Different Categories of Computer Games
Written by wangmin on January 19, 2010 12:45
Computer games are fast becoming a popular item for both young and oldThere are downloadable pc games, freeware and shareware pc games, and pc games you can install from a CDFor more information, visit the link belowComputer games can be categorized mainly into PC games that are played in your computer after installation using the CDs that contain the software, downloadable pc games, and the online gamesMany websites provide you with the downloadable version of the PC games.
Category based on permission to use
The games can be categorized based on licensesSome of the games are free and they can be downloaded on the internet freeSome pc games are free downloadable games but are sharewareShareware games have limitations in the featuresSome of the shareware can be used for only 30 days time and some are limited by the number of times that software is usedTrial versions of the software are also available which are time limited or feature limited.
Online Games
Online games are those that are played onlineThe user who is playing the online games should have an internet connection in his PCYou should be aware that your internet bill is on the rise during the time you play the online gamesYahoo games are one among the popular online gamesMany websites provide you online gamesSome of the sites require you to become a member to play these online gamesSome charge you on per game basis for playing.
PC Games
PC Games are those that require an installation through a CD to play the pc gamesSome of the games even require the CD to be present in the CD drive to play the gameThese software CDs are to be purchased by the userThere are many pc games available like Tomb Raider that requires you to purchase the CDMost of the games that contain Car races and Motorbike races require the software to be installed through the CD bought by you.
Downloadable PC Games
These games can be downloaded from the internet and can be installed in your computerMost of the free game downloads are small enough to be downloaded from the internetThere websites like www.download.com that can be searched for free game downloadsA good search engine would give you thousands of links to free downloadable games.
What you need in your PC to play these games?
Most of the games can be played without any additional hardwareIf you are having the latest configuration of the PC, which has the software pre-installed in your computer, then you might not need any additional software to be installedSome of the online games require you to install plug-ins to run the online gamesPlug-in is additional software that is required to run an application in your computerYou will be provided appropriate links to download the plug-ins required by your browser or your computerYou need to check the system requirements for the computer games that is downloaded or installed in your system and install them before you start playing the game