Electronics & Gadgets

Game Tips, Issues, and Culture

By Dave Spohn, About.com Guide

Sometimes you need more than the game itself to get the most out of it. Software programs, user data bases, and game tips are a convenient way to make your online play experience a little smoother. Those who want to probe a little deeper into game culture will also find editorials on various subjects.

Gaming Software
Game Tips, Maps, and Walkthroughs
Game Issues and Culture

Gaming Software

There are many software tools designed to make online gaming easier. These include game server browsers, buddy trackers, instant messengers, and voice chat programs. They typically work with a variety of different games and offer features that some games don't have.

Game Tips, Maps, and Walkthroughs

Well-established techniques and strategies frequently carry from one game to another, so learning what other players have found effective is a good way to improve your play. In games with large numbers of items and quests, walkthroughs, maps, and player databases are often indispensible.

Game Issues and Culture

Over time gamers have developed a unique subculture with its own language, and there are many issues related to games, such as violence and addiction, that we've only begun to explore. Here we discuss everything from game design to the social impact of online gaming.

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