Playing the future – the rise and rise of online gaming

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• Internet cafes have changed from places that allowed us to read,send emaisl and get on with work to gaming stations and areas of social connection.
• Sonys PS2 and Microsofts XBOX are not jus the biggest rivals and contenders in the gaming business but are infact 2 of the largest companies in the world.
• The thrill of online gaming is big,"taking out a sniper,never knowing if it could be britnet spears behind them,or Prince Harry!"
• Sony and Microsoft have both limited their online gaming services to those who have broadband. But once the momentum starts building, fewer and fewer people are going to be satisfied with simply playing video games ‘alone’.
• the easy creation of online avatars