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The State of Games in the Media

The video games industry is now a bigger grossing industry than the movie industry. In 2007 more money was spent in the UK on PC and console games, as well as the consoles themselves and the associated peripherals than on DVDs and cinema tickets. Yet until recently the media attention lavished on the movie and music industry, movie stars, plots and special effects far outshone that given to the games industry, with games journalism lagging behind movie and music reviews and comments in the majority of mainstream titles.

So too does the wider public view the movie industry more seriously, handing it the privilege to deal with important issues and make important comments. By contrast the games industry is viewed with a degree of both suspicion and a lack of seriousness, still seen by many as an immature pursuit of kids and adults who need to grow up. Big releases like Halo 3, Wii Fit and Grand Theft Auto 4 have all received comparatively high media attention, though not always for strictly good reasons or in a positive light. Generally games only enter the general publics eye when they break records or through bad press.

In that last couple of years though games and games journalism has grown to take a place in many large papers, websites and TV and news programs. Alongside movie and music reviews game reviews often appear and with big name title releases their press grabbing launches can grab news time on TV as well as . Other press attention is gained in a less favorable light with games such as Grand Theft Auto or Manhunt 2 making the news because of their controversial content. And so as the games industry grows and matures so too does it gain wider exposure from the mainstream press.

As well appearances in the press the games journalism industry in its own right has grown and matured into a business and discipline in itself. Dedicated games magazines are now experienced long-term brand names as are their associated websites. Recently not only have TV shows dedicated to game reviews and news grown to take a place on several channels but games orientated channels themselves have launched not just online but on Sky and Cable too, namely xleague.tv

Games journalism has sprung up as an industry in itself surrounding the profitable, dynamic and exciting world of not just the news of leading games consoles but also eSports,indie games and the wider games industry. Games fans, experts and industry workers come together to analyze new releases, breaking news and industry developments through games writing and games articles. A new website allows everyone to create an account and write games journalism articles to be read and commented on by other members, allowing anyone to enter the field of games journalism and build up an online profile of their news stories and articles.

In this contemporary world, it has become liable to access each and everything with modern technologies; therefore, gaming peripherals are the best gaming devices which comfort the gamers who love to play the ideal games with easy and accessible device to play their skills. Similarly I would like to enhance my gaming skills with the best gaming devices in the future as well. However, there are innumerable gaming devices but some of the most colossal of them I have spotlighted below which can enhance the best gaming skills in the 2018 without any atoms of doubt.

Top 10 Gaming Peripheral

Wireless gaming Mouse - Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

Wireless gaming mouse are somehow easy to access for the gamers in current gaming system. These wireless gaming mouse are free to move and can easily be managed by the players. However, Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum is one the best gaming peripheral wireless mouse which I found. It has a modern optical sensor which gives quick response to the movements of the hand as soon I move it. Similarly, it has customizable lighting of 16.8 million colors which show it the like breathing pattern. Moreover the lighting system is also sensor base as when I don't use it, and then it will sleep until and unless I move it again. Furthermore, it provides very easy control which can be customized on my own setting. This customized system is based on 11 buttons which can easily control all the programing in the future gaming like which will be launched in the 2018. Apart from this, it is the best gaming device because it is easy to carry with light weight of the 3.6 gram along with comfortable design for me to use as it has grip as well. Therefore, the Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum is the best gaming peripheral which is easy to access and is easy to buy because it has reasonable price i.e. $44.99.

Racing Wheels - Thrustmaster T300 RS

A racing wheel is one of the gaming peripheral which is used in the racing video game. It gives the comfort to the players in their advance skills of playing game. One of the best gaming devices is Thrustmaster T300RS. It is a used for play station 4 and 3 with a great style of GT wheel. This wheel allows me to perform in very smooth way like I am driving live on the road. It really eggs on me to lead the game in next level without impediments. Similarly, it provides brushless motor which can provide easy movement without any friction. The angle adjustment varies from 270 to 1080 degrees regarding the game vehicle. Not only this, it has dual belt which gives a smooth response like I am driving the vehicle on the road. Besides this, there are metal pedals which are adjustable to more than 6 positions according to the height. Similarly, it has also a resisting pedal layer on the brake pedal. However, these pedals can easily be adjusted at heights also. The voice of the motor is not audible as I can easily concentrate on the game while playing it rather than any noise disturbance. Therefore, Thrustmaster T300RS is the best gaming device for racing games.

