Internet Games: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Video Cards for 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.
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.
Free Online Pinball
They will never be quite like the old arcade pinball machines with roll digits, but online pinball simulations are getting incredibly realistic and there are no quarters required. Free pinball has become a way for companies to promote their brand and encourage people to visit their Web sites.
They will never be quite like the old arcade pinball machines with roll digits, but online pinball simulations are getting incredibly realistic and there are no quarters required. Free pinball has become a way for companies to promote their brand and encourage people to visit their Web sites.
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.
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.
Multiplayer RTS Games
Many real-time strategy games for the PC 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.
Many real-time strategy games for the PC 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.
PC Graphics Card
Whether you are considering an upgrade to your current system, or you want your new system to be able the latest games, here are some things you should know before buying a video card for gaming.
Whether you are considering an upgrade to your current system, or you want your new system to be able the latest games, here are some things you should know before buying a video card for gaming.
PC vs. Console
In recent years consoles have become a viable alternative for online gamers, with services like Xbox Live growing at a brisk pace. The latest generation of consoles are more attractive than ever, but the PC remains a dominant force in online gaming. Although I'm sure many households now have both PCs and consoles, here is a quick comparison for anyone trying to decide between the two.
In recent years consoles have become a viable alternative for online gamers, with services like Xbox Live growing at a brisk pace. The latest generation of consoles are more attractive than ever, but the PC remains a dominant force in online gaming. Although I'm sure many households now have both PCs and consoles, here is a quick comparison for anyone trying to decide between the two.
Free Online Mahjong
Mahjong (or Mah-jongg) is a tile-matching game that originated in China over a century ago. Today it is played all over the world, and like many other traditional games, there are now a multitude of free online variations of Mahjong you can play in a Web browser. These are some of the better free Mahjong games I've come across so far.
Mahjong (or Mah-jongg) is a tile-matching game that originated in China over a century ago. Today it is played all over the world, and like many other traditional games, there are now a multitude of free online variations of Mahjong you can play in a Web browser. These are some of the better free Mahjong games I've come across so far.
Upcoming MMORPGs: 2010
Although World of Warcraft continues to dominate the MMORPG scene, the genre is growing steadily and developers are experimenting with a wide variety of settings and game mechanics, with mixed results. There are a few big titles due this year, like Aion and Champions Online, but let's look a little further ahead to see what we might be playing in 2010 or 2011.
Although World of Warcraft continues to dominate the MMORPG scene, the genre is growing steadily and developers are experimenting with a wide variety of settings and game mechanics, with mixed results. There are a few big titles due this year, like Aion and Champions Online, but let's look a little further ahead to see what we might be playing in 2010 or 2011.
Aion Character
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Lightning Spell
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Counter-Strike Tips
General strategies for competing more successfully in Counter-Strike and other multiplayer FPS games. The basics can make a big difference when there's a bullet coming your way hard and fast. (Page 1)
General strategies for competing more successfully in Counter-Strike and other multiplayer FPS games. The basics can make a big difference when there's a bullet coming your way hard and fast. (Page 1)
Top MMO 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ventrilo Settings
One of the most common complaints I hear about using voice chat is that some people can barely be heard, while others are so loud that they blow your ear drums out. And we all know what it's like when someone gets excited in the heat of battle and starts screaming into the microphone, or decides to share that special rap song they're listening to with everyone else on the channel at high volume. Here's how to quickly set up the compressor in Ventrilo for a less painful voice chat experience.
One of the most common complaints I hear about using voice chat is that some people can barely be heard, while others are so loud that they blow your ear drums out. And we all know what it's like when someone gets excited in the heat of battle and starts screaming into the microphone, or decides to share that special rap song they're listening to with everyone else on the channel at high volume. Here's how to quickly set up the compressor in Ventrilo for a less painful voice chat experience.
Command and Conquer Generals Screenshots
Screenshots of the game Command and Conquer Generals.
Screenshots of the game Command and Conquer Generals.
Aion Characters
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Free Tower Defense Games
Tower defense games have been growing in popularity at a rapid rate ever since the success of Flash Element Tower Defense and Desktop Tower Defense in 2007. Essentially, you have to destroy multiple waves of oncoming hostiles (creeps) by placing defensive towers on the map. These towers can typically be upgraded and in some games, used to force the enemy to take a longer path. Here are my favorite free browser-based tower defense games.
Tower defense games have been growing in popularity at a rapid rate ever since the success of Flash Element Tower Defense and Desktop Tower Defense in 2007. Essentially, you have to destroy multiple waves of oncoming hostiles (creeps) by placing defensive towers on the map. These towers can typically be upgraded and in some games, used to force the enemy to take a longer path. Here are my favorite free browser-based tower defense games.
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.
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.
