Where To Download Computer Games For FreePosted by admin on February 7th, 2011

Old School DOS Games

A website that has a large selection of classic dos games is http://www.dosgamesarchive.com. Here, you’ll find roughly 232 shareware, freeware, and playable demos to download and enjoy. They have a site index that is organized alphabetically, making it easy to find what you are looking for. Old favorites featured on this website include the Prince of Persia (4D), Supaplex, and Pac PC II.

Another good website is http://www.classicdosgames.com There are lots of memorable adventure games here, including the World Empire games (the Dos version plus World Empire II, III, and IV).

Also, the website http://www.acid-play.com has a ton of games to choose from, with categories that include puzzle, action, and arcade games.

Something Fun and Different

At http://www.gamesbyscott.com/ , Scott Haag, a game designer and programmer, allows you to download for free the games that he created and worked on throughout his professional career. There is lots to choose from on this website, including four bowling games, three chess games, and five music games. There are several other games to choose from as well, many of them old school arcade games. Among these, you’ll find Go Carts and Pac Munch (Haag’s version of the Pac Man and Ms Pac Man games).

The Bestselling Video Games For Pc, Ps, Psp, Ds, Game Boy, Mobile Phone And OthersPosted by admin on February 2nd, 2011

1.) Bestselling Game for Mobile Phones: Tetris(100 million+)

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One of the world’s most popular and successful video game is the Tetris this puzzle video game was extremely successful for its handheld version for the Game Boy. Tetris was declared by Electronic Gaming Monthly’s 100th issue as the “Greatest Game of All Time”.  The video game was announced 2nd place in IGN’s “100 Greatest Video Games of All Time”. As of January 2010, Tetris had already sold more copies for mobile phones alone since 2005.

2.) Bestselling Nintendo Entertainment System: Super Mario Bros(40.23 million)

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One of the most popular and bestselling video games in the world is Super Mario Bros. This highly popular platform video game was developed by Nintendo in 1985 and a sequel to the Mario Bros video game which was released in 1983. This video game was the bestselling of all time for more than twenty years. It was outsold by Nintendo’s own Wii Sports in 2009. The game has sold 40.24 million copies worldwide. The total Nintendo Entertainment System games sold as of December 31, 2009 is 500.01 million.

3.) Bestselling Game Boy Video Game: Tetris(35 million)

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Another popular video game played by the old and the young is Tetris. This puzzle video game was release in 1989. This portable version of Alexev Pajitnov’s Tetris was included as a pack-in title with the Game Boy. The game has sold 35 million copies worldwide.

4.) Bestselling Console Games: Wii Play(27.38 million)

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Another blockbuster video game from Nintendo is the Wii Play. This video game, which is known in Japan as Hajimete no Wii​, has sold 27.38 million copies worldwide. This video game for the Wii console can be bought as a standalone game or usually bundled with a Wii Remote. This very popular video game is the bestselling console game of all time.

5.) Bestselling Game for the DS: New Super Mario Bros.(24.13 million

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Another Nintendo hit video game is the New Super Mario Bros with 24.13 million copies sold worldwide. This side-scrolling platform video game was released in 2006. New Super Mario Bros is the bestselling game for the DS and the second bestselling non-bundled video game of all time.

6.) Bestselling Game for Play Station: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas(17.33 million )

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The bestselling PlayStation video game is the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or GTA. This sandbox-style action-adventure computer and video game was developed by Rockstar North. GTA, which was released in 2004, is the highest selling game of all time on PlayStation 2 with 17.33 million copies sold worldwide.

7.) Bestselling PC Game: The Sims(16 million)

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The Sims, which was released in 2000, was the bestselling PC game in the world. This strategic life-simulation computer game was developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. By 2005, 16 million copies were shipped worldwide. It received the award “Game of The Year Award” from GameSport in 2000.

8.) Bestselling Game Boy Advance Games: Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (13 million)

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Pokémon Ruby Version and Sapphire Version is a popular video game with 13 million copies sold worldwide. This role playing game was developed by Game Freak and was published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance.  It was initially released in Japan in 2002 and to other parts of the world in 2003.

