Computer
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Electric Games
www.electricgames.com |
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| Another
massive games site, Electric Games has a wealth of resources. It has some
features that aren't so prominent on other sites. For example the Add-ons
section features links to many sites for downloading add-on levels, maps,
cars, and editors for many different games. Also the site reviews gaming hardware
as well as software which appears to be unique. The reviews are quite in-depth,
but there are no screen shots. Another big section is the Online area which
is dedicated to online gaming and features different types of online games
along with services for connecting players of multiplayer games across the
Internet |
GameSpot
www.gamespot.com |
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| GameSpot
is a web site dedicated to every facet of PC gaming. Content includes the
usual news and reviews side of the games industry, but the bonus comes through
the inclusion of games hints, and information on how to become a beta tester
for selected games. The site is well rounded off with the download area,
offering demos of recent games.Organisation of the site has created sections
for each style of game - simulation, action, etc. - letting you find the
right kind of information easily. If there is one down point to the site,
then it's that the front page looks a little garish, and cluttered. |
GameZone
www.gamezone.com |
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| A
purple background, yuck! Actually it's not as bad as it sound and this site
is very colourful without being too bright and gaudy. The text remains easy
to read and the site is quick and fairly simple to navigate through, despite
having a great deal of content. However the pages are a tad cluttered. On
that note, the content is, basically, anything and everything games related.
From news and reviews to cheats and sneak peeks of what's up and coming in
the huge computer gaming industry. |
Freegames net
www.free-games-net.com |
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| We
all have days when we would much rather sneakily download a game and play
it than get on with the filing or the ironing or whatever else we are supposed
to be doing. That's where free download games come in, no matter how basic
or how bad the graphics it certainly beats sorting out your emails or watching
windows check your hard disc for errors. Freegames net is an enormous website
consisting of, you guessed it, free games. Most of them are pretty naff, but
then what do you expect for nothing?! |
World of Spectrum
www.void.demon.nl/spectrum.html |
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| On
first impressions, World of Spectrum appears to be one major geek fest and
you'd be right to judge this book by its cover. This website is a shrine
to Clive Sinclair's revolutionary home computer, the ZX Spectrum and contains,
among other things, numerous free download emulators for PC. The website
looks pretty bad, but is relatively simple to navigate and does present you
with the chance to get nostalgic about what were, all in all, pretty good
games for their time. |
Hasbrointeractive
- online shockwave games
www.hasbrointeractive.com/atari/shockwavegames.htm |
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| Hasbro
Interactive has been creating computer games for years since its infamous
first release, Pong, in 1972. Fortunately, its product development has come
along way since then and its current products are some of the best on the
market. Its website includes some classic games, such as Centipede and Frogger,
which can be played online with the aid of a free download plug-in. |
Games Domain
www.gamesdomain.co.uk |
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| Games
Domain is dedicated to computer games of all kinds, from PC and console game
reviews to cheats and online games it's all here. The online games section
is huge and accommodates a large number of single and multi- player games,
which can be played over the Internet with an opponent of your choice. Cheats
for all the latest PC and console games are available for those of us that
need them and up to date reviews give you the chance to read all about it
before parting with your hard-earned cash. |
Pogo.com
www.pogo.com |
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| Games
for everyone, that's what it says on the home page and that's what you'll
find on the website. Pogo.com contains a number of games, which can all be
played online. The games are divided into sections for different types of
game, for example, word, board and card games. Like many free game sites,
the graphics are nothing special and the site is pretty slow moving between
pages, so you'll need a good connection to play some games effectively online. |
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Brain Teaser.com
www.brain-teaser.com |
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| The
folks from Brain Teaser make some bold claims for this site; "the ultimate
puzzle site" and "the leading authority on brain teasers and puzzles". The
site is packed full of tricky questions along the lines of "if it takes three
bald men five years to dig a ditch, how many miles is it to Timbuktu?" Wimps
can choose to view brain teasers complete with answers, while suckers for
punishment will go for the without answers option. Cash prizes are offered
for solving the especially tricky teasers. And if all of that logic makes
your brain ache you can go and play some of the shoot-em-ups in the online
arcade area of the site to relieve the tension. |
Kids Crosswords
www.kidcrosswords.com |
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| The
puzzles here all have an educational spin, covering areas such as spelling,
anatomy and plant life. The puzzles themselves look a lot like the kind of
quizzes you find in conventional colouring books. However you might want
to skip the crossword devoted to the delights of Texas (yes how did you guess,
this site was developed in the US). |
Scrabble
www.mattelscrabble.com/en/home.html |
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| This site is strong on interaction and brings together
scrabble players from around the world. There are some interesting online
games which are well worth playing (although you do need Macromedia's Shockwave
player to use them) including a curious mix of Scrabble and Space Invaders
and a hybrid Scrabble/Hangman creation. There are also some cunning tips
for dedicated Scrabble players; my favourite is to memorise all 109 two letter
words in the English language so you can sneak into those gaps left by other
players. If the Scrabble bug has bit you bad, check out the section of the
site devoted to Scrabble clubs, societies and tournaments around the world. |
Trivial Pursuit
www.trivialpursuit.com |
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| Welcome
to the online home of the game that's inspired a million family arguments.
As well as information on the latest products, including the rather stylish
Star Wars Special Edition, you also get to play the game online. Answer some
of the sample questions from the updated Genus IV edition; beware though
you have to get the phrasing exactly right to win. And if you're having an
argument about the rules of the game you can always check out the online
rules on the website without resorting to fisticuffs. |
Monopoly
www.monopoly.com |
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| The big news on the Monopoly website is the introduction
of a new token - and it was done by mass vote. 51% of Monopoly fans voted
in favour of the new Sack of Money token; what a capitalist lot they are.
Although you don't actually get to play the sacred game over the Internet
there's enough Monopoly trivia on this site to keep even the biggest fan
satisfied (for example did you know the longest Monopoly game ever went on
for 70 days). |
Yahoo Games
games.yahoo.com |
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| Yahoo!
has one of the best collections of online games and runs one of the most popular
gaming areas on the Internet. You can pit your wits against players the world
over. Online board games include backgammon, checkers and chess and there
are endless card games covering blackjack, bridge, cribbage, gin and poker.
There are also plenty of tips and cheats areas, along with active games playing
communities to join. |
Pokemon World
www.pokemon.com |
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| Pokemon
has taken the world b storm and this is the best place to find out exactly
why. It has all the latest news on new games and characters, plus on the new
film, but it is the FAQ part of this site that is the most useful. It gives
you loads of tips on how to get more out of the games and how to train your
Pokemons just the way you want them. |
Puzzle Up
puzzleup.puzzles.com |
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| What's
nice about this site is that it splits puzzles up into various difficulty
levels; there are quizzes suitable for young people, quick puzzles for those
who only have a few minutes to spare and really tricky quizzes for the expert
puzzle solver. Most of the puzzles are created in Java so you'll need at
least version 3.0 of Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer to view them. |
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