Jessica Kosinski asked:


Author: Jessica Kosinski

November 19, 2008

The Console Versus PC Gaming Battle

In the world of gaming, some of us like to think that PC gamers rule the roost. Others, however, are die hard console gamers. Some walk the line and play both. So, o they have the staying power? Is one type destined to become obsolete?

First of all, in the world of console gaming, there are three main categories, these days, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or Wii gamers. Granted, some play two types and some play all three. Personally, I am a Nintendo fiend, though.

In some ways, that competition actually works in the console gamers’ favor. Since there are three main console games, there are three very distinctive console game sets to choose from. Yet, those sets are ever changing.

For example, I loved Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie on N64. Imagine my dismay when I discovered that the latest Banjo game is only out on Xbox 360! Suddenly, they aren’t Nintendo specific games anymore! So, now, if I want to play my favorite games, I have to buy a 360. Theoretically, once I do that, I will see other 360 games that I like and buy those. I’m probably not alone. That trend will probably cause a lot of you gamers out there to buy more than one system and, as a result, games for more than one system.

So, any old school console gamers are probably going to stay console gamers and, by default, their kids will probably be console gamers, since the games will be in the house. I don’t see console games ever dying. So, are computer games destined to go by the wayside, instead?

Well, I think not, just for sheer convenience. Most of us use our computers on a daily basis. If we have breaks from work or just happen to be online chatting with friends, why not play a game, especially a multiplayer online game? In fact, more and more MMORPG’s are popping up. World of Warcraft, Warhammer and the like are in no danger of dying off.

Aside from that sort of convenience, there’s also the space convenience. If you play computer games, you don’t have to contend with console game systems, lots of game controllers and accessories and tons of game discs and cases everywhere. A lot of computer games don’t even require a disc to run.

Then there’s convenience point three. If you’re already at your computer playing a game you have the world at your fingertips, as far as finding game information goes. You can easily look up game cheats, game walkthroughs, game trailers and more. Of course, if you are playing a console game, you can take time out and go over to your computer and look up the cheat codes, but it takes more time.

Ultimately, there are no winners or losers in the battle between console and PC. I am looking forward to Diablo III coming out for PC, personally, but I’m also looking forward to the day that I can replace the Wii that my ex boyfriend kept, too! There’s no reason we should choose one over the other. All games are a blast!

Ricky Lim asked:


Do you like playing PC games? Have you tried downloading free full games for PC? If so, then you must have played games that are playable for one hour only. And why is that? It’s because you’ve downloaded a trial version of the game.

Trial versions usually give one hour of free gaming. But afterwards, they’ll ask you to buy the full version of the game. If you did buy it, you’ll be able to play through the whole game. You need to use your credit card to buy the game online.

But if you don’t have a credit card, or you simply don’t want to buy it, then your next option is to get full version PC game download. You might be wondering if that is possible. I assure you that you can download free full games for PC easily.

Just follow my tips. Full versions of games can be downloaded directly with your browser through certain web sites such as gametop.com, gamershell.com and free-windows-games.com. There are tons of games to choose from.

If you are still unsatisfied with the list of games they have, or you are simply looking for a specific game, you can try searching online with the keyphrase “free full version computer games download” on search engines.

There are also some PC games download membership sites online. These computer games download sites allows you to download unlimited full version pc games for a one time fee. The download speeds are faster and there are thousands of full version computer games you can download.

Ricky Lim asked:


Many people all around the world love playing games. And, same as people, the games have their own history. Year after year they improved their content along with their target area.

The old games were replaced by video games and now the industry is focused mostly on computer games.

Unfortunately the old games are very hard to find nowadays, if not impossible. Video games and computer games are specially developed to be played by people of all ages. Children simply love them and that’s why they spend many hours in front of the PC.

Playing is fun and it helps people forget about their everyday worries. But there’s also a downside. The hours spent in front of the computer affect the eyes and the mind and that’s why parents should pay attention to their kids allowing them to play a game only for a specified amount of time.

Games became very popular lately but their prices are aiming to the roof: the newer the game the bigger the price. The most affordable way to purchase them is by using the online websites or by downloading them.

The online purchase has a few important advantages. For example you can play a trial version before deciding to buy the product. If you’re pleased with the quality and with the story, you pay for the full version. Also, you can try a whole variety of games before deciding for the ones that deserve the money.

Downloading computer games is very easy but you’ll need special software. If you look hard enough, you’ll find several websites that even offer free games.

Now, all your favourite games will be stored in your PC and you can play them whenever you feel like it. If you get bored you just uninstall the game and install a new one for free.

