Essential Tips on Gaming for Newbies: The World of Internet
Games.
Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing. Games
are extremely popular and constantly evolving.
There are:
* Games played using e-mail.
* Games played on a browser window by using a web address.
* Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet, MUD client,
or a Web based forum.
* Games that are graphic need stand-alone software that permits
players to play with or against one another using an Internet
connection.
The first game, MUD, was developed in 1978, and the market has
burgeoned since then.
To play, one needs:
* A reliable Internet connection.
* A personal computer or game console.
* Selected software required by specific games.
One can play simple board games like scrabble, or bingo, or
games like poker, mahjong, and pool. Another popular category is
simulation games--these imitate real-life situations and cover
aspects like combat, city planning, strategies, as well as
flight simulation.
For serious gaming the computer performance must be optimized.
This can be done by:
* Running the disk defragmenter and organizing the computer
files. This should ideally be done once a month at least.
* Correct folder and file errors by using scandisk---use once a
week and the computer will give trouble free performance.
* Clean your hard drives--get rid of Internet files, temporary
files, as well as files in the trash/recycle bin. Clear the
cache and uninstall programs that are not in everyday use.
* Update the operating system software. Download any new
security patches. Keep video drivers updated.
* Clear space on the hard drive---store files on a back up
system.
* Clear any spyware you have inherited from websites.
* Minimize number of programs running--when playing a graphic
intensive game if there are too many programs running
simultaneously the graphics will become choppy and game will be
slow.
* Delete add on game files--wall papers and other paraphernalia
will just clutter the computer.
* Run an anti-virus program regularly but disable it when you
are loading/playing games. Antivirus programs slow down games.
* Always shut down the computer properly.
The Internet allows gamers to compete with people across
oceans, on the other side of the world and anywhere in the
universe. Some use PCs while others use consoles. What you use
is a personal choice and depends on issues like costs and so on.
Before you buy a game you must:
* Consider "system requirements" - some games can run on
systems that are not exact others need specific hardware.
* Find out if the game is single player or multi-player. Many
games need the Internet--and, the broadband connection is more
efficient than the dial-up connection. Many like Xbox Live only
work on a broadband connection.
* Find out if the game can be played using a mouse/keyboard or
whether it will need a full-featured joy stick.
Be wise and try a demo before making an actual purchase.
Playing a demo benefits the player as well as game developer.
Many online games offer free trial periods ---beta testing is a
great opportunity to find out if the game suits your taste as
well as pockets.
Do your research thoroughly--usually there are several games
competing for players within a genre. Read game reviews before
taking the final step.
About the Author:Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for
www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com,
the premier website to play thousands of free online games
including arcade games, action games, card games, flash games,
strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also freelances for
www.1888SoftwareDownloads.com.