The PlayStation3 console won’t be released until late this year but there are already rumors doing their rounds about it and the PS3 games. The report about Theseis is one rumor that perhaps confused even the most devoted player. Developers and publishers, as well as game sites, have been coming out with their reviews, release dates, and other news about the latest PS3 games for the past months. The hype about the PS3’s Blu-ray increased expectations about the games; a game rumor, though confusing, was not unexpected.

Let me refresh the events that fueled the rumor mill. Track7 Games, the developer of the popular adventure game Theseis for PC and Xbox 360, allegedly called the people behind PS3 Land to announce an important news. The announcement? The development of PS3 Theseis was consequently cancelled due to high development costs for PS3 games. The article that PS3 Land published even quoted Vicky Valvanos, managing director for Track7, saying that Theseis development would resume if Sony offers the company some assistance.

This bit of news has spread among Internet gaming sites and blogs with webmasters and forum moderators picking up the threads. Debates also ensued regarding the production of Theseis as one of the PS3 games. Apparently, no gamer noticed that there wasn’t any announcement or news during the recent E3 or on the product lists about a Theseis software for PS3. A probable reason for this was the fact that Theseis appeared on several retailers sites as a PS3 game. Track7, however, did not recognized the existence of these catalogues.

This is the point when everything became confusing. Track7 didn’t recognize the Theseis games on the retailers’ sites but they called PS3 Land to announce that PS3 Theseis was discontinued? Track7 tried to clear up the issue by saying that the bits about canning PS3 Theseis and Theseis development were just jokes. The company even called the PS3 Land article “erroneous”. As of now, PS3 Land updated their article on PS3 Theseis with the new article from Track7. But the confusion about the PS3 games came from Track7. According to them, there was no Theseis planned or developed for PS3, but what about the announcement they made to PS3 Land? Was there really an error, or was it just a joke said in passing that got blown up into big proportions?

A misunderstanding between PS3 Land and Track7 is a probable cause, although the question of what they talked about remains. Surely, there was some reference to Theseis, otherwise, it wouldn’t have appeared in the article. There was also a number of retailers’ database that showed Theseis as one of the PS3 games. Clearly, someone started it and the knowledge about Theseis lies solely with Track7 as Sony didn’t include the game in its repertoire during the recent E3. The most probable cause, I think, is that Track7 wanted to develop a Theseis software for PS3. They let out that bit of “joke” to test the market and the demand for their game. In my opinion, they did this, also to bait Sony into thinking that a Theseis is a good addition to their games. Anyway, whatever the reason behind this, the market for PS3 games is a big one, and I can’t blame anyone for wanting to exploit this lucrative business.

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General game trailer for Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix, upcoming title for Nintendo Wii / X360 / PS3 from EA Sports.

First Gameplay Video for Treasure Island Z (Working TItle) for Nintendo Wii - Wiitalia

Nintendo is poised to dominate the next-generation console war with their new, revolutionary console: the Nintendo Wii.

Despite the odd moniker, Nintendo fans have wholly embraced the new system, which utilizes motion-sensing technology in the Wii remote, or ‘Wii-mote’ to help turn video games into a more realistic virtual reality experience.

Players of the Nintendo Wii can control characters by waving around the Wii Remote and can gain a more precise level of control with optional peripherals, such as the Wii Zapper. This device allows the player to aim at targets generated by the Nintendo Wii in true 3D space.

This revolutionary concept is allowing Nintendo to sieze a very large market share by targetting gamers who value gameplay or graphics quality.

The Nintendo Wii proves, beyond a doubt, that Nintendo will continue to be a dominant market force for years to come. For additional insight and discussion, stop by our Wii Board and Wii Forums to discuss the Nintendo Wii.

Gameplay trailer from the action game The Darkness explaining the backstory.

Those that purchase the PSP may have a specific reason in mind as to why they need or want to play with the PSP, but not many know of its actual power as a multimedia device. You surely know about its power as a video gaming system, you likely know about its ability to play movies for purchase at electronics retailers, and you may know about its power as a web browser. However, the PSP can also be your hub for your movie collection as you have the power to transfer all of your DVDs to PSP format. Here is a three step process to getting started:

1) Just as you would do if you were transferring your audio files to an MP3 player, you must first “rip” the movie to your computer’s hard drive with a “decrypter”. There are a bevy of places online to purchase “decrypting” software to be able to complete this process, just type in the words and make Google do the rest! This is an absolutely integral part to the process of transferring a DVD to PSP format.