Gaming Pedal - Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2

Gaming pedals are the gaming peripherals which are used on the account of the players comfort. The modern gaming world is launching many accessible gaming pedals but Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 is one of the best gaming devices for the players to comfort their skills in playing game. Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 can easily be fit by own settings. These pedals are highly constructed with durable and qualitative material. It has one best option that it is easily adjustable almost in all directions with all angles. Moreover, it is more strengthened because it has brake sensitivity to use it easily while playing it. It gives me the comfortable while playing game because it provides pressure sensitive brake which is connected with local cells. Apart from it, it has magnetic pedals with high resolution along with contactless sensors one the pressure of gas and clutch. It gives me the clue of its long life because I use it very roughly even than they have good performance. Moreover, it has one more option which really makes me to feel like I driving lively because it has vibration motor which indicate to lock the tires through this motors. Therefore, I really like this gaming peripheral for my personal gaming and it will really help me for future games because these are compatible to all games.

Gaming keyboard - Logitech G Pro Keyboard

These gaming keyboards are just used for the sake of gaming which is very small and light in weight. However, there are countless gaming peripherals of keyboards but Logitech G Pro Keyboard is one of the best gaming devices. I really like this gaming peripheral because it makes me easy to use my skills for the gaming world of competition of sports game. Its response is as faster as you one click of your finger tips to the keyboard and its reaction is on the screen. Moreover, it is easily adjustable and can move without any tensions. It has also a small portion for the mouse movement. Apart from this it has portable connection with PC so it has great designs which can comfort me for using my best skills while playing game. One of the best option it has i.e. it has multi key pressing which is best option for future coming games like 2018. This option will give me the accessibility to whatever I would like to intend in game. It has also RGB lighting with 16.8M colors which can easily be customized for every single key. Therefore, it is the best gaming devices for improving my skills regarding games and will also make me easily to compete in future games.

Gaming Joystick - Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog

The joystick is one kind of gaming peripheral which is used by the players in the games for their gaming skills. Similarly, there are many gaming joysticks which are used for the gaming purpose but I like the most is Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog. I found many great features which can make my skills more compatible one. It has a magnetic sensor which can easily give me the performance like I am playing a real airplane because it has joystick buttons which required pressure like a real airplane. Apart from it, it is easily detachable so I can move it according to my wish. It has lights which have 5 programming LEDs. These LEDs gives me the real sense of airplane with a trim wheel along with 15 buttons. Therefore, I really recommend this best gaming device which gives me comfort by using it and easily I can improve my skills with its programming. Moreover, it will also assist me in future launching games in 2018 because it has the technology of Hall Effect AccuRate Technology.

VR Headset - HTC Vive

Virtual Reality headset is used by the users to feel them in space environment. Actually they are used as gaming peripheral for the player's best skill. It gives me the option of flexibility to seat or stand in space like fifteen feet. So, I feel very easy and real presence in the environment. Apart from this these headset give me the real movements like virtual world because it has the 3D sound with direction audio. It can easily controllable at 360 degrees. Moreover, it is used automatically on standard devices without any additional settings. Therefore, it becomes easier for me to enhance my skills regarding gaming peripheral. It also provides me for future coming features games which can easily be accessible on this HTC Vive.

Motion Controller - Razer Hydra

A motion controller is one of the gaming peripheral which is used to control the game accelerometers. Similarly it tracks the motion. Therefore, there are countless motion controller but Razer Hydra is one of the best motion controllers which assist me to improve my gaming skills. It gives me sensation of the virtual world. It has Magnetic motion sensor which can locate me the exact location in my hands. Similarly it paves the way like I am in the virtual game world by assisting me by three dimensional features in the game. It has button for controlling the fluid which is known as thumb-ergonomic and it has also 4 hyperresponse buttons which give the exact and fast response by your just click. Apart from this, it provides me the free motion because it has six degree freedom magnetic motion tracking system. Besides this, it gives the low magnetic field along with little power consumption. This is how it makes me easy to choose it for the future coming games because this is the best gaming devices.

Gaming Cockpit - Fanatec ClubSport

The Gaming Cockpits are specific computer desk than as usual desk. They are special designed for the sake of gaming purpose as the players never get fatigue while playing games because it is a gaming peripheral. However, there are number of kinds of gaming cockpits but the Fanatec Clubsport is one of the best cockpits which give me an easy access to improve my gaming skills. It gives me the total customization of my own wish with every angle I can rotate it. So, it has plethora of adjustment for driving position I like. Moreover it has colossal function which is compatible for all racing games. Therefore, I like this gaming cockpit because it is one of the best gaming devices which matches my skills

Mechanical Switch Gaming Keypad - Razer Orbweaver Chroma

It is one of the best gaming devices which give the lighting on the mechanical keypads. Similarly, Mechanical Switches have a setting which is optimized in a set of actuation and reset points which can easily improve your performance regarding the game and will enhance your skills of game. However, The Razer Orbweaver Chroma is one of the best Mechanical switches gaming keypad which provides me the best option of twenty key mechanical keys which are installed with programs and can easily improve my skills for the next level. Apart from it, it gives me the option of 8 key thumb pads which are also fully programmed regarding my skills. Similarly, it gives me 16.8M colors of light with the mechanical keys which have also custom setting. Therefore, I really like Razer Orbweaver Chroma because it is the best gaming peripheral which matches my skills.