9.) Bestselling PlayStation Game: Gran Turismo(10.85 million)

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Another popular PlayStation game is the Gran Turismo or GT. This racing simulator was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was released in 1997 for the PlayStation video game console and had shipped 10.85 million copies worldwide as of 2008.

10.) Bestselling Xbox 360 Video Game: Halo 3(8.1 million)

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Another video game hit with 8.1 million copies sold worldwide is Halo 3. It was developed by Bungie foe Xbox360. This bestselling video game, a first-person shooter video game, was released in 2007. During the first week of its launching,Halo 3 grossed US0 million and on its first 24 hours, more than 1M people played it on Xbox Live. By March 2009 more than 1B online matches had been played. The total Xbox 360 games sold as of December 2009 is a whooping 353.8 million.

11.) Bestselling Sonic Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2(6 million)

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which was developed in the US, is one of the bestselling video games in the world. This platform game by Sega was released in 1992 and has sold 6 million copies worldwide by 2006 making it the best-selling Sonic game of all time. Sonic Hedgehog 2 is also the best selling game on the Mega Drive. It is sometimes called Sonic 2.

12.) Bestselling PlayStation Portable: Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (3.1 million)

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The bestselling video game for PSP or PlayStation Portable is the Monster Hunter Freedom Unite with 3.1 million copies sold worldwide. This video game was released in 2008 and 2009 in Japan and in North America, respectively.

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Educational Computer GamesPosted by admin on February 1st, 2011

Now and days, children are learning how to use computers and computer toys various ages. This includes computers, laptops, and toys that are designed just like computers and laptops. Many children have started to use technology early, so they have many educational games to choose from. There are games out there to help enhance their learning skills, computer skills, and provide hours of fun.

Of course you want to find a computer game that is easy and age appropriate for your child. But it never hurts to find a game with a bit of a challenge to it. Games with a little challenge will encourage children to use their thinking skills as they learn. This can include games that teach a baby how to identify objects and communicate, or games that teach older children their alphabet, counting, and identify shapes and colors.

Educational computer games can help children to enhance their computer skills, as children will learn how to point and click with a mouse and type small words or their names. As stated earlier, they can help children enhance their learning skills by helping them to learn about shapes, colors, and the alphabet. This will help them learn about reading and math in the process.

You can find these games in various forms. For example, you can find games with different levels of ease and difficulty to match the child’s age and grade level. You can also find games in different popular cartoon and storybook characters, such as Spongebob, Dora, Care Bears, and Arthur. This will help to capture and keep the interest of the child. They love watching and reading about their favorite characters, so they will love to play and learn with them as well!

You can find educational computer games can be found both in stores for your PC or laptop, or online at websites designed for children. You can find the games in stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and Toys R Us, all for various prices. They come designed for different computers and operating systems. You just pick the one that will work with your computer, install it, and let your child play. You can also go online to children sites, such as sites designed for children’s television channels or educational sites. Once you find a website and game you and your child likes, then your child can play right there on the website. Another way of playing educational computer games would be to find educational gaming systems from brands such as Leapfrog and V-Tech (some of their toys come designed as toy computers and laptops).

You can also find computers, laptops, and netbooks that are actually designed for children. Many of them will come with educational computer games already on them, so your child can beginning playing once it is purchased, bought home, and opened. Some of them can even use books, flash cards, and more games, to add to the fun. You can find them from various children brands, which include Crayola, Leapfrog, and V-Tech. They come in various cartoon and storybook characters as well, just as the regular games do. In addition, you can even find netbooks designed by Disney. The best part is you do not need to worry about your child’s safety when using these computers and playing games, as they are designed just for children to use!

Brands such as Leapfrog and V-Tech offer toys that seem like computers or laptops. Toys such as these make great alternatives for parents who do not want their children to use a real computer or laptop just yet. Children can still press the buttons and keys, and some may even come with a toy mouse! Some of these toys use storybooks or flash cards instead of an actual monitor. They may be a little different, but they all still include educational computer games, for topics such as counting, shapes, and colors. In addition, they can all make children feel like they have their own computer and computer games, without the use of a real computer.

Regardless of what kind of device and games you choose for your child, they are sure to have a fun learning experience playing with their educational computer games!
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