I've talked to many artists and programmers who have said they would like to produce free online games. Many of these individuals are talented, but lack the college degree, connections, or capital necessary to design their own games. In this article I will explain a growing trend, and how you can produce quality online games for a low cost.The console game industry has continued to increase the price for their products in recent years. Brand new games for the Xbox 360 now cost $60 each. The cost involved with developing games for the Xbox or Playstation is too much for most people. Only well established companies with lots of resources are able to produce games for these consoles. This puts the independent developer in a position where it is difficult to compete.However, the rise of the internet has made producing free online games much easier. It is now possible for a independent developer to hire both programmers and designers to create an online game. How can this be done? When you...
Monday, December 29, 2008
Internet Gaming Tips for Newbies
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...
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