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Today, playing a video game is a different story than what it was twenty years ago in many senses. Game consoles have steadily gained popularity not only among kids but also among other age groups. For example, today, the Xbox 360 from Microsoft comes with Kinect technology which is based on webcam built in system for users to control and interact with the console without the need for conventional game controller to bring entertainment and playing games to people of all ages. On the other hand electronic gadgets including smart phones have changed the way game controllers, pads, buttons, joy sticks can be used with the incorporation of haptic and sensing technologies. Additionally, impressive graphics and 3D rendering displays are creating virtual environments more realistic which have the potential to capture the gamer’s attention all throughout the gaming process. As stated by Jurgelionis and others: “The increasing number of broadband users, and a demand for quality and diversity in entertainment services drives the development of new pervasive entertainment systems” (Jurgelionis et al., 2007). Indeed, they also stated that such entertainment systems should be accessible without any limits on time and location.

The Role of Haptics in Games