Online Computer Games:

Online computer games refer to video type games that we play on a computer via the internet.

Some video games are played using mobile phones and video consoles.

When they were first introduced in the 1980's, these games were simple text-based multi-player as internet connections were slow and expensive.

Gradually these games became popular in the 1990s, with today's online games featuring virtual communities, realistic graphics and games where people can even play one to one or in knock out tournaments for cash prizes.

We all know that the internet is the fastest growing market place in the history of the world but did you know that there is an online games sector that is growing 4 times faster than the internet overall? Yes! and it's the "Online Skill Games" market.

There are many styles of online computer games and they include:

1. The real time strategy games involves you developing a game plan by building resources so that your army can fight successfully against the other internet players.

2. The First person shooter involves death match or arena style of play where you view the game through your character's eyes.

3. Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG) In this type of game each person keeps trying to reach the next highest level until he has reached the top. These online games can have thousands of players around the globe simultaneously playing in a virtual world. These games continue for months or years.

4. Browser type games are quick, simple and played in your browser. The popular Java and Shockwave technologies are used to develop these games.

5.Tournament format or one to one involves a cash entry fee to play with a cash or merchandise prize awarded to the winner or winners. The outcome of each competition is based on the player's ability and performance.

World Of Warcraft:

This game has become popular with many adults. It is a fantasy game where players can take on the guise of different characters in the world known to all as Azeroth, the place where World of Warcraft is set.

The game is quite unique, as many have tried to compete and no one has been able to live up to the high standards set by the World of Warcraft.

First released to the world in November of 2004, World of Warcraft is known as an MMORPG. or Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, and has two methods for leveling your characters up.

Grinding:

This refers to staying in an area that is close to your character's level and killing whatever happens to be in the area. The game will drop certain items for you and give you experience points, which levels up your character. Killing enemies that are higher in level will give more experience, but you may wear down your gear faster.

Questing:

This is a method of leveling a character that involves completing the quests that are set up in the game for you. Most of these quests will give you a lot of experience and are a lot of fun to complete.

There are tricks and tips to mastering this game that are available online, and might be worth checking out!

If you enjoy online computer games and are looking for something that is challenging and lots of fun, check out The World Of Warcraft. It could be the thrill you are looking for.