Computer Games Through the Ages by Steve Miers
Do you remember the old movie where the two boys hack into a government computer and it asks them if they would like to play a game? Back when I first saw it I was amazed at how much computers could do, now it seems so outdated that it makes the movie void in my mind. ... If you've ever watched your child play a game on the computer or on their home video game system then you know what I'm talking about. ... I have played some games on my computer that were a lot of fun, but the graphics were so realistic and with all the spinning and turning that went on I almost got sick.

Good News Concerning Children's Video Games by Valli Schieltz
Research that has been published by two leading neuroscientists of the University of Rochester has grabbed national attention because they suggested that playing "action" video games have positive effects. They seem to enhance a student's visual selective attention. ... On the deeper level, the children learn much more such as to make decisions quickly, to find out how to play a game from deduction rather than being told, create strategies for overcoming obstacles, and to be able to understand complex systems through experimentation.

A Comparison Of the Next Generation Gaming Consoles (Part 1) by Ron Swerdfiger
It’s been about 5 years since we have seen a new video game console. By spring of next year all three major companies will have released their new systems. At this point, both Sony and Microsoft have released the full specs of their systems, while information on the nintendo revolution... Microsoft has developed an impressive system capable of amazing processing power never seen before in a home video game console. ... Under the hood Looks are nice, but what really counts is how the system will perform.

The Sony PS3 To Pack "Too Much" Of A Punch by Ron Swerdfiger
When Sony announced their next-gen system the PlayStation 3, they touted it as having a massive amount of features. These range from producing 1080p HD visuals, HD movies via Blu-Ray functionality etc. Sony even went as far as promoting TiVo capabilities and functionality, an online service... This is a major problem being brought to our attention by such publications as BusinessWeek, whom are saying that Sony may be going a little to far away from what PlayStation 3’s core function should be, a video game system.

How And Why to Get An Awesome X Box 360 Skin For Your XBOX Console by Ben Clemons
In this article, I am going to tell you all about getting an x box 360 skin for your x box 360 console. There are already several x box 360 skins out there. Lets get started, so you can separate yourself from the pack and possibly be the first person in your circle of friends to own a new x box... There are also many other accessories for the x box 360 that make it my absolute favorite system! ... Anyone who is a hardcore gamer or enthusiast should definitely get one of these bad boys! ... Many people have not even heard of x box 360 skins at all, so when they get the gift, they will be...

Guns Don't Kill People - Videogames Do! by Daniel Robson
“Ban these evil games”, “Videogame violence corrupting our nation’s youth”, “video games stole my husband”. It seems everyday that the media are making more and more claims about the evils of videogames. But are these claims based on fact, or is it merely that there is a juicy new scapegoat out... This system is designed to prevent games from falling into the hands of minors, and yet often when a child is refused a game by the management the parent, even after the rating system has been explained to them, buys the game anyway.

How To Improve Your Chess Game by Ari Darmapala
It is a mistaken belief that playing chess is a god-gifted art and barring reaching an ordinary 'cognizable standard' you cannot improve. The 'cognizable standard' means you are reaching to the standard which makes you only recognize the good and bad points of the game but without any ability to... It is better if you have an instructor who can supervise the game to make you sure that the rules are observed and to point out where you went wrong after the game. ... The end game is part of the game, which all aspiring players should study.

The Value of Software in Our Daily Lives by Bill Platt
Long, long ago when I was in high school during the early 1980's, personal computers were just coming into existence. Back then, I had taken on Basic programming as a high school student. In those days, the PC of choice was the Radio Shack TRS-80 --- this was just a couple of years before the... If I ever write any more software for the Windows operating system, I will likely create an Adware product. ... We consumers are always playing a cat-and-mouse game with software developers. ... With Microsoft's deep, deep pockets, they are able to sell us on the idea of the value of their...

Will Microsoft's Strong Anti-Piracy Stand Drive People to Linux? by George Lunt
Microsoft is due to release its new Vista operating system either toward the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. Will this new operating system be as successful as Microsoft's other offerings? Microsoft's own greed could end Windows reign as the leading desktop operating system. ... So putting Linux on ten or more PCs is not only legal but desirable as a form of advertising for the operating system. ... Microsoft could actually make Windows the operating system for the next hundred years.