TopPicks Index
Top 10 Video Cards for Computer Gaming
Every experienced gamer is familiar with constantly escalating hardware demands of the latest games. These PC graphics cards will help get your frame rate back up to tolerable levels whether you're upgrading or building a new system.
Top 10 Multiplayer RTS Games
Many real-time strategy games now have multiplayer options that allow you to wage war over the Internet. In most cases you are required to gather resources, research new technology, build up an army, and use it to vanquish your enemy. The player limit is typically between 6 and 12.
Top 9 Fantasy MMORPGs
In these fantasy-themed MMORPGs games you create a character, don a sword or a spellbook, and venture off into a persistent online world in search of experience points. An Internet connection is required and they typically charge a monthly subscription fee for access.
Top 5 Multiplayer Online PC Games of 2006
2006 was definitely a landmark year for consoles, but, with a few notable exceptions, titles from earlier years continued to dominate the PC game space. One of the most highly-praised new releases was Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, a single-player game which walked away with quite a few Game of the Year awards. There were, however, some excellent multiplayer PC games that came out this year. These are my picks for the top online games that arrived in 2006.
Top 10 Last Minute Gifts for Gamers
The variety of game software and services that are available directly over the Internet is constantly growing, and it can save you a trip to the store if you are pressed for a last minute gift. Quite a few games can now be downloaded rather than installed from CD, and there are online subscription services to fit almost every gamer's needs.
Top 10 Video Game Accessories
Peripherals, gizmos, gadgets and accessories for video gamers, including game controllers and 3D glasses.
Top 10 Multiplayer FPS Action Games
First-person shooters have long been a dominant force in online gaming, especailly on the PC. If you need some fast multiplayer FPS action, these are some of the top games currently available.
Top 7 Science Fiction MMORPGs
Elves and dwarves are extremely popular, but they're not your only roleplaying options these days. If laser-beam toting superheroes are more your style, these science fiction MMORPGs feature persistent worlds full of high-tech weaponry, spaceships, and belligerent aliens.
Top 10 Multiplayer RPGs
Highly graphical multiplayer RPGs have become a trend in online gaming that has been impossible not to notice in recent years. These games typically don't come with persistent worlds or monthly fees, but they do provide a considerable variety of Internet play options.
Top 10 Graphical Web Games
Casual games have become a favorite form of entertainment on the Web because they are a great way to relax and enjoy a diversion without committing a large amount of time or money. There are a stunning variety of these games online, and more arrive every day. Without getting into traditional card and board games, here are my picks for some of the most compelling Web games currently available. Many of these sites offer downloadable versions as well.
Top 6 Multiplayer Online Games of 2005
It wasn't quite as landmark a year as 2004, but there were some excellent online games released in 2005. Guild Wars innovated with the online RPG, Battlefield 2 rocked the world of multiplayer shooters, and a couple of classic strategy series made a triumphant return. These are my picks for the top online games of 2005.
Top 4 Massively Multiplayer Online Action Games
Some massively multiplayer games focus on fast-paced action and historical simulation rather than roleplaying. These titles tend to blend a small amount of roleplaying with an ample amount of FPS and simulation style combat in large online play areas with hundereds of players.
Top 9 Puzzle Games on About Arcade
About Arcade has a large selection of puzzle, action, and card games which you can demo and purchase online. These are my picks for the best puzzle games currently available on the service.