Should You Upgrade to an XBox 360 by Colette Ianieri
The XBox 360 is going to be one of the most sought after gifts of this upcoming holiday season. However many people want to know is it worth upgrading now, or should you wait, here are some factors you may want to consider. The base price for and XBox 360 is $300, the most common accessories are... While some of these options depend on your gaming style and preferences the hard drive is the one option we recommend you get right away. ... The graphics of other gaming systems are top notch but on newer games like Project Gotham Racing 3, NFL 06 and Call of Duty 2 which were written for this...

Free PSP Game Downloads by Ricky Lim
Are you are looking for free PSP game downloads? If you own a PSP, then you probably know how expensive buying PSP games can be. Typically, a PSP game cost $29.99 and a new title can cost up to $49.99. Let’s say you brought a PSP game and after playing for a week, you complete the game or it... Some sites offering free PSP game downloads are actually disguised scam sites which offers bad quality or non-working PSP games that are laden with a ton of spyware and viruses. ... Also, you do need to be careful of spyware and viruses that are embedded with the downloaded PSP game.

Xbox 360, Amazing Experience at your Hands by John Gibb
Millions of fans of console video gaming all over the world welcomed Xbox 360 with one of the hottest hugs possible: amazing sale figures in just few hours after its initial release. But the real question remains, was Xbox 360 worth that entire buzz? ... I believe that Xbox 360 has too much potential; especially when the Xbox Live community will expand and there will be more blockbuster titles available. ... The basic package contains the completely new Xbox 360 console, a wired controller as well as the basic version of the Xbox Live service.

Children's Online Games by Steve Hall
While the World Wide Web expands, more and more individuals are getting online for all of their necessities and for their enjoyment. Online games are just one of the many different ways to enjoy the internet. But, there is a newer trend happening right now. ... Okay, but what about the gaming? ... And, even if it is, should we allow our children to be using online gaming at all? ... Instead of just throwing our attentions to online gaming atmospheres, we can also allow our children to enjoy the wider world of entertaining online.

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.

Marble Blast Ultra Heading To Xbox Live Arcade by Ron Swerdfiger
GarageGames, the leader in independent games, has announced that they will launch Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360 Live Arcade. "Multiplayer functionality and HD graphics represent an amazing evolution in the Marble Blast franchise, and unveiling Marble Blast Ultra alongside the launch of Xbox 360... "We are thrilled that Marble Blast Ultra is now available on Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360", said Ross Erickson, Games Portfolio Manager for Xbox Live Arcade. ... GarageGames has done a fantastic job of taking advantage of the unique technologies in Xbox 360, creating a great single-player and...

The PSP Report Card - One Year Later by Reggie Dunn
Well folks, the psp has now been out for about one year and its time to take a look at how it has done and whether or not it lived up to its expectations. All in all, I would say that the graphics on mostly any psp game definitely looked awesome. Its hard to believe how far technology has... How about using the psp to its full potential? ... Come on you software designers, lets see a new idea for a psp game once in awhile! ... When questioned about this, some of the developers blamed it on lack of time, and that they were also busy with ongoing ps2 projects, so sometimes a psp game would...

The Ingredients of a Great Computer Game by Natalie Aranda
Dozens new computer games are released by amateur and professional game developers every day. Some games remain in the player's mind for their complexity, challenge and fun experience, while others attending a temporary demand before falling into limbo of forgetfulness. ... Role-play could transform trivia to non-trivial. ... The idea of role-play has been widely used in other types of PC games to make a simple game more fun and interesting. ... Role Play - For role play games, players want to have fun living the role of the chosen character so he or she needs to feel that it is the player...

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... Another reason we might cleave to playing online video games is because gaming takes up a good chunk of our concentration and focus. ... Still, the gaming industry only gets bigger and companies are constantly coming up with new games and equipment.

Wow Its Nintendo Wii by Carrie Fleharty
Gaming was created to be accessible and fun to people of all ages and abilities, and was inviting as well as being sophisticated. The Nintendo Wii has a compact design that makes a natural addition to any entertainment setup. One of Wii’s drawing factors is the remote control and its... The Nintendo Wii is more than about gaming it features a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup. ... The Wii Remote with the Nunchuk is the catch for the non-gaming market, providing for a fun and interactive physical game, as if you were the action on the monitor.