You can download even some famous games such as: Command and Conquer 3, Tom Clancy Rainbow Six, World of Warcraft, Squad Command, Universe at War, Mysterious Island, Portal Ren Test, Crysis Demo, World in Conflict, Titan Mode, Sam and Max, Modern Warfare and so on and so forth.

The Playstation games are actually computer games modified for other technical specifications in order to comply with everyone’s request.

The Internet is filled with all kind of games: mind games, child games, war games, construction games, etc and people worldwide love to spend their free time saving the world in a virtual dimension.

Ricky Lim asked:


Gamers worldwide are trying very hard to find websites offering wide lists of full version PC games available for download. The Internet is filled with these sites and many of them offer full versions of many famous games. If you know how to find your way on the web you can find them and use them wisely.

Usually each website offer different game categories: arcade, board, racing, card, etc. the list is constantly updated and in most cases it comprises every new product on the market.

If you’re looking for sites offering downloadable full version PC games, it’s recommended that you trust only the credible ones. Read the list below and you’ll discover some of the best websites offering this service:

ArcadeTown – is an amazing site that offers you unlimited access to full version games available for download. It’s the perfect page for the gamers worldwide.

The website also includes a useful platform just in case you want to play a game with your friends and peers. You can choose from a large list of games including: action, puzzle, arcade, adventure, word, breakout, etc.

BigFish – is another famous website that many people love to visit each day. In order to download full version games you’ll just have to create your own account. It will take you only a few seconds and it’s free of charge.

After you log in you’ll be welcomed into the online gaming community and you’ll have access to many interesting online games to play with your friends. All you need to worry about is your Internet connection because you’ll need the speed for winning.

There are also a few PC games download membership sites such as Fast Game Downloads that allows you to download unlimited full version computer games for a one time fee. The download speeds are much faster than free PC games download sites and the files are certified free from viruses and spyware.

Ricky Lim asked:


Are you a gaming fanatic and want to know how to download full PC games online? Well, there are a few options that allows you to download full version PC games online.

The first option is to visit the free arcade sites online. These sites have arcade games that you can play online without downloading anything. There are hundreds of simple arcade games to choose from and they are quite fun for a few hours. However, the graphics and gameplay are simple.

If you want to download full commercial PC games such warhammer online or the sims 2, then another site you can consider is direct2drive. This is PC games download service that allows you to download full version computer games on a pay per game download basis. The cost is generally between $4.99 to $49.95. The newer PC games will cost more.

Of course, this method can cost you a lot of money in the long run especially if you plan on downloading many computer games. However, there is another option if you want to download unlimited PC games.

The last alternative to download free PC games is to join a PC games download membership site. These PC games download sites allows you to download unlimited computer games for a one time fee. There are no monthly subscription costs and no download limitations.

You can download as many computer games as you want for less than a one time 50 bucks. There are thousands of computer games you can download from these PC download membership sites ranging from arcade games to full commercial PC games download.

They have computer games from all genres such as arcade, roleplaying, puzzle, strategy, MMO and more. The download speeds are also fast and the files are certified free from viruses and spyware.

If you plan on downloading PC games, then I highly you use the last option to download PC games as you can save a lot of money in the long run.

Alden Jerry asked:


Generally known as PC games, personal computer games are video games played on personal computer. This brings a feeling of enchantment to the gamer. Also known as video game, this is entirely different from the games played on a video game console. The production of video games involves one or more game developers along with specialists. Most often these games are distributed through DVDs and CDs or through online delivery services such as Direct2Drive and Stream. Generally, the user may require a specialized hardware in the personal computer to play the personal computer games. Even though there are criticisms from various corners regarding the game addiction and its impact on minors, the market of games is growing day by day. The authorities in certain countries like the United Kingdom have even regulated the sales of certain games though regulation.

Spacewar! by PDP-1 is considered as the first ever computer game which got released in 1961. It consisted of two player-controlled spaceships maneuvering around a central star, fighting each other. The first generation of PC games came with text adventures or interactive fiction. By the middle of eighties, the popularity of personal computers increased and this led to the use of graphics as an important factor. The video game market suffered a major crash in the beginning of eighties because of the flooding of the poor-quality games into the market. Big names including Atari recorded losses in the crash. This made different companies to rethink over the marketing strategies. It was the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System that brought back resurgence to the console market in the United Kingdom.

The contemporary gaming world is entirely different from its infant days. Technological advancements including high quality graphics have made latest PC games a different experience. The success of 3D console titles like Super Mario 64 sparked interest in hardware accelerated 3D graphics on PC. The post 1995 PC game market witnessed some best PC games like Tomb Raider which revolutionised the video gaming world. With the support of graphics accelerators and improved CPU technology the kids PC Games got expanded to brighten phases of entertainment.

