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| Like you all souls out there I am an avid gamer…done it all, seen it all. Right from playing tetris, super mario, ping pong and other flash games online for free to massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with anything and everything in between, I have been part of the story as a user.
Then I got the chance to become a developer - computer science degree (quite natural) and job with a software company, the works. This enlightened me to certain facts, like what made the blockbuster games, well blockbusters. I will share with you guys the essentials of a successful online game, played for free or otherwise. These have been a constant over the years and are likely to remain so. They are:
They should be fun
The basic principle which even the most scatterbrained developer would follow, but is often ignored during the zeal of getting the next level of technique. Don’t ever forget that people play games for one reason: to have fun!
The KISS principle
Not that ‘KISS’ silly. Just ‘Keep It Simple Stupid.’ So you are the next whiz kid on the block. Good for you! But for heaven’s sake don’t load people with complex features. Just give clean straight fun without the loops.
Smooth Controls
Even the blandest game can be fun, if controls are easy to master. On the other hand people won’t play the greatest game in the world out of frustration if they have to struggle with the controls. So take care.
Graphics and Sound
Make a good first impression. These are the first things a gamer encounters when he first logs in to play online. So make them attractive and relevant, but don’t go overboard.
Technically sound Structure
•Easy to use authoring interfaces.
•Detailed Help files, sample games, and demonstrations.
•No messy software downloads or installation requirements.
•Options to create games from your web browser.
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| Be careful with your gaming.
In many cases, online gaming sites are infested with a smörgåsbord of malware and an increasing source of system infection. They can lead to other sites containing more malware which you can inadvertently download without knowledge or consent. Users visiting such sites may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. Gaming sites can put you at risk to fraud, phishing and theft of personal data. Even if the gaming site is a clean site, there is always the potential of some type of malware making its way there and then onto your system. In some instances an infection may cause so much damage to your system that it cannot be successfully cleaned or repaired. In those cases, recovery is not possible and the only option is to reformat/reinstall the OS.
...what if the company behind the games isn’t as trustworthy as it should be?...how would you know?...And, to be able to play, you always have to download a little program...But how do you know that you only have downloaded the required software? Are you really certain that your computer isn’t being infected with some sort of unwanted spyware cookie, spyware or adware? Or, worse, a Trojan!...
Why online casinos and online poker rooms can be hazardous
...Anyone who like to play free online games is also at great risk. Many of these free online games...are loaded with spyware...
How did I get spyware on my computer?
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"THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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| | They also should have no or few glitches. I HATE GLITCHES!
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