Using Voice Chat
While there are still some die-hard speed typers among us, the keyboard is giving way to headsets and microphones as voice becomes the preferred way to communicate in online games. These software and hardware options can take team play to the next level.
While there are still some die-hard speed typers among us, the keyboard is giving way to headsets and microphones as voice becomes the preferred way to communicate in online games. These software and hardware options can take team play to the next level.
Online Games of Skill
A lot of people dream of turning their gaming habit into a full-time job. While that remains highly unlikely for most of us, there are a growing number of ways to put your elite game skills to the test for a small wager online, whether you're into chess, cards, or arcade games.
A lot of people dream of turning their gaming habit into a full-time job. While that remains highly unlikely for most of us, there are a growing number of ways to put your elite game skills to the test for a small wager online, whether you're into chess, cards, or arcade games.
WoW Mounts
There are a large number of mounts available in World of Warcraft, and more are added to the game on a regular basis. The total is currently around 200, although that includes different color variations on the same mount model. Mounts speed up travel through the world and are highly coveted possessions within Azeroth. This guide covers most of the mounts you can currently acquire in the game.
There are a large number of mounts available in World of Warcraft, and more are added to the game on a regular basis. The total is currently around 200, although that includes different color variations on the same mount model. Mounts speed up travel through the world and are highly coveted possessions within Azeroth. This guide covers most of the mounts you can currently acquire in the game.
Playing Literati or Scrabble Online
Having trouble finding a decent Scrabble partner? You might enjoy playing Literati on the Web, where there is always someone up for a game.
Having trouble finding a decent Scrabble partner? You might enjoy playing Literati on the Web, where there is always someone up for a game.
Secret Weapons of WWII Screenshots
Screenshots of the Secret Weapons of WWII expansion pack for Battlefield 1942.
Screenshots of the Secret Weapons of WWII expansion pack for Battlefield 1942.
New Arrival
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Archer
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Top Multiplayer PC Games 2007
It was an extraordinary year for PC games, particularly first-person shooters. It's torture to have to choose between great titles like Team Fortress 2, Call of Duty 4, Quake Wars, Unreal Tournament 3, and Crysis, even if you can afford more than one of them. There were some excellent releases in other genres as well, notably The Burning Crusade expansion back in January, and World in Conflict, a fresh approach to real-time strategy.
It was an extraordinary year for PC games, particularly first-person shooters. It's torture to have to choose between great titles like Team Fortress 2, Call of Duty 4, Quake Wars, Unreal Tournament 3, and Crysis, even if you can afford more than one of them. There were some excellent releases in other genres as well, notably The Burning Crusade expansion back in January, and World in Conflict, a fresh approach to real-time strategy.
Top Multiplayer 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.
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.
Sci-fi 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.
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.
Playing Internet Pool
Pool has become one of the most popular free online games, with tens of thousands of players participating at any hour of the day or night. Now you can rack 'em up from the comfort of home, even if you don't have a table.
Pool has become one of the most popular free online games, with tens of thousands of players participating at any hour of the day or night. Now you can rack 'em up from the comfort of home, even if you don't have a table.
Free Match-3 Puzzle Games
Match-3 games have become a staple of the casual game genre over the years, and you'll now find them adapted to countless different themes and seasons. The central mechanic they all share is that the player must find or create sets of similar items, typically three or more, to complete the game's objectives. Here are some of the most popular free match-3 puzzle games available online.
Match-3 games have become a staple of the casual game genre over the years, and you'll now find them adapted to countless different themes and seasons. The central mechanic they all share is that the player must find or create sets of similar items, typically three or more, to complete the game's objectives. Here are some of the most popular free match-3 puzzle games available online.
Neverwinter Nights Screenshots
Screenshots of the game Neverwinter Nights.: neverwinter nights
Screenshots of the game Neverwinter Nights.: neverwinter nights
Top World of Warcraft Addons
Unlike most games, World of Warcraft allows users to make radical adjustments and additions to the game's graphical user interface (GUI). For the most part, the default interface is pretty good, but it offers nowhere near the range of options and flexibility of many of the addons (also called mods) made by the community. These are some of the most useful of the hundreds of addons available for World of Warcraft.
Unlike most games, World of Warcraft allows users to make radical adjustments and additions to the game's graphical user interface (GUI). For the most part, the default interface is pretty good, but it offers nowhere near the range of options and flexibility of many of the addons (also called mods) made by the community. These are some of the most useful of the hundreds of addons available for World of Warcraft.
Eve Online Review
Eve Online gives you a chance to build an empire in space and rise to the pinnacle of galactic domination. Almost 2 years old, the game continues to grow. The recent free Exodus expansion added a long list of new features, and shortly after its release Eve set records with over 12,000 concurrent players in a single online world.
