Author: Andre Garcia

That’s a really good question. It’s also a question that, not so long ago, seemed like it would never be raised. But things have changed in the video game industry. Sony, once an industry leader, is now trailing behind both competitors Nintendo and Microsoft. But why is that? Have they really done anything wrong? That’s actually a really difficult question to answer - and even after in-depth market analysis, coming to a final conclusion just doesn’t seem possible. There are so many factors - albeit, some obvious ones as well.

First things first - I think one of the mistakes Sony made was rely too heavily on their own brand name. They probably assumed, you know, “let’s put out this powerful system, hype it up, back it up with our name, and it will sell in droves.” You know, considering how large and popular a company like Sony is, that doesn’t actually sound so bad - and also sounds quite reasonable to a certain degree. Unfortunately though, that just wasn’t the case. This should also help to prove a point that even if you
are such a recognizable and established company like Sony, people in general ultimately don’t buy products just because of the name that backs it.

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Video Games - Is Sony Out Of The Race?

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Author: Samual Ennis

A new title comes out for the Sony PlayStation Portable ? Monster Hunter Freedom. This game is definitely apt for gamers who are seeking to engage in a butt-kicking adventure while also taking on monsters. This is an RPG that lets you experience gore and violence at a whole new, but fun, level. You’re a wannabe monster hunter. The world in which the game is set is full of ancient peasants where you are an aspiring adventurer. Here, your main objective is to take down all of the home town’s fauna with tremendous fierceness.

Before you begin your adventure in Monster Hunter Freedom, you get the chance to personalize your monster hunter character by choosing among the various avatars readily available in the game. From there, you can choose the exact details of your character’s physical appearance from the face, skin color, hair type, etc.

At the beginning of the story, and living up to the role playing genre, you wake up in your bed. From there, you start scouring all over the village and looking at the entire scene. And while you’re doing this, you can look over some shops where you can uncover missions to join in and complete.

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Author: Samual Ennis

The latest Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is continuing on with that tradition as it will soon land on the Sony PSP. With the game’s arrival to the Sony PSP, it seems like PSP is declaring to be the next best place to enjoy any game of this type.

It is important to note that this game features two new character jobs - the Onion Knight and the Dark Knight. Once you have become the Onion Knight, you will find that your strength will increase but some of your abilities will also diminish in the process. But the downside to this is that you will also reduce some of your abilities in the process. Isn’t that a nice little touch?

The complex story featured in this version of the Final Fantasy game is lifted to a whole new level and it is carried out very well up to the very end. The trailer scenes, who has had a seemingly hand drawn effect to it, looked quite astonishing and also making the game look more credible.

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Final Fantasy War of the Lions Playstation Portable Info

Author: Teddy Peterson

Online video game rental services allow you to rent video games,
which are sent to the subscriber through the mail after you’ve
placed the order on the video game rental service website. Owing
to the development in technology which allows the storage of
data using high capacity storage Medias such as CD-ROMs and
DVDs, and pioneered by the online DVD rental giant, <A
HREF=http://Netflix.com>http://Netflix.com</A>, many online
video game rental services came up and have now dominated the
online rental market.

In addition to the PC platform, most online video game rental
services also give out games for consoles such as the Microsoft
Xbox, Xbox 360; Nintendo GameCube; Sony PSP, PS2, Playstation;
and GameBoy Advance.

How Do Online Video Game Rental Services Work?

Most online video game rental services charge a flat monthly fee
to subscribers, with which you can rent any number of video game
titles as long as you remain a paid member. For example, with a
$20/month plan, you are allowed to rent two game titles at once.
When you return one of them, the next game is shipped out to
you. Members can also cancel their subscription any time they
choose, and there are typically no cancellation charges.
However, you need to return all the rented games to the online
video game rental service before you cancel.

When you join a an online video game rental service, you’ll be
provided with a number of video game titles from which you can
make your selection by adding preferred titles to your list.
Depending on your membership plan, the online video game rental
service sends you a certain number of video games. The rest is
queued up, and when you return (usually with a prepaid mailer)
any of the rented games, the next title(s) in your list is sent
to you. If it is not available, the next game is sent out. You
also have the option of shuffling or adding new selections in
your list whenever you want. Shipping, both ways, is usually
free with all online video game rental services.

