Remember the Sega Dreamcast? What Happened to It?

The Sega Dreamcast was considered at one time to be the most powerful video games console ever created and thought by many to be one of the greatest under appreciated consoles ever - it was legendary. What happened to it?

In 1998/99 the console became available in the shops and did quite well. Then out of the blue in January 2001, Sega the company announced that they were shelving it! No more - that was it. It seemed that they were not making enough money and so continued to only produce games, leaving the console market behind.

However, it really was an entirely new standard in console gaming at the time in 1998 with accelerated graphics, a powerful processor, and lots of flexibility. I say "was" yet this console can still be purchased online and offline in some stores if you hunt around.

Sega Dreamcast was the first console to offer internet capability being equipped with the Planetweb browser, which was specifically designed for accessing web pages via a TV screen. One of the more unique factors for the day was the visual memory unit, a 128-KB memory card and a 48 32 resolution LCD monochrome screen. Might not sound much to you now but it was quite impressive back then.

Although considered to be in the same line of consoles as the Nintendo GameCube, Sony PlayStation 2, and Microsoft Xbox, when it first entered the market, it found itself in direct competition with the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 (N64) instead.

The Sega Dreamcast is a discontinued system that was largely considered to be ahead of its time and a gateway to a whole world of entertainment and of course, by today's standards it was so amazingly inexpensive.

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Different Types of MMOGs

Massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) have been growing in popularity in recent years. These are the computer games that allow huge numbers of players to interact with each other through the Internet. Recent popular MMOG titles include Everquest 2 and World of Warcraft.

Underneath the huge overarching genre of MMOG, there are subgenres that branch off and are gaining popularity in and of themselves. A few of them are listed below.

MMORPG

This stands for massively multiplayer online role-playing games. MMORPGs are probably the most popular type of MMOG. They are huge online computer role-playing games that allow large populations of players to interact with each other in a cooperative or competitive manner, or both at the same time. Each players character wears an avatar, or a visual representation of what their character looks like. Players roam vast virtual worlds that are always changing, where they can meet old and new virtual characters as friends or foes and act out a number of actions, including killing, purchasing items, and carrying conversations with other characters.

Most MMORPGs require players to either buy client software for a one-time payment or pay a monthly subscription fee in order to have access to the games virtual worlds.

MMOFPS

This stands for massively multiplayer online first-person shooter. These are computer games that allow players to engage in individual or team combat. They also utilize experience points in order to keep the games more engaging on a long-term basis for players who want to see their character develop. Due to the demanding requirements of these games, players with slower computers may lag on their server, slowing down their gameplay and making it difficult to enjoy the full gamut of the games entertainment experience. These games also require monthly fees in order to pay for server upkeep and troubleshooting staff.

MMORTS

This stands for massively multiplayer online real-time strategy. These games combine real-time strategy with the ability to play with huge numbers of players online at the same time. They allow the players to control their forces overhead.

BBMMORPG

This lengthy series of letters stands for browser-based massive multiplayer online role-playing games. These are played through Internet browsers, which allow both developers and players to avoid the costs and hassles of creating and downloading clients. They have 2D graphics or are text-based, and utilize browser plugins and extensions.

MMMOG

These mobile massive multiplayer online games are games that are played using mobile devices such as cellular phones or pocket PCs.

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Nintendo Wii Consoles Stand Apart From The Competition

In a world full of video games one could easily wonder why anyone would need a new model. Sometimes it seems that the graphics can not get any sharper, the sounds any fuller, and the game play any more realistic. Perhaps that reality is one of the reasons that, in 2001, the brain trust at Nintendo began to contemplate taking game consoles in a new direction. After seeing powerful console after powerful console flood the market, Nintendo realized that it was difficult to compete in a market full of heavyweight, high powered machines. Instead, they decided that a console that focused on player interaction could fill a void in a sea of consoles focused on speed and performance. It was with that strategy in mind that the idea for the Nintendo Wii consoles was born.

Despite being the latest and hottest game system on the market, the Nintendo Wii consoles do not take graphics and speed to new levels. Instead, it is a revolutionary new control system that differentiates the Wii from its competitors as well as any game system that came before it. Allowing players to control the game through movements, gesturing, swinging, and swiping, the Nintendo Wii consoles take existing game concepts and marry them with an interactive gaming experience. When playing tennis on Wii Games you do not push a joystick to swing the racket, you swing your arm while holding the Wii controller, known officially as the Wiimote. The same goes for all the other games that are designed for the Nintendo Wii consoles. However, part of the appeal of the Nintendo Wii consoles is that they are not designed solely for Nintendo Wii games. In fact, they are fully compatible with games for the Nintendo GameCube as well.

Another impressive element of the Nintendo Wii consoles is that they also have the ability to interface with the Internet when used in conjunction with a Wi-Fi USB connector. Once online, the Nintendo Wii consoles allow users to surf the Web, shop online, check the news and weather, chat on message boards, and even download Nintendo classics like Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers, and many, many more.

The vision of the Nintendo engineers just a few years ago is a reality today. In the Nintendo Wii consoles that have created a game system that does not try to keep up with others, but instead stands apart from the competition. The video game industry will never be the same.

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How to Download Games on PSP

This is probably a first question that comes to the mind of lucky PSP owner. It is very easy and quick process that will let you play games on PSP almost instantly. Follow these steps to download games on PSP now!

1. First of all you have to make sure that you have all necessary equipment to start download games on PSP. What you need is computer, PSP, and USB cable.

2. Make sure that you a have a Duo memory stick with firmware of 1.0 or 1.5. You will need it to store game files.

3. In order to start to download games on PSP you'll need to connect USB cable from your computer to PSP. Computer will detect new device instantly.

4. Locate folder on your computer to download games on PSP and select files to transfer. Make sure that you have a folder GAMES and PSP on your PSP memory stick. If you don't have it you need to create one.

5. Safely remove hardware from your PC. Now it is time to start playing games on your PSP!

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