My 5 Favorite PSP Games

Everyone who's ever played PSP games is passionate about their favorite games. You can tell that just by looking at all the "top 10" lists online.

I don't have enough room for a top 10...but I will share with you my personal selection for the best 5 PSP Games. These are not in any particular order, other than they all make the top of my list.

* God of War: Chains of Olympus. As most reviewers have reported, this game almost single-handedly revives and reinvents the 3-D action genre. It features unparalleled presentation and tightly-wound combat. I believe this is the best-looking game created for any hand-held game console.

* Lumines II. I was always a huge Tetris fanatic, which explains why I like this game so much--reminiscent of that classic game. In this one, colored blacks descend from the screen top and you must clear them out by forming various like-colored combinations. It features gorgeous special effects and a great musical soundtrack.

* Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Yes, the GTA franchise makes its appearance on the PSP. The game allows you to build your crime syndicate while watching over your lovely ladies. While it has some flaws, this game provides a great visceral experience.

* Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. This outstanding entry features gorgeous graphics and unbelievable real-tie battles. It's also a plus that it features cameos by popular characters from Final Fantasy VII.

* Killzone: Liberation. This is a game which totally unshackles the PS2 first-firston shooter experience for the handheld players. Unlike other shooters, it features top-down play, but once you get used to it, it's a blast.

I'm sure that if you try any one of these games, you'll consider it money well-spent.

Building Relationships Through Video Games on the Internet

These games have become tools specifically put in place to attract new consumers to the video game industry. It's the perfect solution, since the online games never deteriorate and are affordably available to a large audience. The games are innovated, and not necessarily like any traditional video games that are reserved for computers, gaming systems, and even cellphones.

Today, shopping online is is the most popular service for finding the best video games online. Online services offer the most titles for the Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox. Shortly after computers were introduced to the market, people started realizing the potential that games had with the new technology. The entertainment industry took a drastic turn, and the changes have been amazing.

It's now possible to compete against people around the world, simply by connecting to the internet. A recent AOL poll has shown that all age groups have taken an interest in these games, rather than just children. The evolution over the last thirty years has gained appeal for everybody, and the sales clearly reflect it. Online games are so unique because they connect thousands of users from around the world. Some individuals are so satisfied with the new technology, that they have developed unhealthy addictions to them.

An average person spends three hours a week playing games. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 34 devote closer to five hours a week to games. The online feature offers more than just a game. There's a communication aspect involved, which lets people develop relationships with other people, while never revealing their true self.

The improved graphics and quality, along with easy access and generally free play, make it a perfect past time. The online video games are popular because they run realistic scenarios that the gamers can control, but may never be able to actually participate in. This power and adventure is exhilarating. Involving other live players generally results in people playing longer than if they were alone. There is a new component involved, where the user doesn't want to leave the conversation that was taking place, or continue to develop a friendship.

Traditional games have never offered this, but the change is enjoyed by most of the gaming audience. It's clear that more young males use the online games than young females, regardless of their location.

However, anybody with a broadband connection, or a great DSL or cable connection, is able to participate. This form of entertainment is sure to have a bright future, with even more improvements and widening fan base.