Date Bowl Teams Location Time TV
Tonight Independence Northern Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech Shreveport, La. 8:15 ESPN
Tomorrow Papajohns.com North Carolina St. vs. Rutgers Birmingham, Ala. 3:00 ESPN
Alamo Missouri vs. Northwestern San Antonio, Texas 8:00 ESPN
Tuesday Humanitarian Maryland vs. Nevada Boise, Idaho 4:30 ESPN
Texas Rice vs. Western Michigan Houston 8:00 NFL
Holiday Oklahoma State vs. Oregon San Diego 8:00 ESPN
Wednesday Armed Forces Houston vs. Air Force Fort Worth, Texas Noon ESPN
Sun Oregon State vs. Pittsburgh El Paso, Texas 2:00 CBS3
Music City Boston College vs. Vanderbilt Nashville 3:30 ESPN
Insight Kansas vs. Minnesota Tempe, Ariz. 5:30 NFL
Chick-fil-A LSU vs. Georgia Tech Atlanta 7:30 ESPN
Thursday Outback South Carolina vs. Iowa Tampa, Fla. 11 a.m. ESPN
Capital One Georgia vs. Michigan State Orlando, Fla. 1:00 6ABC
Gator Clemson vs. Nebraska Jacksonville, Fla. 1:00 CBS3
Rose Penn State vs. Southern Cal Pasadena, Calif. 4:30 6ABC
Orange Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech Miami 8:30 Fox29
Jan. 2 Cotton Mississippi vs. Texas Tech Dallas 2:00 Fox29
Liberty Kentucky vs. East Carolina Memphis. 5:00 ESPN
Sugar Utah vs. Alabama New Orleans 8:00 Fox29
Jan. 3 International Buffalo vs. Connecticut Toronto Noon ESPN2
Jan. 5 Fiesta Ohio State vs. Texas Glendale, Ariz. 8:00 Fox29
Jan. 6 GMAC Tulsa vs. Ball State Mobile, Ala. 8:00 ESPN
Jan. 8 BCS Championship Florida vs. Oklahoma Miami 8:00 Fox29
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2008-2009 Bowl Game Schedule - College Football Bowl Schedules
If you are looking for the 2008 / 2009 college bowl schedule then you came to the right place. Below you will find listed this years college football bowl schedule. Be sure to check back here for free college bowl picks and predictions for 2008-2009. We will also be linking all of the bowl game names to individual bowl previews with analysis over the next couple weeks. If you are looking for expert winning picks on this years bowl games be sure to check out the individual handicappers pages under the "Advisory Board" section on the left side bar. Our expert handicappers work full time to give you the information needed to beat the point spread. If you would be interested in a FREE complete, "Doc's College Bowl Pamphlet" please give our main office a call at (800) 356-9182.
Date Bowl Location TV Ch Time Teams
Dec. 20 EagleBank Washington D.C. ESPN 11 a.m. Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Navy (8-4)
Dec. 20 Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev. ESPN 8 p.m. BYU (10-2) vs. Arizona (7-5)
Dec. 20 St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Fla. ESPN2 4:30 p.m. Memphis (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5)
Dec. 20 New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. ESPN 2:30 p.m. Colorado State (6-6) vs. Fresno State (7-5)
Dec. 21 New Orleans New Orleans ESPN 8 p.m. Southern Miss (6-6) vs. Troy (8-4)
Dec. 23 Poinsettia San Diego ESPN 8 p.m. Boise State (12-0) vs. Texas Christian (10-2)
Dec. 24 Hawaii Honolulu ESPN 8 p.m. Hawaii (7-6) vs. Notre Dame (6-6)
Dec. 26 Motor City Detroit ESPN 7:30 p.m. Florida Atlantic (6-6) vs. Central Michigan (8-4)
Dec. 27 Emerald San Francisco ESPN 8 p.m. Miami (Fla.) (7-5) vs. California (8-4)
Dec. 27 Champs Sports Orlando ESPN 4:30 p.m. Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida State (8-4)
Dec. 27 Meineke Car Care Charlotte ESPN 1 p.m. West Virginia (8-4) vs. North Carolina (8-4)
Dec. 28 Independence Shreveport, La. ESPN 8 p.m. Northern Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (7-5)
Dec. 29 Alamo San Antonio ESPN 8 p.m. Missouri (9-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3)
Dec. 29 Papajohns.com Birmingham, Ala. ESPN 3 p.m. North Carolina State (6-6) vs. Rutgers (7-5)
Dec. 30 Holiday San Diego ESPN 8 p.m. Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Oregon (9-3)
Dec. 30 Texas Houston NFL Net. 8 p.m. Rice (9-3) vs. Western Michigan (9-3)
Dec. 30 Humanitarian Boise, Idaho ESPN2 4:30 p.m. Maryland (7-5) vs. Nevada (7-5)
Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Atlanta ESPN 7:30 p.m. LSU (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (9-3)
Dec. 31 Insight Tempe, Ariz. NFL Net. 5:30 p.m. Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5)
Dec. 31 Music City Nashville ESPN 3:30 p.m. Boston College (9-4) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6)
Dec. 31 Sun El Paso, Tex. CBS 2 p.m. Oregon State (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (9-3)
Dec. 31 Armed Forces Fort Worth, Tex. ESPN 12:30 p.m. Houston (7-5) vs. Air Force (8-4)
Jan. 1 Rose Pasadena, Calif. ABC 5 p.m. Penn State (11-1) vs. Southern California (11-1)
Jan. 1 Orange Miami FOX 8:30 p.m. Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Cincinnati (11-2)
Jan. 1 Gator Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m. Clemson (7-5) vs. Nebraska (8-4)
Jan. 1 Capital One Orlando ABC 1 p.m. Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan State (9-3)
Jan. 1 Outback Tampa, Fla. ESPN 11 a.m. South Carolina (7-5) vs. Iowa (8-4)
Jan. 2 Sugar New Orleans FOX 8 p.m. Utah (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1)
Jan. 2 Liberty Memphis ESPN 5 p.m. Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4)
Jan. 2 Cotton Dallas FOX 2 p.m. Mississippi (8-4) vs. Texas Tech (11-1)
Jan. 3 International Toronto ESPN2 Noon Buffalo (8-5) vs. Connecticut (7-5)
Jan. 5 Fiesta Glendale, Ariz. FOX 8 p.m. Ohio State (10-2) vs. Texas (11-1)
Jan. 6 GMAC Mobile, Ala. ESPN 8 p.m. Tulsa (10-3) vs. Ball State (12-1)
Jan. 8 BCS Title Miami FOX 8 p.m. No. 1 Oklahoma (12-1) vs. No. 2 Florida (12-1)
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Date Bowl Location TV Ch Time Teams
Dec. 20 EagleBank Washington D.C. ESPN 11 a.m. Wake Forest (7-5) vs. Navy (8-4)
Dec. 20 Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nev. ESPN 8 p.m. BYU (10-2) vs. Arizona (7-5)
Dec. 20 St. Petersburg St. Petersburg, Fla. ESPN2 4:30 p.m. Memphis (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5)
Dec. 20 New Mexico Albuquerque, N.M. ESPN 2:30 p.m. Colorado State (6-6) vs. Fresno State (7-5)
Dec. 21 New Orleans New Orleans ESPN 8 p.m. Southern Miss (6-6) vs. Troy (8-4)
Dec. 23 Poinsettia San Diego ESPN 8 p.m. Boise State (12-0) vs. Texas Christian (10-2)
Dec. 24 Hawaii Honolulu ESPN 8 p.m. Hawaii (7-6) vs. Notre Dame (6-6)
Dec. 26 Motor City Detroit ESPN 7:30 p.m. Florida Atlantic (6-6) vs. Central Michigan (8-4)
Dec. 27 Emerald San Francisco ESPN 8 p.m. Miami (Fla.) (7-5) vs. California (8-4)
Dec. 27 Champs Sports Orlando ESPN 4:30 p.m. Wisconsin (7-5) vs. Florida State (8-4)
Dec. 27 Meineke Car Care Charlotte ESPN 1 p.m. West Virginia (8-4) vs. North Carolina (8-4)
Dec. 28 Independence Shreveport, La. ESPN 8 p.m. Northern Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (7-5)
Dec. 29 Alamo San Antonio ESPN 8 p.m. Missouri (9-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3)
Dec. 29 Papajohns.com Birmingham, Ala. ESPN 3 p.m. North Carolina State (6-6) vs. Rutgers (7-5)
Dec. 30 Holiday San Diego ESPN 8 p.m. Oklahoma State (9-3) vs. Oregon (9-3)
Dec. 30 Texas Houston NFL Net. 8 p.m. Rice (9-3) vs. Western Michigan (9-3)
Dec. 30 Humanitarian Boise, Idaho ESPN2 4:30 p.m. Maryland (7-5) vs. Nevada (7-5)
Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Atlanta ESPN 7:30 p.m. LSU (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (9-3)
Dec. 31 Insight Tempe, Ariz. NFL Net. 5:30 p.m. Kansas (7-5) vs. Minnesota (7-5)
Dec. 31 Music City Nashville ESPN 3:30 p.m. Boston College (9-4) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6)
Dec. 31 Sun El Paso, Tex. CBS 2 p.m. Oregon State (8-4) vs. Pittsburgh (9-3)
Dec. 31 Armed Forces Fort Worth, Tex. ESPN 12:30 p.m. Houston (7-5) vs. Air Force (8-4)
Jan. 1 Rose Pasadena, Calif. ABC 5 p.m. Penn State (11-1) vs. Southern California (11-1)
Jan. 1 Orange Miami FOX 8:30 p.m. Virginia Tech (9-4) vs. Cincinnati (11-2)
Jan. 1 Gator Jacksonville CBS 1 p.m. Clemson (7-5) vs. Nebraska (8-4)
Jan. 1 Capital One Orlando ABC 1 p.m. Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan State (9-3)
Jan. 1 Outback Tampa, Fla. ESPN 11 a.m. South Carolina (7-5) vs. Iowa (8-4)
Jan. 2 Sugar New Orleans FOX 8 p.m. Utah (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1)
Jan. 2 Liberty Memphis ESPN 5 p.m. Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4)
Jan. 2 Cotton Dallas FOX 2 p.m. Mississippi (8-4) vs. Texas Tech (11-1)
Jan. 3 International Toronto ESPN2 Noon Buffalo (8-5) vs. Connecticut (7-5)
Jan. 5 Fiesta Glendale, Ariz. FOX 8 p.m. Ohio State (10-2) vs. Texas (11-1)
Jan. 6 GMAC Mobile, Ala. ESPN 8 p.m. Tulsa (10-3) vs. Ball State (12-1)
Jan. 8 BCS Title Miami FOX 8 p.m. No. 1 Oklahoma (12-1) vs. No. 2 Florida (12-1)
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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Jessica Simpson at Cowboys’ game
Associated Press (AP)
IRVING, Texas - Don’t blame the Jessica Jinx this time.
