Super Mario - Then & Now by Philip Culver
Each one of us must have heard the name of a game “The Super Mario Bros”. They are one of the most recognizable pairs of video game characters ever created by Nintendo. Although Nintendo came into picture in mid 1980’s and was of course a huge success but the very first Nintendo games didn’t... When I bought my Nintendo Entertainment System Super Mario Bros game was included in its package. ... It was a whole new gaming experience. ... It was then when full potential and capability of Nintendo’s first console system was realized.

Sony PS3 Launches by Victor Vargo
Regardless of what you like or what you’ve got there is always something new and just a little bit better in the video gaming world. In that spirit, Sony is finally all set to release its latest gem into the gaming industry with PlayStation 3 hitting the market just in time for the holiday season. ... PlayStation 3 is making history in the video gaming industry by making the hard drive within the system removable and therefore very easy to upgrade. ... Combining this with the ability to have discs that allow high-definition gaming and more sophistication will make for a gaming experience...

How To Become A Video Game Tester by Christopher Coffman
Suppose you could receive today's hottest video games free of charge? Suppose you could be paid up to $80 per hour to play those video games? This is the life of a video game tester. Video game testers are in demand due to massive growth in the gaming industry. ... Cash Your Check Getting paid for gaming is one of the most exciting aspects of being a video game tester. ... Your best shot at landing a game testing job is getting help from someone connected to the industry. ... Once you've finished playing, fill out your assignment sheet and return it to the gaming company.

Xbox vs. PS2 Game Consoles by Bradley James
There has been a great deal of discussion regarding the two most popular gaming consoles currently on the market: Playstation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a Sony product, while Xbox is owned by the software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out,... The Xbox may be connected using a home LAN system, much like your home computers (here's another example of how the Xbox is more like a specialized gaming computer). ... Here we take a look at each gaming system and compare the specs and performance of each.

Life II: The Ultimate Virtual Reality Experience by Lance Winslow
In the future Virtual Reality may become the future addiction of mankind and it could very well replace drug and alcohol addiction in the human race. How so you ask? Well in the future you would not need a library full of DVD Video Computer Games, as you would only need One; which one you ask? ... And how can that even be possible with all the selection out there and the many companies competing for the consumers gaming dollar? ... Well it is already here and it is only a matter of some smart entrepreneur putting it all together and teaming up with Microsoft Gaming.

Yahoo Game is a (Mostly) Free Resource for Gamers by Eriani Doyel
Have you ever visited the Yahoo game site? If you haven’t you might want to take a look. It is one of the free gaming sites on the web. You will find all types of traditional games such as checkers, canasta, pool, and Black Jack, as well as news about the latest video games, downloads for your... Some of the other features on the Yahoo site that you might find useful include a newsletter, new game alerts, and an All Star Club for registered members which allows you special gaming privileges at no cost to you.

How To Boost The Performance Of Your PC To Play Video Games by Gregg Hall
Many people these days use their computers for a variety of things, not just work or research but for fun as well. You know that you like to play computer games, but if you are going to play them you should consider getting the accessories to make your gaming experience better and increase the... A high quality speaker system with at least two speakers and a subwoofer are a must have for gaming. ... If you are playing games on your computer a good mouse is not optional, choose a wireless optical mouse to get the best performance.

Nintendo Wii - Wii Love It, and So Wii-ll You! by Pozin Ilya
Nintendo Wii is a video game system controlled from gaming industry giant Nintendo Co. Ltd. Despite popular belief, Nintendo Wii is not entirely new – it is actually an updated and renamed version of the company’s very popular Nintendo Revolution. Although Nintendo Wii is considered something of... Nintendo Wii may also be attractive because it does not promise to be a major entertainment system, the way many other gaming consoles today do. ... Instead, Nintendo Wii markets itself as only a gaming console for those interested in video games.

Why We Play Games, Part 2 by Steve Hall
Last week we started to get into the motivation of the gamer. We discussed challenge and its ugly stepsister competition, two of the most common motivators. Today, we look at two more on the way to forming an overall model for what moves us. Perhaps less common than the first two motivators,... Other creatives find their outlet in multiplayer gaming. ... We owe it to ourselves and to the world at large both to fight with information, by spreading the positive realities of gaming and gamer culture, and to fight internally against obsession.

Rumination on the PS3 Game and Console by Carver Tate
PS3 games have been long awaited by its fans. With the expected release of the PlayStation 3 console in November, 2006 approaching fast, gamers are enthusiastic about the new experience it offers. Sadly though, the new experience comes together with the PS3 games itself and not the game console... Gamers in the early 90s were satisfied with the picture and gaming quality of the popular Pacman game from Nintendo, the level at which people of today are satisfied with the quality of their gaming experience has always been in accord with the developments in technology.