tetris. Game in it self is very thrilling and challenging yet simple which make it perfect time waster on those boredome day's...

(pic,source google)

Bit of more info that relate to this game :

Tetris is a puzzle video recreation created in 1985 through Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet software program engineer. It has been posted by using numerous agencies for a couple of platforms, most prominently in the course of a dispute over the appropriation of the rights in the late 1980s. 

(picture of classic black n white screen of tetris ,source google)

After a good sized duration of book by way of Nintendo, in 1996 the rights reverted to Pajitnov, who co-founded the Tetris Company with Henk Rogers to control licensing.In Tetris, gamers entire strains via transferring otherwise fashioned portions (tetrominoes), which descend onto the enjoying field. The carried out traces disappear and provide the participant points, and the participant can proceed to fill the vacated spaces. 

(modern colour version of tetris ,source -=-)

The recreation ends when the uncleared traces attain the pinnacle of the enjoying field. The longer the participant can lengthen this outcome, the greater their rating will be. In multiplayer games, gamers should ultimate longer than their opponents; in positive versions, gamers can inflict penalties on opponents by means of finishing a huge variety of lines. Some variations add editions on the rules, such as 3-dimensional shows or a device for reserving pieces.

(game gained different addition over the years,source-=-)

(Did you know?: Built on easy rules, Tetris is one of the biggest video games ever made. By December 2011, it had bought 202 million copies—approximately 70 million bodily devices and 132 million paid cell recreation downloads—making it one of the best-selling video recreation franchises.)

Gameplay :

Tetris is mainly composed of a area of play in which portions of distinctive geometric forms, referred to as "tetrominoes", descend from the pinnacle of the field.During this descent, the participant can pass the portions laterally and rotate them till they contact the backside of the discipline or land on a piece that had been positioned earlier than it. 

(pic,source -=-)

The participant can neither sluggish down the falling portions nor quit them, however can speed up them, in most versions.The goal of the sport is to use the portions to create as many whole horizontal strains of blocks as possible. 

When a line is completed, it disappears, and the blocks positioned above fall one rank. Completing traces supplies points, and collecting a positive range of factors or cleared lines strikes the participant up a level, which will increase the variety of factors granted per finished line

Summary :

"One of the most popular game ever made ,simple yet hard to master ,challenging at times ."

Cubeblogstation rating :
9.5/10

Worms (1995) :...fun classic game...is it still enternaining in 2024?...

(source pic,google)

When you have some spare time and want to enjoy a chill out game genre...Not many games pop to mind like Worms . A game developed from side hobby project of Andy Davidson. Not many classic games are as this funny and entertaining yet simple.

(one of the most funniest classic games,source bing)

More related information :

Worms is a 2D artillery tactical video sport developed through Team17 and launched in 1995. It is the first recreation in the Worms collection of video games.

It is a flip based totally recreation the place a participant controls a group of worms towards different groups of worms that are managed via a laptop or human opponent. The purpose is to use more than a few weapons to kill the worms on the different groups and have the closing surviving worms.

Gameplay of this fun game :

Worms is a turn-based artillery game, comparable to different early video games in the genre such as Scorched Earth. Each participant controls a crew of various worms. During the route of the game, gamers take turns deciding on one of their worms. They then use anything equipment and weapons are handy to assault and kill the opponents' worms, thereby triumphing the game. 

(worms have many different backgrounds,source -=-)

Worms may additionally cross round the terrain in a range of ways, usually through on foot and leaping however additionally via the usage of precise equipment such as the "Bungee" and "Ninja Rope", to cross to in any other case inaccessible areas. Each flip is time-limited to make certain that gamers do now not preserve up the recreation with immoderate wondering or moving. The time restrict can be modified in some of the video games in the Worms series.

(many added ingame items make it really entertaining,source -=-)

Over fifty weapons and equipment might also be handy every time a recreation is played, and differing picks of weapons and equipment can be saved into a "scheme" for effortless determination in future games. Other scheme settings enable picks such as deployment of reinforcement crates, from which extra weapons can be obtained, and unexpected demise the place the sport is rushed to a conclusion after a time restrict expires. Some settings furnish for the inclusion of objects such as land mines and explosive barrels.

