| The computer has impacted almost every facet | | | | playability rivaling those of the best gaming |
| of life. It makes sense then that it would have a | | | | consoles appeared and made computer games a |
| huge effect on video games. In the same way | | | | legitimate rival of Nintendo and Sony. |
| the computer changed word processing and | | | | The advantage computers have over consoles is |
| bookkeeping, the playability and limits of video | | | | the cost. Gaming systems cost hundreds of |
| games are being constantly improved by PCs. | | | | dollars and the price of games are in the fifty to |
| The arrival of satellite internet and high-tech | | | | one hundred range. Computer games are much |
| graphic cards has helped make the computer a | | | | less expensive, often times not costing anything. |
| legitimate rival of console game systems like | | | | Since a lot of people have computers in their |
| Nintendo and Playstation. | | | | homes already, getting games for them makes |
| As the computer has developed into one of the | | | | more sense than spending hundreds on a console. |
| primary means of entertainment, computer | | | | Many of the best games for systems like X-Box |
| games have evolved too. We all remember Word | | | | and Playstation are available online as well. |
| Munchers or the Oregon Trail games in grade | | | | Like most other things on computers these days, |
| school. Needless to say, graphics and playability | | | | computer games are dependent on the internet. |
| have improved since those days. As processors | | | | Many games like World of Warcraft can only be |
| and graphics cards for computers have improved, | | | | played with an internet connection. If you have a |
| so have the games. | | | | computer, chances are you have an internet |
| Microsoft made some improvements to computer | | | | connection, but the speed of your connection can |
| gaming by offering games like Rodent's Revenge | | | | greatly affect your online gaming. Fast |
| and Rattler's Race, but those games were still | | | | connections like satellite broadband and DSL let |
| very basic and lagged far behind what gaming | | | | you play games in real time, meaning your game's |
| systems like Nintendo and Sega were capable of. | | | | speed is only limited by your processor and you |
| Games like Doom brought 3D gameplay to | | | | abilities. |
| computers, but games were still limited to existing | | | | Satellite internet isn't just for serious online |
| solely on one's computer and didn't allow you to | | | | gamers. There are simple games like Hearts and |
| play against other people and lacked the popularity | | | | pool that you can play against other people online. |
| of console games. Other games like Sim City and | | | | There are also millions of free games available |
| Sim Farm had the same struggle as Doom. Then | | | | online that cover almost any interest. With satellite |
| came the internet. | | | | internet, you can download these games anytime |
| The internet took things further by allowing | | | | you want and have them on your computer to |
| gamers to play against other people online. This | | | | play at your leisure. So whether you're a diehard |
| made popular games like World of Warcraft | | | | WoW player or prefer to play card games online, |
| possible, drawing many of the console crowd onto | | | | satellite internet can make your gaming |
| the internet. As the internet became broader, | | | | experience more enjoyable and help you the |
| more and more games with graphics and | | | | most out of your computer. |