Did You Know Video Games Can Heal the Sick? by Aaron Brooks
Games both video and computer have been for years looked down on as evil and a negative influence on society. However, recent research indicates that games play a significant role in healing. Studies indicate that playing games helps divert a patient’s mind from pain and for many patients, games... Mark Griffiths, of Nottingham Trent University, has conducted in depth studies on gaming and found that “gaming can be a useful tool in healthcare, games can distract kids and adults undergoing painful treatments.” In fact children undergoing chemotherapy for diseases like sickle cell anemia...

Will the Xbox 360 Have an Achilles Heel? by Jay Turner
The Xbox 360 is promising to be a phenomenal console. But despite all the bells and whistles and an improved game selection, it may still have an achilles heel that keeps it from grabbing new buyers from Playstation. Not only will the slick Xbox 360 design build on the grean and black of the... This button will " connect you to your games, digital media, and the world of Xbox Live™ ", but I still see the controller as having a potential deal-killer. ... Altho the xbox controller's trigger works extremely well for 1st person shooter games, it lacks 2 additional buttons in the trigger...

Become A Video Game Tester - What You Need To Know First! by Michael Fieldings
To Become A Video Game Tester at first sounds like the most ideal job in the world and it can be for the most part, although to Become A Video Game Tester also will mean that you need good writing skills and excellent communication skills. Today I am going to tell you a few steps you can take to... The second point to remember when looking to Become A Video Game Tester is you must have the console or computer you will need to play the games. ... Once you get your first job as a video game tester the company will usually provide you with a form to fill out about the game.

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... Sega, a new player in home gaming systems, entered the console market with their Master System 2. ... Xbox has taken the step to merge the past and present, where Xbox "Live Arcade" is a console system that has a "download-like" characteristic where you can buy games via the console itself.

Online Video and Computer Gaming as a Catalyst to Positive Social Function by Gregory Wolfe
With the advent of the cultural phenomenon known broadly as Online Gaming (encompassing both console and PC gaming), a gradual shift has taken place in the public perception of gaming, as well as it's social impact. Needless to say, with Gross Revenues exceeding Hollywood's Box Office income,... Gaming technologies have evolved to a point requiring players to cooperate with, and assist each other, for their own survival... ... The US Army is very familiar with the use of gaming to train the player in a mindset, that the team is more important than the individual.

Video Games Are The Future by Adam Archer
*Thirty Five Years Ago The fledgling video game business was struggling to make a name for itself as it competed with toys, playing cards and board games for customers. The early games like Pong, Pac Man and Donkey Kong were very basic in terms of technology, and they had very little creativity... The world is having a visible affect on the online gaming industry, as more and more people turned towards playing and enjoying online games. ... Celebrities are starting to notice that the spotlight on Hollywood is being shared by a newcomer to the world of entertainment, and they are following...

Micro$oft Speaks to Windows Mobile 5 Upgrade Issues by Damian Julien
It's possible that advances in the Windows Mobile OS are somewhat dependent on the gaming community. We certainly have a few innovations that warrant a robust, stable OS capable of high-level API coding to partake of the best of the Pocket PC gaming realm. ... I've dubbed this the PlayStation 2 syndrome: just like the popular gaming console, Pocket PC game developers are catching on to making the most of the programming libraries at hand and producing top-notch games that can be used from Pocket PC 2002 onwards.

How to Save Money On Video Games by Richard Heaney
If you are a keen video game player like myself you will know the fun and excitement that can come from buying a new game for you game system. However there is a catch, these games are really expensive! It does not matter which games console you own, new games for Xbox, Playstation and Gamecube... But once a game is finished it can sell all over the world and some titles sell in really large quantities. ... Now this method is better than saving money on video games – you can actually get them free!

History of Final Fantasy XI by Hunter Crowell
The Final Fantasy series is a superb set of games that have become an important part of video game history. Final Fantasy XI is an especially strong title. It is a terrific modern update on the series, advancing it and taking it into exciting new territory. ... A highly ambitious game, it saw the franchise move into the world of online gaming. ... Final Fantasy XI has established itself as a major presence in online gaming. ... The initial Japanese launch was a complicated affair, as the game required a hard drive for the PlayStation 2 console and stocks of these were limited at first.

Online Games-Fragging On The Net by Scott Soloff
Online games – spoken casually or formally – normally refer to video games that are played on a computer using an Internet connection. There are video games that are played online using devices such as video consoles (Playstation, X-Box) and mobile phones, but online games generally mean PC... (4) Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG): These are online games that can support thousands of players from all over the world simultaneously, playing with or against each other in a giant virtual world and also interacting with each other.