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... While Nintendo has a great reputation and history in the video gaming industry, it has also taken criticism recently for falling behind in the video game arms race that calls for more power and realism. ... Sony has taken off in the video gaming world and the Nintendo Wii matches up with the PS3 just...

Sex and Violence in Video Games, is There an Alternative Option? by Lance Winslow
Can we teach kids to use tools like the Xbox, television and video games to learn rather than to become hateful with images of sex and violence? We all realize that as the action heats up for the most challenging, graphic and appealing video games that many gaming companies are turning up the... Can we use these venues such as video games and the Xbox as platforms so that gamming companies can use them to teach “history,” “science” and “math?” Can we use these technologies to show a brighter future thru writing of future history?

Video Games: Therapy Or Addiction? by Joaquin Reveron
If you are one of those video games aficionados currently addicted to shooter games or fighting playing games online, you are not alone. Games like “Fight Night 3” from Xbox 360 or perhaps the worldwide Xbox favorite “Halo 2”, that is still making history through the fun play of both national... One of the most realistic developments through the game is when a fighter is delivered an uppercut upon being low on stamina and has a major cut in one of the eyes. ... Not only can you start having the excitement of playing it with your brother or friend back home, if you are in the states you can...

Halo is the Game that Shows No Signs of Ending by Adam Lenk
It has been almost a year since the highly anticipated and extravagantly successful Xbox game "Halo 2" was released by Microsoft Game Studios. Today , 6.5 million copies later, the game has received reviews and awards that would and did make any die-hard gamer drop everything they were doing,... As you can see, if you're not one of the many that has been infected by the "Halo 2" flu, you may be missing out on a great deal of gaming fun. ... On this great day in gaming history, a little more than 6,500 well-known retailers opened their doors at midnight in what would become the greatest...

Why The Xbox 360 Will Fail In Japan by Ron Swerdfiger
A Chinese analyst has stated that the Xbox 360 will not be popular in China for two major reasons. Firstly, there is not enough diversity of game types. This was originally one of the problems with the first XBox although more recently this problem has been addressed. ... For whatever reason, Microsoft is unable to “successfully” release a video game console in the Japanese market. ... Gamers in Japan seem more apt to buy a console which comes with a bit of history, and a proven track record. ... The PS3 is set to be released with higher prices than those of the XBox 360 so perhaps the...

Ten Things You Should Know in Video Games by Gab Thom
BloodRayne | It's Zero Hour | Midasplayer | The latest in online gaming | Computer Games You are not an hardcore person in playing video Games and if you want to know the facts which I set hereunder, there are many attraction in playing video which I may share an idea to those wish to play... Game Boy player were the product of Nintendo very successful in video Games history where 100 millions unit were sold worldwide since it was introduce in Global market in 1989. ... Nintendo also invented Communication System which is known as MOBILE ADAPTER GB allowing customers Communicating Game...

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. ... There have been two expansions, Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia, to complement the game. ... It is also unique as it is playable on both consoles and PCs, all of which connect to the same game servers. ... Images and previews of the game captured people’s attention.

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... This would mark the end of Atari's reign of the video game market. ... Two innovations: The reduction in cost of Dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips which allowed more memory, and the production of higher power 8-bit processors, which lowered the prices of the previous chips.

Video Game Violence - What Do You Think About It? by Daniel Punch
Ever since video game designers were able to put red pixels on their imaginary characters that had recently deceased, there have been people crusading against their subversive ways. The outrage at video games seems to be cyclic, fading very briefly before exploding into the public eye once more... The creators of the game, Rockstar Entertainment, obviously realised that this particular part of the game was not appropriate for the video gaming public and removed access to it. ... In fact the majority of games, even children's games, involve the protagonist crusading against an enemy horde...

An Unbiased look at the Epidemic of Video Games in Our Youth by Steve Scheele
Since the creation of video-games, parents, and children alike have been wondering about the usefulness, and disadvantages of playing these technology-based diversions. If moderated, games can be a great medium for social bonding, and an outlet for a well deserved break. ... Children will play video-games instead of doing there homework, instead of studying for tests, even instead of conversing with their own family! ... Most of the cases of an injury or disease as a result of playing video-games happened because the person was playing too much.