Gaming Community Software Systems and Strategies for Garmin Avionics Communication

Okay so, we living in a world that is constantly evolving on the technology front, and with all the internet communication going on, it's seems to be moving at a nice robust pace. Software and Systems engineers borrow ideas across industries and sectors, and why not. Speaking of which all these systems seem to be blending quite nicely, for instance take online gaming communities and consider how they've influenced the world of simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality in the real world for training.

The other day, I was speaking to a computer hardware and expert gaming community think tanker, Troy Laclaire, about moving from using gaming community software for training simulators and applying this same software to the task of aircraft navigation, communication, and data information exploits. We noted that Garmin has sure come a long way with their recent GTN 650 and GTN 750 systems for private and corporate aviation. And, in considering ways to improve the uptime, constant flow of pertinent information, and increasing the rate of data transmission, well it seems appropriate to once again tap into the methodology of large gaming communities.

When using the GTN 650 or 750 it appears that the system is pulling in information all of the time, which would mean there really shouldn't be any delay in pulling it up, "however if its only pulling information for each "screen" as that screen is pulled up, then that could account for the delay," Troy noted. Okay, but only the information which is relevant, localized traffic, in that case, and weather radar information. Now then, Troy asks;

I do wonder, as the system gets into more use and the satellites have to transmit to more planes, if this might not eventually result in bottlenecks from the satellite system having to push more information, unless the satellites are just blanketing areas with information, which probably results in a lot of waste/3rd parties being able to receive information and tracking planes.

Now then, isn't this the exact same challenge that gaming communities have? Sure it is, data needs to get to each user, and the game cannot be delayed, or the action is stopped or slowed down, creating a nuisance, or challenges with continuity. In a game safety is not an issue, but in the real world it is, and the online gaming communities have figured out a way to make it all work even with the excessive bandwidth loads, and huge numbers of users.

Therefore, I ask the question; is the world of online gaming communities becoming one with the real world? If so which will survive or will they just blur into one. Indeed, I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank. Lance Winslow believes writing 23,100 articles was a lot of work - because all the letters on his keyboard are now worn off..

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Why the Online Community Loves to Play Games

What is it about today's modern society that has us more eager than ever to make use of the internet? The integration of the internet into our society has opened doors for people on a number of different levels. From adding simplicity to every day tasks, to enhancing leisure time, the internet has created a new edge for the way in which we function on a daily basis. One of the most common contemporary hobbies is that of online gaming. People truly enjoy utilizing the internet as an outlet to play games, interact with peers, and let loose into a world of fantasy that continues to grow steadily as the internet becomes more and more of a staple in our society.

There is no doubt about the fact that people love to play games online. There is a significant difference between online gaming and every other form of gaming. When you play games on the internet, you are automatically exposing yourself to thousands of games that are all readily accessible at your fingertips. There are countless online games websites to easily access. Each of these websites puts you in touch with a huge spectrum of pre-categorized online games that can be played with simplicity. When you play games online, there is no limit to how many times you can play each game or how many games you can play. All of your favorite games are available online, for free, twenty four hours a day, seven days per week. With so much simplicity combined with such a profound force of amusement, it comes as no surprise that the hobby of online gaming is skyrocketing and becoming a staple amongst people living in our technologically savvy era.

Some of the most popular categories to play games in when you immerse yourself in an online database include adventure games, escape games, and memory games. People love to play adventure games because this category offers a limitless amount of exploration and fantasy. People can truly escape the harsh reality of every day life when they immerse themselves in adventure games. No matter how old or young people are, when they play games from this category, they can be whoever they want and take it upon themselves to put themselves in a completely different scenario from that of reality. With hundreds of amusing adventure games to choose from online, there is never a dull moment. When you take the time to enjoy escape games, you get the same effect. You can escape reality without every having to leave the convenience of your own home. Memory games are a fantastic choice for anyone wanting to play games online because they keep the mind sharp and alert by implementing the factor of critical thinking skills into the realm of personal amusement.

No matter what it is that people find most appealing about using the internet to play games, there are several factors that cannot be overlooked. The internet poses no limitations on age. There are games that appeal to old and young, alike, so the internet is an extremely inclusive place to turn for fun for the whole family. Additionally, when you play games online you immerse yourself in a very social and interactive environment. Playing games online is always free and always an available option when you want to have fun from home.

The internet has the most extensive selection of options when you want to play games for free, at your convenience.

Play best fighting games and shooting games for free, the only requirement for you to have is computer and the internet.

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Why UFC at Evo 2012 Can Help the Fighting Game Community

So you want to be a fighter at Evo?

This year's Evo featured some of the best matches, comebacks and moments in the tournament's history. From PR Balrog's amazing level 3 grab on Viscant's Dark Phoenix to the destruction of Daigo courtesy of Poongko's Seth.

With all the tournament matches going on, UFC Undisputed 3 was quietly showcased at Evo. In a video presentation, the producer of the game, Neven Dravinski hinted that the third installment could make a run at next year's (2012) Evo.

Could UFC Undisputed 3 players create as much hype as Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Street Fighter competitors?

Let's take a look:

The Undisputed franchise is obviously very different from your traditional fighting games. If you want to be taken seriously as a competitive player in Street Fighter, you'll have to know how to pull off combos and when to counter your opponent.

In UFC Undisputed, you don't have to keep the fight standing.

If your opponent has you dazed or you do not feel comfortable on the feet, you can take your opponent down. From there you can improve your position and put a beating on your competitor. You can also go for a submission.

Imagine what the reaction of spectators at Evo 2012 would be if someone who was on the verge of getting knocked out pulled off a triangle choke. Comebacks in past UFC Undisputed titles have provided gamers with much hype.

An issue that gamers are concerned with is the community. How big of a community would UFC Undisputed have? Will it have a big following? Or will it be almost as nonexistent as the Virtua Fighter scene? I believe that the popularity of the UFC could draw more gamers to the competitive field.

This would be fantastic for fighting games in general.

At one point, Evo 2011 had over 100,000 viewers. For a stream, that is incredible. Imagine bringing more views in from fans of the fastest growing sport. Evo 2012 could potentially shatter records if UFC Undisputed 3 gets a spot.

Fight fans may look down on having UFC Undisputed 3 at one of the biggest gaming tournaments of the year. King of Fighters XIII is not expected to make the main room at Evo 2012. If UFC Undisputed 3 does make it in, some fans will not be pleased as they may feel the game did not deserve a spot. As I mentioned before, the game has the potential to draw more interest in the fighting game scene.

If that indeed proves to be the case, it's a win for all of us.

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