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Console Wars

So the next generation of consoles is here, and it's an all out war out there. Fighting in the streets, smashing of rare and expensive equipment just to prove a point, and aggressive marketing campaigns that fall just short of direct attacks. The good news is that unlike an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, we get to choose who wins this war of the machines. The Challengers: Sony's PlayStation 3 Pro: An absolute powerhouse of technology. This wins the graphics and capability battle hands down. Neither of the other next-gen systems come close in terms of sheer power, and the addition of a built in blu-ray player is really nice. Also, the free Internet play and tons of downloadable content really pushes the bar into PS3's favor Con: Like all power, this system comes at a cost and a hefty one at that. Models with 60 gigs of storage are retailing at near $600, while the 20 gig model is selling just near $400. This alone has caused many (myself included) to wait for a large ...
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I Want That! 2007 Video Games Edition

The folks over at IGN released their Most anticipated games of 2007 list {PS3, DS, Wii} yesterday, and it has made me start thinking about which games I will drop my hard earned 50 bucks for. There is very little doubt in my mind that this will be the year of the amazing game. With 3 new consoles on the market, every developer and their little sister is trying to rush their best products to the market in order to be the killer app for their respective system. So which games are really worth looking forward to? 5) Super Mario Galaxy Nintendo Wii Release date: when there is snow on the ground - Super Mario games have always been a love-hate relationship for me. Super Mario Brothers is the first video game I ever played and the game that launched me into my obsession. Mario also brought us the greatness that was Mario 64, one of the best games to be released on the Nintendo 64 other than Mario Kart (another point entirely) and Zelda: Ocarina of Time. However, Mario ...
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New Wii System Update

I was awaken this morning by a soft blue glow coming from the little white box across my room this morning. As far as wake up calls go, that could be one of the best. That glow means that my friends over at Nintendo have graced us all with a shiny new update for our Wiis. The update didn't add any new channels as I would have hoped (mii popularity channel anyone?), but it did add some nice bug fixes and features that are worth the update. The guys over at Wii Fanboy have compiled a nice list of the changes: Channels: Digital Clock added to the Wii Menu right under the channel bar Forecast Channel now displays the current condition directly in the Wii Menu in the Forecast Channel box News Channel can now show 2 scrolling headlines at a time in the Wii Menu, 3 when you click on the button Message Board now has the "Today's Accomplishments" message as a white message which allows it to stand out from other messages Address Book entries can now be shifted ...
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Video Games and Agression

The current contenders in this generation's console wars are now Sony's PS3, Microsoft's Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii. But don't count computers out! Now with online capabilities, gamers all across the world now have the option of playing online with each other. With the desire for entertainment to quench boredom, many people all over the world have invested much time and money into the world of video game entertainment. Now with more realistic gameplay and graphics, many parents are worries that their children may be getting the wrong idea. With popular games such as Halo, Bioshock, and Call of Duty flying off the shelves, it's no wonder that America is worried about our youth. The effects of video games and aggression have been a major topic of discussion since the 1990 s. While it is easy to blame violent media such as video games, music and movies, few take the time to see that the majority of gamers out there are capable of suspending their disbelief when playing ...
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