Yes folks, one year ago today CPGaming was launched into the virtual universe known as the Internet. In the past year we've gotten Joomla running and begun adding content (more is coming, I promise!) and set up a phpBB3 forum system with some great mods. I know the updates have been slow coming, but there are a lot of things in planning stages which are now nearing implementation. The administration is working hard to improve the site. The first big updates coming up will be the addition of a game blog / commentary section with weekly posts and vast improvements to the forum store system.
Here are a couple cool statistics for those who are interested:
Over the past year, we have had visitors from over 40 countries.
We had 959 unique visitors the past month and have had over 100 each day so far this month.
This past year a solid foundation was built which we can use to expand on in the coming year. I am predicting an exponential increase. If you are one of those people reading this who hasn't gotten involved yet, please register for our forums and contribute to our wonderful community. As more people join, I will be promoting new staff, and they will get some nice perks.
Thanks for the support and have a great summer!
- The Center Point Administration
The Center Point Staff would like to invite anyone interested to join us in the browser-based php game, OGame. In OGame you can take control of multiple planets and moons, gather resources, manufacture buildings, research advanced technologies, build fleets of space ships (you can even build Death Stars!) and wage intergalactic war against other players. Sound cool? At the core, it is a fun strategy game which you can take a few minutes here or there to enjoy without feeling forced to funnel any massive amount of your life away. If you're interested in playing with us, register for Universe 7 on OGame.org. After joining, send a message to myself (Darklighter), SpaceGamer, or AzBenny (Ryu Ken) and we will invite you to our Alliance, the Ailon Nova Guard. Alternatively, feel free to contact one of us via the forums.
What are you waiting for? Click here to get started! (Do not forget to register in Universe 7)
Woot! We now have our own domain on the Internet - CPGaming.net. Be sure to add it to your bookmarks. All pages on the site will now be cpgaming.net/whatever (try it out: cpgaming.net/forum). This makes Center Point much easier to remember and pass along to friends. We've taken a big step towards a bigger presence on the interwebs.
Well, it's been quite some time(just over six months) since our last update. For that, I apologize. Between school and work, I have barely had enough time for video games. Center Point wasn't high up on my list of priorities. I have put some work into the forums, however, and feel I can get this place moving in a positive direction again.
My current focus has shifted to building a strong gamer community within our forums. Once that happens, there will be much more support for adding content to the the rest of the site. As far as the forums go, they have a fresh new look and a currency/shop system. Expect many more additions and improvements to come. If you aren't registered for our forums yet, be sure to do so. We would love to meet you!
We have a new review of the Wii game Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, written by yours truely! Keep checking back for more content and updates. You can click here to see the review.
Back to school, back to gaming. After months of searching for a new web host, I have finally found one that has what we need. Center Point is finally back online! Join in on the celebration in the forums and expect to see a lot of new content in the weeks ahead.
E3 2007 has come and gone, and while the event wasn't as big as in the past, there was still quite a bit to go over. Here's some points of interest showcased by the three gaming powerhouses.
~Microsoft~
You can now download high-definition movies directly from Xbox Live to your console.
A special Halo themed Xbox 360 and accessories will be accompanying Halo 3's launch this September.
~Sony~
The redesigned Play Station Portable will be 33% lighter, 19% slimmer, have a more efficient battery, brighter screen, load games faster, and be able to output high-quality video to your television.
They are releasing an 80 GB model for the PlayStation 3, and as a result, production for the 60 GB has been discontinued and the price for it dropped.
~Nintendo~
A Mario Kart game for the Wii was announced for first quarter of 2008. It will have online play and come with a special wheel accessory.
A new exercise game titled Wii Fit was announced.
Wow, we have some great games getting ready to be released, and here at Center Point, we're working our hardest to keep you informed. Here's a summary of what's coming up soon!
Namco Bandai has announced that they will be releasing a Role-playing SoulCalibur game for the Wii; How cool is that?
Super Paper Mario a game to please all Mario lovers.
Those looking to buy Mario Party 8 may be disappointed with many users saying that Seven was enough.
A 10th anniversary Tomb Raider game is set to be released, and expectations are high.
Happy Gaming!
by Security
To keep the site growing and keep interest up. We are currently getting just over 10 unique visits a day. If every one of those signed up on our forums, and posted, we could easily have 100 active members by this time in two weeks. I want to see the site expand, I want see more content, I want to be able to host contests, giveaways, tournaments.....but we have to grow a bit first. So please, take a look at the Forums, make a few posts, pull some friends over, and we can get things rolling (and you can proudly say that you were a part of building up this site)!
We now have a link back page with various graphics for those wishing to help spread the word. You can click here to see it. If there are any banners/buttons/etc. you can contribute, feel free to post them in the Content Submissions section of our forums.