Summary :

"Great game that is very fun and entertaining but apart from that very repetitive with added sense of uniques.Game sold almost the most in they're genre category".

Cubeblogstation rating :
8.2/10

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II ...a great continue of the series...or

 There's always that one game that you find ,that have that deep connection to your younger memories.What ever genre that might be you always remember it at some point cause it remainded you that good old feeling you had before...

(pic,source google)

Some Star Wars games are definitely one of those..Even though they never been as popular as the movies ,they bring positive impact on how the Star Wars as whole was and is viewed .One of those forgotten version's of Star Wars games must definitely be Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.

(continued of star wars jedi knight series,source bing)

Let's start with a little bit more about this game or as i like to called it ''facts'' .

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is a 1997 first-person shooter video recreation developed and posted with the aid of LucasArts for Microsoft Windows. It is the sequel to 1995's Star Wars: Dark Forces, and the 2d installment in the Star Wars: Jedi Knight series.

(many vehicles are unique to star wars,source -=-)

 The story, set in the fictional Star Wars improved universe one yr after the movie Return of the Jedi, follows returning protagonist Kyle Katarn, a mercenary working for the New Republic, who discovers his connection to the Force and "The Valley of the Jedi", an historic supply of power. With his father having been murdered years prior by using the Dark Jedi Jerec and his followers over the Valley's location, Katarn embarks on a quest to confront his father's killers and discover the Valley earlier than they do.

(game had really decent graphic for 90s,source -=-)

Jedi Knight made some technical and gameplay enhancements over its predecessor. 

The story facets branching paths and cutscenes recorded with stay actors as full movement videos. The recreation introduces the lightsaber and the Force as distinguished gameplay factors in the series, as nicely as a multiplayer mode that approves gamers to compete over the net or a neighborhood location network.

(game was also multiplayer which was very new thing back then ,source -=-)

What about gameplay?
Jedi Knight is mainly a first-person shooter, even though it does provide the preference of a third-person view.The sport consists of twenty-one tiers with targets which the participant ought to entire earlier than being capable to proceed to the next level. There are weapons accessible in every stage and after degree three, the participant has the use of a lightsaber, alongside with the Force.In addition to being an fantastic weapon, the lightsaber is additionally a beneficial device for the player, offering mild lighting up in darkish areas,deflecting incoming blaster fireplace and slicing via some obstacles.There are three sorts of Force powers; light, darkish and neutral.Light Force powers furnish nonviolent benefits such as being capable to restoration fitness or persuade enemies to bypass the player. Dark Force powers are violent and provide the potential to throw objects or choke enemies. Neutral powers decorate athletic capabilities such as being capable to soar greater or run faster.It's additionally a super multiplayer game.

Summary :

Well game is definitely hardly something special but it still carries that positive added felling of that era (90s).Definitely one to be remembered as classic.

Cubeblogstation rating :
7.8/10

Is pac-man a game to play still?...or better stick to newer games?...

 Ahh ...the original Pac-man a game that over the year's just get better and better but also a bit stay the same.But what about those arcade machine games of games like pac-man?Well, those are still in fashion but not as much as they use to ..Arcade games like Pac-man had many add-ons(not really add-ons but 2th version of original version which was nearly identical) as games because of simplicity of the game .

(logo of pac-man plus,source bing)

One of such this games was Pac-man plus..So what kinda game is Pac-man plus?...Pac-Man Plus is an arcade recreation that used to be launched via Bally Midway in 1983.

The gameplay is pretty much straight forward.

The gameplay in Pac-Man Plus is almost same to that of the unique original first version of Pac-Man. The participant controls Pac-Man and tries to rake in as many factors as feasible with the aid of consuming all the Pac-Dots in the maze whilst warding off the 4 ghosts that chase him round the maze and will kill him if they seize him. 

(gameplay is very simple yet challenging,source-=-)

Eating a Power Pellet will purpose the ghosts to flip blue(basicaly coloration change) and emerge as inclined for a quick duration of time, permitting Pac-Man to devour them for greater points. Once the maze has been cleared, it will be refilled as the gameplay continues.

