At one time it was series like The Wonder Years. Now it is video games. Video games are uniting this generation like never before. Television, music and movies have had their go at being a mass craze. If you walk down any local dormitory, you should see a number of video game sessions going on. Super Smash Bros Brawl, Portal, Guitar Hero and more are winning the imagination of the new generation.

The medium is the latest and newest. However that is not the only reason they are so popular at parties. They are bringing people together in novel ways. With games allowing 4 and eight people to play on a single screen, socializing has a whole new avenue. With online gaming, hundreds of competitors can play at once. With Rock Band you can live a dream without the hassles.

Video games are associated mostly with college students. They use the latest gizmos. However now it is also adults who are playing video games in large numbers. Revolutionary games like Wii Fit and Wii Sports have changed gaming forever.

Arcade games are not dead either. Online Xbox and Playstation let users from around the world play together and compare scores. Whether it is just two playing or a whole lot competing for prizes video games or friendships on Mario Kart Grand Prix or some friend enjoying the carnage of Halo, video games are uniting a generation.