Thursday, January 29, 2009

Why Pay For Games In The Store When You Can Play The FREE ONLINE!

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.

Children often get into the trap of pornographic websites unknowingly. When their parents restrict them from using the web they get more interested in the subject. Hence, it is advisable for a person to divert the attention of his kids to that of free online game. Some of these games are based on puzzle solving lessons and by playing these the reasoning and analytical abilities of children are improved significantly. This in a way helps in their education as well.

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.

Toddlers and children are attracted to arcade games which are very easy to download and are bright and beautifully displayed. The storylines are very simple and some games are designed for core skills like hand-eye co-ordination, memory improvement and problem solving techniques.

For helping out the beginners, most of the free online games come with demo modes and user guides. Some of the online Free Games can be played by one person at a time. On the contrary, some of them have multiplayer options. This means, several players can join it at the same time using a network. There are some popular multiplayer games that have their dedicated online communities.

There are some online computer games that award the players with bonus points as they progress through various levels in the game. Some of the games award the player who can reach the destination and complete the objectives in the shortest possible time. One can also stumble across hidden goodies in the games that are unlocked when a player accidentally performs a deed. These are loved by the avid online gamers.

Strategy and adventure games have their own market. This group are advanced players and use brilliant problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills to overcome these challenging games.. The games tend to take a few hours to complete and there are many levels. Most of these games have player forums where the players exchange ideas, share cheat codes and write up walkthroughs for those truly lost! With plenty of money spent here by developers, these games are truly spectacular.

With the number of games offered, only limited by your imagination, you will discover a whole magical world of online games. There is something for everyone. Some people like to stick to a particular category, others are happy to explore the variety on offer. Whatever the choice, one will never run out of choices 365 days a year!

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