Nintendo Wii Remote Controller by Victor Vargo
Nintendo is setting out to make waves in the video gaming world with the addition of the Nintendo Wii into the family of consoles for the video game giant. Not just by putting a new name or updating the graphic capability is Nintendo looking to make a splash with the Wii, but by making a change... Think of this fact if you are considering what the best gaming console may be for your child during this holiday season, with Nintendo Wii your child will actually get a little physical exercise while being able to play a game in the comfort of your living room.

Nintendo Wii vs. PlayStation 3 (PS3) by Victor Vargo
While both just released worldwide, there is already a great deal of discussion between those who side with Sony on the video game wars and those who side with Nintendo. These games have obviously not begun just yet, but you should be excited to learn just what is possible with both the... Sony has taken off in the video gaming world and the Nintendo Wii matches up with the PS3 just like this: * With PlayStation 3, Sony is all set to introduce not only one of the biggest and best gaming consoles in the world today and possibly forever, but they are also releasing a system that demands a...

Jobs In The Video Game Industry: What To Expect From An In-House Position by Hitoshi Jones
If you've dreamed about working full-time for one of the big names in the video game industry such as Nintendo or Sony, you probably have already done your research and discovered the requirements you'll need to meet to get hired. Assuming you've already finished the necessary courses and built... That's because most projects in the game industry will require you to work as part of a large team. ... Here are some things to be prepared for with a full-time video game industry position. ... After all, even the the video game industry, profit is still the bottom line.

Nintendo Revolution Controller - Gimmick Or Innovation? by Ron Swerdfiger
I always find it amusing that the word "gimmick" is slapped on Nintendo innovations in gaming while companies like Microsoft and Sony who actually add gimmicks that have nothing to do with gaming such as media functions to play music and video never seem to be labeled with the same term With... Even in PSP television ads, Sony stresses how the console is so much more than just a hand held gaming system. ... A "gimmick" is adding features that have nothing to do with gaming. ... Product gimmicks are sometimes considered mere novelties, and not really that relevant to the product's...

Gamasutra Review by Adam Wiskar
Gamasutra is a site which says it's all about 'The Art & Business of Making Games'. I know at one point in my life I've wondered about how cool it would be to create the next Grand Theft Auto or Crash Bandicoot. We've all said to ourselves about how we can make a better video game than some of... As for the rest of the site, you have a part of it dedicated to the education of learning how to make games as well as a place to submit resumés if you're interested in getting into the gaming industry seriously.

The Psychology Behind Playing Online Video Games by Scott Soloff
Video games can be found everywhere, and they're available in formats ranging from hand held Gameboys to playing online video games over the internet with people from all over the world. We know that spending long hours playing video games is bad for us, and we've gotten the message about... Still, the gaming industry only gets bigger and companies are constantly coming up with new games and equipment. ... Another reason we might cleave to playing online video games is because gaming takes up a good chunk of our concentration and focus.

Learn the Inside Scoop To Video Game Cheats, Reviews and Previews by Charles Edwin
You know, nobody likes a cheater. But when it comes to discovering video game cheats, "cheating" isn't what you're doing. I prefer to think of it as "discovering shortcuts, tips and tricks," or video game hints. Video games have gotten so complex, since the days of Rubix Cubix and Donkey Kong,... With more and more people clicking the play game online switch, and video game systems like XBox 360 and all of the XBOX video games out there, all the other gaming is considered back in the day. ... The video game industry is at a crossroads.

Illegal Canadian Downloads Hurting PDA Gaming? by Damian Julien
A prominent study suggests that Canadians between the ages of 12 and 24 account for 78 percent of illegal MP3 downloads. As this only account for 21 percent of Canada's population, it seems painfully obvious where the blame lies. The study was conducted by the Canadian Recording Industry... PDA gaming is so much more affordable than desktop PC gaming at the moment, I shudder to think of what PDA warez may have already done to the industry. ... Lohsl, I strongly suggest that you do your homework.

Video Game Design: What Courses Should Gamers Take? by Hitoshi Jones
Although many video game enthusiasts are content to spend their free time with their consoles, there is a small percentage of gamers though who would like to make their living in the industry. Getting a video game design job is not an easy task though. ... In this business, teamwork and communication are very important - and the better you can exchange ideas with those in your group, the more valuable you are. ... That's because you'll be able to communicate better with those working on the graphics aspects of the games.

Sony PlayStation 3 vs. Microsoft Xbox 360 by Victor Vargo
Regardless of the interest you have at heart or the business you are in there is always a rivalry between the best in anything. Pepsi vs. Coke. Wal-Mart vs. Target. Coors vs. Budweiser. You get the point, when it comes to being the best it doesn’t matter who you are, there is always a rival and... Both video gaming giants offer an online gaming service to allow gamers to be able to compete with each other across the world. ... The video game industry is no different than any other so when it comes to being a hardcore video gamer in the present day there are two choices for you in which to...