Why A PC Is Better Than A Game Console For Online Gaming by Gregg Hall
Gaming consoles have taken over the gaming community. Companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony have changed the way we play video games. It used to be common to play computer games, sometimes against another person via the Internet. Access to these games was only available through your... Sony managed to merge them with its game Need for Speed, putting game console gamers against PC gamers in online games. ... This game became very successful. ... Although these are all good consoles the PC has already been trying to merge the two (game consoles and pc gaming).

Sony PS3 Launches by Victor Vargo
Regardless of what you like or what you’ve got there is always something new and just a little bit better in the video gaming world. In that spirit, Sony is finally all set to release its latest gem into the gaming industry with PlayStation 3 hitting the market just in time for the holiday season. ... PSP can be used as a remote or even other possibilities depending on the game, for instance, it is used as a rear-view mirror in some racing games. ... Sony is also adding in the multi-axis motion sensing system into the controllers for the PlayStation 3 to give gamers a better feeling of...

The Appeal of the Nintendo Wii by Jonel Cordero
Why does it seem that Nintendo’s Wii system is become more and more popular over Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s Playstation3? It’s the appeal factor. Okay, well that is obvious, but in the words of Malcolm Gladwell, what exactly makes the Nintendo Wii “tip” over the other next-generation systems. ... Next-generation system at a past-generation system price. ... Cost of system; check. ... What’s hard for stock investors to understand is that the video game industry is evolving. ... Not bad, especially when the Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Platinum Package sells for $399.99 and Sony’s 60 MB...

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. ... Documents filed by Sony describe a process of game system copy protection. ... Sony patented a technology - probably, a software - that could prevent use of borrowed PS3 games, rented consoles, and resale of game software and digital hardware.

Video Game Tester by Bryan Super
Imagine receiving all the newest video games for free. Now imagine being paid up to $50 per hour to test and give your opinion about those video games. This is what a video game tester does. Video game testers play video games before they come out and tell the manufacturer what they like and... The best part about being a video game tester is that you get to keep the game that you tested! ... Finding a video game tester job may be difficult unless you know a programmer that works for ea games or sony.

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...

The Console War – Three Decades and Counting by Pablo Zed
With the recent release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and the upcoming releases of Sony’s PS3 and Nintendo’s Wii, gamers a like are becoming more aware of the fierce competition and tactics used by these three major players of the video gaming industry. It all began in 1972 with a unit you may... Sony’s system was challenged in 2001 when Microsoft entered the arena with their Xbox. ... On December 3 1994, Sony launched its Playstation system and enjoyed a successful launch. ... Nintendo’s dominance was challenged by Sega who entered the market with their Master System.

The Sony PS3 To Pack "Too Much" Of A Punch by Ron Swerdfiger
When Sony announced their next-gen system the PlayStation 3, they touted it as having a massive amount of features. These range from producing 1080p HD visuals, HD movies via Blu-Ray functionality etc. Sony even went as far as promoting TiVo capabilities and functionality, an online service... This is a major problem being brought to our attention by such publications as BusinessWeek, whom are saying that Sony may be going a little to far away from what PlayStation 3’s core function should be, a video game system.

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... 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 choose your alliance, Microsoft or Sony.

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... They have brought us to know innovations such as the Game Boy, the touchpad (touching IS good) and a host of creative and innovative games throughout the years, which by the way, will be downloadable with their own upcoming next gen system, the Revolution.