One month after fans considered her attendance the reason for a bad game by her boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, the pop singer-actress wasn’t believed to be at Texas Stadium on Sunday when Dallas was upset 21-17 by the New York Giants.
Then again, folks might have a new reason for blaming her — those touchy-feely pictures of the couple cavorting in Mexico last weekend that surfaced soon after and created quite a stir.
“I’ll take the blame and I’ll take the criticism here,” Romo said. “That’s why we’re put in these positions.”
There were plenty of blonde women in the stands wearing pink Romo jerseys Sunday, but the woman who made them famous wasn’t believed to be among them. Her publicist said earlier in the week she was working on a new album and would not be at the game.
On Dec. 16, Simpson proudly displayed her shirt to television cameras during the Cowboys’ game against Philadelphia. Romo injured his throwing thumb and had one of his worst games of the season that day. What they didn’t know — or didn’t care about — was that she’d attended other Cowboys games and he played just fine.
Then came the fuss about Romo’s trip to Mexico leading up to the Giants game.
“I don’t live with regrets,” Romo said. “I’m content in my own skin. If I try and be a good person and I’m strong enough in my faith, then I feel like I’m doing it the right way.”
Romo’s teammates believed the trip was a non-issue — especially star receiver Terrell Owens.
Owens, who jokingly piled on those blaming Simpson for Romo’s woes after the Eagles game, broke down in tears when he met with reporters after the game.
“This is not about Tony. You guys can point the finger at him, you can talk about the vacation, and if you do that, it’s really unfair,” Owens said, his voice cracking. “It’s really unfair. That’s my teammate. That’s my quarterback. You guys do that, it’s not fair. We lost as a team. We lost as a team, man.”
IRVING, Texas - Don’t blame the Jessica Jinx this time.
One month after fans considered her attendance the reason for a bad game by her boyfriend, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, the pop singer-actress wasn’t believed to be at Texas Stadium on Sunday when Dallas was upset 21-17 by the New York Giants.
Then again, folks might have a new reason for blaming her — those touchy-feely pictures of the couple cavorting in Mexico last weekend that surfaced soon after and created quite a stir.
“I’ll take the blame and I’ll take the criticism here,” Romo said. “That’s why we’re put in these positions.”
There were plenty of blonde women in the stands wearing pink Romo jerseys Sunday, but the woman who made them famous wasn’t believed to be among them. Her publicist said earlier in the week she was working on a new album and would not be at the game.
On Dec. 16, Simpson proudly displayed her shirt to television cameras during the Cowboys’ game against Philadelphia. Romo injured his throwing thumb and had one of his worst games of the season that day. What they didn’t know — or didn’t care about — was that she’d attended other Cowboys games and he played just fine.
Then came the fuss about Romo’s trip to Mexico leading up to the Giants game.
“I don’t live with regrets,” Romo said. “I’m content in my own skin. If I try and be a good person and I’m strong enough in my faith, then I feel like I’m doing it the right way.”
Romo’s teammates believed the trip was a non-issue — especially star receiver Terrell Owens.
Owens, who jokingly piled on those blaming Simpson for Romo’s woes after the Eagles game, broke down in tears when he met with reporters after the game.
“This is not about Tony. You guys can point the finger at him, you can talk about the vacation, and if you do that, it’s really unfair,” Owens said, his voice cracking. “It’s really unfair. That’s my teammate. That’s my quarterback. You guys do that, it’s not fair. We lost as a team. We lost as a team, man.”
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Free Web Games - Play Tennis and Basketball
Tennis
This is a real fun and exciting game. In this game you are supposed to play 3 set tennis match against the world class competitive players. You will need to win at 2 sets of the game to advance to the next level of opponent.
How to play
- Control the direction of the players with the mouse.
-To serve, click on the player and hold, meanwhile draw the mouse back to toss the ball. Release the button to hit the ball. The direction and speed of the fling after the button is released determines the speed of the ball and the direction of the serve.
-To hit back the ball, set your player near to the ball and he/she will automatically hit the ball. Add on some extra power and hit the ball harder by pressing SHIFT key while hitting the ball.
-Lob over the opponent by pressing CTRL.
Basketball
This is another addictive and truly amazing game. There are 5 rounds to be completed with 3 attempts in each round. Your aim is to slam dunk as many baskets as you can and gain several points. You have to try to make as many shots as possible in 90 seconds. Remember that basket is your only aim. So grab that ball, choose your favorite dunk shot, fly in the sky and slam it into the basket right now!
Controls
-Use the "cursor" to move the hands over the ball.
-Pick up the ball by "Clicking and holding" the mouse button.
-To aim pull the "mouse" back.
-To shoot the ball "thrust" the mouse forward and release the button.
How to play
-Click on the air-meter and choose your style of dunk.
-To make the player run, click on him and hold the button.
-By thrusting the mouse up and releasing the button simultaneously, you will be able to catch air and the maneuver.
-Move down the mouse without clicking to make the player release the ball.
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This is a real fun and exciting game. In this game you are supposed to play 3 set tennis match against the world class competitive players. You will need to win at 2 sets of the game to advance to the next level of opponent.
How to play
- Control the direction of the players with the mouse.
-To serve, click on the player and hold, meanwhile draw the mouse back to toss the ball. Release the button to hit the ball. The direction and speed of the fling after the button is released determines the speed of the ball and the direction of the serve.
-To hit back the ball, set your player near to the ball and he/she will automatically hit the ball. Add on some extra power and hit the ball harder by pressing SHIFT key while hitting the ball.
-Lob over the opponent by pressing CTRL.
Basketball
This is another addictive and truly amazing game. There are 5 rounds to be completed with 3 attempts in each round. Your aim is to slam dunk as many baskets as you can and gain several points. You have to try to make as many shots as possible in 90 seconds. Remember that basket is your only aim. So grab that ball, choose your favorite dunk shot, fly in the sky and slam it into the basket right now!
Controls
-Use the "cursor" to move the hands over the ball.
-Pick up the ball by "Clicking and holding" the mouse button.
-To aim pull the "mouse" back.
-To shoot the ball "thrust" the mouse forward and release the button.
How to play
-Click on the air-meter and choose your style of dunk.
-To make the player run, click on him and hold the button.
-By thrusting the mouse up and releasing the button simultaneously, you will be able to catch air and the maneuver.
-Move down the mouse without clicking to make the player release the ball.
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Free Online Addicting Games
(1) ONLINE GAMING
Play is an important contributor to human development, maturation and learning. That is why games are an essential ingredient in the curriculum of every school and college and also a popular pastime for adults. However, today’s busy lifestyle and living in matchboxes leave neither time nor room for outdoor games. This is when the internet comes in as a saviour to all those sports freaks who lack the opportunity.
Yes, online gaming is here to stay! Though computer games have been around for as long as there have been personal computers, online gaming is an increasing pastime and is popular due to the convergence of virtual worlds, games and social networking spiced up with Rich Internet Applications. Thousands of players from all over the world come together in one massive web that knows no team, nationality or boundaries. It is just a one to one challenge in a click’s notice!
Online gaming is a multi-million dollar industry today and thousands of websites have mushroomed in cyber-space that vie for the clicks of eager online gamers. Some have their link on another website but many are a separate entity. One such site is
addicting-games.org.uk which is solely dedicated to passionate gaming. Want to set the racing track on fire? Or be the sharp detective and break a coded message? Feel like helping Mario rescue the helpless girl? Then head for addicting-games.org.uk. From racing games to puzzles to board games to Harry Potter, this fantastic site offers a plethora of options to pacify gamers of all ages, likes and abilities.
As the name suggests one might get addicted to the site and never want to pull out of it! Besides giving the gamer the opportunity to learn new games and the pleasure of sharpening existing skills, online gaming also promotes social interaction. A player could have an opponent from the other side of the world who could be many years younger and from a completely different educational background. But all that matters here is skill. Interspersed with play is a chance to interact socially too. Best of all, online gaming follows a 24 x 7 calendar which is convenient for everyone living in any time zone on earth.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the mouse! Surf the cyber space to enter the mesmerizing world of addicting-games.org.uk and addict yourself…..forever!
