The Truth About Video Game Violence by Tim Whiston
At the time of this writing, I am a 31 year old man who loves to play video games. I got on board the video game movement shortly after its inception. I missed the boat on the old black and white Ping systems, but caught pace quickly after the introduction of the Atari 2600. ... This system functions in much the same way as the ratings system used by the film industry. ... And that’s why the video game industry has adopted the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) ratings system. ... So I’ve been gaming on and off for the past 20+ years.

PS3 Games Patent by Carver Tate
Speculations about alleged prohibition of second-hand sales of PS3 games and PS3 consoles have circulated in the past months. These rumors were fueled by market reviews about Xbox 360 consoles beating the Blu-ray-optimized Sony consoles in sales come November. ... Sony had kept other plans and details about the technology but Wedbush Morgan industry analyst, Michael Pachter, suspects that the company is toying with the idea of patented games. ... If this is true, then the $1 billion- worth industry of used consoles and games is endangered.

The Keys to Sony Playstation 1 and 2 Success by Aaron Brooks
Sony Playstation 1 & 2 sold over 214 million units. Whew that is mind boggling! Ever wondered how Sony managed to reach this level of success? Success is about technological superiority, branding, costing, and popularity. Sony has over the years established and maintained a world-wide credibility. ... The Sony Playstation satisfies all gaming needs. ... Market watchers who have kept their finger on the pulse of the gaming console market feel that Sony Playstation will maintain its lead as: 1. ... The playstations became the game machine that took gaming from the confines of the living...

Xbox 360 Collides With Ps3 by Tucker Osbert
The Xbox360 (pronounced as "three-sixty") is Microsoft's replacement to its original video game console. The video game was formally launched on the MTV Channel last year, May 12, 2005, to be exact. A more detailed launch, including the presentation of the Xbox's more important information, was... The growing success of the video game industry, where Sony is considered a pioneer, threatens the PC market, an industry long dominated by Microsoft and upon which most of the company's revenues was heavily dependent.

Does The Playstation 3 Have Overheating Problems? by Darren Lintern
For Sony things weren't looking so great going back to the Tokyo Games Show in September 2006. Sony was unveiling their eagerly anticipated new PlayStation 3 games system, and the demo units were spluttering and dying left and right. This was essentially bad news considering the recent recall of... A representative from an equities company was the first to report it and soon after, everybody in gaming industry was talking about the new PS3' overheating problem. ... It has been experienced by many gamers that after prolonged gaming, sometimes 48 hours straight (more or less), playing...

10 Innovative Game Features by Winston Malton
Watch yourself struggle, sweat, collapse as you turn your video game console into a personal trainer. Here are ten ways the latest development by Eye-Toy technology is doing away with the couch-potato stigma that's commonly attached to gaming, and developing the hottest new innovation moving the... Manufacturers' biggest problem is getting women more interested in gaming. ... The next wave in video gaming is all about bombarding your senses with real sensations. ... The exercise factor has become a hot new selling point.

Video Game Rentals - The Future of Video Game Renting by John Hinkley
Video game rentals have always been a great way for gamers to enjoy a variety of games without forking out major cash to do so. For many years, video game fanatics have enjoyed the ability to test out their reputable games before they make that commitment to purchase. ... Gottaplay seems to be the only company in 2006 that has gained a lot of credibility and market share within this industry in such a short amount of time. ... Countless game rental companies have come and gone with the trends of the industry, but there are a few that plan to stay.

Got Game? by Tim Wren
“Get in the game,” is taking on a whole new meaning. Advertisers are expanding their reach with in-game advertising, today you need to develop new and creative ways to zero in on the specific markets that other advertisers seek through the use of games. ... It's clear that the game industry is booming across all demographics, and advertisers are becoming ever more attracted to their allure. ... According to Comscore Media, men ages 18-24 and women ages 45-54 are the fastest-growing segment of online players.

Ingredients to an Entertaining RPG by Elizabeth Kim
In ancient times, in the land of Gaming Entertainment, all creation were two-dimensional and pixelated. Creative sages gathered together and shared tales of both large and small creatures. From these tales sprung adventures of trolls, humans, numans, elves, and more. ... In the Gaming Industry, where hundreds of games are being produced every year, it’s difficult to actually sit down and play all the RPGs that are offered. ... History Believe it or not, history of the world within the games affect how gamers view or play their RPG.

The Next Generation Console Debate by PJ Tucker
High Def vs. High Creativity...... There is much talk these days of the high tech hoopla involving the next generation consoles. Microsoft and Sony have both announced that their next gen systems will include High Definition as one of the key new features, while Nintendo has stated that it will... IGN's people seem to think that HD trumps creativity, as do Gamespot and most of the major gaming media organizations. ... They have been a staple of the creative prowess that it takes to push this industry in the right direction.