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Author: McCann, Shawn
Subjects: *VIDEO game equipment, *VIDEO game consoles, *NINTENDO video game consoles, *XBOX video game consoles, *PLAYSTATION video game consoles, *COMMERCIAL product evaluation
Abstract: This article presents a comparison of the video game consoles the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3).
Published: 2009

Author: McCann, Shawn
Subjects: *VIDEO games, *VIDEO games & children, *RATING, *VIOLENCE in mass media, *VIDEO gamers, *ETHICS
Abstract: The article focuses on Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) ratings for video games. The ratings have a symbol with the rating with content descriptions that appear on the front cover of video games. Statistics are provided for how many games receive different ratings, including Everyone, Teen, and Mature. The article advises librarians on how to educate users. INSET: ESRB RATINGS.
Published: 2009

Author: McCann, Shawn
Subjects: *VIDEO games, *ELECTRONIC games, *ELECTRONIC toys, *ROLEPLAYING games, *MASSIVELY multiplayer online role-playing games, *MULTIPLAYER games
Abstract: The article discusses the various types of genres that exist regarding video games. The video game genres discussed in the article include action, music and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG). Descriptions of how each of the different types of video games are played are presented.
Published: 2009

Author: McCann, Shawn
Subjects: *VIDEO games, *LIBRARIES, *VIDEO gamers, *LIBRARY inventories, *LIBRARY users
Abstract: The article reports on the worldwide trend toward video game playing. In the past, video games were most popular with teenage boys, but in 2008, the average age of people who play video games in 35. Another surprising development is that women make up 40% of all video gamers. Libraries that carry video games are beginning to pay attention to these trends, and are carrying games targeted for older people and girls.
Published: 2008

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