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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 1 of 26
Video game addiction is the subject of debate when it comes to being a problem. There are those that do spend money on games and that is true without question. Addiction to video games would have to be considered as one of those scapegoat ideas that do exist. The major fact in all of this would have to be that there is nothi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Violence and video games: Why the ESRB ratings aren't working: 1 of 19
Upon further examination on the ESRB rating system, it isn't perfect but is working to the best of its ability. Games that are rated the way they are generally fit towards that specific audience. For instance, when a game is rated M, it is intended for Mature Audiences meaning a group of 17 and up much like the Rated R movie... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Will the new Nintendo WII be a success?: 1 of 18
When it comes to the Nintendo Wii being a success, it comes down to the number of people buying the system in the first place. It is right now the leader in console sales overall ahead of the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. Just because it may become a success doesn't mean that everyone is going to want the system in the fir... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community An unbiased look at video game violence: 1 of 12
The video game industry does take a lot of heat whenever there is a reporting of a shooting or any act of violence. Its recent target has been a game known as Grand Theft Auto though that game is not for children. An issue being brought up is that kids shouldn't be allowed to play it and asking how are they getting that part... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 21 of 219
A question that is being asked is about video game violence being a direct cause for real-life violence? This is one that gets asked but it does come down to personal accountability. It is true about violence in video games and has been the subject of debate for years when it comes to recent attacks. There have been violent ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Zingball, by Hyperfrog: 1 of 10
Zingball is a game that is like a puzzle in the sense that it keeps you going. You have to match three balls together with being attached. If you have ever played other puzzle games, the first thing you will notice is that you do not have to complete lines at all or match three vitamins together but three balls of the same c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Evaluating the worst video games: 2 of 18
To be labeled the worst game, it would have to be based upon poor play from beginning all the way to the very end. Looking further into it, sometimes it can be games that do not quite live up to the hype and actually looked upon as wasted potential. It happens to many games that could have gone further than what it did and i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Comparing Playstation 3 and XBOX 360: 1 of 9
This is the seventh generation of video gaming and it's time to look at the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. While both are designed for entertainment purposes, you have to look at them for what they are. Originally both were higher than the Nintendo Wii though the 360 starts at the price now at around $200 and now the PS3 st... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Video games that are inappropriate for children: 2 of 16
The rating system is not a perfect system and it never will be mistaken for one in the first place. There are games that are just not meant for children and it is up to parents to determine that or have them taught at an early on what is right and what is wrong. There is also the difference between fiction and nonfiction as ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Console wars: Comparing the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii: 2 of 15
This is the 7th Round of the gaming industry and it is part of the second video game wars with it being Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft being the primary three competitors. At this moment in time in sales the Wii is winning and is the least expensive of the three consoles. The only true way to compare them is to look at each c... More..