"could penetrate through the clerestory windows. The oldest known basilica, the Basilica Porcia, was built in Rome in 184 BC by Cato the Elder during the time he was Censor. Other early examples include the basilica at Pompeii (late 2nd century BC). After Christianity became the official religion, the basilica shape was found appropriate for the first large public churches, with the attraction of avoiding reminiscences of the Greco-Roman temple form. The Roman circus was a large open-air venue used for public events in the ancient Roman Empire. The circuses were similar to the ancient Greek hippodromes, although circuses served"
"Circus Maximus The Circus Maximus (Latin for ""greatest"" or ""largest circus""; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured in length and in width and could accommodate over 250,000 spectators. In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire. The site is now a public park. The Circus was Rome's largest venue for ""ludi,"" public games connected to Roman"
"Arena An arena, is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators, and may be covered by a roof. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the lowest point, allowing maximum visibility. Arenas are usually designed to accommodate a large number of spectators. The word derives from Latin ""harena"", a particularly fine/smooth sand used to absorb blood in ancient arenas such as the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The"
"""Playboy"" gave it a similar score of 70% and said that it ""scores points for an original theme coupled with fresh play mechanics. It then promptly loses them to poor execution."" Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars (known as simply Circus Maximus) is a video game set in Ancient Rome featuring chariot racing. Players compete against other chariots, each with a horse and a gladiator, and compete in death matches where players use their gladiator to fight others to the death. The game takes its name from the outdoor race track in Rome. The game is most remembered"
"the Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria, Australia, Ruth Amphitheatre in Alaska, Echo amphitheatre, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado and The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State, United States and [Stadium Malaysia] in Malaysia. Amphitheatre An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον (""amphitheatron""), from ἀμφί (""amphi""), meaning ""on both sides"" or ""around"" and θέατρον (""théātron""), meaning ""place for viewing"". Ancient Roman amphitheatres were oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium. In contrast both ancient Greek"
"hit TOP-10 in Best App Ever Awards 2013 in ""Best Arcade and Action Game for Android"" category. Awem produces hidden object games. ""Romance Of Rome"" (2009) is set in the Roman Empire with a romantic storyline. Venessa Carter of Gamezebo awarded ""Rome"" 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting the hand-drawn artwork and the difficulty level of the hidden-object sequences. Some objects are semi-transparent or hidden behind other objects, for which Carter commented ""It's actually a rather exhilarating challenge for a hidden object pro, but could be quite daunting for someone looking for a more relaxing game. "" ""Golden Trails: The"
"International Mobile Gaming Awards The International Mobile Gaming Awards (""IMGA"") is an annual competition and awards ceremony that honors outstanding games made for mobile devices. It is the longest standing international competition for mobile games. Notable IMGA winners include Candy Crush Saga and Monument Valley. It is the only competition that unites the industry by celebrating excellence and innovation in games. The best mobile games submissions are awarded at the prize-giving IMGA ceremony, which takes place in various cities across the United States and Asia. IMGA was founded by Maarten Noyons in 2004 and is headquartered in Marseilles, France. In"
"been launched on mobile devices, Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. Drinking game Drinking games are games which involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Evidence of the existence of drinking games dates back to antiquity. Drinking games have been banned at some institutions, particularly colleges and universities. Kottabos is one of the earliest known drinking games from ancient Greece, dated to the 5th to 4th centuries BC. Players would use dregs (remnants of what was left in their cup) to hit targets across the room with their wine. Often, there were special prizes and penalties for one's performance in the game."
