2008 was a great year for games games. To round out our trivia library, we just uploaded a batch of questions about some of the biggest hits.
We’ll be featuring the trivia widgets widgets here, some with questions from our writers and some with questions from our community contributors. See how well you do. As always, you can see the full list of new uploads on the news page.
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Last time we went over the essential problem with telling a story in serial installments.
The audience gets hooked by a complication, and are satisfied by a resolution to that complication. If they don’t get that resoultion, they get mad. So, how do you satisfy an audience if you have to stop telling the story until the next episode? Especially if, as in video games and movies, it might take years to make the next installment?
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With healthcare costs on the rise, more and more people are searching for alternatives. The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” has never been more true. It just makes sense to get yourself in shape and stay healthy to avoid doctor’s bills in the future - but how can you make sure you’re getting the vitamins and supplements that you need, and not wasting your money? Kwanzoo’s latest quiz is here to help.
But if you’d like to do some of your own research, here’s a breakdown on vitamins and supplements and what they can do for you.
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As we all nervously anticipate the next rise in gas prices, which experts warn us might be even worse than the last one, it’s time to start thinking about alternate methods of transportation. You might be surprised how much money you can save by carpooling, walking, taking the bus, and - of course - riding a bike. Whether you’re already an accomplished bicyclist or just thinking of taking it up, Kwanzoo has a quiz that can help you figure out what kind of bike is best for you.
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These days, most of us are being a little more careful about how we spend our money. Even those of us whose lives haven’t really been touched by the dismal economy are taking a careful inventory of where our money is going, what we can really afford, and how we can start to spend more responsibly and plan for the future. But that doesn’t mean we’re ready to give up having fun. For this reason, Kwanzoo has come out with a new quiz that can help you take stock of your entertainment needs, and what are the best ways to meet them.
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So you forgot about Valentine’s Day. It’s okay. It happens to the best of us, occasionally. Now run out, buy a card and a bottle of champagne, and don’t waste any time in ordering a proper gift. Even if it’s a little late, it’s still the thought that counts - and if the gift is truly awesome, your recipient will forgive you for being a little tardy. After all, it’s the holiday of love. Try this quiz for some cool ideas.
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Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re playing a game, or reading a book, or watching a movie. All of a sudden, the story just sort of… stops. It ends, but there’s no proper resolution or denoument. You run to the Internet to vent your rage, but a great wailing of fanboys has preceeded you. “It’s one part of a trilogy,” they cry. “You can’t expect an ending!”
Not so! While we at Kwanzoo prefer to engage people with interstitial quiz widgets instead of narratives, we can tell you that writing in a serialized format doesn’t mean you have to leave your audience feeling like they’ve been smacked in the face. Over the course of a couple of posts, we’ll be reviewing storytelling theory and how it applies to trilogies and other kinds of series.
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After interviewing Random Beats last week, I’ve got video game music on the brain.
Video games don’t get a lot of mainstream respect, and the music that accompanies them gets less. Still, there’s great stuff in there if you’re just willing to listen. Here’s three games that give you plenty of aural bang for your buck.
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The snow might be melting in some places, but luckily, the mountains are still wearing their powdery white caps in ski towns around the country. If you’re in the business of selling skiing and snowboarding equipment online, or just blogging about winter sports, you’re still in the middle of your busiest season - but with times as tough as they are, you’re probably looking to drum up more business without compromising your vision of giving skiers and riders what they really need. As it turns out, there’s an easy way to improve your site, bring in more dough, and give readers and customers what they want - all without the sort of uphill struggle that these tasks usually entail. Think of it as a ski-lift to your goals. Or think of it as the Kwanzoo quiz widget. Because that’s what it is.
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If you think about it, growing a website and growing a garden aren’t that different. Both get you lots of green, either Benjamins or the fresh leafy kind, with sunshine and fresh air to boot. Unless, of course, you’re having trouble monetizing your site or selling your products. Â Trying to drum up business through your website can sometimes feel like tilling hard soil with a toothpick. You need a little help - something to make your website thrive in these chilly months. Something like…the Kwanzoo widget.
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