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As a parent, it’s only natural to keep a tab on the kind of games your children are playing on their gaming consoles. In fact, a mild form of vigilance has become necessary with the increasing degree of violence and abusive language in video games. Some games are more appropriate for children of a particular age group than others and you can make sure that your children are playing the right kinds of games. Read the rest of this entry »

For a long time, Easter gifts meant Easter eggs or candy baskets. But now, people are beginning to experiment with Easter gifts, moving on to other categories like clothes or even electronic gadgets. Come to think of it, gadgets make for perfect gifts, irrespective of the holiday in question. We live in a world enveloped by technology and gadgets are an integral part of our daily lives. Plus, no one really says no to a brand new iPod or a smartphone. Read the rest of this entry »

At alaTest, we have been celebrating the spirit of the holiday season in our recent few posts. With one week to go for the New Year’s eve, we are hoping that you would have finished your gift shopping. In fact, this is the time when people really start getting into the holiday mode. Offices begin to shut down, the whole city is decorated in shades of red and green and most likely, you are hoping to start your new year with a bang. Read the rest of this entry »

 As the Olympics commenced in London a week ago, the whole world is gripped with sports fever. People have traveled all across the globe to witness the grand spectacle that this sporting event is. Inspired by the Olympics spirit, we at alaTest have decided to put together a list of some cool fitness video games. Read the rest of this entry »

The technical world is abuzz with predictions and expectation about the Electronic Entertainment Expo (commonly known as E3), which will take place between 5-7 June 2012. During the last two years, the software giant, Microsoft released the Kinect, thus making most of the headlines. This time around, Microsoft is expected to provide information about the upcoming Xbox 720, but, interestingly, rumor has it that Microsoft has something bigger in store. Read the rest of this entry »

So Christmas is drawing ever closer, and you still have some shopping to do. Not to worry, though, alaTest has a few last minute gift ideas that could easily save the holidays, and when we say “last minute,” we mean you can buy these gifts on Christmas day and still get them in time. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve ever gotten some sort of battery powered toy for Christmas only to find that it didn’t come with batteries, you probably know how disappointing it is to have to wait until the day after Christmas to get to play with it. Well, a lot of popular gifts need more than just batteries to get them started. We have a list of important (and often affordable) goodies that go well with those big ticket items. Read the rest of this entry »

Video games have always been a popular gift on the holidays, and while it used to be the younger children with video games on their wish list, the gaming market appeals to an older crowd, too. At alaTest, we know exactly which games are the most popular, so whether you’re shopping for a teenager or a 20-something year-old, these games are sure to be on the top of their lists. Read the rest of this entry »