The most substantive variations between the authentic first release recreation and Plus release are more than a few tweaks to the photos like for instance the maze is inexperienced alternatively of blue, inclined ghosts are shorter and have a stem and leaf sticking out of their heads, the fruits have been changed through new gadgets (including a can of Coca-Cola) and the ghosts' eyes are now a pixel nearer to every other. 

(pac-man posing with coca cola drink,source -=-)

In addition to these beauty changes (which adds certain swag to game) plus additional modifications the gameplay slightly consuming a bonus object will purpose the ghosts to flip each prone and become invisible, and doubles their factor cost whilst they are vulnerable.

 Eating a Power Pellet additionally every now and then has unpredictable results, such as turning the maze invisible or turning solely three of the 4 ghosts blue (the latter of which makes it not possible to clear a spherical through the usage of a pattern). The ghosts are additionally quicker and extra aggressive than they have been in the unique Pac-Man, which makes the sport appear normal faster-paced and greater hard by way of comparison.

Summary:

Pac-man as game is one of those that sounds great and looks great just not as popular as it's use to be .Awesome game that bring's hours of fun due to simplicity yet hard to master complex series of levels.

...''pure awesome,shame it's just too old for these day's gaming ''...

Cubeblogstation rating :
8.5/10

The Simpsons 1991 (the arcade video game) : ...are old funky style games still in fashion?...or is year 2024 really too modern?...

 Who never watched at least a one episode of the American series The Simpsons ?...Well most people did ...so when it comes to explaining what it's about many of you have quite a good idea but what about games that relate to the series? Let's talk a bit more about Classic Simpsons arcade game from 1991.

(based on success of original tv series the Simpsons,source bing)

Let's start with more info about this classic.

The Simpsons is an arcade beat 'em up developed and posted by Konami and launched in 1991. It used to be the first video sport based totally on the Simpsons franchise to be launched in North America. The recreation permits up to 4 gamers to manage individuals of the Simpson household as they battle a range of enemies to rescue the kidnapped Maggie.

(game has unique changing characters,source-=-)

What about gameplay ?Well let's begin with basic.
The Simpsons is a side-scrolling beat 'em up that approves gamers to be part of it at any time. Two extraordinary cupboard fashions have been produced: one permitting up to two simultaneous players, every in a position to pick a character, and some other permitting 4 gamers with a committed role for each character. Controls consist of an eight-way joystick and two buttons to soar and attack.

(some story mode are authentic to characters,source -=-)

The characters have unique assault styles like for example... Homer punches and kicks, Marge swings a vacuum cleaner, Bart wields a skateboard, and Lisa assaults with a soar rope. Two characters standing shut to every different can mount a mixed attack, such as Homer and Marge retaining every other's ankles to roll round the display screen and mow down enemies, or Homer putting Lisa on his shoulders so they can strike at two special heights.

(pic source,-=-)

Each participant has a fitness meter, which decreases upon being hit via enemies; meals objects can be picked up to top it off. Players can additionally choose up and throw/swing objects such as hammers, bowling balls, and mailboxes as melee weapons.

(in game you can play as different parts of the Simpsons family with different gameplay style,source-=-)

Summary:

A game that mainly started because of success of tv series which the whole game is actually based on .Really nice time spender,still able to play on many classic arcade machines.Not as popular as tv series mainly as something that was new in 1991.Still retro games tend to bring fans that look for that remainder of that era .

Cubeblogstation rating :
8.8/10

MS-DOS - ...all programs and games really too old for 2024?...or...info,etc..

 Ms-dos initially release in August 12 1981 which is almost 43 years ago from now .

(logo of ms-dos,source bing)

Last updated version of this operating system was in 2000 so very long time ago.(23,almost 24 years).Final release was version 8.0 .It had many version's of the operating system but

(classic ms-dos pc now day's ,was just starting in 1981,source -=-)

 

latest supported version's was 7.0 until 2001 and then 7.1 and 8.0 till 2006.It's been used for more than 40 year's (with updates) started as ms-dos 1.x with version 1.1 dos.

(ms-dos (funny but wasn't funny back then) advert in 1981,source -=-)

Ms-dos has many games still available to play online (in 40year's must have made some) although games cannot be played in version they are since MS-DOS is unsupported for modern pc windows .The program to play ms-dos games on modern pc's is dos-box or similar emulator file.(just make sure you downloading from reliable source ).

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