(2) BEST GAMES WEBSITE
It’s the weekend and you are bored stiff with too much TV. You are wondering what to do! Chances are you will hit the internet and logon to some social networking site to join an ever increasing web of online gamers!
The online gaming community is growing. At a fast and furious pace! And why not? There is no need of joining expensive clubs to play some golf or football. You can hit those fantastic fours and sixes against a Bret Lee delivery with a deft click of your mouse. Or blaze past Raikkonen on the winding tracks at a Grand Prix from your chair! Or, easier still, you can opt for a more intellectual challenge with games that test your skills at solving puzzles, words and other popular games like chess.
The expansion of online games is largely an outcome of easy internet access and ever growing social communities on the net. Endless possibilities have also arisen after the integration of software like Flash and Java to the internet browsers. This has enabled streaming audio and video on websites and also made user interaction easy. Ranging from simple text-based games to those with complex graphics, online games have come a long way from single user to Massively Multiplayer Online Games.
One of the resultant effects of this is the growth of websites with links to playing online games or those that are completely dedicated to the games itself. One such popular site is
addicting-games.org.uk. It is mainly a community driven online gaming website whose main focus is online games but also provides for meeting up with new people and chatting with online buddies. With 578 games categorized under various genres of action/adventure, sports, puzzles, racing, shooting etc, the site boasts of a more than 390 members and still counting! All you have to do is to log on, register and start playing. It is that simple. You can create your own profile and strike up some good online buddies as you play. The best thing is that all of it is for free and anyone can join!
So, look no further, log on to addicting-games.org.uk and discover a whole new world of challenges and fun. All from the comfort of your home!
(3) GAMES AND FRIENDS IN ONE WEB!
Are you an online gaming freak who cant wait to log on to the net to play? Then join the ever increasing web of online game addicts who pursue their gaming interests passionately. The world wide web has indeed shrunk the world by many degrees and one of the most popular gathering places are online gaming communities.
While there are many websites that offer various kinds of games for enthusiasts,
addicting-games.org.uk is one that offers its members a unique cocktail of variety and spice! With a collection of 578 games and more than 390 members, it is slated to grow with popularity. It has a simple system of registering and then, logging on to start playing.
The website addicting-games.org.uk is solely dedicated to games. In a mood for action or adventure? There are 32 different games to choose ranging from Exreme Racing to Lord of the Rings battle! There are a still more under various genres like Puzzles (like Code Breaker and Jigsaw Puzzles) Shooting (like Asteroid Attack and Liner Assault) Retro, Sports (like Billiards, Mini Golf and Football) and Racing( like 3D Motorbike racing and MotoRush). Apart from this is a collection of miscellaneous games to suit the needs of gamers who like to try out different games. For new users, there are trial lessons along with clearly mentioned rules. Some games offer the user the choice of continuing the game the next time he or she logs on. This eliminates the nuisance of starting from the easier levels all over again the next time. Statistics of games played, points won and highest ever score etc make it more interesting and meaningful. You can climb up in the rank charts as you are rated according to your playing ability and in comparison to other players.
While playing, the user can also strike up some buddies online as there is room for social interaction also here. Creating an interesting profile will definitely be an attraction to other members with similar interests and could be the beginning of a long lasting friendship for you. Facilities to chat while playing adds spice to the game because one could be interacting with a person from the other side of the world which provides a good, healthy opportunity to exchange information about the countries, culture etc.
So, enter this virtual world of online games and get hooked forever!
(4) AN ADDICTING GAMES SITE
Are you an online games freak in search of a website that offers you a variety of games to choose from? Then, addicting-games.org.uk should be a permanent bookmark on your browser.
This unique website unfolds before you a collection of fascinating games to satisfy players of all ages and with different likes and abilities. A simple registration makes you a member and then starts the fun. Each game has a brief description to guide newcomers through the game and of course, trial lessons can give you the feel of it before you plunge into the actual game itself. Once you’ve challenged yourself many times and mastered the game you can try your skills out against an opponent from the ever-growing list of members registered on the site.
The games are sifted into genres according to the fare they offer. Under Action/Adventure, you can choose from a variety of games. There is the Ninja Hunter where you can wield your samurai against the toughest of enemies. Never learnt Karate or Kung Fu? No problems. You can try it out here at IK, and that too without the risk of breaking your back!!! The sky is the limit they say. In the real world, that’s a tough one you will agree. But in Reach the Sky, all you need is a few deft clicks of the mouse and some well-timed keyboard moves! Feel like being Harry Potter? Well, get ready to use your charms and spells to escape from Knock-Turn Alley.
Feel like playing some real sports? Then, click on Sports link and enter the virtually real world of sports! Realize your unfinished childhood dream of being the star of the sprinting track here as you take the 100m Dash challenge. You could be living in the hot tropics but you can still have a go at Ice Hockey from your keyboard! Feel like doing a Ronaldinho stunt? Then, Kicker it is.
On those days when you are in the mood to tickle your intellectual skills, hit the Puzzles link at addicting-games.org.uk for a variety of brain tickling challenges. You can play Robert Langdon and crack the encrypted codes to get the Da Vinci Code feeling. Or try worming out of tough Labyrinths. Or piece together intricate jigsaws.
All this and a lot more under the Shooting, Racing and Miscellaneous sections awaits you. The website also offers you a profile page where you can post details about yourself which you would like to tell others. You too can browse through hundreds of other profiles to find friends with similar interests.
Shouldn’t be long before you to get addicted to this wonderful gaming site which is perfect mix of pleasure and entertainment!
(5) CALLING ALL ONLINE GAMING ADDICTS
Does the very mention of Games pump up your adrenaline and make you want to pick up the sports gear and dash off to the nearest club or gym? What do you do if there is no gym or club around? Well, you don’t have to get depressed because this is the cyber age where everything and anything is always a possibility. Including games and sports! It is a virtual explosion of play out there in cyber space where virtually all sports fields, courts and boards are created and becoming a champ is only a matter of dexterous clicks of the mouse!
The world of internet is experiencing a new high in the arena of online gaming especially after the induction of Flash and Java into browsers. While online gaming started with subscription rates for members, today it has become so popular that many sites have offers for free, though a paid member has access to more and better services.
This has given rise to many gaming links and websites wooing surfers to try out their skills. Many sites have well planned gaming choices that are attractive and also safe to use. For instance, addicting-games.org.uk is a site where a plethora of games that cater to a variety of age groups and ability levels are available. What is more, it offers a wonderful chance to mingle with other members as well through chat windows and discuss game strategies besides striking up a lasting friendship.
Though online games have been frowned upon for its addictive side effects, it is touted as one of the best ways of improving your game skills coupled with social skills. An online gamer often starts with a challenge against a programmed computer. This not only enables the gamer to sharpen his own skills but also to learn new tactics in the game. Later, when the gamer is pitched against another gamer, there is further opportunity to try out these skills, learn more and compare oneself to others, and all this from the comfort of your home. It is an arena where every player has no nationality or boundary or age limit or physical ability. All that is required is deftness with the mouse and keyboard and a zest to play!
Online gaming has become so popular that it is an essential part of many social networking sites where meeting people and making friends over a board of chess or a game of football has become a favourite pastime. Playing against an experienced, champion in the game can be a valuable lesson in picking up expert advice to improve strategies of the game. Playing against another person from another part of the world can initiate a sort of “mouse-pal ship” with meaningful exchanges of cultural information as well!!!
Online gaming is a global phenomenon and is here to stay. It is perhaps, the key to bringing about a universal union of human beings and wean people away from differences of caste, creed or religion, uniting them into peaceful earthlings.
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Play is an important contributor to human development, maturation and learning. That is why games are an essential ingredient in the curriculum of every school and college and also a popular pastime for adults. However, today’s busy lifestyle and living in matchboxes leave neither time nor room for outdoor games. This is when the internet comes in as a saviour to all those sports freaks who lack the opportunity.
Yes, online gaming is here to stay! Though computer games have been around for as long as there have been personal computers, online gaming is an increasing pastime and is popular due to the convergence of virtual worlds, games and social networking spiced up with Rich Internet Applications. Thousands of players from all over the world come together in one massive web that knows no team, nationality or boundaries. It is just a one to one challenge in a click’s notice!
Online gaming is a multi-million dollar industry today and thousands of websites have mushroomed in cyber-space that vie for the clicks of eager online gamers. Some have their link on another website but many are a separate entity. One such site is
addicting-games.org.uk which is solely dedicated to passionate gaming. Want to set the racing track on fire? Or be the sharp detective and break a coded message? Feel like helping Mario rescue the helpless girl? Then head for addicting-games.org.uk. From racing games to puzzles to board games to Harry Potter, this fantastic site offers a plethora of options to pacify gamers of all ages, likes and abilities.
As the name suggests one might get addicted to the site and never want to pull out of it! Besides giving the gamer the opportunity to learn new games and the pleasure of sharpening existing skills, online gaming also promotes social interaction. A player could have an opponent from the other side of the world who could be many years younger and from a completely different educational background. But all that matters here is skill. Interspersed with play is a chance to interact socially too. Best of all, online gaming follows a 24 x 7 calendar which is convenient for everyone living in any time zone on earth.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the mouse! Surf the cyber space to enter the mesmerizing world of addicting-games.org.uk and addict yourself…..forever!
(2) BEST GAMES WEBSITE
It’s the weekend and you are bored stiff with too much TV. You are wondering what to do! Chances are you will hit the internet and logon to some social networking site to join an ever increasing web of online gamers!
