Video Games-Creatively Igniting An Explosive Era by Wycliffe Williams
“The video game industry is entering a new era, an era where technology and creativity will fuse to produce some of the most stunning entertainment of the 21st Century. Decades from now, cultural historians will look back at this time and say it is when the definition of entertainment changed... A multi-billion dollar video game wave. ... They help to add fuel to the video game industry. ... These are a few learning experiences you can obtain from playing these video games: • problem-solving • develop different strategies • work within specific rules • do things by trial and error •...

PC Gaming Video: Meeting the Demands by Phil Moyers
If you have an interest in playing PC games that were made at least in the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen the serious video demands these games now have. It’s not only that you need a fast system that can handle all of the information in today’s games, but you need a major... By paying a little careful attention to brand names, video memory, price, and how they all fit together with your unique needs, you can get a system that can handle some serious computer game video for any game you throw its way.

Why Rent Video Games by Atil Erturk
Have you ever spent your hard-earned money on a video game that failed to provide hours and hours of fresh entertainment? Did you get caught up in the hype of a popular new release, preordered the title, and it sadly didn't live up to your expectations? ... Video game rentals allow you to spend the total least amount of money because instead of financially pledging your loyalty to a video game, you can test out the goods before deciding whether or not a title is worthy of your collection. ... If the thrill of a game is gone once you've conquered all levels, then video game rental testing...

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. ... What’s hard for stock investors to understand is that the video game industry is evolving. ... Cost of system; check. ... With this price, Nintendo targets a larger crowd, in terms of affordability, in comparison to the other game...

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. ... With the introduction of the Blu-Ray disc to a video game console the possibilities for gamers is much like making the jump from the old “Nintendo” games to the PlayStation original’s discs. ... PlayStation 3 is making history in the video gaming industry by making the hard drive within the...

Games For Nintendo Wii Are As Unique As The Wii Itself by Michelle Bery
The ever changing video game industry took a giant leap when Nintendo released the Wii in late 2006. Unlike previous video game releases from Nintendo, and others, the Wii’s distinguishing features were not improved graphics, or faster game speed, or any of the countless other innovations that... Wii Sports is a game that features five game simulations – tennis, golf, baseball, boxing, and bowling – and the natural movements in sports make for a great platform for the Wii to strut its stuff, so it should come as no surprise that Nintendo included Wii Sports with each purchase of a Wii system.

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... Playing online video games gives a real boost to our nervous system - our attention level spikes sharply, we sit up and feel the tingle of excitement, anticipating the barrage of mental stimuli and instant gratification playing online video games offers.

Video Games Xbox-Leading The Charge by Wycliffe Williams
Video Games Xbox took gamers to a whole different level in video games systems. Interacting with other gamers over the internet, the game graphics and the functionality took gamers to a level they hadn’t been before. Microsoft had high expectations in November of 2005 when they launched Xbox 360. ... Check their promises: • new peripherals • cutting-edge technology • superior graphics • increased multimedia functionality • game downloads • richer online experience • and advanced game play options.

Online Video Game Rentals: The Pros and Cons by John Hinkle
THE PROS AND CONS OF ONLINE VIDEO GAME RENTALS Many other review websites may tell you that the online rental game clubs are anything but inadequate, just like any other company or system ever concieved, there are a few drawbacks. Although online rentals are a huge step in the right direction... Online video rentals offer thousands of video game rentals with the newest video game titles being released on rental as soon as they come out. ... Customer service is always there to help with any shipping, tracking, or game problem that may arise within 24 hours.

Custom Gaming Laptops by Valli Schieltz
Today's gaming laptop computers have huge, crisp LCD screens, full-size keyboards, and video cards that are state of the art. These computers can not only compete with the standard clunky computer tower, but they can be custom made to meet the specifications of any gamer. ... You want to make sure not to have poor viewing angles because it may prohibit others from watching the screen as you play the game. ... Your gaming laptop video card must have its own memory on board. ... You must see the game properly in order to compete effectively.