Free Online Games
By: Noam Makavy
Online gaming is a recent phenomenon that has made it possible for people the world over to enter a virtual realm. A realm where they act out there wildest fantasies, take for example the hugely popular MMORPG game, world of warcraft. Players can choose to be one of many fictional races and can interact with other players. There is just not mindless violence involved here, players actually talk, speak and befriend each other. And if they so wish they can actually complete missions together.
Not all online games are designed to be action based, you can match your wits with players online, playing games like chess, checkers, backgammon and the ever popular casino games like blackjack and poker. The possibilities are limitless. Online games were not as popular initially, the speeds at which users accessed the internet was the limiting factor. Most online sites allow users to play free online games, however the problem was that most games were designed in flash or similar technologies. This required a high bandwidth, especially for real time games where more than one participant participated simultaneously. However all that changed dramatically, once internet access speeds increased and internet access became far cheaper.
Today there are numerous sites that offer quality online gaming, not just the usual boring mix of casino games or quiz shows. There is something for everyone interested. Children of all ages log on to numerous sites that are not only entertaining, but also educate children as they are having fun. And not just children, even adults of all ages find quiz based games addictive and very entertaining. Its the age old principle of having fun while you are learning, and even if all games don't teach users something, there is always the fun factor. Online games are fun for a simple reason, you are up against a real human being, who like you will have emotions and probably make mistakes.
No matter how far artificial intelligence progresses it will never be a substitute for a live human being. There are standalone games that are doing a brilliant job of artificial intelligence, however there is still a long way for stand alone games to go, before they can actually claim to being as good as playing with a real human being. The future for online gaming today seems secure with a variety of games that cater to people of all ages and preferences.
Online gaming is a recent phenomenon that has made it possible for people the world over to enter a virtual realm. A realm where they act out there wildest fantasies, take for example the hugely popular MMORPG game, world of warcraft. Players can choose to be one of many fictional races and can interact with other players. There is just not mindless violence involved here, players actually talk, speak and befriend each other. And if they so wish they can actually complete missions together.
Not all online games are designed to be action based, you can match your wits with players online, playing games like chess, checkers, backgammon and the ever popular casino games like blackjack and poker. The possibilities are limitless. Online games were not as popular initially, the speeds at which users accessed the internet was the limiting factor. Most online sites allow users to play free online games, however the problem was that most games were designed in flash or similar technologies. This required a high bandwidth, especially for real time games where more than one participant participated simultaneously. However all that changed dramatically, once internet access speeds increased and internet access became far cheaper.
Today there are numerous sites that offer quality online gaming, not just the usual boring mix of casino games or quiz shows. There is something for everyone interested. Children of all ages log on to numerous sites that are not only entertaining, but also educate children as they are having fun. And not just children, even adults of all ages find quiz based games addictive and very entertaining. Its the age old principle of having fun while you are learning, and even if all games don't teach users something, there is always the fun factor. Online games are fun for a simple reason, you are up against a real human being, who like you will have emotions and probably make mistakes.
No matter how far artificial intelligence progresses it will never be a substitute for a live human being. There are standalone games that are doing a brilliant job of artificial intelligence, however there is still a long way for stand alone games to go, before they can actually claim to being as good as playing with a real human being. The future for online gaming today seems secure with a variety of games that cater to people of all ages and preferences.
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