Video+Games

=Video Games=

toc //Video Game// is synonymous with the term interactive entertainment. Video games are played on [|devices] such as: consoles, computers, [|mobile phones], [|PDAs] and advanced [|calculators]. Players interact with games through various objects such as controller, a hand-held device with buttons and [|joysticks] or pads ([|Console games], //December 2, 2006.//)

Development of Video Games
//Video Games// is an umbrella term for the many genres of electronic entertainment that exist today. There are several other related topics of interest in our Wiki that go into greater detail on specific video game sub-types. Examples are:

Consoles
> In 1970 [|Pong] was literally flooded with quarters. ([|History of Video Games], //December 2, 2006//) Pong was released for a trial period; after two weeks, the game broke down because too many quarters were inserted. This was one of the first successful Arcade games released and is still well known. Computer Space was the first Arcade game released, but it was not very successful ([|History of Video Games], //December 2, 2006//.) > > > The [|Atari 2600] was released in 1977. This was the first console created that allowed users to change cartridges. Prior to this, all game consoles had games installed on the machines. Only games on that console could be played. Cartridges were created in 1976 and many gaming consoles used them to change games ([|History of Video Games], //December 2, 2006//.) More recently games can be played on consoles by connect to the internet; some consoles are now using DVD's to play games. > > > [|Sega] was created in 1954, but it wasn't until 1989 that Sega released the [|Sega Genesis]. Sega Genesis was a 16-bit game that allowed for an arcade-like experience, verses the home console games that already existed in the market. The Genesis interfered with Nintendo's monopoly on the gaming market. In the early 1990's Sega released Sonic 1 and 2. By 1993, Sega Saturn entered the market with a 16-bit and 32-bit resolution. In 1998 the [|Dreamcast] was released and competed with Sony's PS2. > > > [|Nintendo] was established in 1978, with the release of Othello [now known as [|Hexxagon]], an Arcade game. In 1981 Nintendo also released [|Donkey Kong], a game constantly being redeveloped now with the release of new Nintendo Consoles. Other consoles Nintendo is known for is the [|Nintendo Entertainment System] (NES) released in 1985, the [|Super Nintendo Entertainment System] (SNES) released in 1991, Nintendo [|Game Boy] released in 1994, [|Nintendo 64] released in 1996, [|Nintendo Game Cube] released in 2002, [|Nintendo Game Boy Advanced] released in 2005, and the [|DS Lite] and the [|Nintendo Wii] recently released in 2006. Nintendo is renowned for releasing Mario Brothers 1, 2 and 3, Donkey Kong, Tetris, Mortal Kombat, Zelda and many other games. In 1991 the [|Game Genie] was created to help players cheat in games and win easily on the NES. > media type="youtube" key="CMnRaV8UmCY" > > > > [|Sony], well known for their electronics, entered the console market in 1996, when they teamed up with Nintendo to create the [|Nintendo 64]. The first Playstation was manufactured in 1991 and was compatible with Super Nintendo cartridges, audio and read CDs with computers and obtain video information. The original Playstation was a "multi-media and multi-purpose entertainment unit" ([|History of Sony Play Station], //December 4, 2006.)// By 1994, Sony introduced the Playstation X (PSX). This system was no longer compatible with Nintendo cartridges - it only played CD-ROM games. This made Sony the best selling game console ([|History of Sony Play Station], //December 4, 2006.)// Other consoles released by Sony are the [|Playstation 2](PS2) released in 2000, the [|Playstation Portable] (PSP) released in 2005 and the Playstation 3 (PS3) recently released in 2006. Well known Playstation games are Tony Hawk Underground, Grand Theft Auto and [|Silent Hill].
 * **History of Nintendo Choir**
 * to find out more about the Playstation 3 (PS3) click here.


 * The [|XBOX] is known for [|Microsoft]'s first release of a game console. This console is quite similar to the PS2 and can access the internet. The [|XBOX 360] was released in 2005 and is competing with consoles released by Nintendo and Sony.

> Find out more about Tamagotchis [|here]. > > > A more detailed discription of the development of Game Consoles can be found [|here]. > More information about Console Wars can be found here. > > >
 * [[image:http://www.totalgirl.com.au/Images/win%20tamagotchi%20tile.gif width="102" height="102" align="right" link="http://www.tamaplanet.com/About-Tamagotchi.aspx"]][|Tamagotchi] in English means Egg Friend. The Tamagotchis entered the market in Japan in 1996 and the rest of the world followed in 1997. This is a small pocket game with an LCD panel, attached to a keychain. In 2004, Tamagotchi released the Mars Tamagotchi. Tamagotchi was known as the virtual pet market. Other virtual pets were: Giga Pets, Nano Pets, Nano Fighters and Dinky Dino.

Computer Games

 * **Role Playing Games(RPG)**
 * Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games (MMORPG)
 * Computer Role Playing Games (CRPG)
 * Some exampls of real time strategy games are MUDs and MOOs.


 * In 1974 the first commercially available role-playing game was [|Dungeons & Dragons], was published.
 * More information about Role Playing Games (RPG) can be found here.


 * **Real-time strategy games**
 * Age of Empires (AoE) 1, 2, 3
 * More information about Real-time strategy games can be found here.


 * **First Person Shooters**
 * Counter trike
 * Quake 1, 2, 3
 * More information about First Person Shooters can be found here.


 * **Online Games**
 * variety of games online. All games seem to be available online

Mobile Games

 * **Cellphone Games**
 * different screen resolutions
 * Coding games on Cellphones with Samba


 * **PDA Games**
 * Different screen sizes
 * coding games on pda


 * **Advanced Calculater Games**
 * Coding Ti calculator games

In the News
The Nintendo Wii a Domestic Threat? Find out more [|here].

=Horizontal Integration of Video Games and TV=

The idea of combining both video games and mainstream TV is becoming a reality. The growth of online gaming created an audience that is willing to sit and watch video games being played by others who are deemed 'professionals' at what they play. Such games include big hit titles such as Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft.

According to CBS, the 'World Series of Video Games' will be broadcasted on the 30th of December to see how video games perform on mainstream television. The World Series will have a time-frame of 20 hours and will be shown on MTV and College Sports Television. The more had its critics who mentioned that individuals would rather play, instead of watch other play video games. However this is an important event since its success will mean the integration of many potential companies who would invest in mass advertising to supply the demand of a potential market.

The project comes with various limitations however. The use of violence in video games would prove to be a stumbling block to afternoon broadcasts since children are prohibited from watching violent content on TV. Furthermore video game programs will have to be implemented at fixed times, such as the weekend so it does not conflict with various issues such as attending school.



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