Eve Online gives you a chance to build an empire in space and rise to the pinnacle of galactic domination. Almost 2 years old, the game continues to grow. The recent free Exodus expansion added a long list of new features, and shortly after its release Eve set records with over 12,000 concurrent players in a single online world.
Top Multiplayer PC Games 2008
Although there were some great releases in 2008, I wouldn't call it a fantasiic year for PC gaming. Aside from the juggernaut World of Warcraft expansion, consoles scooped a lot of the attention. It wasn't that long ago that the PC would get a game first, and console versions came later. Now it usually seems to be the other way around. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of options for PC gamers, and MMORPGs in particular show no signs of having reached their peak in popularity.
Although there were some great releases in 2008, I wouldn't call it a fantasiic year for PC gaming. Aside from the juggernaut World of Warcraft expansion, consoles scooped a lot of the attention. It wasn't that long ago that the PC would get a game first, and console versions came later. Now it usually seems to be the other way around. Nevertheless, there are still plenty of options for PC gamers, and MMORPGs in particular show no signs of having reached their peak in popularity.
Beasts With Trunks
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Equipment
Screenshots of the MMOG Tabula Rasa.
Screenshots of the MMOG Tabula Rasa.
Lich King Reputation Guide
One of the best ways to prepare your World of Warcraft character for dungeons on heroic difficulty is by earning some of the many reputation rewards offered in Wrath of the Lich King. Numerous new factions have been introduced in the expansion, and reputation can now be earned by "championing" certain dungeons. This is a guide to the factions in Wrath of the Lich King, including links to all the reputation rewards currently available in Northrend.
One of the best ways to prepare your World of Warcraft character for dungeons on heroic difficulty is by earning some of the many reputation rewards offered in Wrath of the Lich King. Numerous new factions have been introduced in the expansion, and reputation can now be earned by "championing" certain dungeons. This is a guide to the factions in Wrath of the Lich King, including links to all the reputation rewards currently available in Northrend.
Free Online Soccer Games
I'm not sure if Soccer, or perhaps more accurately, Football, is the world's most popular sport, but if it isn't, it certainly comes close. Naturally, there have been vast numbers of soccer simulations and fantasy soccer games released over the years. Free online soccer games have also been growing in number, and they've come to offer a mixture of team management and action on the field. These are some of the better free online soccer games currently available.
I'm not sure if Soccer, or perhaps more accurately, Football, is the world's most popular sport, but if it isn't, it certainly comes close. Naturally, there have been vast numbers of soccer simulations and fantasy soccer games released over the years. Free online soccer games have also been growing in number, and they've come to offer a mixture of team management and action on the field. These are some of the better free online soccer games currently available.
Indoor Fight
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Wizard101 Review
You're a young wizard being trained in the ways of magic at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts under the watchful eye of headmaster Ambrose. As you learn to harness mystical powers, you'll be tasked with saving the school from the evil Malistaire Drake. Wizard101 is an online game for kids that has many of the trappings of an adult MMORPG built around an unusual card-based combat system, and it has been capturing the imagination of people of all ages.
You're a young wizard being trained in the ways of magic at the Ravenwood School of Magical Arts under the watchful eye of headmaster Ambrose. As you learn to harness mystical powers, you'll be tasked with saving the school from the evil Malistaire Drake. Wizard101 is an online game for kids that has many of the trappings of an adult MMORPG built around an unusual card-based combat system, and it has been capturing the imagination of people of all ages.
Roleplaying and Romance
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to take a quick look at sex and romance inside massively multiplayer online games, where players celebrate everything from birthdays to weddings. Although it may not fit the stereotype, gamers are not immune to love, and gamer couples are becoming more common all the time. Most games do their best to keep it clean, but those seeking something more risque have a few virtual worlds to choose from as well.
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to take a quick look at sex and romance inside massively multiplayer online games, where players celebrate everything from birthdays to weddings. Although it may not fit the stereotype, gamers are not immune to love, and gamer couples are becoming more common all the time. Most games do their best to keep it clean, but those seeking something more risque have a few virtual worlds to choose from as well.
PC Game Accessories
Peripherals, gizmos, gadgets and accessories for video gamers, including game controllers and 3D glasses.
Peripherals, gizmos, gadgets and accessories for video gamers, including game controllers and 3D glasses.
Free Favorites - America's Army
Information and download locations for America's Army, an excellent multiplayer first-person shooter that you can play online for free.
Information and download locations for America's Army, an excellent multiplayer first-person shooter that you can play online for free.
Surrounded
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Screenshots of Ultima Online: Kingdom Reborn
Knight in Town
Screenshots of the MMORPG Darkfall Online.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Darkfall Online.
