Video Games have become a significant force in the entertainment industry where games and online gaming are becoming the activity of choice for many.

Video Games are about to enter into a new generation with the upcoming releases of the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 consoles in late 2005 and early 2006. The new computer processing power in these new consoles will unleash even more realistic and exciting games in the future. From the pre-release notes here is a early comparison between the Xbox 360 and the PS3.

Parents need to monitor their children's use of video games and online gaming. Here is the first of a two part series on A Parent's Guide to Online Gaming which will start to explain the basics.