Internet Gaming Tips for Newbies
By: Paul Wilson
Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing.
Games are extremely popular and constantly evolving.
There are:
- Games played using e-mail.
- Games played on a browser window by using a web
address.
- Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet,
MUD client, or a Web based forum.
- Games that are graphic need stand-alone software
that permits players to play with or against one
another using an Internet connection.
The first game, MUD, was developed in 1978, and the
market has burgeoned since then.
To play, one needs:
- A reliable Internet connection.
- A personal computer or game console.
- Selected software required by specific games.
One can play simple board games like scrabble, or bingo,
or games like poker, mahjong, and pool. Another popular
category is simulation games-these imitate real-life situations
and cover aspects like combat, city planning, strategies, as
well as flight simulation.
For serious gaming the computer performance must be optimized.
This can be done by:
- Running the disk defragmenter and organizing the
computer files. This should ideally be done once a
month at least.
- Correct folder and file errors by using
scandisk---use once a week and the computer will give
trouble free performance.
- Clean your hard drives-get rid of Internet files,
temporary files, as well as files in the trash/recycle
bin. Clear the cache and uninstall programs that are
not in everyday use.
- Update the operating system software. Download any
new security patches. Keep video drivers updated.
- Clear space on the hard drive---store files on a
back up system.
- Clear any spyware you have inherited from
websites.
- Minimize number of programs running-when playing a
graphic intensive game if there are too many programs
running simultaneously the graphics will become choppy
and game will be slow.
- Delete add on game files-wall papers and other
paraphernalia will just clutter the computer.
- Run an anti-virus program regularly but disable it
when you are loading/playing games. Antivirus programs
slow down games.
- Always shut down the computer properly.
The Internet allows gamers to compete with people across
oceans, on the other side of the world and anywhere in the
universe. Some use PCs while others use consoles. What you use
is a personal choice and depends on issues like costs and so
on.
Before you buy a game you must:
- Consider "system requirements" - some games can run
on systems that are not exact others need specific
hardware.
- Find out if the game is single player or
multi-player. Many games need the Internet-and, the
broadband connection is more efficient than the dial-up
connection. Many like Xbox Live only work on a
broadband connection.
- Find out if the game can be played using a
mouse/keyboard or whether it will need a full-featured
joy stick.
Be wise and try a demo before making an actual purchase.
Playing a demo benefits the player as well as game developer.
Many online games offer free trial periods - beta testing is a
great opportunity to find out if the game suits your taste as
well as pockets.
Do your research thoroughly-usually there are several games
competing for players within a genre. Read game reviews before
taking the final step.
Author
Bio
Paul Wilson is a freelance writer
for www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com
, the premier website to play
thousands of free online games including arcade games, action
games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games
and more. He also freelances for the premier Computer Article
Submission Directory Site
www.1888Articles.com/computer-articles-11.html
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