Cheating in Online Games
In a perfect world, you could trust the people you game with online to follow the rules, but in this world, it takes an extraordinary effort to keep a game free of cheaters, whether it's an Olympic event or a Counter-Strike match. I get quite a few questions about the extent of cheating in online games and what is being done about it, so here are the details.
In a perfect world, you could trust the people you game with online to follow the rules, but in this world, it takes an extraordinary effort to keep a game free of cheaters, whether it's an Olympic event or a Counter-Strike match. I get quite a few questions about the extent of cheating in online games and what is being done about it, so here are the details.
WoW: Wintergrasp Guide
Wintergrasp is a large PvP zone added to World of Warcraft with The Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It's a fairly straightforward siege scenario, but there are still frequent questions in chat about the Towers and Goblin Workshops. This is a quick explanation of how the zone works and what the rewards are for participating in the massive battles over Wintergrasp Fortress.
Wintergrasp is a large PvP zone added to World of Warcraft with The Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It's a fairly straightforward siege scenario, but there are still frequent questions in chat about the Towers and Goblin Workshops. This is a quick explanation of how the zone works and what the rewards are for participating in the massive battles over Wintergrasp Fortress.
Purple Wings
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Ice Spell
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Top Multiplayer 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.
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.
Free Action Puzzle Games
Puzzle games don't have to entail tremendous amounts of logic and deliberation. Adding arcade-like action or physics to a puzzle game can bring some luck and reflexes to the exercise. These are puzzle games that keep up the pace and often have you shooting your way out of difficult situations.
Puzzle games don't have to entail tremendous amounts of logic and deliberation. Adding arcade-like action or physics to a puzzle game can bring some luck and reflexes to the exercise. These are puzzle games that keep up the pace and often have you shooting your way out of difficult situations.
Siege at Gludio
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Web Games 101
Casual board, card, arcade, and puzzle games have become extremely popular on the Internet. Many text-based games are also now playable in any major Web browser. Most of these games are easy to learn and don't require the latest computer hardware.
Casual board, card, arcade, and puzzle games have become extremely popular on the Internet. Many text-based games are also now playable in any major Web browser. Most of these games are easy to learn and don't require the latest computer hardware.
AFK
A definition of the acronym AFK as used in video game culture.
A definition of the acronym AFK as used in video game culture.
Dragonspyre
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Aion Gladiator
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Wolfenstein: ET
Developed by SplashDamage, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is an excellent WWII first-person shooter that you can enjoy for free. Get the details and download locations in this profile.
Developed by SplashDamage, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is an excellent WWII first-person shooter that you can enjoy for free. Get the details and download locations in this profile.
Swordsman
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Abyss
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
WoW Compared to EQ2
It's not often that two blockbuster MMORPGs hit store shelves within weeks of each other, and it presents people who don't have unlimited time and money for online games with a tough decision. Both World of Warcraft and EverQuest II promise to be exceptional games, so here is a quick comparison between the two that might make it easier to figure out which one is for you.
It's not often that two blockbuster MMORPGs hit store shelves within weeks of each other, and it presents people who don't have unlimited time and money for online games with a tough decision. Both World of Warcraft and EverQuest II promise to be exceptional games, so here is a quick comparison between the two that might make it easier to figure out which one is for you.
Flyer
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Asheron's Call 2 Screenshots
Screenshots of the MMORPG Asheron's Call 2.: asheron
Screenshots of the MMORPG Asheron's Call 2.: asheron
Turtles
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Aion Review
The market for fantasy MMORPGs has become quite crowded in recent years, with scores of free titles flowing out of Asia on top of a flurry of North American and European efforts. Some of these games garnered considerable interest at launch, but they haven't been able to turn that into ongoing success. Aion is NCsoft's lastest offering in this genre, building on their vast experience with earlier MMORPGs such as the Lineage series.
The market for fantasy MMORPGs has become quite crowded in recent years, with scores of free titles flowing out of Asia on top of a flurry of North American and European efforts. Some of these games garnered considerable interest at launch, but they haven't been able to turn that into ongoing success. Aion is NCsoft's lastest offering in this genre, building on their vast experience with earlier MMORPGs such as the Lineage series.
MMORPGs 101
One of the most remarkable trends in online gaming in recent years is the rise in popularity of highly graphical 3D roleplaying games. Some roleplaying games are ideally suited to small groups of players who want exclusive encounters, while others feature large persistent online worlds with hundreds of players running around. If you're new to playing online RPGs, these basics may help.
One of the most remarkable trends in online gaming in recent years is the rise in popularity of highly graphical 3D roleplaying games. Some roleplaying games are ideally suited to small groups of players who want exclusive encounters, while others feature large persistent online worlds with hundreds of players running around. If you're new to playing online RPGs, these basics may help.
