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... In 1981 alone, five billion dollars were spent on video arcade machines and another billion dollars was spent on home video game systems. ... This simple formula went on to become the most successful arcade game of all time.

Different Types of MMOGs by Jason Hahn
Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) have been growing in popularity in recent years. These are the computer games that allow huge numbers of players to interact with each other through the Internet. Recent popular MMOG titles include Everquest 2 and World of Warcraft. ... Due to the demanding requirements of these games, players with slower computers may lag on their server, slowing down their gameplay and making it difficult to enjoy the full gamut of the game’s entertainment experience.

PlayStation 3 Features by James Hunaban
The PlayStation 3 became available to retail merchants in the United States. Marketplace on November 11, 2006. Prior to that, 1000s of PlayStation 3 devotees pre-ordered and pre-registered for this high demand merchandise so that they could make the most of some of today’s greatest... The PlayStation 3 has got its own add-ons, exclusive games, and a lot of raised internet and networking features that are not found on other game consoles. ... The wireless controller is a specialty add-on that permits users to learn moves and sequences really easily.

Hand Over The Console: The Fake PS3 Theft And Other Crimes by Marcus Creyton
When the new Play Station 3 came out, people were doing anything they could to get a unit for themselves. People were camping out all night, pre-ordering, looking online for deals, absolutely anything. They'd stop at nothing to lay their hands on a PS3 gaming console. ... They were arrested within a few days, but that didn't stop all the game stores in the metro area and even beyond from hiring extra security to keep tabs on things. ... Here are some of the other stories of desperate people taking the law into their own hands, risking their freedom and livelihoods to get a free video game...

XBox Game Violence vs Pocket PC Pacifism by Damian Julien
News of grisly XBox-related killings is rapidly making the rounds within the relatively docile Pocket PC game community. The MSNBC site recently outlined the jury's recommendations for six people killed over an XBox-related dispute in Florida. After being evicted from the lodging where he had... Developers generally eschew gory PDA game violence but can still encounter erotic PDA game downloads like the sexy Strip Teaser PPC game download over at the Softpedia site. ... You may recall that 360 console prices in the thousands of dollars posted on EBay during the initial release of this game...

Xbox 360 - Why is Microsoft So Slow to Release More? by Kurt Howard
The Microsoft Xbox 360 is by far one of the most talked about video gaming systems of all time. With all of its capabilities and advanced technology it has lived up to all the hype. Or has it? It's hard to tell how great the Xbox 360 is because only a limited amount of people have been able to... The low supply of the Xbox 360 matched with the incredibly high demand resulted in the ability to charge higher prices. ... The second reason is simple supply and demand. ... That is the power of low supply and high demand.

How PlayStation 3 Has Become A Giant In The Industry by Albert Tay
The launch of the high demand PlayStation 3 in U.S. markets began in late 2004, but the actual product release hit retail shelves on November 11, 2006. Millions of PlayStation fans from around the country counted down the days to the launch date, armed with their pre-registration cards and other... The PlayStation 3 has quickly gained media and public recognition with its promotions and heavy marketing campaigns within the video game market. ... This in itself shows promise of a strong market leader because of the consumer-driven demand.

Interested in a New PS3 for X-mas? Better Get in Line Now by Chris Yarbrough
Sony has finally announced the launch date for the new PS3, which is November 17, 2006. Soon after their big announcement at E3, Sony also dropped a bombshell; the prices. At $499 for the stripped down version, the PS3 becomes one of the most expensive gaming platforms in history. ... Their fourth quarter release is timed to strike at the very heart of X-mas, which is certainly designed to help fuel demand, and benefits from the predisposition of parents that they need to fulfill at least one of their child’s X-mas wishes.

Is There Really An Xbox 360 Shortage? by Ron Swerdfiger
Is there really an Xbox scarcity? Some websites are convinced that “the whole scarcity thing is faked to incite demand.” Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell recently said to the L.A. Times that Xbox 360 supply will not catch up with demand until the second half of the fiscal year, ending June 30. ... When the demand for a product exceeded the supply, the price rose until "the market cleared." Through the media and incredible timing, the tickle me Elmo doll was the “it” toy of 1996. ... Of course locations such as Wal-Mart will have units available on November 22nd, but there is debate as to how...

Super Dragon Ball Z Review by David Allison
There are those that are thankful that the Dragon Ball Z series continues to continue, and there are those that wonder how the hell it can continue since it doesn't seem to evolve. There really is no need to wonder anymore my friend. As long as the first group I mentioned continues to buy the... I want more than just a fighting game, in fact, I demand more. ... It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles such as tons of different modes and unlockables that a lot of games rely on, but fans appreciate this game for what it has and that seems to be good enough for them.