The online gaming community is growing. At a fast and furious pace! And why not? There is no need of joining expensive clubs to play some golf or football. You can hit those fantastic fours and sixes against a Bret Lee delivery with a deft click of your mouse. Or blaze past Raikkonen on the winding tracks at a Grand Prix from your chair! Or, easier still, you can opt for a more intellectual challenge with games that test your skills at solving puzzles, words and other popular games like chess.
The expansion of online games is largely an outcome of easy internet access and ever growing social communities on the net. Endless possibilities have also arisen after the integration of software like Flash and Java to the internet browsers. This has enabled streaming audio and video on websites and also made user interaction easy. Ranging from simple text-based games to those with complex graphics, online games have come a long way from single user to Massively Multiplayer Online Games.
One of the resultant effects of this is the growth of websites with links to playing online games or those that are completely dedicated to the games itself. One such popular site is
addicting-games.org.uk. It is mainly a community driven online gaming website whose main focus is online games but also provides for meeting up with new people and chatting with online buddies. With 578 games categorized under various genres of action/adventure, sports, puzzles, racing, shooting etc, the site boasts of a more than 390 members and still counting! All you have to do is to log on, register and start playing. It is that simple. You can create your own profile and strike up some good online buddies as you play. The best thing is that all of it is for free and anyone can join!
So, look no further, log on to addicting-games.org.uk and discover a whole new world of challenges and fun. All from the comfort of your home!
(3) GAMES AND FRIENDS IN ONE WEB!
Are you an online gaming freak who cant wait to log on to the net to play? Then join the ever increasing web of online game addicts who pursue their gaming interests passionately. The world wide web has indeed shrunk the world by many degrees and one of the most popular gathering places are online gaming communities.
While there are many websites that offer various kinds of games for enthusiasts,
addicting-games.org.uk is one that offers its members a unique cocktail of variety and spice! With a collection of 578 games and more than 390 members, it is slated to grow with popularity. It has a simple system of registering and then, logging on to start playing.
The website addicting-games.org.uk is solely dedicated to games. In a mood for action or adventure? There are 32 different games to choose ranging from Exreme Racing to Lord of the Rings battle! There are a still more under various genres like Puzzles (like Code Breaker and Jigsaw Puzzles) Shooting (like Asteroid Attack and Liner Assault) Retro, Sports (like Billiards, Mini Golf and Football) and Racing( like 3D Motorbike racing and MotoRush). Apart from this is a collection of miscellaneous games to suit the needs of gamers who like to try out different games. For new users, there are trial lessons along with clearly mentioned rules. Some games offer the user the choice of continuing the game the next time he or she logs on. This eliminates the nuisance of starting from the easier levels all over again the next time. Statistics of games played, points won and highest ever score etc make it more interesting and meaningful. You can climb up in the rank charts as you are rated according to your playing ability and in comparison to other players.
While playing, the user can also strike up some buddies online as there is room for social interaction also here. Creating an interesting profile will definitely be an attraction to other members with similar interests and could be the beginning of a long lasting friendship for you. Facilities to chat while playing adds spice to the game because one could be interacting with a person from the other side of the world which provides a good, healthy opportunity to exchange information about the countries, culture etc.
So, enter this virtual world of online games and get hooked forever!
(4) AN ADDICTING GAMES SITE
Are you an online games freak in search of a website that offers you a variety of games to choose from? Then, addicting-games.org.uk should be a permanent bookmark on your browser.
This unique website unfolds before you a collection of fascinating games to satisfy players of all ages and with different likes and abilities. A simple registration makes you a member and then starts the fun. Each game has a brief description to guide newcomers through the game and of course, trial lessons can give you the feel of it before you plunge into the actual game itself. Once you’ve challenged yourself many times and mastered the game you can try your skills out against an opponent from the ever-growing list of members registered on the site.
The games are sifted into genres according to the fare they offer. Under Action/Adventure, you can choose from a variety of games. There is the Ninja Hunter where you can wield your samurai against the toughest of enemies. Never learnt Karate or Kung Fu? No problems. You can try it out here at IK, and that too without the risk of breaking your back!!! The sky is the limit they say. In the real world, that’s a tough one you will agree. But in Reach the Sky, all you need is a few deft clicks of the mouse and some well-timed keyboard moves! Feel like being Harry Potter? Well, get ready to use your charms and spells to escape from Knock-Turn Alley.
Feel like playing some real sports? Then, click on Sports link and enter the virtually real world of sports! Realize your unfinished childhood dream of being the star of the sprinting track here as you take the 100m Dash challenge. You could be living in the hot tropics but you can still have a go at Ice Hockey from your keyboard! Feel like doing a Ronaldinho stunt? Then, Kicker it is.
On those days when you are in the mood to tickle your intellectual skills, hit the Puzzles link at addicting-games.org.uk for a variety of brain tickling challenges. You can play Robert Langdon and crack the encrypted codes to get the Da Vinci Code feeling. Or try worming out of tough Labyrinths. Or piece together intricate jigsaws.
All this and a lot more under the Shooting, Racing and Miscellaneous sections awaits you. The website also offers you a profile page where you can post details about yourself which you would like to tell others. You too can browse through hundreds of other profiles to find friends with similar interests.
Shouldn’t be long before you to get addicted to this wonderful gaming site which is perfect mix of pleasure and entertainment!
(5) CALLING ALL ONLINE GAMING ADDICTS
Does the very mention of Games pump up your adrenaline and make you want to pick up the sports gear and dash off to the nearest club or gym? What do you do if there is no gym or club around? Well, you don’t have to get depressed because this is the cyber age where everything and anything is always a possibility. Including games and sports! It is a virtual explosion of play out there in cyber space where virtually all sports fields, courts and boards are created and becoming a champ is only a matter of dexterous clicks of the mouse!
The world of internet is experiencing a new high in the arena of online gaming especially after the induction of Flash and Java into browsers. While online gaming started with subscription rates for members, today it has become so popular that many sites have offers for free, though a paid member has access to more and better services.
This has given rise to many gaming links and websites wooing surfers to try out their skills. Many sites have well planned gaming choices that are attractive and also safe to use. For instance, addicting-games.org.uk is a site where a plethora of games that cater to a variety of age groups and ability levels are available. What is more, it offers a wonderful chance to mingle with other members as well through chat windows and discuss game strategies besides striking up a lasting friendship.
Though online games have been frowned upon for its addictive side effects, it is touted as one of the best ways of improving your game skills coupled with social skills. An online gamer often starts with a challenge against a programmed computer. This not only enables the gamer to sharpen his own skills but also to learn new tactics in the game. Later, when the gamer is pitched against another gamer, there is further opportunity to try out these skills, learn more and compare oneself to others, and all this from the comfort of your home. It is an arena where every player has no nationality or boundary or age limit or physical ability. All that is required is deftness with the mouse and keyboard and a zest to play!
Online gaming has become so popular that it is an essential part of many social networking sites where meeting people and making friends over a board of chess or a game of football has become a favourite pastime. Playing against an experienced, champion in the game can be a valuable lesson in picking up expert advice to improve strategies of the game. Playing against another person from another part of the world can initiate a sort of “mouse-pal ship” with meaningful exchanges of cultural information as well!!!
Online gaming is a global phenomenon and is here to stay. It is perhaps, the key to bringing about a universal union of human beings and wean people away from differences of caste, creed or religion, uniting them into peaceful earthlings.
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Online Games: Addiction a Major Addition
Games are usually undertaken for enjoyment and it is hard to escape whether you are a toddler or a middle age man especially if the game you are attempting is an addicting game . Games are a universal part of human experience, present in all cultures. Games were developed mainly for the entertainment purpose but at present it is also being used as educational tools. With the evolution of technology, people are presented with new mode of entertainment all aiming for fun and relaxation. The Internet has affirmed itself as one of the best intermediate through which any kind of entertainment can be enjoyed besides securing information on various fields.
If you are sick with your monotonous life all you have to do is visit the different gaming sites on net. Games are often defined by their rules, and classified by the tools required to play them that will result in its requiring skill, strategy, chance, or a combination of all. Different types of games include sports, lawn games, board games, card games, video games, online games, and role-playing games all of which help in developing practical skills or serve as a form of exercise, since games generally involve mental and/or physical stimulation.
In some case, most games are easy to get hooked on once you start playing it and they are popular since they maintain the quality providing endless hours of fun, entertainment and growth whether you play them by yourself or with family and friends. It also gives you a bonding experience with others. The most important thing when playing addicting games, whether for leisure or something else, is that these addictive games could be said a successful launched achieving people’s attention and indulgence.
Among the old time classic games that are organized under board games requires constant thinking and planning are one of the few factors which make these games so desirable and addictive. The oldest board game called "Senet" which in ancient Egyptian translates to "passing game” of 3500 BC and battle-ship in the early nineties still survives today on the web where it is accessible to millions of people around the globe. This is because of the interesting and addictive nature of the game. It can be played singly against the computer or you can also play against an actual player through social sites when playing online which makes the game more enjoyable. The addictive nature of free online games is also because it urges human instinct to enjoy something for nothing, simply go ahead and try another one.
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If you are sick with your monotonous life all you have to do is visit the different gaming sites on net. Games are often defined by their rules, and classified by the tools required to play them that will result in its requiring skill, strategy, chance, or a combination of all. Different types of games include sports, lawn games, board games, card games, video games, online games, and role-playing games all of which help in developing practical skills or serve as a form of exercise, since games generally involve mental and/or physical stimulation.
In some case, most games are easy to get hooked on once you start playing it and they are popular since they maintain the quality providing endless hours of fun, entertainment and growth whether you play them by yourself or with family and friends. It also gives you a bonding experience with others. The most important thing when playing addicting games, whether for leisure or something else, is that these addictive games could be said a successful launched achieving people’s attention and indulgence.