The Game of Sex and Violence
Bloodletting and large-breasted babes are nothing new to the video game industry, but with the war on terrorism fueling sales of war-themed game titles, both sides of the content controversy seem to be hunkering down for a decisive battle.
Bloodletting and large-breasted babes are nothing new to the video game industry, but with the war on terrorism fueling sales of war-themed game titles, both sides of the content controversy seem to be hunkering down for a decisive battle.
Wrath of the Lich King FAQ
Wrath of the Lich King is the second expansion for World of Warcraft, which raises the level cap to 80 and introduces the continent of Northrend. Here are answers to a lot of the common questions about the expansion to get you on your way to a smooth start in Wrath of the Lich King.
Wrath of the Lich King is the second expansion for World of Warcraft, which raises the level cap to 80 and introduces the continent of Northrend. Here are answers to a lot of the common questions about the expansion to get you on your way to a smooth start in Wrath of the Lich King.
Multiplayer Strategy Games 101
The ability to compete online with other players is becoming a common feature in recent strategy and sports games. Strategy games give you control of entire armies and empires, rather than just a single avatar. Sports games let you guide your team to glory, or test your driving skills against others on the track. We've got some basics for people new to this kind of gaming.
The ability to compete online with other players is becoming a common feature in recent strategy and sports games. Strategy games give you control of entire armies and empires, rather than just a single avatar. Sports games let you guide your team to glory, or test your driving skills against others on the track. We've got some basics for people new to this kind of gaming.
Terokkar Forest
Maps of the Outland from the World of Warcraft Burning Crusade expansion.
Maps of the Outland from the World of Warcraft Burning Crusade expansion.
Internet Game Timeline
This is a timeline of key events in the history of Internet gaming. It includes significant developments in computer games, console games, and Internet technology.
This is a timeline of key events in the history of Internet gaming. It includes significant developments in computer games, console games, and Internet technology.
Aion Templar
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Playing SmallBall Baseball
Whether you are a baseball fan or not, there is a good chance you will enjoy SmallBall, which is a free online game that makes you feel like a big league sports team manager.
Whether you are a baseball fan or not, there is a good chance you will enjoy SmallBall, which is a free online game that makes you feel like a big league sports team manager.
Tower of Eternity 4
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
DISCover - A Console for PC Games
Look out Xbox and PS2, there's a new console coming that will run PC games. DISCover intends to make PC gaming friendlier than ever, and bring it into the living room to join the rest of the home entertainment system.
Look out Xbox and PS2, there's a new console coming that will run PC games. DISCover intends to make PC gaming friendlier than ever, and bring it into the living room to join the rest of the home entertainment system.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Disney isn't just about movies and theme parks anymore, they've become a serious contender in the online games market, with a variety of titles aimed at youngsters. Pirates of the Caribbean Online is their latest effort, based on the famous movie series, and it lets you skirmish with scurvy dogs and plunder ships on the high seas.
Disney isn't just about movies and theme parks anymore, they've become a serious contender in the online games market, with a variety of titles aimed at youngsters. Pirates of the Caribbean Online is their latest effort, based on the famous movie series, and it lets you skirmish with scurvy dogs and plunder ships on the high seas.
Trading Game Assets
A lot of money is changing hands these days for characters and items that exist only in the virtual worlds of massively multiplayer online games. Remarkably, some people have turned this activity into big business, creating auctions and stores that cater specifically to the needs of online adventurers. Here's a closer look at this new economic phenomenon.
A lot of money is changing hands these days for characters and items that exist only in the virtual worlds of massively multiplayer online games. Remarkably, some people have turned this activity into big business, creating auctions and stores that cater specifically to the needs of online adventurers. Here's a closer look at this new economic phenomenon.
Will Consoles Kill PC Gaming?
If you've visited your local electronics store recently, it's not hard to get the impression that consoles are taking over the video game industry.Despite occasional successes like World of Warcraft, retail PC game sales clearly aren't keeping pace with their console counterparts. Is PC gaming doomed to become the domain of casual Bejeweled players and the handful of hard-core nerds willing to tinker with their processor clock speeds, as some analysts have suggested?
If you've visited your local electronics store recently, it's not hard to get the impression that consoles are taking over the video game industry.Despite occasional successes like World of Warcraft, retail PC game sales clearly aren't keeping pace with their console counterparts. Is PC gaming doomed to become the domain of casual Bejeweled players and the handful of hard-core nerds willing to tinker with their processor clock speeds, as some analysts have suggested?
Frintezza's Minion
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Tower of Eternity 3
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Tower of Eternity 2
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Engaged in Combat
Screenshots of the MMORPG Darkfall Online.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Darkfall Online.
