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Most of us are old enough to remember when the Commodore 64 first came out followed by the Atari system. The initial reaction to these systems was sheer amazement as we played with our pixels for hours upon hours. Soon we learned how to beat the Artificial Intelligence and the games replay value suffered greatly.

So why do video games become boring or outdated? Obviously a huge factor is technology and graphics, but a stronger component is competition and the ability to adapt. Single player games do not offer the ability to adapt; the artificial intelligence today doesn't allow for complex strategies or maneuvers to be utilized, but we know who can - Humans! Yes, there is nothing like out thinking, outmaneuvering, besting, owning, fragging, or whatever you want to do, to another living, breathing, frustrated human being.

When you get that kill shot on a computer you know they don't get emotional, but when you take out a live opponent, you know he/she is slamming their keyboard and possibly ripping out their cable modem (Stracraft comes to mind for this). It is not the mere act of succeeding but rather how hard the success was to obtain. Even killing "newbs" (new players) after a while gets old as you need more of a challenge; you need someone that is adept at thinking on the spot and maneuvering in such ways that the computer or a newb could never achieve. You have now reached a new level of your gaming ability and the only way to grow further as a player is to play the best.

To play the best you will need to play against the world, literally. By playing online users, one can play the best users all across the globe in an effort to test adaptability, focus, reflexes, strategy, and yes digital-courage. It isn't enough to have competitor A go first, then competitor B go to see who can outscore or time trial the fastest on a map. That is the weakest form of competition as it is not direct. No, you need to play against each other in real time in order to the get the adrenaline rush.

My latest example is the game Joust. This game is old, outdated, crappy graphics, and previously single player. No one really played this game today. That is until it was announced it would become a multiplayer game on the Xbox 360 live. Now you can Joust against others; the game has now evolved from defeating simple AI mechanics to a full blown strategy/reflexes game against the best. This can be seen with PS3 having mortal kombat available for online play. This game is very old as well and mostly used for nostalgia until the online component breathed life and competition back into it.

just what are the advantages to Single Player games than, if any? Well, the technology isn't that cheap and most can't afford a PS3 or Xbox 360 plus the Live fee. The advantages are only cost and beginning practice. As the cost gets cheaper the only added benefit one can get from Single Player is map memorization, game mechanics, and the very basics the game has to offer. Most don't want to play against other opponents till they understand the intricacies of the game, and rightfully so. Single player games are going the way of the Dodo as cheap online Games take it place. Who would have thought Joust and mortal kombat I would be resurrected in 2008, well over a decade after their initial release? Ask you parents to have a kid brother, or go online and experience the wonders of making someone spam you with profanity, or ripping out their modem as you harass them endlessly. online Games bring out the worst and best of us, while Single Player games just alleviate some boredom. Hell, even Pong can be fun if it's a nationwide competition. Sending this article to a friend will help them realize to get off their single player RPG kick ;)

posted by 2772  # 7:16 PM 0 comments

golf instruction videos have been around for many years. You can find golf video instructions from old-timer Bobby Jones right on up to todays golfing superstars on the PGA tour. Changes in technology are making VHS videos obsolete. golf CDs have changed into golf DVDs. These changes make it hard to keep up with the latest golf instruction techniques. If you want to keep up and get the best golf instruction available today you might want to consider getting access to online golf instruction videos.

golf instruction from local golf pros is becoming very expensive. A one hour golf lesson can set you back $110 at fancy golf resorts in florida. Generally, we only retain 10% of what we learn. golf lessons may not be cost-effective. Here is where online golf video instruction can certainly help a golfer looking to improve his or her golf game.

online golf video instruction is now available to the home computer user. As computers get lighter and smaller these days this is great for golfers too. You can even take a laptop with you to the golf practice range. Using a wireless Internet connection makes it possible to be able to watch video golf lessons almost anywhere these days.

Would you rather try to make sense of an old golf book or watch an actual teaching professional show you a particular golf shot? Many would rather watch a golf shot on video. The benefit of a golf instruction video is that you can replay it over and over until it becomes clear. golf videos can make your game better.

There are golf instruction videos that actually show you how to play nine holes from tee to green. You can see tee shots, fairway shots, shots from the rough, shots from sand traps and other necessary shots that you might encounter. Chances are that you will learn more from a golf instruction video.

Computer video golf instruction is going to become more and more popular. These video lessons from driving the golf ball to better putting are going to become the smart golfers secret weapon. If you want to play better golf look into online golf videos.

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posted by 2772  # 9:55 AM 0 comments

In recent years the gaming industry has exploded into mainstream culture and has intertwined itself into the fabric of everyday life. The success of gaming can be traced back to the classic systems of the 90's, the glorious days of nintendo and sega. Yet we all know that the weight of a consoles success always depends on that one defining game. When picturing this perfect synergy of a console and that one game, most people will point to Xbox and halo. Yet everyone who grew up in the 90's knows that this synergy started way back, when sega and sonic the hedgehog meshed together so perfectly.

sonic the hedgehog, known as that speedy blue ball of fury, was first birthed by sega as its "mascot" of sorts. sega eventually saw the potential of the blue hedgehog as a hit game series and released the first installment in 1991. sega rode on the coattails of their prodigy as sonic soared through loops and jumps on TV screens across America and sub sequentially turning sega into a leading video game company. From 1991 to 1994 sega churned out three hit titles starring sonic and a fourth with sonic sharing the spotlight with his pal, Knuckles. sonic barrel rolled out of his 2d home and set foot into a lush 3D environment, in sonic Adventures for dreamcast, and never looked back.

Sonic's creator, Sega, decided to drop out of the hardware market in 2001 and allowed Sonic to step into the consoles of its former competitor, nintendo. After seeing major success on the nintendo platform, Sega decided to also allow Playstation and xbox the privilege of selling the sonic series. In 2006, sonic the hedgehog found his series in the form of a star, a part of the honorable "walk of game". Almost two decades and 7 console generations after its initial debut, sonic the hedgehog is still going strong, with a new hit game on the next-gen console, Xbox 360.

posted by 2772  # 2:06 AM 0 comments