Among the old time classic games that are organized under board games requires constant thinking and planning are one of the few factors which make these games so desirable and addictive. The oldest board game called "Senet" which in ancient Egyptian translates to "passing game” of 3500 BC and battle-ship in the early nineties still survives today on the web where it is accessible to millions of people around the globe. This is because of the interesting and addictive nature of the game. It can be played singly against the computer or you can also play against an actual player through social sites when playing online which makes the game more enjoyable. The addictive nature of free online games is also because it urges human instinct to enjoy something for nothing, simply go ahead and try another one.
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(1) ONLINE GAMING
Play is an important contributor to human development, maturation and learning. That is why games are an essential ingredient in the curriculum of every school and college and also a popular pastime for adults. However, today’s busy lifestyle and living in matchboxes leave neither time nor room for outdoor games. This is when the internet comes in as a saviour to all those sports freaks who lack the opportunity.
Yes, online gaming is here to stay! Though computer games have been around for as long as there have been personal computers, online gaming is an increasing pastime and is popular due to the convergence of virtual worlds, games and social networking spiced up with Rich Internet Applications. Thousands of players from all over the world come together in one massive web that knows no team, nationality or boundaries. It is just a one to one challenge in a click’s notice!
Online gaming is a multi-million dollar industry today and thousands of websites have mushroomed in cyber-space that vie for the clicks of eager online gamers. Some have their link on another website but many are a separate entity. One such site is
addicting-games.org.uk which is solely dedicated to passionate gaming. Want to set the racing track on fire? Or be the sharp detective and break a coded message? Feel like helping Mario rescue the helpless girl? Then head for addicting-games.org.uk. From racing games to puzzles to board games to Harry Potter, this fantastic site offers a plethora of options to pacify gamers of all ages, likes and abilities.
As the name suggests one might get addicted to the site and never want to pull out of it! Besides giving the gamer the opportunity to learn new games and the pleasure of sharpening existing skills, online gaming also promotes social interaction. A player could have an opponent from the other side of the world who could be many years younger and from a completely different educational background. But all that matters here is skill. Interspersed with play is a chance to interact socially too. Best of all, online gaming follows a 24 x 7 calendar which is convenient for everyone living in any time zone on earth.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the mouse! Surf the cyber space to enter the mesmerizing world of addicting-games.org.uk and addict yourself…..forever!
(2) BEST GAMES WEBSITE
It’s the weekend and you are bored stiff with too much TV. You are wondering what to do! Chances are you will hit the internet and logon to some social networking site to join an ever increasing web of online gamers!
The online gaming community is growing. At a fast and furious pace! And why not? There is no need of joining expensive clubs to play some golf or football. You can hit those fantastic fours and sixes against a Bret Lee delivery with a deft click of your mouse. Or blaze past Raikkonen on the winding tracks at a Grand Prix from your chair! Or, easier still, you can opt for a more intellectual challenge with games that test your skills at solving puzzles, words and other popular games like chess.
The expansion of online games is largely an outcome of easy internet access and ever growing social communities on the net. Endless possibilities have also arisen after the integration of software like Flash and Java to the internet browsers. This has enabled streaming audio and video on websites and also made user interaction easy. Ranging from simple text-based games to those with complex graphics, online games have come a long way from single user to Massively Multiplayer Online Games.
One of the resultant effects of this is the growth of websites with links to playing online games or those that are completely dedicated to the games itself. One such popular site is
addicting-games.org.uk. It is mainly a community driven online gaming website whose main focus is online games but also provides for meeting up with new people and chatting with online buddies. With 578 games categorized under various genres of action/adventure, sports, puzzles, racing, shooting etc, the site boasts of a more than 390 members and still counting! All you have to do is to log on, register and start playing. It is that simple. You can create your own profile and strike up some good online buddies as you play. The best thing is that all of it is for free and anyone can join!
So, look no further, log on to addicting-games.org.uk and discover a whole new world of challenges and fun. All from the comfort of your home!
(3) GAMES AND FRIENDS IN ONE WEB!
Are you an online gaming freak who cant wait to log on to the net to play? Then join the ever increasing web of online game addicts who pursue their gaming interests passionately. The world wide web has indeed shrunk the world by many degrees and one of the most popular gathering places are online gaming communities.
While there are many websites that offer various kinds of games for enthusiasts,
addicting-games.org.uk is one that offers its members a unique cocktail of variety and spice! With a collection of 578 games and more than 390 members, it is slated to grow with popularity. It has a simple system of registering and then, logging on to start playing.
The website addicting-games.org.uk is solely dedicated to games. In a mood for action or adventure? There are 32 different games to choose ranging from Exreme Racing to Lord of the Rings battle! There are a still more under various genres like Puzzles (like Code Breaker and Jigsaw Puzzles) Shooting (like Asteroid Attack and Liner Assault) Retro, Sports (like Billiards, Mini Golf and Football) and Racing( like 3D Motorbike racing and MotoRush). Apart from this is a collection of miscellaneous games to suit the needs of gamers who like to try out different games. For new users, there are trial lessons along with clearly mentioned rules. Some games offer the user the choice of continuing the game the next time he or she logs on. This eliminates the nuisance of starting from the easier levels all over again the next time. Statistics of games played, points won and highest ever score etc make it more interesting and meaningful. You can climb up in the rank charts as you are rated according to your playing ability and in comparison to other players.
While playing, the user can also strike up some buddies online as there is room for social interaction also here. Creating an interesting profile will definitely be an attraction to other members with similar interests and could be the beginning of a long lasting friendship for you. Facilities to chat while playing adds spice to the game because one could be interacting with a person from the other side of the world which provides a good, healthy opportunity to exchange information about the countries, culture etc.
So, enter this virtual world of online games and get hooked forever!
(4) AN ADDICTING GAMES SITE
Are you an online games freak in search of a website that offers you a variety of games to choose from? Then, addicting-games.org.uk should be a permanent bookmark on your browser.
This unique website unfolds before you a collection of fascinating games to satisfy players of all ages and with different likes and abilities. A simple registration makes you a member and then starts the fun. Each game has a brief description to guide newcomers through the game and of course, trial lessons can give you the feel of it before you plunge into the actual game itself. Once you’ve challenged yourself many times and mastered the game you can try your skills out against an opponent from the ever-growing list of members registered on the site.
The games are sifted into genres according to the fare they offer. Under Action/Adventure, you can choose from a variety of games. There is the Ninja Hunter where you can wield your samurai against the toughest of enemies. Never learnt Karate or Kung Fu? No problems. You can try it out here at IK, and that too without the risk of breaking your back!!! The sky is the limit they say. In the real world, that’s a tough one you will agree. But in Reach the Sky, all you need is a few deft clicks of the mouse and some well-timed keyboard moves! Feel like being Harry Potter? Well, get ready to use your charms and spells to escape from Knock-Turn Alley.
Feel like playing some real sports? Then, click on Sports link and enter the virtually real world of sports! Realize your unfinished childhood dream of being the star of the sprinting track here as you take the 100m Dash challenge. You could be living in the hot tropics but you can still have a go at Ice Hockey from your keyboard! Feel like doing a Ronaldinho stunt? Then, Kicker it is.
On those days when you are in the mood to tickle your intellectual skills, hit the Puzzles link at addicting-games.org.uk for a variety of brain tickling challenges. You can play Robert Langdon and crack the encrypted codes to get the Da Vinci Code feeling. Or try worming out of tough Labyrinths. Or piece together intricate jigsaws.
All this and a lot more under the Shooting, Racing and Miscellaneous sections awaits you. The website also offers you a profile page where you can post details about yourself which you would like to tell others. You too can browse through hundreds of other profiles to find friends with similar interests.
Shouldn’t be long before you to get addicted to this wonderful gaming site which is perfect mix of pleasure and entertainment!
(5) CALLING ALL ONLINE GAMING ADDICTS
Does the very mention of Games pump up your adrenaline and make you want to pick up the sports gear and dash off to the nearest club or gym? What do you do if there is no gym or club around? Well, you don’t have to get depressed because this is the cyber age where everything and anything is always a possibility. Including games and sports! It is a virtual explosion of play out there in cyber space where virtually all sports fields, courts and boards are created and becoming a champ is only a matter of dexterous clicks of the mouse!
The world of internet is experiencing a new high in the arena of online gaming especially after the induction of Flash and Java into browsers. While online gaming started with subscription rates for members, today it has become so popular that many sites have offers for free, though a paid member has access to more and better services.
This has given rise to many gaming links and websites wooing surfers to try out their skills. Many sites have well planned gaming choices that are attractive and also safe to use. For instance, addicting-games.org.uk is a site where a plethora of games that cater to a variety of age groups and ability levels are available. What is more, it offers a wonderful chance to mingle with other members as well through chat windows and discuss game strategies besides striking up a lasting friendship.
Though online games have been frowned upon for its addictive side effects, it is touted as one of the best ways of improving your game skills coupled with social skills. An online gamer often starts with a challenge against a programmed computer. This not only enables the gamer to sharpen his own skills but also to learn new tactics in the game. Later, when the gamer is pitched against another gamer, there is further opportunity to try out these skills, learn more and compare oneself to others, and all this from the comfort of your home. It is an arena where every player has no nationality or boundary or age limit or physical ability. All that is required is deftness with the mouse and keyboard and a zest to play!
Online gaming has become so popular that it is an essential part of many social networking sites where meeting people and making friends over a board of chess or a game of football has become a favourite pastime. Playing against an experienced, champion in the game can be a valuable lesson in picking up expert advice to improve strategies of the game. Playing against another person from another part of the world can initiate a sort of “mouse-pal ship” with meaningful exchanges of cultural information as well!!!
Online gaming is a global phenomenon and is here to stay. It is perhaps, the key to bringing about a universal union of human beings and wean people away from differences of caste, creed or religion, uniting them into peaceful earthlings.
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(1) ONLINE GAMING
Play is an important contributor to human development, maturation and learning. That is why games are an essential ingredient in the curriculum of every school and college and also a popular pastime for adults. However, today’s busy lifestyle and living in matchboxes leave neither time nor room for outdoor games. This is when the internet comes in as a saviour to all those sports freaks who lack the opportunity.
Yes, online gaming is here to stay! Though computer games have been around for as long as there have been personal computers, online gaming is an increasing pastime and is popular due to the convergence of virtual worlds, games and social networking spiced up with Rich Internet Applications. Thousands of players from all over the world come together in one massive web that knows no team, nationality or boundaries. It is just a one to one challenge in a click’s notice!
Online gaming is a multi-million dollar industry today and thousands of websites have mushroomed in cyber-space that vie for the clicks of eager online gamers. Some have their link on another website but many are a separate entity. One such site is
addicting-games.org.uk which is solely dedicated to passionate gaming. Want to set the racing track on fire? Or be the sharp detective and break a coded message? Feel like helping Mario rescue the helpless girl? Then head for addicting-games.org.uk. From racing games to puzzles to board games to Harry Potter, this fantastic site offers a plethora of options to pacify gamers of all ages, likes and abilities.
As the name suggests one might get addicted to the site and never want to pull out of it! Besides giving the gamer the opportunity to learn new games and the pleasure of sharpening existing skills, online gaming also promotes social interaction. A player could have an opponent from the other side of the world who could be many years younger and from a completely different educational background. But all that matters here is skill. Interspersed with play is a chance to interact socially too. Best of all, online gaming follows a 24 x 7 calendar which is convenient for everyone living in any time zone on earth.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the mouse! Surf the cyber space to enter the mesmerizing world of addicting-games.org.uk and addict yourself…..forever!
(2) BEST GAMES WEBSITE
It’s the weekend and you are bored stiff with too much TV. You are wondering what to do! Chances are you will hit the internet and logon to some social networking site to join an ever increasing web of online gamers!
The online gaming community is growing. At a fast and furious pace! And why not? There is no need of joining expensive clubs to play some golf or football. You can hit those fantastic fours and sixes against a Bret Lee delivery with a deft click of your mouse. Or blaze past Raikkonen on the winding tracks at a Grand Prix from your chair! Or, easier still, you can opt for a more intellectual challenge with games that test your skills at solving puzzles, words and other popular games like chess.
The expansion of online games is largely an outcome of easy internet access and ever growing social communities on the net. Endless possibilities have also arisen after the integration of software like Flash and Java to the internet browsers. This has enabled streaming audio and video on websites and also made user interaction easy. Ranging from simple text-based games to those with complex graphics, online games have come a long way from single user to Massively Multiplayer Online Games.
One of the resultant effects of this is the growth of websites with links to playing online games or those that are completely dedicated to the games itself. One such popular site is
addicting-games.org.uk. It is mainly a community driven online gaming website whose main focus is online games but also provides for meeting up with new people and chatting with online buddies. With 578 games categorized under various genres of action/adventure, sports, puzzles, racing, shooting etc, the site boasts of a more than 390 members and still counting! All you have to do is to log on, register and start playing. It is that simple. You can create your own profile and strike up some good online buddies as you play. The best thing is that all of it is for free and anyone can join!
So, look no further, log on to addicting-games.org.uk and discover a whole new world of challenges and fun. All from the comfort of your home!
(3) GAMES AND FRIENDS IN ONE WEB!
Are you an online gaming freak who cant wait to log on to the net to play? Then join the ever increasing web of online game addicts who pursue their gaming interests passionately. The world wide web has indeed shrunk the world by many degrees and one of the most popular gathering places are online gaming communities.
While there are many websites that offer various kinds of games for enthusiasts,
addicting-games.org.uk is one that offers its members a unique cocktail of variety and spice! With a collection of 578 games and more than 390 members, it is slated to grow with popularity. It has a simple system of registering and then, logging on to start playing.
The website addicting-games.org.uk is solely dedicated to games. In a mood for action or adventure? There are 32 different games to choose ranging from Exreme Racing to Lord of the Rings battle! There are a still more under various genres like Puzzles (like Code Breaker and Jigsaw Puzzles) Shooting (like Asteroid Attack and Liner Assault) Retro, Sports (like Billiards, Mini Golf and Football) and Racing( like 3D Motorbike racing and MotoRush). Apart from this is a collection of miscellaneous games to suit the needs of gamers who like to try out different games. For new users, there are trial lessons along with clearly mentioned rules. Some games offer the user the choice of continuing the game the next time he or she logs on. This eliminates the nuisance of starting from the easier levels all over again the next time. Statistics of games played, points won and highest ever score etc make it more interesting and meaningful. You can climb up in the rank charts as you are rated according to your playing ability and in comparison to other players.
While playing, the user can also strike up some buddies online as there is room for social interaction also here. Creating an interesting profile will definitely be an attraction to other members with similar interests and could be the beginning of a long lasting friendship for you. Facilities to chat while playing adds spice to the game because one could be interacting with a person from the other side of the world which provides a good, healthy opportunity to exchange information about the countries, culture etc.
So, enter this virtual world of online games and get hooked forever!
(4) AN ADDICTING GAMES SITE
Are you an online games freak in search of a website that offers you a variety of games to choose from? Then, addicting-games.org.uk should be a permanent bookmark on your browser.
This unique website unfolds before you a collection of fascinating games to satisfy players of all ages and with different likes and abilities. A simple registration makes you a member and then starts the fun. Each game has a brief description to guide newcomers through the game and of course, trial lessons can give you the feel of it before you plunge into the actual game itself. Once you’ve challenged yourself many times and mastered the game you can try your skills out against an opponent from the ever-growing list of members registered on the site.
The games are sifted into genres according to the fare they offer. Under Action/Adventure, you can choose from a variety of games. There is the Ninja Hunter where you can wield your samurai against the toughest of enemies. Never learnt Karate or Kung Fu? No problems. You can try it out here at IK, and that too without the risk of breaking your back!!! The sky is the limit they say. In the real world, that’s a tough one you will agree. But in Reach the Sky, all you need is a few deft clicks of the mouse and some well-timed keyboard moves! Feel like being Harry Potter? Well, get ready to use your charms and spells to escape from Knock-Turn Alley.
Feel like playing some real sports? Then, click on Sports link and enter the virtually real world of sports! Realize your unfinished childhood dream of being the star of the sprinting track here as you take the 100m Dash challenge. You could be living in the hot tropics but you can still have a go at Ice Hockey from your keyboard! Feel like doing a Ronaldinho stunt? Then, Kicker it is.
On those days when you are in the mood to tickle your intellectual skills, hit the Puzzles link at addicting-games.org.uk for a variety of brain tickling challenges. You can play Robert Langdon and crack the encrypted codes to get the Da Vinci Code feeling. Or try worming out of tough Labyrinths. Or piece together intricate jigsaws.
All this and a lot more under the Shooting, Racing and Miscellaneous sections awaits you. The website also offers you a profile page where you can post details about yourself which you would like to tell others. You too can browse through hundreds of other profiles to find friends with similar interests.
Shouldn’t be long before you to get addicted to this wonderful gaming site which is perfect mix of pleasure and entertainment!
(5) CALLING ALL ONLINE GAMING ADDICTS
Does the very mention of Games pump up your adrenaline and make you want to pick up the sports gear and dash off to the nearest club or gym? What do you do if there is no gym or club around? Well, you don’t have to get depressed because this is the cyber age where everything and anything is always a possibility. Including games and sports! It is a virtual explosion of play out there in cyber space where virtually all sports fields, courts and boards are created and becoming a champ is only a matter of dexterous clicks of the mouse!
The world of internet is experiencing a new high in the arena of online gaming especially after the induction of Flash and Java into browsers. While online gaming started with subscription rates for members, today it has become so popular that many sites have offers for free, though a paid member has access to more and better services.
This has given rise to many gaming links and websites wooing surfers to try out their skills. Many sites have well planned gaming choices that are attractive and also safe to use. For instance, addicting-games.org.uk is a site where a plethora of games that cater to a variety of age groups and ability levels are available. What is more, it offers a wonderful chance to mingle with other members as well through chat windows and discuss game strategies besides striking up a lasting friendship.
Though online games have been frowned upon for its addictive side effects, it is touted as one of the best ways of improving your game skills coupled with social skills. An online gamer often starts with a challenge against a programmed computer. This not only enables the gamer to sharpen his own skills but also to learn new tactics in the game. Later, when the gamer is pitched against another gamer, there is further opportunity to try out these skills, learn more and compare oneself to others, and all this from the comfort of your home. It is an arena where every player has no nationality or boundary or age limit or physical ability. All that is required is deftness with the mouse and keyboard and a zest to play!
Online gaming has become so popular that it is an essential part of many social networking sites where meeting people and making friends over a board of chess or a game of football has become a favourite pastime. Playing against an experienced, champion in the game can be a valuable lesson in picking up expert advice to improve strategies of the game. Playing against another person from another part of the world can initiate a sort of “mouse-pal ship” with meaningful exchanges of cultural information as well!!!
