One might be tempted to say that it would be difficult for the younger generations to imagine a time before the existence of video games, even if that was just around three decades ago. The industry has come into its own on the cusp of a technological revolution, pushing the boundaries of what had once been thought possible for simple hardware. Since their inception, they've moved from simple pads passing a ball between them to the overly complex systems that simulate capabilities traditionally ascribed to deities. The fact that so many games are becoming more and more accessible has helped, particularly in the wake of the multiplayer boom and the emergence of MMOs. In fact, among the easiest ways to introduce someone to video games is to get them to download games and experience it for themselves.

This video games craze is here to stay. It is certain that as more and more innovations and improvements take place, video games will always be around. Think about this: almost... [more]

Nowadays, you can find a wide array of free games online. Whether you go to school web pages or social networking sites, you'll surely come across at least one.

Typically, these games use JavaScript. While most of them have simple gameplays, they can be very enjoyable and fun. Think of Tetri way back then. This popular old-school game didn't have classy graphics at all. It didn't even have intricate sound effects. Yet, it's a fun way to pass time with your friends.

Among the most popular of online games are ones that rely on simple concepts to get things going. There is the possibility of running a virtual farm, complete with growing crops that can be harvested and sold to earn cash used to expand the virtual farm. There is a certain appeal to these sorts of games that catches on to people, even those that would not play any form of video game otherwise. That these games are designed to be easy to pick up and get into does not preclude them from being competi... [more]

Released by PopCap games on May 5, 2006, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe is one of those rare sequels that actually manages to outdo its predecessor. Basic game-play works just like it did in the original. Players simply swap two adjacent gems in order to match three or more gems of the same colour in a horizontal or vertical fashion. Matching gems causes them to disappear, with neighbouring gems shifting position to fill the newly-created gaps. Players remain on a level until no more matches can be made. The game is simple enough to be picked up by anyone within a matter of seconds, but is exciting enough to keep one addicted for days. Never again do casual gamers have an excuse to complain about boredom!
Bejeweled 2 Deluxe maintains the same exciting game-play everyone has come to enjoy without the boredom exhibited by the legions of copycat games that have flooded the market. It comes with four different gaming modes to choose from, including two more that have been added for this new rele... [more]