Professional Gamers Get Rich And Famous Playing Video Games by Michael Connelly
If you think your kids are spending too much time playing video games on their Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PC or PSP (Playstation Portable) consoles then you may have a reason to be concerned, but not worried. Before you tell your child to put down the game remote and pick up a text... Professional video gamers are no longer just kids who are wasting their time spending endless hours playing video games. ... This young man has made quite a name for himself playing “StarCraft”, the only game that matters on the video game circuit in this country.

Video Game History – Do You Remember Pac Man, Space Invaders, and Super Mario Brothers? by J. Wuebben
Of all the things that the 1970’s produced, there are few that made as big of a cultural impact as video games. There’s no question about it: video games have been a significant force in society and one of the most popular leisure pursuits. Chances are if you’re under the age of 40, you played... Arcade games seemed to be evolving exponentially, while home systems seemed "stuck in a time warp.” The public quickly became uninterested in video game specific consoles, and sales plummeted. ... In the previous years, there had been a very fine line separating arcade game quality from home game...

Rent Video Games? Online Rentals vs Storefront Rentals by John Hinkley
Storefront rentals had been to be the only dominating market for 12+ years now when you wanted to rent video games, ever since the conception of the VCR. Many businesses have taken their company online due to the fact that startup costs are remarkably lower compared to storefront costs and they... There, of coarse are a few games from time to time that you may have a short wait attached, but during those times, you will easily be able to choose another game from the thousands listed. ... Most larger stores (Hollywood Video and Blockbuster) can carry a stock of 50-100 games at a time.

Sony Delays PlayStation 3 by Geoff Gannon
As a result of problems related to the mass production of a key component of its Blu-ray DVD player, Sony (SNE) will delay the European launch of its next generation video game console, the PlayStation 3 (PS3). Sony will also reduce the number of PS3 units immediately available in both the U.S. ... Sony's PlayStation 3 is the successor to the PlayStation 2, the world's most popular (and as recently as July, the world's best selling) video game console. ... Although I do think Sony is doing serious harm to its PlayStation line by insisting upon including Blu-ray and charging a ridiculous...

Codename "Revolution" - Nintendo's Next Generation Gaming System by Ron Swerdfiger
Over the past year or so plenty of hype, mystery and controversy has been raised over the new Nintendo Console. Systems like the Xbox have taken the lead in gaming with offering capabilities such as online multiplayer. When Nintendo showed off their new system at the E3 Expo they showed gamers... Plays both GameCube optical discs and proprietary 12cm discs, the latter of which may be dual-layered for upward of 8GBs storage capacity • Slot-loading drive with stylized blue light • One proprietary component/digital out located on the rear of the system • Two USB 2.0 ports located on the...

Are You Using The PSP Web Browser Capabilities by Darren Lintern
You will probably be using your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) to play all your beloved video games until you are blue in face or bleary in the eyes. It may be used as another avenue to see your favourite music videos. You may even be savvy enough to use it to watch that must see television... When your first turn on your Playstation Portable you should see a Network logo, in addition to the usual Game, Video, and Music and Photo options. ... Continue to click until you move down the line of letters and reach the one that your want to use.

The Top 10 Sports Video Games of All Time by Adam McFarland
There have been hundreds of sports video games throughout the years. In less than forty years we’ve gone from Pong to MLB 2K6 for the Xbox 360. But the evolution of games hasn’t always meant better games. Just because a game has flashier interfaces and better graphics, it doesn’t necessarily... Fast scoring, late hits, and crazy rules like being able to throw multiple forward passes behind the line of scrimmage make this game great. ... Tecmo Super Bowl (NES) - This game was far ahead of it's time - editable playbooks and season long stat tracking were so cool back then.

iPod and Pocket PC MP3 Player: Clash of the Titans by Damian Julien
It appears that the Microsoft software company behemoth has been observing the meteoric rise of those pervasive Apple iPod devices. I've already surmised in a recent video iPod article that such an increase can only be to Pocket PC owners' collective detriment. ... From some dialogue in the iPaqHQ forums, some folks are even succumbing to a second seductive purchase, limiting their PDA choices to Pocket PC video playback device and handheld gaming console. ... Only time will tell how many will follow suit in relinquishing their Pocket PC MP3 player options and springing for simplicity.

Incredible Xp Tips You Wish You Knew Before You Read This, Part II by Joseph M. Pisano
In Part I, I wrote about using short cut keys while using XP. In this edition, I am going to be focusing on the “run line“. This is sometimes referred to as the “start run line“. There are many “built-in” commands that may be run “out-of-the-box”. When these tips and tricks are employed, you... Advanced RL commands: .CPL commands: (These are commands that open up specific control panels) access.cpl Accessibility options appwiz.cpl Add or remove programs desk.cpl Display properties hdwwiz.cpl Add hardware wizard inetcpl.cpl Internet Explorer properties intl.cpl Regional and language...