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Video Games From Niko Silvester, your About Video Games Editor We've got all the videogame news that's fit to print (er, I mean, post online), and probably some that isn't. This week you can find out about the latest gaming events, plus learn how to buy a gaming keyboard, get some 'Pong' history, find out if 'Star Wars' is any good on Kinect, and too much more to squeeze into this tiny introduction. And remember, our Guides have lots more stuff than just what I've linked here, so feel free to click around, explore, and leave comments! Buying a Keyboard for Gaming If you game on a PC, you'll probably want to think about swapping your standard keyboard for one specially made for gaming. Dave covers the reasons you might want to do this, and points out some key features to consider when shopping... Read more See More About:  gaming hardware  gaming keyboards  gaming mice Evolution of the Paddle and Ball Videogaming started out simple. Really simple. D.S. delves into the history of the paddle-and-ball game with a look at 'Pong,' 'Breakout,' and others of the type. It's way cooler than you might think... Read more 'Kinect Star Wars' Review (X360 Kinect) A 'Star Wars' game seems like a natural fit for Kinect, what with all the light saber waving (geek fact: it's not spelled "sabre"), but a dancing minigame? Well, judge for yourself... Read more See More About:  star wars games  lucasarts  microsoft game studios New SimCity Will Require an Online Connection Apparently, if you're a 'Sims' fan who like to play alone, you're going to be out of luck, sort of. Scott says the developers of the new game require a persistent online connection to make "players to feel more connected to the community"... Read more See More About:  simcity 2013  city-building games  Video Games Ads Video Games Cheats Xbox Video Games Video Games Play Video Games WII Video Games Featured Articles How to Manage Your Friends on PS Vita Wii U 'Aliens: Colonial Marines' Will Be the One to Get 'Pokemon Conquest' Coming to the Nintendo DS 'Grand Theft Auto 3' With GTA 4 Rage Engine The Basics of Video Game Shooters 'MLB: The Show' Review (PS3)   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Video Games newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement