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The Top Three Online Games and Why They are So Popular

Many people love playing games online, but what are the top choices? Do they involve anything like a CJ Pony Mustang for racing or are they the popular puzzle games on Facebook? With thousands of games to choose from it's hard to figure out which ones are the most popular. However, if you look at all the choices out there a few stand out. These top games can provide hours of fun and they are all free to play online. That is an important part because many games like World of Warcraft and other interactive games are very popular, but they can also be very expensive. Here are the top three online games you can play without spending any money. Free Online Games for Hours of Fun 1.  Frontierville At this very moment, Frontierville tops the charts. This is a Facebook game that allows the players to build a Frontier. It starts with a cabin in a woods surrounded by bears and other animals. If you have every played the game Farmville, another Facebook choice, then you will love pla...

Is It Your Time to Develop a Mobile App?

Small businesses, big brands, game developers, local shops – it seems like everyone is creating a mobile application and trying to get people to use it. With hundreds of thousand apps already in app stores, chances are that without marketing it, your app will probably pass unnoticed, even if it’s the best app ever created. Add to this the fact that designing, implementing and deploying a brand-quality iPhone app will cost you several thousand dollars; is it really worth it? Well, it obviously is for some, since they’re paying for it. In some cases, developing an app is the right choice. Some of the scenarios where the app will make sense include: Gaming Interactivity Personalization Regular usage Reporting Native functionality Offline access Generally speaking, apps are best suited when developed in order to fulfill a specific purpose that can’t be accomplished as effectively via browser. They are capable of providing an interactive engagement with users and to deliver pe...

Online Gaming: Virtual Exercise

Before you proceed with your persistent rules forbidding your kids from playing online games, it may help to know that there are also benefits that come with online gaming. Other than giving your kids an excellent entertainment pleasure that is so good, they couldn’t stop playing with it, online games can be a good form of exercise – exercise of the mind, that is. Without further ado, these are the benefits of online gaming which will help you ease out a little from your futile attempts in banning your kids from this internet based activity: Online games improve problem-solving and decision-making skills – In playing games, players have certain goals like saving a damsel in distress, crossing a life-threatening town, killing as much enemies as possible, etc. There will always be obstacles and different options in getting out of these obstacles. It is up to the player how and what options to choose that will lead him to achieving his goals.            ...

10 Can't Miss Video Games Coming in the Summer of 2012

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If there’s anything an experienced gamer fears, it’s the possibility of a much-hyped game being a disappointment. After all, video gamers make more than an investment of their money into these highly-hyped games; there’s also the investment of waiting time and even excitement to consider. Plus, being smart with your video game budget and purchasing only the sure-fire successes is a great way to keep costs down. So which video games are coming out this July that can’t miss? Let’s take a look at ten top examples that we think are the best contenders for having that sure-to-be-good quality you’re looking for. 1. The Amazing Spider-Man Although you can make the argument that the movie isn’t a guaranteed solid flick, you can’t say the same for the video game. Yes, many video games based on movies tend to be hit or miss, but considering the amount of experience designers have with the Spiderman series now, they should have it down to a science. 2. Of Orcs and Men Maybe it’s our bi...

The Best and Worst Super Hero Video Games of all Time

As Peter Parker dusts down his red and blue suit for his latest movie outing in The Amazing Spiderman - with Andrew Garfield reprising the iconic role - there is inevitably a video game to go with it. Set for a June 29th release date in the UK, this latest Activision title was developed by Beenox, the studio behind previous Spidey titles Shattered Dimensions and Edge of Time, and given the level of anticipation surrounding the movie, the Canadian developer will have to go some way to avoid disappointing the Marvel character's legion of loyal fans. However, for every great movie game adaptation there are ten terrible ones, and super hero video games are no exception. Which category The Amazing Spider-Man falls into will depend on how effectively Beenox have incorporated the freedom and adventure you associate with the character, but in the meantime, read through some of the best and worst super hero video game adaptations of all time. From Hero... Batman: Arkham Asylum, Release...

5 Family-Friendly Wii Games Your Kids Will Love

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While any die-hard gamer will admit that the Nintendo Wii makes a great solo game console, it’s hard to deny the social aspect of being able to move around, play interactive games against other people, and generally have a good time. This is especially true of parents who are looking for a great way to connect with their kids and generally promote a more healthy way of gaming than simply sitting on a chair all day. With that in mind, it’s also important that the Wii games your kids play are age-appropriate. That’s why we’ve decided to put together a list of five family-friendly Wii games that your kids are guaranteed to love – and games that simultaneously won’t make you doubt for the future of humanity. 1. Wii Sports Is there a more comprehensive Wii game that suits just about everyone under the sun than Wii Sports? Not only is it family friend, but it’s fun enough that people of all ages can enjoy it; there are also enough sports that you can switch between games if you ever g...