In the new millennium, with the proliferation of the Internet, online gaming has rapidly grown in popularity around the world. Children and adults alike spend an ever-growing amount of time on their computers playing games, seeking recreation and relaxation. Jenkat Games is one of many companies that create these games and have been enjoying phenomenal success as a result of this trend.

As we embark on 2008, a new trend is taking shape in the online gaming world. Online games are crossing over to video game consoles. Gaming consoles such as the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 are offering new features that allow their users to download games that were previously “online only”. This trend is on its tipping point and we are soon going to see a phenomenal growth in the console gaming field as a result. Arcade games have gone from being available only at local malls, to the computer and now finally to the home console.

Playstation 3 offers this online service for free, while Xbox 360 charges a fee of annually. This allows their users to download content online for their consoles. Playstation’s offer may only be an introductory offer and once this trend is established, I expect them to monetize on this as well by charging some sort of subscription based fee. What’s go great about this is that, the once expensive gaming console games are now almost available for free. Whenever users want a change, all they do is surf the Internet, download new games and plug it into their consoles. They are now watching enhanced graphics on a big-screen plasma of LCD TV and trust me, the experience is way better than online. I foresee a lot of couch-potato behavior happening as a result of this trend!  Read more... (476 words, 1 image, estimated 1:54 mins reading time)

Writers from the hit BBC show have joined forces with videogame creator Charles Cecil to come up with four interactive episodes of the show.

It is part of the BBC’s drive to increase computer literacy among those who aren’t regular net users.

The creators of Doctor Who: The Adventure Games hope it will bring new people into computer gaming.

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“Establishing new forms of drama is exactly what the BBC should be doing,” said Simon Nelson, head of BBC multiplatform in Vision.

“By aiming these interactive episodes at the broad audience of the TV show – unique in British television, in that it encompasses at least three generations – we’re aiming to encourage the family to gather round the PC or Mac in the same way they do the television,” he added.

The four two-hour dramas will allow fans to take on the role of the Doctor, enter different universes and fight some new enemies.

Matt Smith, who plays the Doctor and Karen Gillan, who plays companion Amy, have provided voice-overs.

The first of the games, developed by UK game designer Sumo Digital, will be available for free download via the Doctor Who website in June.

The first episode of the new series of Doctor Who was broadcast on 3 April and was watched by more than eight million viewers, according to the BBC.  Read more... (262 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)

Pause and give thought for a moment to what makes people truly happy. Spending time with loved ones brings many joys, whether we are creating new memories with friends and family, or remembering times past and dear ones that have gone ahead of us. Some of our fondest memories can revolve around time spent playing games. How strange our society has become as we spend hours staring at computer screens. Even the computer games we play have lead to a physical and mental decline. Our families often live in the same house but have almost completely separate lives. Each of us goes our separate ways, sometimes not even eating together. This is because each of has different lifestyles and tastes. But the one thing everyone has in common is a love of music. We have almost forgotten about board games that can be enjoyed by all ages. Board games bring people together, can sharpen the minds of young and old alike, and help create a sense of fun.

Time is precious, and there is no better way to spend it than with our loved ones. Even casual get-togethers can be special if a game is present. What is more fun than singing? And what could be more challenging than getting to sing a song that contains words from a list that your friends have chosen? Can you keep the flow of songs going, or will you break the chain? The clock is ticking…do you have what it takes?  Read more... (539 words, 1 image, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)

Almost every computer these days comes with some free games preloaded on them. These games can provide plenty of entertainment and ways to kill some time or even slack at work. Often these games are card games, and we’ve all seen the ubiquitous solitaire computer card game. Who hasn’t wiled away an hour clicking through game after game of solitaire? Despite the addictive nature of the game, it can get old after a while, and you might want to start looking around for new games to play.

There are innumerable card games available on the internet. Most of the games are ones you’re probably already familiar with. This would include favorites such as blackjack, poker (which has become hugely popular), hearts, spades, gin, cribbage, bridge, etc. There are also more than a few different versions of solitaire available. You can also find countless original card games on the internet. These are games which this or that person invented and shared with the world. They may use conventional card sets or they may rely on totally new sets you’ve never seen before. The limit, of course, is the human imagination.

You can download games for free or you can buy them. The difference between free games and ones that cost money are getting relatively small. You can find all sorts of great games for free. Usually the ones that cost money have better graphics and more features, but basically there aren’t a lot of differences. Pretty much any card game you want to play can be downloaded for free.  Read more... (475 words, estimated 1:54 mins reading time)

If you want to have fun playing poker, you do not have to open up an account at an online casino or go to an off line casino and risk your own money with playable card games online. You can play all sorts of card games, including double bonus poker games, right from home. And best of all, this is free. That means that you do not have to pay for software or open an account with your own money. You can spend your nights doing something different for a change – relaxing. 

Each day is stressful for most people. They need to get to work on time, are often worried about keeping their jobs, have stressful occasions at work and then have the long commute home. It is no wonder that many people today are feeling some sort of stress in their lives, yet most do nothing about it or take medication to alleviate the stress. But the chance to eliminate stress from your life is right at your fingertips. You need to find something fun to do that you enjoy which will take your mind off of your stress. You can find this by getting into the fun with playable card games online. Unlike other online card playing, which often costs you money, you can download free internet games to play and enjoy games like double bonus poker games without it costing you any money. This can get your mind focused on something else other than your worries.   Read more... (507 words, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)