Why Choose Online Gaming?
If you’ve just gained an internet connection, or you’ve seen adverts for World of Warcraft or Call of Duty Modern Warfare two and fancy giving it a try, or even if you’re just like my sister who doesn’t see the appeal of playing games online, or if you’re like my mum who sits in the next room and wonders what the hell it is I’m talking about half the time and why I’m shouting obscurities at a computer screen then this series of articles might just be for you.
Online gaming is becoming ever more popular as time goes by. With the huge, ever growing availability of internet access, games that range in price from being free to £50 and accessibility of wireless internet access mean that it’s quick and easy for everyone to get online and get in a game.
So why should you choose multiplayer gaming online over single player games? There are many arguments for both views, even with the huge following multiplayer online gaming has, some people do still prefer single player games.
Subscription costs are something that can keep younger players from playing online. Not only do you have to pay for internet access, but playing on Xbox live or the Playstation network and games like World of Warcraft require extra subscription costs per month which can be as much as £10. Most homes these days will have an internet connection anyway, so that at least can remove part of the cost for younger gamers, and for older gamers, internet access can come in a multideal package from most providers with cable television and a phoneline, again saving money. Although there are some games that require subscription costs, the bottom line is of course that you do not have to play these games or on these networks. A PC with internet access means you can access millions of free online games and many games you can buy come with the extra of online play. If you don’t have the money and still want to play online there are still plenty of options to choose from.
Unfortunately, one of the downsides of online gaming is just how competitive games can become online. Often, games will come with a ranking system or someway of keeping track of stats which will encourage people to be more competitive. This can be something that can put budding gamers off of playing online. However this is not as big a problem as you may at first believe. There are several gaming leagues and tournaments out there that keep the majority of the hardcore, super competitive gamers occupied. Many of the more competitive gamers prefer to play in these tournaments or leagues because they see it as more of a challenge which is of course rewarded with a higher sense of satisfaction upon winning. The few hardcore competitive gamers that do not stick to these tournaments and leagues however can be a blessing in disguise. It is possible to learn a hell of a lot from both playing against, playing with and observing these players. Chances are they will know a few tricks of the trade and spending a little bit of time playing against, with or even watching them can provide you with plenty of tricks to try and pull off yourself.
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Great article, lots of people love the interaction of on line gaming.
I love the interaction of online gaming and i play a lot of g online nice article very decent work
Too addictive though.
Don’t be addicted! If you choose online games (mmo-rpg) such as RS or WoW it’s more than a chance to become addicted. If you can’t stop you’ll loose your friends, and your whole IRL life you had. I recommend FIFA 10 or prefer FPS-based games, like Counter Strike or COD series. – - http://gameolosophy.com/games/online/runescape/why-did-i-stop-playing-runescape/
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Thiis reads as though you used a high school 5-paragraph template to write it but I played Halo 3 onliine the fiirst time just last Friiday iit was awesome.
Oh the 5 paragraph template o_O nice old times I forgot it…
Great piece!
I like playing against other people online because after a while it gets boring playing against the computer. Bring on Modern Warfare 2!
Never head of a 5-paragraph template. The idea was this was just an introduction for a series but Triond cut out a big chunk at the end explaining that.
good write. I have found several really good online games for free. If you like call of duty and halo then check out combat arms. It is a first person shooter with really good grafics. You can also play alot of games on the computer form old consoles. I wrote an article on it if any one want to check it out.
Great work. Very in-depth. Not only are subscription fees a limiting factor against younger players, but they usually allow for games to be constantly improved. What I mean is, most games with subscription fees are better games. Of course, not all, but most. Also, a friend of mine is afraid to play TF2 because she doesn’t want to get shredded by other players. I like your point about how everyone who starts a game will be a newbie. Again, great work!
Lol I’ve had my bad experiences with online games. I used to play them but stopped about a year ago…
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just love online gaming. I play WoW (world of warcraft) when I have some free time.
GOod article!
I love online gaming… I play Runescape.. Ex-player of WoW…
I also play PC games.. Mainly action… Completed so many of them ^^
I like getting online and calling you a fag.
Very well written. You have a knack for it. Keep it up!
Great article, thanks.