Free Games (33)
Enjoying an Internet game does not have to cost a lot of money. Free online games come in various forms. Some can be played right through a browser window, while others require a client that can be downloaded free of charge.
Web Games (232)
Some of the most popular online games are those that run right in a Web browser. If your browser software and plug-ins are up to date, Web games are a quick, easy, and, in many cases, free form of entertainment.
Demos and Trials (32)
Games don't always come cheap these days, so it's always great to be able to try a game out before sinking your cash into it. This is a list of some of the demos that are currently available.
Free Online Shooters (16)
3D online shooters have been a popular form of entertainment for many years, and a growing number of them are now free. Some of these games are built using open source graphics engines, while others are distributed for free to promote newer products. Despite their low cost, they often have good visuals and gameplay that rivals high-budget, commercial releases.
Games in Beta (8)
It seems to be the nature of gamers to always be eagerly anticipating the next big thing. These are games in (or near) the beta testing phase, during which developers get feedback and put finishing touches on the game before official release. Whether you want to become a beta tester or not, all of these titles are a sign of things to come in online gaming.
Action Games (51)
Multiplayer first-person shooters (FPS) were among the earliest graphical computer games to become playable over the Internet. Today there are a growing number of alternatives in this area, including the Quake, Counter-Strike, Unreal Tournament, and Battlefield series.
Strategy Games (48)
Artificial intelligence has rarely provided an adequate challenge for computer gamers, so the increasing number of strategy games offering multiplayer online capabilities is a welcome sight. The player limit is typically between 6 and 12.
Roleplaying Games (24)
Computer game developers have long dreamt of bringing the fantasy roleplaying of games like D&D into the digital age. Now, thanks in part to the Internet, fantasy and reality are getting closer every day.
MMORPGs (176)
Massively multiplayer games where hundreds or even thousands of people can simultaneously participate are becoming all the rage. Now that games like EverQuest have demonstrated that there is a viable market for persistent world online games, many other developers have started taking this approach.
World of Warcraft (39)
World of Warcraft has been breaking sales and concurrent user records since its North American release in November 2004. These sites offer a wide variety of information about the game, such as demographic data on Azeroth, player guides, beastiaries, screenshots, and movies.
Games for Kids (28)
There are several factors to consider when selecting Web games for kids, such as game content, chat functions, and advertising. The following sites provide a clean and safe environment for kids to have fun and learn playing online games.
Play by Email (12)
Play-by-email (PBM) is a method of online gaming that is at least as old as the Internet itself. There is still an active email gaming community, and you don't need the latest hardware or hundreds of hours of spare time to get involved.
Tools / Support (74)
Sometimes you need more than the game itself to get the most out of it. This is a collection of links to useful software tools, resources, tweaks, and developer sites for online games.
Game Reviews (100)
Not sure which game you want to put your time and money into? The hype can be deceptive, so you might find these game reviews helpful.
Issues and Culture (40)
These are articles about game-related issues, sources for the latest online gaming news, and sites that are at the center of video game culture.