"Amphitheatre An amphitheatre or amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον (""amphitheatron""), from ἀμφί (""amphi""), meaning ""on both sides"" or ""around"" and θέατρον (""théātron""), meaning ""place for viewing"". Ancient Roman amphitheatres were oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium. In contrast both ancient Greek and ancient Roman theatres were built in a semicircle, with tiered seating rising on one side of the performance area. In modern usage, an ""amphitheatre"" may consist of theatre-style stages with spectator"
"Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars (known as simply Circus Maximus) is a video game set in Ancient Rome featuring chariot racing. Players compete against other chariots, each with a horse and a gladiator, and compete in death matches where players use their gladiator to fight others to the death. The game takes its name from the outdoor race track in Rome. The game is most remembered for gameplay that offered a combination of realistic Roman history and chariot driving with combat sequences. However, it is regarded as a colossal commercial failure. The Xbox version received ""average"" reviews"
"Titans Mobile Titans Mobile is an online war-strategy game developed by Chinese studio Something Big Technology Company Limited for the IOS and Android operating systems. It was released on August 25, 2012. In the game, players need to choose their faction from Athens, Crete, Sparta and Troy before they can recruit Greek Myth heroes from each faction and train Infantries, Cavalries, Warships and Sieges to start battles with other players. Result of battles is decided according to abilities of players, abilities of their recruited heroes, and amount and level of their units. In order to level up and gain rewards,"
"Award; TenTonHammer's Best of Show Award; MMORPG.com's Game of Show and Best Graphics Awards; Stratics' Best Gameplay Award; and GameAmp's Best Gameplay Award. Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising (abbreviated as G&H or GnH) was the title of an MMORPG made by Heatwave Interactive. The game was set in the world of Ancient Rome, and combines historical elements and enemies (Etruscans, Faliscans, etc.) with mythological ones (Cyclopes, Gorgons, etc.). Players could select era-appropriate classes from Soldiers, Gladiators, Mystics and Priests, each of which could be aligned with an Olympian god (such as Jupiter or Mars). Originally"
"Comics, Comedy, Theatre, Television, Film, Dance and Magic. Sporting awards are made for the results and skill, rather than for the entertainment value. Purpose-built structures as venues for entertainment that accommodate audiences have produced many famous and innovative buildings, among the most recognisable of which are theatre structures. For the ancient Greeks, ""the architectural importance of the theatre is a reflection of their importance to the community, made apparent in their monumentality, in the effort put into their design, and in the care put into their detail."" The Romans subsequently developed the stadium in an oval form known as a"
"""Circus."" Greek stadia were for foot races, whereas the Roman circus was for horse races. Both, however, had similar shapes and bowl-like areas around them for spectators. The Greeks also developed the theatre, with its seating arrangements foreshadowing those of modern stadiums. The Romans copied the theatre, then expanded it to accommodate larger crowds and more elaborate settings. The Romans also developed the double-sized round theatre called amphitheatre, seating crowds in the tens of thousands for gladiatorial combats and beast shows. The Greek stadium and theatre and the Roman circus and amphitheatre are all ancestral to the modern stadium. Domed"
"tour. The Circus has also hosted victory celebrations, following the Italian World Cup 2006 victory and the A.S. Roma Serie A victory in 2001. Circus Maximus The Circus Maximus (Latin for ""greatest"" or ""largest circus""; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured in length and in width and could accommodate over 250,000 spectators. In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses"
"Roman amphitheatre Roman amphitheatres are amphitheatres – large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating – built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, ""venationes"" (animal slayings) and executions. About 230 Roman amphitheatres have been found across the area of the Roman Empire. Early amphitheatres date from the republican period, though they became more monumental during the imperial era. Amphitheatres are distinguished from circuses, hippodromes, which were usually rectangular and built mainly for racing events and stadia, built for athletics. But several of these terms have at times been used for one and"
