Word is out that Hollywood screenwriters David Weisberg and Douglas Cook (responsible for blockbusters such as Double Jeopardy and The Rock) are set to bring the videogame Darkest of Days to the big screen. Hotshot producer Joe Roth is said to be behind the project.

Adapting a videogame for the big screen has always been an exciting project, but some videogame fans don’t know how to feel about this latest adaptation yet–given the fact that the game is not exactly garnering positive reviews in the gaming world.

The plot of the game revolves around a soldier named Alexander Morris who is fighting in the Civil War. When he is wounded, he is rescued by a man who takes him to a futuristic portal called Kronotek. Apparently, the people at Kronotek have found a way to make time travel possible, allowing them to protect history at all costs. Morris is then invited to participate in this cause by helping protect people who have key roles in history.

Despite the potential of the game’s premise, many gamers found themselves questioning the game’s plausibility especially since the main character does little to question the unusual situation that he finds himself in. The mechanics of the game are not much better. The players spends long stretches of time walking and the weapons are poorly designed.

There is no doubt that gamers are hoping that the skills of the screenwriters and producer combined will turn Darkest of Days a better movie than it was as a game.

If you’ve been anticipating the release of Final Fantasy XIII since you’ve heard of its inception then you don’t have to wait long anymore. The release of the game is bound to be one of the hottest launches in the videogame industry especially now that it has been announced that it will be heralded by an event.

On March 8, an event called the Final Fantasy XIII Experience will be celebrated in San Francisco. If you’re a hardcore fan of the entire Final Fantasy franchise then this is one event that you don’t want to miss.

Guests will have the chance to be the first ones to play the game. Trailers and artwork will also be featured in the event. You will also have the chance to meet the designers, developers and other creative masterminds behind the game. A raffle will also be held where lucky winners will receive various Final Fantasy prices.

Square Enix announced that 200 of its members will have the special opportunity to attend this event. On top of that, members that already have Bronze Tier memberships will have a chance to enter a special sweepstakes. 50 winners from the sweepstakes will have the chance to attend the actual launch party of the game.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was released last October and has sold over 2.5 million copies to date—an astounding feat for a videogame that has only been in the market for four months. Not only that, but the game has also received 15 nominations in what is considered the Oscars of videogames—the Interactive Achievement Awards.

Fans may know the game, but few of them know about the man behind the game—or rather, the woman. 45-year old Amy Hennig is the creative director over at Naughty Dog Studios which is a property of Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Hennig was actually an English Literature major in UC Berkeley. After graduating, Hennig started to attend film school. It was while she was studying film that she took a job in a videogame company in order to make ends meet. Little did she know that it was this job that would change her life forever. Hennig discovered that she was more interested in the gaming industry than in film. It wasn’t long before she dropped out of film school to focus on developing games on a full-time basis.

For a couple of years, Hennig worked hard for the company Electronic Arts, striving to prove herself to be a competent designer. Her hard work paid off in 1993 when a lead designer of one of the games quit and Hennig ended up as the replacement. Hennig’s first project is a game that perhaps many videogame fanatics remember, called Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City.

Now, with the whopping sales of Uncharted 2, it’s not hard to see that Hennig has come a long way.

The ever popular Xbox 360 is still a favorite among modern gamers. Give them what they want this Christmas on one of the most sophisticated, well-balanced consoles available.

Grand Theft Auto IV: If you’re giving someone a 360, make sure this game is included. It ranks as one of the best-reviewed games of all time thanks to its pristine graphics, well-developed storyline and unbelievably expansive environments to explore. Gamers can ignore the outstanding plot and spend days exploring the city, stealing cars and helicopters and creating general mayhem. A true landmark for video games. That said, this is an adult game in every sense of the word, so you might want to stick with a Mario game for the little ones.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: The most recent installment of the massively popular war series brings realism and excitement to the war genre. The single player option offers a gripping story, and the multi-player mode is simply unsurpassed.

Wireless controller: Another remarkable advancement for the Xbox 360. Instead of being restrained by a cord a couple feet long, the Xbox 360 wireless controller gives the player up to 30 feet of freedom. It’s energy efficient, too – the two included AA batteries last for up to 40 hours, with ample warning given for when the time is about to expire. Choose between white, black or red.

Wireless headset: Make your gamer’s experience truly immersive. The wireless headset lets you communicate with players from all across the globe during multi-player sessions. Coordinate attack patterns with your teammates or taunt your opponents with the sleek and simple wireless headset.

