Thursday, January 29, 2009

Play A Different Online Game Everyday!

By David Spade

The games market is huge, very huge. The Internet market for games is just exploding. Software companies and developers are making hundreds and millions of dollars making and distributing the games on the Internet. A few years ago, you would not find many games for the toddler section of the market or the elderly market. With research, developers are now catering to the ever-increasing group of toddlers as well as adults and even the elderly. Research into games technology is at a all time high as money is generously spent on developing and introducing games with amazing graphics, realistic virtual worlds and outstanding soundtracks. No wonder, there has been a increase in people jumping online to play.

There will definitely be something of appeal to anyone wishing to play online games as the categories of games keep expanding. Some categories are, board games, puzzle games action games, adventure games, arcade games, strategy games and a whole lot more.

A parent needs to be selective and vigilant while picking games for their children. There are some games that contain violent and gory content. These are not suitable for the children's mindset. Earlier, the kids loved reading story books and fables. After the advent and growth of Internet their reading habit has taken a nosedive. Some online games are based on mythological stories and fables. They make use of 3D animated characters and have sound narration. By playing them, the kids obtain the same benefits of reading the books. This helps in enriching their imagination.

The majority of popular online games are available for free. Therefore, one can play without bothering about the expense. While some games can be played using the browser, some online games necessitate downloading and installation of softwares. The flash games are preferred by the children because they contain some superb visual effects. Moreover, they load faster in the browser. The majority of the Online Games can be played by using the keyboard and mouse.

Real life sports games which have a huge fan following like rugby, soccer, tennis, football, all now have online versions which are gaining popularity. Some of the games have the character look-alikes as opponents and is a huge drawcard for players. There are options to play single player or 2 player options.

Card games and casino games (using real money or virtual money) are a huge drawcard for the elderly. They can play from the confines of their home and can pause and resume a game when they like. There are online communities too where the elderly can play with players from all over the world from the comforts of their own home.

There is a separate market for Strategy and adventure games .These challenging games are solved with brilliant problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills. There are many levels of play which can take a long time to finish. Most of these games have player forums where the players exchange ideas and write up walkthroughs for those truly lost! These games are truly breathtaking.

There is definitely something for everyone. It is just a matter of time before you find out what online game category is your favourite. You may realise that you may favour one category over the other or may find that you just enjoy playing randomly. Whatever your choice, you can play a new game every day of the year and still not have played the thousands of games available online.

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