Online gaming is a global phenomenon and is here to stay. It is perhaps, the key to bringing about a universal union of human beings and wean people away from differences of caste, creed or religion, uniting them into peaceful earthlings.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
How To Control Your Online Gaming Addiction
Author: Jon Caldwell
Aside from the risks of the game is the possibility of scams and frauds. The internet reaches far and wide and it is no wonder that some have found ways to cheat us out of the money
that we've worked hard for.
Therefore, you should know if the online casino you're entering is legitimate. Modern technology can make this a difficult task. Scammers need only to copy the layouts of legitimate casinos and adopt them as their own, including memberships and certifications. Logos and banners are very easy to copy (ever hear of photoshop?) so be wary of these.
The best way to make sure that you don't get scammed is to only go to online casinos approved by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. If you get invited to a site you are not familiar with, look up their certifications and make sure that these are legitimate. You can do this by doing a check of the authority certifying the site, checking with the Kahnawake commission, or even "Googleing"(tm) the site name to find reviews. You can also do a quick search of online gaming organizations' memberships. Scammers don't usually take the time to become members of these organizations because they are usually up and running for only short periods of time before they shut down one site and move on to the next.
Once you have found a legitimate site, you still have the risks inherent in the game itself. There are two ways to deal with these risks. The first way is to learn by doing. It's an excellent way to learn, but it's also the most expensive. It can be so expensive that you give up before you really get started. A better way is to read books by various experts and pros to learn basic strategy and theory. There are also forums you can join to meet with and learn from other players. Whatever your gaming interest, there's a forum for you.
Similar advantage can be also achieved in poker. To the position advantage in poker we can refer the factors of your position with relation to your opponents, the availability of varied membership and the number of opponents continuing the tournament, your aggression, the size of opponents' stacks and so on. From all of the arts of poker the most important is the creation and realization of position advantage. Here it is as important as in chess.
The conclusion is that an intellectual analytic effort is present both in chess and in poker but they are not alike as the position advantage differs in quality.
The third type of an intellectual effort is connected with the analysis of the part of a game situation which is not connected with the game process itself. This type includes taking into account the psychological peculiarities of the duel.
Strictly speaking, this psychological element is not as widely used in chess, mainly because of the game information which is fully open to both opponents.
In poker the psychological element is very important indeed. It provides almost the half of success of the player. The restricted type of information in poker makes the players only deducing it and it can be done only by observing your opponent. And here you meet a great chance to misinform or manipulate him or create the psychological pressure upon him, and etc. We can name at least three aspects of a psychological element that are often used by experienced players.
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Aside from the risks of the game is the possibility of scams and frauds. The internet reaches far and wide and it is no wonder that some have found ways to cheat us out of the money
that we've worked hard for.
Therefore, you should know if the online casino you're entering is legitimate. Modern technology can make this a difficult task. Scammers need only to copy the layouts of legitimate casinos and adopt them as their own, including memberships and certifications. Logos and banners are very easy to copy (ever hear of photoshop?) so be wary of these.
The best way to make sure that you don't get scammed is to only go to online casinos approved by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. If you get invited to a site you are not familiar with, look up their certifications and make sure that these are legitimate. You can do this by doing a check of the authority certifying the site, checking with the Kahnawake commission, or even "Googleing"(tm) the site name to find reviews. You can also do a quick search of online gaming organizations' memberships. Scammers don't usually take the time to become members of these organizations because they are usually up and running for only short periods of time before they shut down one site and move on to the next.
Once you have found a legitimate site, you still have the risks inherent in the game itself. There are two ways to deal with these risks. The first way is to learn by doing. It's an excellent way to learn, but it's also the most expensive. It can be so expensive that you give up before you really get started. A better way is to read books by various experts and pros to learn basic strategy and theory. There are also forums you can join to meet with and learn from other players. Whatever your gaming interest, there's a forum for you.
Similar advantage can be also achieved in poker. To the position advantage in poker we can refer the factors of your position with relation to your opponents, the availability of varied membership and the number of opponents continuing the tournament, your aggression, the size of opponents' stacks and so on. From all of the arts of poker the most important is the creation and realization of position advantage. Here it is as important as in chess.
The conclusion is that an intellectual analytic effort is present both in chess and in poker but they are not alike as the position advantage differs in quality.
The third type of an intellectual effort is connected with the analysis of the part of a game situation which is not connected with the game process itself. This type includes taking into account the psychological peculiarities of the duel.
Strictly speaking, this psychological element is not as widely used in chess, mainly because of the game information which is fully open to both opponents.
In poker the psychological element is very important indeed. It provides almost the half of success of the player. The restricted type of information in poker makes the players only deducing it and it can be done only by observing your opponent. And here you meet a great chance to misinform or manipulate him or create the psychological pressure upon him, and etc. We can name at least three aspects of a psychological element that are often used by experienced players.
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Strange New Ways To Combat Your Internet Addiction!
Author: Recovering Internet Addict
I am addicted to the Internet. I am a busy working parent and still I find the time to check my e-mail, chat with my friends in Yahoo Instant Messenger, read news, forums and on and on.
I need "to know" and I need "to have" more than ever before. I want to get my latest news. I want to spread the news to my on-line and off-line friends, who, I might add, are doing exactly the same. I need to get a new book or ... shoes or ... gadget just because it is there and easy to buy, no need to drive and look for parking at the mall. Don't you love these FREE shipping offers? All this is in addition to already being entertained on the Internet watching YouTube, listening to iTunes etc. Do you do the same?
It is not hard to find out if you're addicted to the Internet. Do you find that when you get online you're frequently surprised by the amount of time that has passed? Do you find yourself staying home instead of enjoying a beautiful day outside because you'd rather use the Internet?
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine found that more than one in eight Americans show signs that they could be suffering from some form of internet addiction.
How do you cure this problem? Google "Internet Addiction" and log on to a bunch of websites? Instant Message other sufferers? Join an Internet support group? Or buy self-help books from our favorite on-line store (after performing an extensive price comparison)? You might as well offer a drink to an alcoholic trying to cure his addiction.
In China, parents send their children as young as 12 to the first officially licensed clinic for Internet addiction at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital. That is after their kids skip school to spend time playing online games and visiting chat rooms. These kids are admitted suffering from depression, nervousness, panic, fear, agitation, unwillingness to interact with others, sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. The daily schedule at the center begins at 6 a.m. and includes electric shock treatment and the administration of intravenous drips to "adjust the unbalanced status of brain secretions".
This sounds a little extreme to me. How about a gentler American way of approaching this problem? How about using a new high-tech device called SnoopStick?
SnoopStick is a very small USB flash drive device that will allow someone to fully monitor and limit your access to the Internet from any other computer on the Internet. Just run the set-up program on your computer then unplug the device and give it to your trusted friend. Your friend will plug Snoop Stick to any Windows-based computer (in her home or office) and at any time will be able to monitor your Internet use and disable your access to the Internet if needed. You can also specify the times when you will be able to access Internet and SnoopStick will enforce this schedule.
Stay aware, alert, and in control of your Internet with Snoop Stick.
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I am addicted to the Internet. I am a busy working parent and still I find the time to check my e-mail, chat with my friends in Yahoo Instant Messenger, read news, forums and on and on.
I need "to know" and I need "to have" more than ever before. I want to get my latest news. I want to spread the news to my on-line and off-line friends, who, I might add, are doing exactly the same. I need to get a new book or ... shoes or ... gadget just because it is there and easy to buy, no need to drive and look for parking at the mall. Don't you love these FREE shipping offers? All this is in addition to already being entertained on the Internet watching YouTube, listening to iTunes etc. Do you do the same?
It is not hard to find out if you're addicted to the Internet. Do you find that when you get online you're frequently surprised by the amount of time that has passed? Do you find yourself staying home instead of enjoying a beautiful day outside because you'd rather use the Internet?
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine found that more than one in eight Americans show signs that they could be suffering from some form of internet addiction.
How do you cure this problem? Google "Internet Addiction" and log on to a bunch of websites? Instant Message other sufferers? Join an Internet support group? Or buy self-help books from our favorite on-line store (after performing an extensive price comparison)? You might as well offer a drink to an alcoholic trying to cure his addiction.
In China, parents send their children as young as 12 to the first officially licensed clinic for Internet addiction at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital. That is after their kids skip school to spend time playing online games and visiting chat rooms. These kids are admitted suffering from depression, nervousness, panic, fear, agitation, unwillingness to interact with others, sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. The daily schedule at the center begins at 6 a.m. and includes electric shock treatment and the administration of intravenous drips to "adjust the unbalanced status of brain secretions".
This sounds a little extreme to me. How about a gentler American way of approaching this problem? How about using a new high-tech device called SnoopStick?
SnoopStick is a very small USB flash drive device that will allow someone to fully monitor and limit your access to the Internet from any other computer on the Internet. Just run the set-up program on your computer then unplug the device and give it to your trusted friend. Your friend will plug Snoop Stick to any Windows-based computer (in her home or office) and at any time will be able to monitor your Internet use and disable your access to the Internet if needed. You can also specify the times when you will be able to access Internet and SnoopStick will enforce this schedule.
Stay aware, alert, and in control of your Internet with Snoop Stick.
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Strange New Ways To Combat Your Internet Addiction!
Author: Recovering Internet Addict
I am addicted to the Internet. I am a busy working parent and still I find the time to check my e-mail, chat with my friends in Yahoo Instant Messenger, read news, forums and on and on.