2) PSP Video 9 or a similar software is the way that your PSP will read a DVD so you must get it to that format, meaning you need to download that to your PC as well. The best way to describe this is that the original format of your DVD is not supported by your PSP, so you must get it to the format that is supported by a PSP, meaning PSP Video 9, or a plethora of other software options.

3) Find a professional tutorial to help you get through the process step-by-step for at least your first DVD transfer, if not a few more. While this is a great feature of the PSP that is very exciting to think about, it is certainly not the easiest process to master, so let the experts teach you a little something!

Start enjoying the ability to watch your DVD collection wherever you may go on the road, be it in the car or on the plane, this will change the way you travel!

Honestly, when the Atari or Nintendo system first came out did you really think it was possible that your gaming experience could get hundreds of times better while fitting in the palm of your hand? Well, since you aren’t sitting next to me I don’t know what your answer was, but few could have expected the power that would one day reside in such a device as Sony’s golden child, the PlayStation Portable. There is definitely no shortage of the possibilities with the PSP, here are just a few things for you to consider before you decide on purchasing a PSP:

Ø PSP is above all a gaming system that puts better graphics and game play in front of you than any other handheld gaming device in the history of the industry. You are playing on a small LCD screen that has just enough wide screen to make the experience come alive while relying on the massive library of PlayStation gaming titles to win over the consummate gamer.

Ø You can purchase movies at your local retailer or simply transfer your DVDs at home to the PSP format and watch them wherever you go. Sure, this will require another small investment in a memory card, but it is worth it for the ability to enjoy this entertainment on the go!

Ø Forget about spending extra dollars on an MP3 player or iPod, the PSP can play music files just like any of those, but you may want to invest in some ear pieces or extra speakers. The PSP comes with built-in speakers of course, but they are far from impressive on their own.

Ø If you want to be able to surf the web from anywhere with a small handheld device then the PSP may be a great option for you to do so. The screen is extremely impressive and the tools to help you navigate are second to none in the industry!

Ø Team up with yet another technological wonder and sync your PSP with Tivo to be able to watch your shows regardless of where you go. Imagine, watching a classic rerun of “Dawson’s Creek” while you wait for the Slipknot concert to start!

Since there is a nearly endless list of things that you CAN do with your PSP, we thought we’d give you a few things that you CAN’T do with a PSP to get started. You can’t call your mom for advice on your relationship with your significant other, you can’t order a #3 with no pickles from the wonder that is McDonald’s on your PSP, and you cannot lose a tremendous amount of weight without changing your eating habits. Now that we have all of that out of the way it is time for us to move on to what you can do with your PSP, most specifically, the PSP web browser.

• Don’t fool yourself into believing that with the PSP web browser you can surf as easily and comprehensively as you can with your internet explorer, but it is better than any other handheld device. If some sites don’t look just as they do at home then rest easy in that it is not a problem with your PSP, some sites don’t have special settings for the PSP just yet. However, as the popularity of the PSP web browser grows expect this to change.
• If you have a favorite Burger King or Starbucks where you like to take your laptop to do some studying or the like then now you can take your PSP and enjoy it all you want. The PSP uses an 802.11b wireless standard, which is compatible with most major wireless connections you will find away from home, be it the airport or the hotel.
• Being the tech savvy genius that you are you are likely prepared to take advantage of the PlayStation Portable’s ability to play video or audio from internet producers. The beauty of this is that whether or not you are at home, as long as you have wireless access you have the ability to download any kind of entertainment that you like!

So, yes you can’t order dinner, talk to ma, or enjoy one phenomenal diet, but you can certainly enjoy media or gaming in a whole new way!

1. The Elder Scrolls: IV Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls: IV Oblivion is the sequel to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. The third game in the series won multiple awards and it is apparent with Oblivion’s popularity that the fourth installment is just as good, if not better. The Elder Scrolls is role playing at its best. This one player game allows players to choose exactly who they want to be, whether it be good or evil.

2. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Set in the future, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced allows teen players to use new weapons to avoid the traps that are set for soldiers. Standard Xbox 360 setup allows one to four players, but Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighters is also compatible with Xbox Live. Xbox Live makes it possible for up to sixteen players to play a game together, even when they are located on opposite sides of the world.