Tall Structure
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Winged Monster
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Tree House
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Online Poker Basics
From seniors to college students, people are flooding into poker rooms, both online and offline, like never before. The recent poker craze owes a lot to the success of televised high-stakes tournaments like the World Series of Poker, and it has made Texas Hold 'Em one of the hottest games on the Internet. Here are some things you should know before trying your hand as an online card shark.
From seniors to college students, people are flooding into poker rooms, both online and offline, like never before. The recent poker craze owes a lot to the success of televised high-stakes tournaments like the World Series of Poker, and it has made Texas Hold 'Em one of the hottest games on the Internet. Here are some things you should know before trying your hand as an online card shark.
Skeletal Horse Mount (Black)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
DPS
Internet Games Glossary - DPS - damage per second
Internet Games Glossary - DPS - damage per second
D&D Online Review
Given the success of pen-and-paper D&D and the numerous video games that have since worn the title, it was only a matter of time before someone turned Dungeons & Dragons into a massively multiplayer game. Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach is Turbine's virtual recreation of the Eberron campaign, with a heavy emphasis on the dungeon crawls that made this franchise famous. Will it be able to hold it's own in a very competitive MMORPG market? Let's see what DDO has to offer.
Given the success of pen-and-paper D&D and the numerous video games that have since worn the title, it was only a matter of time before someone turned Dungeons & Dragons into a massively multiplayer game. Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach is Turbine's virtual recreation of the Eberron campaign, with a heavy emphasis on the dungeon crawls that made this franchise famous. Will it be able to hold it's own in a very competitive MMORPG market? Let's see what DDO has to offer.
Jedi vs. Nexu
Screenshots of Bioware's Star Wars themed online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Screenshots of Bioware's Star Wars themed online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Swift Raptor Mount (Orange)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Wintergrasp
Screenshots of World of Warcraft Wintergrasp map.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft Wintergrasp map.
Multiplayer Shooters 101
First-person shooters have come a long way since Quake demonstrated the potential for online play in a 3D action game. Today multiplayer shooters are played on consoles as well as PCs, and they encompass everything from realistic counter-terrorist settings to extreme science fiction. This is a quick summary of how most FPSes are played online.
First-person shooters have come a long way since Quake demonstrated the potential for online play in a 3D action game. Today multiplayer shooters are played on consoles as well as PCs, and they encompass everything from realistic counter-terrorist settings to extreme science fiction. This is a quick summary of how most FPSes are played online.
Internet Games Glossary
A glossary of commonly used game related words and acronyms.
A glossary of commonly used game related words and acronyms.
Tower of Eternity 1
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Screenshots of the online game Aion.
Red Proto-Drake Mount
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Rusted Proto-Drake
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Skull
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Proto-Dragon (Blue)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Eve Online Screenshot Index
Screenshots of the sci-fi MMORPG Eve Online.: eve online screenshot thumbnails images
Screenshots of the sci-fi MMORPG Eve Online.: eve online screenshot thumbnails images
Aion Preview
NCsoft established itself as a giant among MMORPG developers with the Lineage series, which remains one of the most popular games in the Asian market. North America and Europe have proven to be a little more challenging for them, despite the relative success of Guild Wars and City of Heroes. Aion is their next big offering, and it's already doing well in Korea. These are my first impressions of the game based on playing the North American beta test.
NCsoft established itself as a giant among MMORPG developers with the Lineage series, which remains one of the most popular games in the Asian market. North America and Europe have proven to be a little more challenging for them, despite the relative success of Guild Wars and City of Heroes. Aion is their next big offering, and it's already doing well in Korea. These are my first impressions of the game based on playing the North American beta test.
Black Battlestrider
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Character Creation
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Jolly Roger
Screenshots of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online game.
Screenshots of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online game.
Pheonix Mount
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Aion Ranger
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Swift Mistsaber Mount
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Outland
Maps of the Outland from the World of Warcraft Burning Crusade expansion.
Maps of the Outland from the World of Warcraft Burning Crusade expansion.
Aion Assassin
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Adventurers in Stormreach
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Onyxia Key Quest Chain - Horde
If you've reached level 60 in World of Warcraft, odds are your guild wants you to get your Onyxia key (Drakefire Amulet) so you can join them on raids to Onyxia's Lair. You need to complete a long chain of quests to get this item, and they differ depending on whether you're playing Alliance or Horde. This is a walkthrough for the Horde side.
If you've reached level 60 in World of Warcraft, odds are your guild wants you to get your Onyxia key (Drakefire Amulet) so you can join them on raids to Onyxia's Lair. You need to complete a long chain of quests to get this item, and they differ depending on whether you're playing Alliance or Horde. This is a walkthrough for the Horde side.
