Nintendo Wii - Wii Love It, and So Wii-ll You! by Pozin Ilya
Nintendo Wii is a video game system controlled from gaming industry giant Nintendo Co. Ltd. Despite popular belief, Nintendo Wii is not entirely new – it is actually an updated and renamed version of the company’s very popular Nintendo Revolution. Although Nintendo Wii is considered something of... Nintendo Wii may also be attractive because it does not promise to be a major entertainment system, the way many other gaming consoles today do. ... Instead, Nintendo Wii markets itself as only a gaming console for those interested in video games.

Upgrade Your Computer To Improve Game Play by Michael Quarles
Have you dreamed of owning the perfect gaming computer, only to be rudely awakened by the price tags on such units? For many of these rigs, $2000 seems to be the ground floor. What if I told you there was a perfectly respectable gamer sitting in front of you right now. ... They need lots of system memory, and video RAM. ... If you invest a relatively small amount of money in more RAM, and a memory-rich graphics card, your PC will have the capacity it needs to play almost any game. ... The module plugs in, and is recognized by your operating system when you boot up.

Computer Games Through the Ages by Steve Miers
Do you remember the old movie where the two boys hack into a government computer and it asks them if they would like to play a game? Back when I first saw it I was amazed at how much computers could do, now it seems so outdated that it makes the movie void in my mind. ... If you've ever watched your child play a game on the computer or on their home video game system then you know what I'm talking about. ... I have played some games on my computer that were a lot of fun, but the graphics were so realistic and with all the spinning and turning that went on I almost got sick.

The Truth About Video Game Violence by Tim Whiston
At the time of this writing, I am a 31 year old man who loves to play video games. I got on board the video game movement shortly after its inception. I missed the boat on the old black and white Ping systems, but caught pace quickly after the introduction of the Atari 2600. ... And that’s why the video game industry has adopted the ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) ratings system. ... It’s absolutely, positively, without a doubt not about censoring video games or imposing laws that require game producers to make all of their content ‘family friendly’.

Video Game Rentals - The Future of Video Game Renting by John Hinkley
Video game rentals have always been a great way for gamers to enjoy a variety of games without forking out major cash to do so. For many years, video game fanatics have enjoyed the ability to test out their reputable games before they make that commitment to purchase. ... GameFly - The First Video Game Rental Company Emerges GameFly is the very first online video game renting provider to step out on the scene as of early 2003. ... This company established its presence due to the lack of classic and newer release video game titles that were absent from many of the brick-and-mortar type...

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... While Magnavox’s efforts were short lived, they are still remembered to play a heavy role in the establishment of the home-based video game console. ... Nintendo’s dominance was challenged by Sega who entered the market with their Master System.

A New Generation Of Gaming And PSP Download by M. Xavier
Gone are the days of spending hours sitting in front of the television as you robotically maneuver a joystick in an effort to control a little yellow circle; the primary goal of which was to devour each and every tiny dot meticulously positioned throughout a maze as it vacillated between running... Utilization of this portion of the PlayStation website also allows for downloading of software updates, game demos, game trailers, game audio tracks, wallpaper, and screenshots. ... The PSP System is a handheld, wireless, portable device that allows the users to not only play a number of high...

Choosing The Right Graphics Card - A Buyers Guide by Harry Love
If you are a serious gamer or graphics designer, you know how important having a good video or graphics card is. For those that don’t know, your video card or graphics card is what renders the images to your computer. If you are upgrading or building your own computer, considering what your... Having a cooling system on board will make sure that your card stays in top performance. ... If you are a serious gamer, remember to pay attention to your chip, the on-board memory and whether or not your graphics card has an on-board cooling system.

It's Arriving Soon - The Playstation 3 And The Difficult Task Of Trying to Get One by Tim Gorman
There are plenty of people who play video games out there. Some people only have enough money to buy one system and stick with it, like the Playstation 2 or XBOX. Then there are others that will buy and play every console system on the market, as well as any game they can get their hands on. ... The good news is that this video gaming console system has the operating power of a "super" computer and will play movies, CDs, DVDs, and of course Playstation 3 games, with an outstanding quality and performance.

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...