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FAQ: Games People Play Online
What is online gaming?
Playing any game over the Internet, but not necessarily against anyone else.
What's the difference between online gaming and multiplayer gaming?
Multiplayer games are played against other people over the Internet. For example, you can play chess against one other person, or you can play a game like Quake with 20 or more people at the same time.
Why is broadband important to online gaming?
Two reasons: capacity and speed. A cable modem, DSL or wireless broadband connection to the Internet can deliver much more data a lot faster than a dial-up link. With broadband, as long as someone else on the Internet wants to play your game, you're good to go.
Do I need to download anything to play online games?
It depends on the game. At some game sites, you have to download games to your computer before you can play. Other online games can be played directly off of a Web site, with no downloading. Some sites ask you to download a browser plug-in such as Flash 4 or shockwave so you can view the game's graphics. But in some cases, the games themselves can be played off of the Web site.
Do I have to use my computer to play online games?
Most online and interactive games must be played through a computer that has an Internet connection. Soon, game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation II and Microsoft X-Box will have broadband links for sale that free you from your computer and let you play interactive games with others who have the same gaming system.
Where can I go to play or learn more about online games?
- www.shockwave.com lets you play arcade, sports, parlor, adventure and jigsaw games using its browser plug-in. This site may be of particular interest to anyone who enjoys such classic 1980s arcade games as Spyhunter, Joust, Rampage and Defender. You have to download the special effects shockwave plug-in, but you don't have to download the games themselves.
- www.pogo.com gives you the tools to play interactive games, including backgammon, chess, hearts, bridge, poker, solitaire, cribbage and spades, against others online. There also are word games, bingo and puzzles.
- www.gamezone.com features online games and links to other online gaming sites. You'll also find game reviews; previews of new releases; hints and tips; and ratings for all kinds of games.