EverQuest 2 Review (PC)
Although the first EverQuest went a long way toward putting MMORPGs on the map, EverQuest 2 faced some serious competition when it launched. Since then there have been adventure packs, expansions, and an assortment of other significant changes, not least of which has been the addition of PvP servers. The prospect of an all-out war between Qeynos and Freeport was tempting enough to draw me in for a better look.
Although the first EverQuest went a long way toward putting MMORPGs on the map, EverQuest 2 faced some serious competition when it launched. Since then there have been adventure packs, expansions, and an assortment of other significant changes, not least of which has been the addition of PvP servers. The prospect of an all-out war between Qeynos and Freeport was tempting enough to draw me in for a better look.
LotR Online Review
Tolkien's famous trilogy, which has served as inspiration for countless roleplaying games going back several decades, is now itself a MMORPG. Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar brings Middle-earth to life in an online world, which just received it's first major content patch as I finished this review. If you've ever longed to be a Hobbit on an Elf running around The Shire, you should take a closer look.
Tolkien's famous trilogy, which has served as inspiration for countless roleplaying games going back several decades, is now itself a MMORPG. Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar brings Middle-earth to life in an online world, which just received it's first major content patch as I finished this review. If you've ever longed to be a Hobbit on an Elf running around The Shire, you should take a closer look.
Sorcerer
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
Screenshots of the online game Aion: Tower of Eternity.
ToonTown Online Review
There aren't a lot of massively multiplayer games designed for young kids. Along with the obvious safety concerns, many MMORPGs take a considerable effort to learn to play and they often feature violent content that isn't appropriate for children. Disney has taken a different approach with ToonTown, resulting in an online game that isn't just squeaky clean, it's easy to learn and entertaining enough that the adults in the family will likely want to play along.
There aren't a lot of massively multiplayer games designed for young kids. Along with the obvious safety concerns, many MMORPGs take a considerable effort to learn to play and they often feature violent content that isn't appropriate for children. Disney has taken a different approach with ToonTown, resulting in an online game that isn't just squeaky clean, it's easy to learn and entertaining enough that the adults in the family will likely want to play along.
Violet Proto-Drake Mount
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Deadly Gladiator's Frostwyrm
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Swift Steed (White)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
The Dark Side of MMORPGs
Massively multiplayer online games are certainly the flavor of the day, but as experiments in this genre mature, some people are discovering that virtual worlds aren't always as enjoyable as the hype makes them out to be. This is a look at some of the problems that have plagued MMORPGs over the years.
Massively multiplayer online games are certainly the flavor of the day, but as experiments in this genre mature, some people are discovering that virtual worlds aren't always as enjoyable as the hype makes them out to be. This is a look at some of the problems that have plagued MMORPGs over the years.
Battle for Middle-earth
Battle for Middle-earth is an attempt to merge the classic Lord of the Rings world with a real-time strategy game. Although it falls a little short of the epic conflicts of the books and movies, it does a pretty good job of bringing these disparate elements together. Here's a look at the multiplayer side of this new RTS title.
Battle for Middle-earth is an attempt to merge the classic Lord of the Rings world with a real-time strategy game. Although it falls a little short of the epic conflicts of the books and movies, it does a pretty good job of bringing these disparate elements together. Here's a look at the multiplayer side of this new RTS title.
Battlefield 2 Review
You will kill, and you will be killed. A lot. And as often as not, you won't see it coming, because Battlefield 2 keeps up the same blistering pace as the previous games in this series. Along with the shiney graphics, there are some cool new gameplay features, such as a command structure and rank system. Let's see if Battlefield 2 measures up to the hype.
You will kill, and you will be killed. A lot. And as often as not, you won't see it coming, because Battlefield 2 keeps up the same blistering pace as the previous games in this series. Along with the shiney graphics, there are some cool new gameplay features, such as a command structure and rank system. Let's see if Battlefield 2 measures up to the hype.
Ironbound Proto-Drake
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Installing WoW Addons
While writing an addon World of Warcraft is quite complicated, installing and using addons is very simple. User interface addons are not cheats or hacks, they are condoned by Blizzard, and there are hundreds of them available for WoW. Most people find them so useful that once they start playing with them, there's no going back. Here's a quick guide to downloading and installing addons for WoW.
While writing an addon World of Warcraft is quite complicated, installing and using addons is very simple. User interface addons are not cheats or hacks, they are condoned by Blizzard, and there are hundreds of them available for WoW. Most people find them so useful that once they start playing with them, there's no going back. Here's a quick guide to downloading and installing addons for WoW.
Swift Warstrider
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Top Puzzle Games on About
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.
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.
Guild Wars Screenshot Index
Screenshots of the Guild Wars E3 for Everyone demo.
Screenshots of the Guild Wars E3 for Everyone demo.
