Video Games Sales Wars Have Real World Effects
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There is a plethora of excellent video games available in the marketplace now, suitable for a large range of different gaming consoles. The release of new consoles for video games has reached a frenzy normally reserved for the biggest concerts. New consoles are sold out almost as soon as they are released. Die-hard fans sleep for days in front of mall stores, hoping to be first in line to buy. Some fans of video games even sell their hard-won consoles for a profit in online auctions.
The Sony PlayStation 2 and 3, Nintendo Wii, and Microsoft Xbox 360 provide the best gaming platforms available to the gaming enthusiast today. All three companies are major players in the video games arena. Microsoft got a late start, but has built a loyal following. These hot and rare video gaming consoles are worthless without games to play on them. Some of the recently released video games for these consoles are discussed in the following paragraphs.
Statistics indicate that one of the best selling video games currently available for the Xbox 360 is "Gears of War". The theme is familiar: humanity fights for survival against invading alien hordes. Photo-realistic animation and cinematic cut scenes give the game a richness and texture that is mesmerizing. This game does have a story, although that doesn't matter to some gamers. Most buy it for the intense combat action. Gamers can play it online via the Xbox Live multiplayer option for video games.
A different game now on the market is the unique "Guitar Hero II", which appeals to a rather specific audience. It was developed for both the PlayStation 2 and the Xbox 360. These video games feature a different kind of battle -- a battle of the bands. Players assume the personas of musicians who want to become rock stars. Even the controller is shaped like a guitar. Players can compete against each other or collaborate during play. These video games involve some actual physical movement, as opposed to the usual thumb-twiddling method of play.
Since the release of the PlayStation 3, a range of several new video games are being developed and released. "Resistance: Fall of Man" features a U.S./UK military collaboration against yet more invading aliens. The aliens possess a vampiric ability to transform killed soldiers into more aliens. Oddly enough, it is one of the World War II genre of video games. However, the opponents are extraterrestrials instead of humans. Of the video games available at the launch of the PS3, insiders cite this as one of the best.
When buying a video game as a birthday or Christmas gift, the age of the recipient should be considered as an important factor before purchase. These console games feature intense, immersive game play that may not be suitable for younger players. The selection of video games for the newer gaming consoles is limited, so almost any game you pick will be welcome by your relative who loves video games.
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