"games are typically large, level, rectangular courts made of flattened earth, gravel, or crushed stone, enclosed in wooden rails or back boards. As early as the 6th century BC the ancient Greeks are recorded to have played a game of tossing coins, then flat stones, and later stone balls, called ""spheristics"", trying to have them go as far as possible. The ancient Romans modified the game by adding a target that had to be approached as closely as possible. This Roman variation was brought to Provence by Roman soldiers and sailors. A Roman sepulchre in Florence shows people playing this"
"and features new units, customized maps and new storyline. Ancient Empires (mobile game) Ancient Empires is a fantasy turn-based tactics game series developed by Macrospace for cell phones. The first game ""Ancient Empires"" was published by Macrospace on March 4, 2004; its immediate sequel ""Ancient Empires II"" was published by Sorrent on June 17, 2005. The games are played on a 2D landscape filled with grass, trees, mountains, rivers, etc. The player(s) and the computer control armies separated into squads. All squads have the same number of ""hitpoints"" (10 in first game, 100 in second). Most units can only attack"
"Ancient Empires (mobile game) Ancient Empires is a fantasy turn-based tactics game series developed by Macrospace for cell phones. The first game ""Ancient Empires"" was published by Macrospace on March 4, 2004; its immediate sequel ""Ancient Empires II"" was published by Sorrent on June 17, 2005. The games are played on a 2D landscape filled with grass, trees, mountains, rivers, etc. The player(s) and the computer control armies separated into squads. All squads have the same number of ""hitpoints"" (10 in first game, 100 in second). Most units can only attack targets in adjacent cells in main compass directions (north,"
"games were a sort of a rite of passage that were held over several days and nights to mark the end of a new saeculum and the beginning of the next one. A saeculum was supposedly the longest possible length of a human life, either to 100 or 110 years old. The procession started at the Temple of Apollo, near the Circus Flaminius, proceeded into the Forum, passed along to the Vicus Tuscus, Velabrum, through the Forum Boarium, and finally ended at the Temple of Juno Regina. Augustus, when he revived the games, changed the destination of the procession from"
"show the ranks of the last week (Monday 0:00 to Sunday 24:00). Each player that ranks top 20 will get a trophy accordingly. The game was available for the App Store (iOS), Google Play on August 25, 2012. Titans Mobile Titans Mobile is an online war-strategy game developed by Chinese studio Something Big Technology Company Limited for the IOS and Android operating systems. It was released on August 25, 2012. In the game, players need to choose their faction from Athens, Crete, Sparta and Troy before they can recruit Greek Myth heroes from each faction and train Infantries, Cavalries, Warships"
"Loop Mania Loop Mania is an mobile arcade video game developed by Umbrella and Games From Outer Space and published by Umbrella. It was released on 6 April 2016 for iOS and 27 May for Android. ""Loop Mania"" is an endless arcade video game which has the player controlling a white circle revolving around the inside of an outlined circle. The circle while revolving collects medium-sized dots that are called ""coins"" which add to the overall score above. Collecting multiple dots continuously results in an increased multiplier that adds to the score and collecting all progresses the player to another"
"Loop Mania Loop Mania is an mobile arcade video game developed by Umbrella and Games From Outer Space and published by Umbrella. It was released on 6 April 2016 for iOS and 27 May for Android. ""Loop Mania"" is an endless arcade video game which has the player controlling a white circle revolving around the inside of an outlined circle. The circle while revolving collects medium-sized dots that are called ""coins"" which add to the overall score above. Collecting multiple dots continuously results in an increased multiplier that adds to the score and collecting all progresses the player to another"
"Arena: Maze of Death Arena/Maze of Death (known in Europe as Arena) is an isometric action video game created by Eden Entertainment Software for the Sega Game Gear. Players have to play the role as a one-person mercenary squad who is trapped in heavily guarded and deadly areas with the primary goal of surviving. This game was released late in the Game Gear's life span. The setting is a futuristic city in the year 2026. A television broadcasting company called Astralnet Broadcasting Company (ABC) was created to secretly control the population and keep them brainwashed. A pro-democratic sympathizer, Guy Freelander,"
"seating on only one side, theatres in the round, and stadia. Natural formations of similar shape are sometimes known as natural amphitheatres. Ancient Roman amphitheatres were major public venues, circular or oval in plan, with perimeter seating tiers. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, chariot races, ""venationes"" (animal hunts) and executions. About 230 Roman amphitheatres have been found across the area of the Roman Empire. Their typical shape, functions and name distinguish them from Roman theatres, which are more or less semicircular in shape; from the circuses (similar to hippodromes) whose much longer circuits were designed mainly"