Xbox Live Starter Pack: Join the new wave of gaming! Connect with Xbox Live and play with gamers from across the planet. This starter kit comes with three free months of Xbox Live Gold, which includes access to free game demos, exclusive downloads, Facebook, Twitter and Netflix Instant Watch for Netflix members.

One thing everyone knows about Video Games: they cost a lot of money. A truly great video game library is often out of reach. Despite that, you want a collection that covers everything: casual games, multiplayer games, challenging games, and time consuming games. Follow the steps outlined below, and a great library of video games will be yours.

First, check your games for the following things, on a scale of 1-4:

1.    Replay Value – If you have played the entire game, how fun is it to play again?
2.    Multiplayer Value – How many players can play at once?
3.    Time Played – How much do you play it? For casual games, an hour is quite a bit. For an RPG, an hour is practically nothing.
4.    Contribution to Collection – if you have all of the Final Fantasy games, but don’t like FF-V, it doesn’t make sense to get rid of it.
5.    Total Enjoyment – how much do you, personally, like the game?

If a game comes out between 5 and 10, you can probably get rid of it (unless it got a 4 in one of these categories). When you get rid of a game, trade it in somewhere so you can use it to get other games you want.

When you go to buy games, keep the above criteria in mind. In addition, consider the following:

1.    How old is the game? If the game is new, it doesn’t make sense to buy now. Wait, and get it when the price gets cut.
2.    Have you played the game? If you haven’t, rating Time and Enjoyment is difficult. Talk to friends who have played, or borrow it.
3.    What niche in your library will the game fill? If you already have six multiplayer games, but only one casual game, take that into consideration.

Lame Video Games. Everyone has them. That one game you bought when you were 13, outgrew, and never seemed to be able to get rid of. That game your mom bought you so you could play it with your little brother. Those girly games your ex bought you a few years ago that have been collecting dust ever since you broke up. The game that looked awesome in the ads, but ended up being incredibly boring.
 
 Of course, you could just throw them away. But why? There are so many other options!
 
 The first place to check is your local game store. This is a great choice if you intend to buy more video games, as the trade-ins tend to use in-store credit, which means you have to spend it there. The game will be worth more if you have the original packaging, especially the instruction manual.
 
 The next place to go is Amazon. Most people don’t know it, but you can ship your old games to Amazon  and get an Amazon gift card in return. While this still isn’t cash, you can use the gift card for just about anything, from cheese packages to textbooks for school to a great gift for your special loved one. Best of all, they pay the shipping both ways.
 
 If neither of these places will accept it, check around online and at pawn shops to find the best deal you can get for it.
 
 If all else fails, and you can’t find a place to send it, try going to SwapTree.com, where you can put it on your list of currently existing titles. When someone requests it, they arrange a two, three, or four way trade to get you something in exchange.
 
 Or just throw it in the microwave and watch the fireworks!

For Console Video Games, the evolution of the industry is defined by the system the game was produced for. Each set of platforms is referred to as a Generation.
 
 First Generation: The Magnavox Odyssey was the first console system developed. It took 6 years to develop and sell. First sold in 1972, few today would be willing to play games as simple as these. Still, they sold over 2 million copies.
 
 Second Generation: The Video Entertainment System (1977) brought the advent of the programmable cartridge, so each game was sold separately. Later renamed the Atari, this was generally considered to be the first true Console.
 
 Third Generation: The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983) was the first system developed in Japan rather than America. The system was bundled with Super Mario Bros, a masterful marketing move.
 
 Fourth Generation: Sega really enters the market in 1987, with the Genesis. They faced a prompt response from Nintendo with the Super NES. The primary innovation this generation is 3D rendering, in games like Star Fox.
 
 Fifth Generation: The first Playstation is developed and brought into production, and quickly rises to popularity, primarily because they used CD’s rather than cartridges. Nintendo responded with the N64, which made First Person Shooters a major hit.
 
 Sixth Generation: Driven by the Playstation 2 and the Xbox, these platforms brought the advent of online, interactive, multiplayer technology.
 
 Seventh Generation: With the Playstation 3, the Wii, and the Xbox 360 all competing for market leadership, this generation has been one of the most competitive. Two major changes are the introduction of Motion Controls and the significant increase of alternate controllers, with games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
 
 Throughout these generations, consoles grew in graphics capacity and total memory available, making each generation of games look better than the last.