Dan Epp asked:


SLASH products have been called a bane to retro PC game collectors, everywhere.  They are sometimes presented by eBay sellers (among others) as original software – whether knowingly or unwittingly – and although such titles are not counterfeits, they are worth only a fraction of the price of the original releases.  This article contains information to help retro game collectors learn how to avoid purchasing a SLASH title for the price of an original release.

HISTORY

Based in Minneapolis, the SLASH Corporation was a game company which repackaged and resold classic 1980s PC titles from such companies as Sierra On-Line, LucasArts Entertainment, Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks, and others.  Its President (founder?) was Charles F. Bond, and it existed as an independent company from 1991 to 1995.  In June of 1996, GT Interactive Software Corp purchased SLASH, and reintroduced it as part of their Value Products Division.  Mr. Bond was given a seat on the board of directors and the title of Vice-President, SLASH Division.

HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE

So how can a collector of classic games distinguish between an original PC game and a re-published SLASH version?  Well, this guide would be fairly pointless f it couldn’t answer this question, wouldn’t it!  In fact, there are FIVE (5) distinguishing features of a SLASH product.  (Note: not all characteristics will be common to every game; some will have one or two features from this list, some more, some all.)

The Box The Label The Box Cover Art The Diskettes Manuals & Other Documentation

1. The Box: SLASH re-releases come in cheap, white, one-piece cardboard boxes with flapped openings on either end.  Original releases are usually come in higher grade cardboard boxes, often with the company logo affixed in some way upon them.

2. The Label: Most system requirements labels for older games were affixed onto the box or slipcover casing AFTER it had been manufactured.  This permitted companies to use the same box for different platforms (such as MS-DOS, Apple II or Macintosh).  SLASH re-releases have their labels as part of the box itself.  Further, SLASH re-releases often use black lettering on white labels, whereas original releases will have color within the label or graphic images (such as the company logo).  For those SLASH re-releases that use the original system requirements box on the cover, and not the white background/black print, the lettering is difficult to read.  The reason is:

3.  The Cover Art: Original releases often have crisp, breathtaking covers.  Due to the inferior quality of computer graphics of the day, covers were not of game images, but of conceptual art.  A SLASH re-release uses those same covers, but since they are reprints of scanned images, the quality is somewhat poor.  SLASH covers seem out-of-focus, fuzzy and difficult to read the printing.  Often, the black print/white label stands in stark contrast to the cover image, appearing to have been placed over the original release cover, scanned in, and then reprinted.

4. The Diskettes: The 3.5″ and/or 5.25″ disks found in original PC game releases usually have color labels, company logos or graphic art.  SLASH re-releases use plain black lettering on a white label.

5. Manuals & Other Documentation: SLASH re-releases use photocopies of the original game documents, printed in monochrome on cheap paper, clearly in an effort to keep the cost of their reproduction as low as possible.  No special brochures, high-quality glossy covers, or any other extras that the original PC game releases used!

One last thought: if your goal is to play one of these classic games, a SLASH re-release is one of the least expensive methods of acquiring a physical copy of it.  Don’t forget that your new computer may not be able to play those ancient games, though!

Ricky Lim asked:


I can safely say that I’m a ******** PC gaming fan, if you take into consideration the hundreds of computer games that I have downloaded on my computer, and I found the ways to find and download full version computer games, without paying anything.

You do need to research a bit in order to find the best sites for free downloads, but I can help you with that, and decrease your research time by hours.

Best Sites To Download Free Computer Games:

1. Game pass from real player. This site gives you free trials, and you can download full, quality games on your computer. That free trial can be updated, so you don’t need to pay anything.

2. Game spot. In some cases, they will offer older games to be downloaded for free. But, in most cases, these games are more than three years old.

3. Morpheus. Unfortunately not all countries can access this site right now, but it does offer free game downloads. The worse part is that in many cases their files also come with viruses. Other good downloads offered by them are upgrades and patches, which can be used to make the transition from trial game to the full version.

4. Kazaa. You can use this program in much more countries than Morpheus, and you can find new games as soon as they are launched. Just make sure you have a spyware tool that can scan files after you download them. Also, look for installation instructions, as these can be missing when you download games online.

Another alternative is to join a paid PC games download site such as Fast Game Download. These computer games download sites allows you to download unlimited PC games for a one time fee.

I used these sites to download and play games such as The Sims, World of Warcraft or Gears of War.

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