"platform. Creative Mobile is an investor of Gamefounders, a gaming accelerator based in Tallinn, Estonia They also are an organizer of the GameDev Days Conference in cooperation with IGDA Estonia and the European Union European Regional Development Fund. Creative Mobile is best known for the ""Drag Racing"" and ""Nitro Nation"" game franchises. ""Drag Racing"" was listed by the New York Times as one of the 'Best Android Gaming Apps of 2011', a 2012 Webby Award honoree in the category of Mobile Sites & Apps Games and is one of the most downloaded games on Google Play with over 100 million"
"The Elder Scrolls: Arena The Elder Scrolls: Arena is an epic fantasy open world action role-playing video game developed and published by Bethesda Softworks for MS-DOS in 1994. It is the first game in ""The Elder Scrolls"" series. In 2004, a downloadable version of the game was made available free of charge as part of the 10th anniversary of the series. Like its sequels, ""Arena"" takes place on the continent of Tamriel, complete with wilderness, dungeons, and a spell creation system that allows players to mix various spell effects. The game is played from a first-person perspective. Melee combat is"
"glyph at the top. In addition, the Colosseum is elliptical (oval-shaped) in reality, but it was made circular for ""Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"", since devising shadows for different sides of the buildings would have ""driven game designers nuts"". The iconic status of the Colosseum has led it to be featured in numerous films, such as ""Roman Holiday"", ""Demetrius and the Gladiators"", ""20 Million Miles to Earth"", ""Way of the Dragon"", ""Gladiator"" (in which it was re-created via CGI), """", ""The Core"", ""The Lizzie McGuire Movie"", ""Jumper"", and the animated movie """". Colosseum The Colosseum or Coliseum ( ), also known as"
"years of human history. It begins in the Prehistory and finishes in the Nano age, similar to Empire Earth. Skirmish is a free-for-all solo battle, with multiplayer mode introducing the possibility of two player combat. ""Mobile"", upon release, was the seventh Vivendi title to be ported and the one of three that year based on major franchises. ""Mobile"" was well received. IGN gave it a 7.4 out of 10, and commented """"Empire Earth Mobile"" is a slower paced mobile game that's not exactly suited for quick pick-up-and-play sessions."" but ""If you are looking for a mobile game, though, that is"
"the decline of the Roman Empire. Secular Games The Saecular Games (, originally ) was a Roman religious celebration involving sacrifices and theatrical performances, held in ancient Rome for three days and nights to mark the end of a ""saeculum"" and the beginning of the next. A ""saeculum"", supposedly the longest possible length of human life, was considered as either 100 or 110 years in length. According to Roman mythology, the Secular Games began when a Sabine man called Valesius prayed for a cure for his children's illness and was supernaturally instructed to sacrifice on the Campus Martius to Dis"
"Android. The name ""Cytus"" is taken from Cocytus, the Greek mythological river of wailing or lamentation. ""Cytus"" features a story plot that is carried through its 10 main chapters as well as a prologue. The story revolves around the protagonist, Vanessa, who lives in a 22nd-century world where robots with human memories are the only remaining sentient beings while living humans are killed by a mutant virus. Due to limited memory space, human emotions are stored in the form of music in ""Cytus"", and by playing the songs, the robots are able to revive their human emotions. The plot features"
"8/10. Alien Arena was selected in February 2014 as ""HotPick"" by Linux Format. On November 3, 2017 COR Entertainment released ""Alien Arena: Warriors of Mars"" on Steam for Windows and Linux platforms. Alien Arena (video game) Alien Arena (initially CodeRED: Alien Arena) is a free, stand-alone first-person shooter computer game. Begun by COR Entertainment in 2004, the game combines a 1950s-era sci-fi atmosphere with gameplay similar to the ""Quake"", ""Doom"", and ""Unreal Tournament"" series. ""Alien Arena"" focuses mainly on online multiplayer action, although it does contain single-player matches against bots. ""Alien Arena"" has been released for Microsoft Windows, OS X,"
"Denis Galanin, also known as mif2000. Hamlet (video game) Hamlet or the Last Game without MMORPG Features, Shaders and Product Placement (or Hamlet on Android and Hamlet! on iOS) is an indie adventure game based on William Shakespeare's ""Hamlet"". It was developed and published by indie game developer Denis Galanin. A scientist travels back in time and gets mixed up with characters from William Shakespeare's play, Hamlet Guide the man from the future as he embarks on a mission to save Hamlet's girlfriend, Ophelia, from the clutches of the evil Claudius. Solve a variety of point-and-click puzzles and advance from"