Gaming - The Next Big Titles in the Video Games Scene

In the constantly chaotic world of video games, it is easy to lose track of what will be the hottest titles on release, especially in a time where there are simply so many to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the big titles that are going to be making waves in the coming months.

Gears of War 2
Marcus Fenix and crew return in the eagerly anticipated sequel to the massively popular Gears of War. The adventure continues with our heroes utilizing bigger and better weaponry, fighting it out in breathtakingly detailed environs. Take the battle online with Xbox’s unparalleled Live Network introducing new modes, maps and weaponry. Excitement regarding the return of the Xbox 360 powerhouse game has reached fever pitch ahead of its November 7th release!

Dead Space
Teaser snippets and leaked info on this space survivor have got fans looking forward to a new breed of horror gaming. As with the best from this genre, you play an everyman hero stranded aboard a space vessel, struggling to combat the lurking terrors with what little equipment you can scrape together. Early reviews have been glowing, putting the scare factor of this title on par with the notorious Silent Hill series. Apparently banned in some countries, this game promises to take you to the extreme!

Little Big Planet
This strange offering on the PS3 is actually being touted as one of the most innovative games of all time. Seemingly a simple platformer, this game actually draws its appeal from massive online capabilities, allowing players to create their own character and environments and share them with other players around the world. It’s fun, looks cute and promises to keep players hooked with endless possibilities.

Tomb Raider Underworld
The first lady of gaming returns in November, with Lara Croft’s next generation debut already looking better than ever. Continuing the story arc that began with Tomb Raider Legend, Lara is on the trail of Thor’s mystical hammer, leaving no cave unturned in her pursuit. Crystal Dynamics promise us environments on a scale never seen before, and Lara has been developed further to be more realistic and potent than ever!

Final Fantasy XIII
Oh c’mon, I had to throw this one in. It’s probably still more than a year away, but the next installment of the world conquering franchise is keeping fans hooked with trailers and info leaked at the notoriously teasing rate. What we’ve seen so far looks unsurprisingly excellent, and the mere concept of Final Fantasy coming to the Next Gen consoles promises a gaming experience unlike any other.

Video Games Overview

The gaming industry has been exploding in the recent years as games are not only enjoyed by the young generation. The adults are in on it too. Thanks to the computers, being one of the main contributors to this gaming phenomenon, the gaming industry has been very busy with the race of who is going to come up with the more appealing game to take over the market.

The popularity of computer and video games, as a whole, has been increasing steadily. The average age of the video game player is now 29, belying the myth that video games are largely a diversion for teenagers.

Outstandingly, computer games are becoming more and more popular and widely accepted by all generations. In the recent years especially, the so called “console gaming” has swept the world.

The end of 2005, and 2006 saw the next generation of console gaming in the form of continuing advances in processor technology, graphics technology, design innovation, and even platform specific gaming community infrastructure.

Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft are all participating in this “technology race”. The second generation Microsoft offering, the Xbox 360, is powered by a multi-core CPU. The PlayStation 3 is powered by cell processor technology. And the Nintendo Revolution allows the gamer to interact with the game via a wireless motion sensing controller.

Nowadays, some of the most popular are computer games, or sometimes called pc games, online games, consoles games, handheld games, and even believe it or not, mobile phone games.

Computer games are often more powerful than console games because of early market releases of their external architecture and graphics cards. They are played on the personal computer with standard computer interface devices such as the keyboard and mouse, or additional peripherals, such as joysticks.

Online gaming originally began with PC games, but has over time expanded to include most modern consoles. It is now a key feature of modern games, with the inclusion of Internet connectivity in consoles such as the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, and also in mobile phones.

Console games are specialized computers specifically designed to play games of a certain format. The player usually interacts with the game through a controller, and video and sound are typically delivered to the player via a television, although most modern consoles support additional outputs, such as surround sound setups.

Handheld games are played on handheld game consoles, such as the Nintendo Gameboy, Nintendo DS, and Sony PSP. Because they are designed to be played on the go, they are usually small enough to fit into an average pocket (the virtual boy is an exception to this). Due to their small size, handheld consoles have reduced processing power compared to larger consoles, meaning that games are shorter and until the release of the DS, were limited to 2D only.

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