Black War Ram
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Scorpion
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach, an online roleplaying game based on traditional D&D from Turbine Entertainment.
Battle 2
Screenshots of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online game.
Screenshots of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Online game.
Life After Steam - Using Valve's Game Content Delivery System
Information on Steam, a new game content delivery system and server browser developed by Valve Software.
Information on Steam, a new game content delivery system and server browser developed by Valve Software.
Traveler's Tundra Mammoth - Alliance
Screenshots of World of Warcraft mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft mounts.
The Ice Queen's Castle
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Second Life Profile
One of the most open-ended virtual worlds around is Second Life, and although it's not really a game, I get quite a few questions about it. Over the years it has set the stage for some unusual events and grown into a very dynamic and controversial social experiment, as well as favorite place to set up a virtual classroom. Here's a quick overview of Second Life and how to get involved.
One of the most open-ended virtual worlds around is Second Life, and although it's not really a game, I get quite a few questions about it. Over the years it has set the stage for some unusual events and grown into a very dynamic and controversial social experiment, as well as favorite place to set up a virtual classroom. Here's a quick overview of Second Life and how to get involved.
Black War Elekk
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Hero Controls
Screenshots of Guild Wars Nightfall.
Screenshots of Guild Wars Nightfall.
Kodo Mount (White)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Vengeful Nether Drake
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Online Gaming Etiquette
When you log on to an online game, you shouldn't have to put up with all sorts of behavior that isn't befitting a 7-year-old, and yet as often as not, that's exactly what you can expect. To some extent we're probably already getting desensitized to it, but I decided to assemble some tips on good online gaming etiquette, just in case anyone out there still cares.
When you log on to an online game, you shouldn't have to put up with all sorts of behavior that isn't befitting a 7-year-old, and yet as often as not, that's exactly what you can expect. To some extent we're probably already getting desensitized to it, but I decided to assemble some tips on good online gaming etiquette, just in case anyone out there still cares.
The Attackers Regroup
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Screenshots of the MMORPG Lineage 2.
Team Fortress 2 Review
Many of you probably remember the famous Team Fortress mod for Quake that helped popularize online gaming back in the 90s. Valve has given the franchise a new life in the form of Team Fortress 2, and they've done it with a style that is both instantly recognizable and humorous. It's not the most complicated shooter out there, but that hasn't kept it from being a whole lot of fun. This is one that online FPS fans won't want to miss.
Many of you probably remember the famous Team Fortress mod for Quake that helped popularize online gaming back in the 90s. Valve has given the franchise a new life in the form of Team Fortress 2, and they've done it with a style that is both instantly recognizable and humorous. It's not the most complicated shooter out there, but that hasn't kept it from being a whole lot of fun. This is one that online FPS fans won't want to miss.
Boundless Planet Review
Boundless Planet is one of only a handful of games attempting to take the real-time strategy concept into the massively multiplayer realm. The challenge isn't just a technical one - there are a lot of potential pitfalls in designing a game of this kind. Boundless Planet launched in early November, and I had a chance to see how this new MMORTS comes together.
Boundless Planet is one of only a handful of games attempting to take the real-time strategy concept into the massively multiplayer realm. The challenge isn't just a technical one - there are a lot of potential pitfalls in designing a game of this kind. Boundless Planet launched in early November, and I had a chance to see how this new MMORTS comes together.
Swift Hawkstrider Mount
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Strand of the Ancients
Screenshots of World of Warcraft Battleground maps.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft Battleground maps.
zerg
Internet Games Glossary - zerg
Internet Games Glossary - zerg
MMORPG
Internet Games Glossary - MMORPG - massively multiplayer online roleplaying game
Internet Games Glossary - MMORPG - massively multiplayer online roleplaying game
City of Heroes Review
Superheroes and computer games are a natural fit for each other, yet you really only have one choice if you want to play a superhero in a graphical MMORPG. City of Heroes has earned a reputation for focusing on combat and forgoing the more tedious aspects often associated with this sort of game. It has now had over a year's worth of updates and content additions, making the crime fighting fun more appealing than ever.
Superheroes and computer games are a natural fit for each other, yet you really only have one choice if you want to play a superhero in a graphical MMORPG. City of Heroes has earned a reputation for focusing on combat and forgoing the more tedious aspects often associated with this sort of game. It has now had over a year's worth of updates and content additions, making the crime fighting fun more appealing than ever.
Azure Netherwing Drake
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft flying mounts.
Drake's Minions
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Screenshots of the online game Wizard101 from KingsIsle Entertainment
Black War Wolf
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft PvP mounts.
Mekgineer's Chopper
Screenshots of World of Warcraft mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft mounts.
Horse Mount (Chestnut)
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.
Screenshots of World of Warcraft racial mounts.