Next-Gen Console Gaming!

By TheRabidRogue - MrManUSA Writer

Since the Rise of Next-Gen Consoles, (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3) Gaming has grown immensely. The single most important factor in this is the Rise of Networking. Through the Use of Xbox Live, the Playstation Network and Wii Online Access, Gamers are now able to not only Play against Gamers from the Globe, but they can Chat, Text Message and even leave a Voice Message for their Buddies! In a technologically driven society, it is not a surprise that this occurred, but an expected evolutionary step. It's a great way to both make new Friends and keep in touch with old College Friends or Family Members! Even though the Gaming Industry didn't quite have this in mind when it was created, it became a Marketable Feature.


While each Next-Gen Console Network has different features, they all share the same purposes. Gaming with Actual People. Let's face it....you can only beat the snot out of an AI controlled enemy so many times before it really isn't that fun anymore! Take for Example: any of the Tiger Woods Series Golf Games. I, personally, am a Fan of this Series. The problem with playing it Off-Line is that it just doesn't adjust to make it challenging after you have increased your stats to the max. I have won Tournaments by 30-50 Strokes! Where's the fun in that??? How many times can you finish the core content of a game and still want to start from the beginning? Maybe with Sports or Racing Games, but I don't see how I would want to complete any Game more than...twice... So connecting to the Online Gaming Community and playing tournaments against Gamers from all Skill Levels adds a renewed enjoyment in the game, thus providing more entertainment for the money you have invested in the Game!

Speaking of of the Value of Investment in Gaming, Online Access has also made available the option of Down-Loadable Content (DLC), thus increasing the Options available! Like New Multi-Player Maps for Titles like Call of Duty or Rainbow Six Vegas 2. New Courses and Clubs for Tiger Woods!

DLC Ranges from Game Options to Videos, Gaming News, Movie Previews and Even Netflix on Xbox Live! Streaming Movies through your Gaming System!

There are many other features of the Next-Gen Consoles like File Sharing and Improved Graphics, but without the Online Networking and DLC, Sales of these consoles would be dastardly low. So GAME-ON and if you are ever on Xbox Live, come find me!

Gamertag: TheRabidRogue


If you are a Fan of Online Gaming, I just viewed a Teaser Trailer on Xbox Live for an upcoming Movie from Lionsgate called GAMER. The Movie is about a Guy being CONTROLLED as if he is a Character in a Video Game! Here is a Link to the Official Site for more Information about the Movie! Believe Me.....if you Love Playing Games like Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare on Xbox Live or Playstation Network, you will WANT to check this out! From the Trailer, you can actually see a recreated version of a Warehouse from the "Pipeline" Map! Check it out! You WON'T be Disappointed!

http://gamerthemovie.com/ For Information!


http://lionsgate.com/?section=film For an Upcoming Trailer!