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Sporting games can appeal to anyone at all which is a huge problem for the real sports as they really only apply to the people who actually play the game itself. Just how close are computer games to the real thing? The question is, do you burn the same amount when you are playing the sports on a games console? The best way to put it is . . . perhaps.  Obviously if you are buying say a golf game for the 360 or PS3 it is not going to do anything apart from save you money on one of those electric golf trolleys.

On the other hand if you were to purchase one on the Wii the only thing you are missing out on is the walking aspect of the sport. A lot of the pro's in golf do not bother to even walk the course as it is so how much are you really missing out on. Game devlopers are always looking to improve the games they are making and this has become more of a competition than anything and the Wii is taking advantage of this by using its powerful motion sensing technlogy. When playing sports games that use your hands like golf and tennis it actually feels like you are playing the real thing which I have to admit is fantastic. With the new attachment for the Wii due out later this year motion sensing technology will advance further. This is a big problem for sport as the new technology is going to enable games to be made to be even more realistic than some of them are now. So is this really having an affect on anything? It is a great idea for all the people who simply cant afford to go out and pay loads of fees. Everytime you wish to play golf all you have to do is walk to the console and switch it on.

Personally I love games, but I think that they should stick to making the games that people that play them like and leave the sporting ones out of it. Every sport requires a huge talent to be able to play in a half decent way and it would certainly be a shame to see less and less people to start playing over time because of computer games.

So next time your stuck between going out in the rain for a round of golf or plugging in the Wii for a bit of a game, stop and think, the real thing is always better so charge up those golf batteries and get playing!

There is something wonderful about games that can’t be captured by any other kind of Christmas gifts. While toys, CDs, DVDs and books have a somewhat limited amount of use in many cases, games can be just the ticket for nights in for years after originally being given as gifts. As well as all of the old classics there are countless new titles added to the market all the time, and there really is a game out there for every man, woman and child to enjoy.

Games are an excellent way to get the family playing together at Christmas time, and after Christmas is done with, there is still much to be enjoyed whenever free time needs to be filled. There are games out there for one, for two, or for whole groups of players to enjoy. They aren’t just fun; they can also be educational and help with socializing when played as part of a group.

Christmas 2008 sees some fantastic games out there which would make ideal Christmas presents for friends and loved ones. As well as new editions of Monopoly, Cluedo, Scrabble, Twister and all of the old classics (even the humble Rubiks Cube has seen a resurgence due to the ‘Speedcubing’ craze), there are some fantastic new games that are taking stores and the public by storm. Let’s take a look at some of the golden oldies and the new hits.

20q is a superb new digital handheld version of the classic 20 Questions game. For kids there are classics such as Hungry Hippos, Pop Up Pirate, and themed games such as Ben 10 puzzles and more media tie-in games from the likes of High School Musical, Doctor Who, In The Night garden and more. For card game fans there’s always Uno, or Top Trumps, which this year adds titles such as Top gear to its list of licenses to thrill players of every age. Scene It, Articulate and Cranium are also filling the market to tease your grey matter. All of these games would make ideal gifts for Christmas 2008.

With so much to choose from on the market, it is easy to get carried away and have the best Christmas ever. So pull up some chairs, unfold the boards, and start throwing the dice.