Gaming projector - BenQ HT2150ST

Gaming projector are the gaming peripheral which are used for the sake of clear game resolution with real colors and can be extendable on you desired size. Similarly, BenQ HT2150ST is one of the best gaming devices which offer me the great features. It provides me the high resolution of 1080 full HD image which can make my vision clear for game. It can easily be spreadable on my will in big screen. Similarly, it has good image quality which has no problem of aging. Moreover, it gives the best option of natural sound like I am in a virtual world and playing the game as a real life character. Therefore, I personally recommend this best gaming device for egging on my skills with comfortable gaming projectors.

On the whole, I really like to invest my time on these best gaming peripherals which can easily enhance my skills not for the present time but also for the future games in 2018. In the same fashion, I also recommend all aforementioned best gaming devices to be used for the comfortable access to everyone's gaming skill because these gaming peripherals will never lead anyone risky but will save the time of the players. I have personal experience which I have shared as all can get benefit from this piece of information regarding the best gaming devices for the virtual gaming world. So, it is really a great decision to go with these gaming peripherals for experiencing the best skills of individual regarding games.

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Are E-Sports Really Sports?

Competitive gaming has been around a long time on the PC with professional Starcraft leagues or tournaments for games like Quake and Counter-Strike. The Xbox 360 has made competitive gaming much more popular in recent years with the pro-gaming console league Major League Gaming, or MLG for short, and has begun to be classified as a sport by many gamers. Even sports news coverage, such as ESPN, have bought into this new fad called E-Sports (electronic sports) and now covers MLG games on their website and even sometimes mentions it on Sportscenter. But is this attention justified? Are E-Sports really sports? The answer is no and here are reasons why this is so.

Lack of wide innate skill gap

I thought I would start off with this reason so that any gamers who think this is the sole reason for this article can be settled right off. I'm not saying that I could beat a Halo 3 player such as Tsquared. He is better than me. A lack of innate skill gap means that, with dedication, almost any gamer can become a pro at the game they want to compete in. This is not true for everybody and here is an example. When I used to play SOCOM II, a friend of mine had over 2,000 hours logged onto the game online. I had less than 50 hours, but I was far and away a much better player than him. I think that no matter how much he played, I would have always been better. But, on the other hand, there are many players such as myself that are just naturally good at video games. I have a 2.5 K/D ratio on Halo 3, but I rarely play the game and do not take it seriously. I don't even like it. I have a feeling, though, that if I played 8 hours a day or more with the intent to take it very seriously, I could probably compete at the MLG level. I have a feeling a majority of the players on Halo 3 that are dedicated to it, could compete at the MLG level.

This is not so with sports like hockey, basketball, baseball, even golf or tennis. I used to play hockey as a kid but no matter how much I played, there is a 99.999% chance I would never make it into the NHL. I think the same can be said for thousands, maybe even millions of athletes in major sports. But not gaming. You have a very good chance of being able to compete in the field of gaming simply by training and staying dedicated to it.

Perhaps I could never beat TSquared but because gaming does not involve physicality, the difference between us would be only dedication. He is a lot more dedicated than I am, and has been for a very long time. The professional gaming plays video games as his life. I chose a different career path. Just like I wouldn't be as good a forensic investigator as someone who has 20 years experience, I wouldn't be as good a gamer as TSquared if I competed against him right now.

There is no scouting combine

In most major sports leagues like the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB, there are minor leagues or college level play. This is how players make it up to the majors, they play through college and then get drafted to a team or play in the minors, prove themselves, and are called up. In E-Sports, there's no minors. You don't have to prove yourself to compete, you just pay to enter an event. I can't tell you the number of times I have watched a sports game on TV to hear an announcer say something along the lines of 'You're in the Majors, you should be able to make that play' or something similar. There's no prestige being an MLG player, it's meaningless. Anybody can become one at anytime. Now, you might get badly beaten if you're no good, but it's because you're competing at a level you shouldn't be. There's a reason when major league players in MLB are sent down to the minors on a rehab assignment or something that they dominate or that a player who might dominate at triple A or the AHL for hockey might suck in the NHL or MLB, it's a completely different level of play.