Advantages of Online Video Game Rental Services

1. More title options - most online video game rentals have
thousands of titles in different categories and genres, etc.

2. More economical- you usually don’t have to pay for shipping
charges, due dates, or late fees.

3. A convenient monthly fee - which allows you choose from a
wide range of titles, as many as you want

4. If you find you didn’t really enjoy a game, or finish the
objectives too quickly, you can always return it in exchange for
another, which is not possible when you purchase.

5. Online video game rental services allow you to rent games
from the comfort of your own home.

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Author: Victor Nunn

The adventure and puzzle genres of video gaming dates back to
the early days of video gaming and was quite popular. The main
reasons for this to happen were two-fold: they were not
graphically very demanding and they needed lot of time to
complete. Adventure games kept the player interested by making
them solving the riddles within. With a puzzle game, there were
chances for the challenges to get revamped up slowly and
endlessly.

As you might be aware of, the early champion of adventure games
was Sierra Entertainment. They created smash hits on the PC like
King’s Quest, Police Quest and, Space Quest. They also managed
to release early adult-themed games, like the infamous Leisure
Suit Larry series. These games were able to offer players a
chance to go on a journey in mythical lands or gritty urban
streets. Quite often they were filled up with serious and
humorous moments that would delight players for many hours
continuously.

Although, the adventure genre of video gaming has experienced a
serious downturn with the advent of RPG games and FPS games,
there’s still hope for the adventure fanatic.

And on console, most of these adventure games have mainly lived
on in the form of horror games. For instance, Resident Evil
series has managed to receive two major picture productions and
three sequels. Many of these console adventure games add in a
bit of action so as to help maintain interest in the video game
player.

The puzzle genre is a unique category of games because of the
fact that they never really utilize the full power of modern
technology. Instead their focus is mainly on timed challenges or
difficult problem solving that requires extreme reflexes and
quick reaction. The most famous puzzle game of all, Tetris, was
insanely popular on the omnipresent Gameboy handheld system by
Nintendo. In fact, Nintendo continues to heir the puzzle genre
of video gaming with smash-hit titles like Mario Party, Mario
Pinball Land and Wario World etc. Today, games are much more
user friendly than games of the past. Games are so user friendly
and attractive to the eye that in most cases, adults enjoy the
games as much as if not more than the younger generations. To
find out further information about video games, log onto the
internet today there is a plethora of information available
video gamers.

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This game is for very young children that are not experienced in playing video games. Although it may still be difficult to even keep an inexperienced child’s attention for very long. The gameplay is very linear and very repetitive. About four levels in the beginning of the game all revolved around plugging vents with the same balled up robots. The game stayed repetitive until the very end.

In the beginning of the game there is a lot of story then you chase a ten dollar bill around the town for awhile. Once you catch it, you drop it again and you have to go snowboarding down the street. Sound exciting? Not really! There is no way to really mess this up, the game is far too easy. Then more story occurs which brings you to the Chocolate Factory.

Once you are in the factory you start your tour with Willie Wonka, who by the way sounds freakishly similar to Michael Jackson. Well I guess they do look kind of similar and they both like children. Then the heavy boy finds himself trapped and the responsibility of freeing him has been delegated to you. At this time the Oompa Loompa’s are at your disposal. Your character, Charlie, claps his hands, gives orders, and the Oompa Loompa’s do your bidding.

At this time you have free rein of the grounds. This is the only fun part of the game because even though the graphics aren’t the best in the world, they are a little bit enchanting (especially to children). The areas are very colorful and filled to the brim with candy of varying types. There are plenty of items for you to collect on your way so don’t miss out on those little extras.

For the most part the game is cute, but I wouldn’t go so far as to call if fun. It’s completely lacking in difficulty, who wants to play something that easy.

Miranda Stites, HeroesOfGaming.com
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