17th February, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
It is hard not to be aware of the way that video games are played. This is because of the success the Nintendo Wii has had with its Wii Sports and Wii Fit franchise and because of Nintendo’s success, the other game console makers are following in their footsteps with Microsoft’s kinect and Sony’s Move technology and whether you like it or not, motion control video games are here to stay and will most likely have an even bigger role in the future and will keep appearing on every kids Christmas list for many years to come. Continue reading Read More
16th February, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
My child’s wish list for Santa this year started with a gaming platform. Unfortunately it was up to me to decide what kind of platform to put under the tree. This was not going to be easy for me to decide so as not to disappoint. It was up to me to succeed and I decided that I was going to succeed. Continue reading Read More
16th February, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
If a person looks at the video game consoles that are being sold now they will see some major differences from the older ones. Technology has made some major advancements through the years. Compared to the original video games which involved a couple of paddles hitting a ball back and forth, the games today hardly look like the ones of the past.The new consoles have turned the old black and white video pictures into movie quality pictures that have made the games much more exciting. These video gaming systems available today are the best that have ever been on the market. This help explains why they are so popular around the entire world. Being able to keep up with the technological advancements does mean being able to have the money to do so, especially since about every two years a new video gaming system will hit the market, however, this does not seem to bother those intense video gamers although it does send them into a frenzy every time they see something that promises to show them xbox 360 kinect, or get one that is considerable cheaper than retail market price.Still, there are those individuals that are simply stuck in their ways and do not mind sticking with their old video gaming systems. But most gamers are turning to the new style of motion gaming. People always anticipate what is next and usually see them introduced as the year nears its end. This helps ensure that it will be the hot gift for Christmas. By waiting until Christmas, a company will know that kids will tell their parents that this is what they must have. It is truly incredible that the companies keep coming up with something to amaze us just when we though that we had seen everything that was possible.People go to extreme limits to make sure that they get their hands on the newest system and will brave just about anything to get their hands on whichever one it is as evidenced by the recent release of the kinect for the Xbox that saw people lining up well in advance of a store selling them and the scenes that ensued when the people found out that the limited supply a store had is gone and they do not know when they will have more. Companies seem to come up with one hit after another and it is something that gets people excited to look for when they hear that another new thing is coming. This starts the buying frenzy all over again.There is no age limit when it comes to having fun with a video game. Because of the varied age of gamers there have been many new markets opened up. When a person is playing games they have to become involved with them. Technology has made the interaction more lifelike and is something that continues to get better with every advancement that is made. True gamers know it is true.Game systems now have the capability of online play. This allows gamers to connect to the Internet for a chance to play other gamers from all over the world. Better screen resolution makes a person feel like the games are real as they play.Right now a person has a wide variety of option when choosing a gaming system. Some are better than others. We have not seen the end of the advancements in technology. And it will probably be better than what is out there now. Continue reading Read More
13th February, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
I am happy with who I am. I still lead an active life despite the fact that I have reached an advanced age. I still find enjoyment in doing something that is also enjoyed by a younger generation. When Christmas rolled around this year we were able to surprise our grandchildren with one of the motion gaming systems and with the recent xbox 360 kinect release date we were able to get him something that not all of his friends had, but the amazing part was how much fun it was for me to play the games with my grandchildren. Continue reading Read More
10th February, 2011 - Posted by health news - No Comments
Since it was first introduced, the Nintendo Wii has been played by people of all ages. The Wii became a huge hit very quickly when it was first introduced because it let users get up and move during play., but since that time 2 competing companies have entered the market: the PlayStation Move and the xbox 360 kinect and although the Move is similar to the Wii in that a person uses a controller in their hand, the Xbox takes motion gaming to a new level because the person is the controller. The fact that there is no need to hold something in their hand and push buttons makes this very popular among senior citizens. Because of a lack of dexterity, this is something that the older people find more enjoyable.Microsoft wants to target this audience as much as possible and with the recent xbox 360 kinect release date they could be in for a bigger share of seniors which make up over 25% of the gaming market, and is continually growing as our country gets older and more people who enjoyed video games when they were younger are turning into senior citizens and do not fear the latest technology like the seniors of the past did. It is hard not to notice that the companies are well aware of the potential sales to senior citizens and are looking for ways to fulfill their needs.How come a game is popular with the older generation? Senior citizen centers have found that the systems can help get the older residents up and moving. If a game gets a person off their feet in a good way, it can be successful. There are also several exercise games that are being developed specifically for the older generation. In general the senior gamers are not looking for games that are very complex. They are not as concerned with how great the graphics are. They are not necessarily looking to take over the world in a shoot-em up game. Rather they want to find a game that is familiar to them and easy for them to pick up and start playing.Today’s platforms have plenty of accessories that a person can buy. There are ways for people to play with friends online. This is what the young gamer of today is looking for in a platform. This is not something that the elderly are willing to buy for their platforms. It is more a matter of getting a basic platform and a few games.There is no denying that a video game can help the older generation get the physical exercise they need, Many doctors and health professionals have found that the new systems are good at helping a person rehabilitate their body. Using motion gaming can be a very social activity. Make sure that the game that you choose is not for a single player only so that you can share it with others.Many young people and old people will find that they can play the games together. It allows them to have something in common. It is hard to stop a child from playing a video game. Kids also enjoy the time that they play with their parents or grandparents so why not combine the two. The Nintendo platform has many party and family type games. Many of the titles are not as complicated and easy for people to share. Despite the fact that there are games like this for the Sony and Microsoft consoles, they are better suited for someone who is more advanced in their abilities.Competition between the gaming companies is very stiff and is not going away. Time will only tell which one will win in the end, but seniors should embrace the fact that motion gaming has taken video games to a whole new level. That is a nice change in the toy market that should put a smile on a seniors face as they play their games. Continue reading Read More