E-Sports don't have levels of play like this (sure there's the CAL and CPL but it doesn't work the same way). Either you are competing or you're not. I think to be considered a sport, MLG should remedy this by incorporating a minor league where players are farmed from to competing in the majors. This would be the only way to get into the majors is to be invited, not simply sign up and paying a fee.

A lack of unity or organization

There are a lot of gaming leagues out there. There's the MLG, CAL, CPL, GGL, Gamebattles (actually a branch of MLG), Starleagues, and many others, some more legitimate or popular than others. Sure there are different sports leagues, but I don't think anybody is going to say that in America there is a football league more legitimate or popular than the NFL or a hockey league more legitimate and popular than the NHL. Why doesn't gaming have one legitimate league? Why is it so fragmented? If it was a true sport, it should have a unity of organization. Instead, leagues are just privately owned and run which leads to so many different ones. Are players in MLG better than a player in CPL? Who knows, they are different leagues with different games. I can confidently say players in the NHL are better than players in a European League.

This brings me to another point, the organization of E-Sports is nothing like a sport. There is no regular season, there are only events and ladders. Even the leagues that pretend to have seasons are only running ladders for a specific time-frame and call it a season. Ladders don't work like seasons because you can join or leave a ladder at any time. If you go 0-5 on Gamebattles, delete your team and remake it and you erase your bad start. Teams don't have the same number of games played. You can challenge other teams at your whim so you never have to play a team that you know could beat you unless you reach the Playoffs. Real sports aren't like this. There aren't just a handful of tournament-style events throughout the season.

Making it more sports-like

Overall, E-Sports leagues seem to be trying to make gaming appear to be a sport without actually making it into one. Like the addition of coaches in MLG games like Gears of War and Halo. That seems like a completely ludicrous addition to professional gaming and one that doesn't even make it more like a sport. Why does a gamer need a coach?

To make gaming into a sport, they should make organizational changes. Let's continue to use MLG as an example. A Halo 3 team in MLG should have to be sponsored by a corporation or person. A sponsor doesn't just pay for trips to Meadowlands and give you cool gaming rigs. That person should own the team and they make the roster changes. If Ogre 1 and Ogre 2 don't like Walshy anymore, too bad. They don't have a say, the sponsor does. Teams shouldn't be just a group of friends that got together one day and have played together ever since. They should be solid foundations that will exist years from now, with our without it's current player roster.

They should implement a regular season. Instead of going to a handful of tournament events or competing in some online ladder, the teams involved in the season are set at the beginning of the season. No more can teams join or leave once the season is underway. Thus, schedules are set for each team. If you are scheduled to play a team, you go to that location and play them. Real sports teams and players travel a lot. It seems gamers sit at home training for the next event. You train during the off-season in a sport, and play during the season. Why would competitive play be held online when you have network issues, potential cheating, and lag? It doesn't make sense. So there's no reason they shouldn't be traveling around the country to play their next scheduled opponent.

Each team would have the same number of games played. After the season is over, playoffs would be seeded and played in the tournament-style events like Meadowlands. That should be how playoffs are done. Right now it seems they have no relevance at all other than winning you money and giving you points.

There should also be a scouting combine. You can't simply up and join an MLG competition one day. You will have to enter into a separate league and compete there until you are invited by a team owner to join an MLG team. That would give legitimacy to the league and also probably weed out a lot of want to-be's and posers because they aren't going to want to compete and travel a lot.

Another idea I had for American professional gaming would be to hold state tournaments which would recognize the best players that live in each state. These players would then be eligible to compete on the main MLG or professional circuit. I think something like this would be more feasible than a minor leagues for gaming. And c'mon, who doesn't like saying things like I went to states in 2009.'

Physicality doesn't matter 

A lot of people say gaming isn't a sport because it's not physical. I'm not saying this because it is debatable whether or not sports require physical activity. After all, NASCAR is considered a sport by some and the driver just sits there. Bowling is also considered a sport and that involves very little physicality. It's also debatable whether or not gaming has no physicality in the first place. Gaming requires reaction time and motor skills as well as critical and analytical thinking, just like real sports. I think the real reasons that people say gaming is not a sport is because of the ones outlined above. It just seems more like a hobby and doesn't conduct itself in a professional or sports-like manner.

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Can Video Games Make You Smarter?