3. Call of Duty 2

Call of Duty 2, the sequel to the original Call of Duty, is an amazing war game with outstanding visuals. The game is based around World War II and players must overcome enemies and other obstacles. Due to a split screen feature, Call of Duty 2 can be a multiplayer game. Up to eight players can play together via Xbox Live.

4. EA Sports: Fight Night Round 3

Sports fans will enjoy playing the popular game from EA Sports that is titled Fight Night Round 3. Fight Night Round 3 allows players to become their favorite boxer. Boxers can be customized and fights from the past can be reenacted with changed outcomes. EA Sports: Fight Night Round 3 is designed for one or two players; however, it is also compatible with Xbox Live.

5. Project Gotham Racing 3

Unlike the above mentioned Xbox 360 games, Project Gotham Racing 3 is not rated T for Teen. The game is rated E for Everyone, but it still has teenagers in mind and is a great alternative for those who dislike fighting games. Players are able to select and customize their own cars to race around the world in multiple race settings. Project Gotham Racing 3 is a one or two player game, but it also works with Xbox Live. In addition to more players, Xbox Live also introduces new racing challenges that are not available offline.

6. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

In Battlefield 2 Modern Combat players are literally dropped into the middle of disaster. Players must decide which side they want to be on and then fight to win. The game is designed for one player, but additional players can be added with the use of Xbox Live. In fact, up to twenty-four players can compete with or against each other online.

7. Burnout Revenge

A large number of teenagers are unable to drive, but even if they were there are some things that you just can’t do in a car that is unless you are playing Burnout Revenge. In Burnout Revenge players select the car of their choice and set up car crashes. With Xbox Live four drivers can pit their cars against each other and with offline play up to two players can compete. Burnout Revenge is rated E for Everyone.

8. Kameo: Elements of Power

Kameo: Elements of Power is a game that combines action, adventure, and fantasy all into one. Players become Kameo. The goal of the game is to help save her family from an evil troll king. Players can change their character in to multiple monsters to defeat enemies. Kameo: Elements of Power is a one or two player game that can be played on or offline.

9. NBA 2K6

NBA 2K6 is rated E for Everyone, but it is a game that is highly popular among teenagers. At first glance, NBA 2K6 appears to be another sports game, but the reality is that it is so much more. In addition to playing basketball, it is the player’s responsibility to generate extra income through product endorsements. Once money is made players can use to it purchase new items for their homes. NBA 2K6 can be played with one or two players.

10. Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie

Players, whether they enjoyed the King Kong movie or not, are sure to love playing Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie. When playing the game, players are able to be the human character, Jack, or the gorilla, Kong. Whichever player a character chooses to be there is excitement, battles, and enemies waiting on the other side. Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie is a one player Xbox 360 game.

All of the above mentioned Xbox 360 games are highly rated among teenage gamers. Do you need a gift for a teenager or do want to purchase a game yourself? If so, then check out the large collection of Xbox 360 games designed for teens.

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 an underachiever by game reviewers because it has fewer added features and less crisp graphics than many other gaming consoles, Nintendo Wii is in fact a big hit with fans and so a big seller.

What’s the attraction with Nintendo Wii?

The secret of Nintendo Wii’s success may be a combination of its affordable price and its unique controlled. The Nintendo Wii allows players to use a controlled similar to a remote control. This motion-sensor technology controlled for the Nintendo Wii allows gamers to use real movements - swings, stabs, and other motions - to control like motions on the screen. Many gamers say that this feature allows them to step into action games more readily with the Nintendo Wii than with controllers that rely on gamers to simply press buttons or manipulate joy sticks.

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. The promise seems to ring true to the many gaming fans who are flocking to the Nintendo Wii. Despite heavy competition from powerful gaming devices like the Xbox and Playstation, Nintendo Wii continues to be the little game console that could, attracting many by its very simplicity and its single-purpose frame.

Nintendo Wii is a hot trend

At gaming conventions, even the makers of the Nintendo Wii were surprised by the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, as fans waited in hour-line line-ups at several major conventions and trade shows just to try Nintendo Wii. Many testers of the Nintendo Wii found that the Nintendo Wii adds an element of physical fun that is simply missing from many of today’s gaming solutions.

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