I need "to know" and I need "to have" more than ever before. I want to get my latest news. I want to spread the news to my on-line and off-line friends, who, I might add, are doing exactly the same. I need to get a new book or ... shoes or ... gadget just because it is there and easy to buy, no need to drive and look for parking at the mall. Don't you love these FREE shipping offers? All this is in addition to already being entertained on the Internet watching YouTube, listening to iTunes etc. Do you do the same?
It is not hard to find out if you're addicted to the Internet. Do you find that when you get online you're frequently surprised by the amount of time that has passed? Do you find yourself staying home instead of enjoying a beautiful day outside because you'd rather use the Internet?
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine found that more than one in eight Americans show signs that they could be suffering from some form of internet addiction.
How do you cure this problem? Google "Internet Addiction" and log on to a bunch of websites? Instant Message other sufferers? Join an Internet support group? Or buy self-help books from our favorite on-line store (after performing an extensive price comparison)? You might as well offer a drink to an alcoholic trying to cure his addiction.
In China, parents send their children as young as 12 to the first officially licensed clinic for Internet addiction at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital. That is after their kids skip school to spend time playing online games and visiting chat rooms. These kids are admitted suffering from depression, nervousness, panic, fear, agitation, unwillingness to interact with others, sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. The daily schedule at the center begins at 6 a.m. and includes electric shock treatment and the administration of intravenous drips to "adjust the unbalanced status of brain secretions".
This sounds a little extreme to me. How about a gentler American way of approaching this problem? How about using a new high-tech device called SnoopStick?
SnoopStick is a very small USB flash drive device that will allow someone to fully monitor and limit your access to the Internet from any other computer on the Internet. Just run the set-up program on your computer then unplug the device and give it to your trusted friend. Your friend will plug Snoop Stick to any Windows-based computer (in her home or office) and at any time will be able to monitor your Internet use and disable your access to the Internet if needed. You can also specify the times when you will be able to access Internet and SnoopStick will enforce this schedule.
Stay aware, alert, and in control of your Internet with Snoop Stick.
Article source
I am addicted to the Internet. I am a busy working parent and still I find the time to check my e-mail, chat with my friends in Yahoo Instant Messenger, read news, forums and on and on.
I need "to know" and I need "to have" more than ever before. I want to get my latest news. I want to spread the news to my on-line and off-line friends, who, I might add, are doing exactly the same. I need to get a new book or ... shoes or ... gadget just because it is there and easy to buy, no need to drive and look for parking at the mall. Don't you love these FREE shipping offers? All this is in addition to already being entertained on the Internet watching YouTube, listening to iTunes etc. Do you do the same?
It is not hard to find out if you're addicted to the Internet. Do you find that when you get online you're frequently surprised by the amount of time that has passed? Do you find yourself staying home instead of enjoying a beautiful day outside because you'd rather use the Internet?
A recent study from Stanford University School of Medicine found that more than one in eight Americans show signs that they could be suffering from some form of internet addiction.
How do you cure this problem? Google "Internet Addiction" and log on to a bunch of websites? Instant Message other sufferers? Join an Internet support group? Or buy self-help books from our favorite on-line store (after performing an extensive price comparison)? You might as well offer a drink to an alcoholic trying to cure his addiction.
In China, parents send their children as young as 12 to the first officially licensed clinic for Internet addiction at the Beijing Military Region Central Hospital. That is after their kids skip school to spend time playing online games and visiting chat rooms. These kids are admitted suffering from depression, nervousness, panic, fear, agitation, unwillingness to interact with others, sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. The daily schedule at the center begins at 6 a.m. and includes electric shock treatment and the administration of intravenous drips to "adjust the unbalanced status of brain secretions".
This sounds a little extreme to me. How about a gentler American way of approaching this problem? How about using a new high-tech device called SnoopStick?
SnoopStick is a very small USB flash drive device that will allow someone to fully monitor and limit your access to the Internet from any other computer on the Internet. Just run the set-up program on your computer then unplug the device and give it to your trusted friend. Your friend will plug Snoop Stick to any Windows-based computer (in her home or office) and at any time will be able to monitor your Internet use and disable your access to the Internet if needed. You can also specify the times when you will be able to access Internet and SnoopStick will enforce this schedule.
Stay aware, alert, and in control of your Internet with Snoop Stick.
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Are Video Game Addictions for Real?
Author: Jessica Bradbury
At one time or another we have all said, "I am addicted to…" The difference between the person that says that and an addict is that that person is admitting that they know their behavior is excessive.
The truth is they aren't addicted, and they can go with out what ever the activity or substance is, but an addict can't.
When an addict doesn't get the substance or activity that they are addicted to they are unable to function and/or have unfavorable behavior changes.
This is true even when we are talking about video game addictions. When it comes to video games, many worry about the younger generations.
Our children and the countless hours that they spend in front of the television with the technical umbilical cord feeding there need.
Is your child addicted to video games? Is it even a real addiction? Here we will run down the signs to look for to see if your child is addicted. Unfortunately video game addiction is real.
The main difference between the video game addiction and an addiction to a drug is that researchers have not been able to pinpoint the biological aspect of the video game addiction. What they do know is that when a person gambles their dopamine levels are elevated.
Dopamine is naturally produced by the body, and the way it works on the body is that it is calming, it makes you feel better. Most researchers consider games to be in the same category as gambling.
However they point out that there is more to the addiction then just the brain response, there is always a psychological response as well.
As with alcohol addiction, a video game allows that player to escape from their real life and take on the life of what ever character they are playing. On top of the escape that the video game offers, it also provides the player with a sense of control.
This control can be a key component as to why children are so easily addicted to video games, because it is something that they can control what happens in.
We all remember what is was like to be a young teen, when all we wanted was to be able to control our own lives and make our own decisions, and while as adults we know that we weren't capable of making the best decisions for ourselves then, at that age we thought we were. Video games give children the ability to make their own decisions.
So what harm do the video games really do to our children? Consider the fact that if your child is playing video games for 4 and 5 hours a day, he is not socializing with other kids his age.
He probable isn't doing his homework and that also leaves no time for sports. These are elements of normal childhood development. With out them you increase the likelihood of ending up with a 22 year old male that is unable to communicate with others his age and has the intelligence of an 11 year old.
Are they addicted? Here are a few questions to ask:
1. Is the amount of time playing a game increasing?
2. Do thoughts of video games fill their heads even during other activity?
3. Are they playing video games to get away from something else in life that is going on?
4. Are they lying to you or their friend about how much time they spend playing video games?
5. Do they get irritable and grouchy when told it is time to stop playing or that they are not allowed anymore time?
If you answered yes to these most of these questions it is advised that you seek professional advice.
Video games themselves are not bad, many people can play video games without a problem, and understand that spending a lot of time playing video games is not an addiction.
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At one time or another we have all said, "I am addicted to…" The difference between the person that says that and an addict is that that person is admitting that they know their behavior is excessive.
The truth is they aren't addicted, and they can go with out what ever the activity or substance is, but an addict can't.
When an addict doesn't get the substance or activity that they are addicted to they are unable to function and/or have unfavorable behavior changes.
This is true even when we are talking about video game addictions. When it comes to video games, many worry about the younger generations.
Our children and the countless hours that they spend in front of the television with the technical umbilical cord feeding there need.
Is your child addicted to video games? Is it even a real addiction? Here we will run down the signs to look for to see if your child is addicted. Unfortunately video game addiction is real.
The main difference between the video game addiction and an addiction to a drug is that researchers have not been able to pinpoint the biological aspect of the video game addiction. What they do know is that when a person gambles their dopamine levels are elevated.
Dopamine is naturally produced by the body, and the way it works on the body is that it is calming, it makes you feel better. Most researchers consider games to be in the same category as gambling.
However they point out that there is more to the addiction then just the brain response, there is always a psychological response as well.
As with alcohol addiction, a video game allows that player to escape from their real life and take on the life of what ever character they are playing. On top of the escape that the video game offers, it also provides the player with a sense of control.
This control can be a key component as to why children are so easily addicted to video games, because it is something that they can control what happens in.
We all remember what is was like to be a young teen, when all we wanted was to be able to control our own lives and make our own decisions, and while as adults we know that we weren't capable of making the best decisions for ourselves then, at that age we thought we were. Video games give children the ability to make their own decisions.
So what harm do the video games really do to our children? Consider the fact that if your child is playing video games for 4 and 5 hours a day, he is not socializing with other kids his age.
He probable isn't doing his homework and that also leaves no time for sports. These are elements of normal childhood development. With out them you increase the likelihood of ending up with a 22 year old male that is unable to communicate with others his age and has the intelligence of an 11 year old.
Are they addicted? Here are a few questions to ask:
1. Is the amount of time playing a game increasing?
2. Do thoughts of video games fill their heads even during other activity?
3. Are they playing video games to get away from something else in life that is going on?
4. Are they lying to you or their friend about how much time they spend playing video games?
5. Do they get irritable and grouchy when told it is time to stop playing or that they are not allowed anymore time?
If you answered yes to these most of these questions it is advised that you seek professional advice.
Video games themselves are not bad, many people can play video games without a problem, and understand that spending a lot of time playing video games is not an addiction.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
The Rise of Computer Game Addiction
Author: Albert
In this day and age, with hardcore chemicals being the scourge of civilized life, heroin, cocaine, vicodin, all the classes of drugs that are man-made and not naturally produced or even those that are natural, it seems silly to talk of addiction to a computer game. But it is neither silly nor trivial. Take heed!
The sheer popularity of these games, played on home computers, Xbox’s, Playstations, Gamecubes and other consoles, shows that this addiction does not affect everyone equally. Some people can play a game for an hour, then go back to work, or watch TV and not give a second thought to the game. Others play it 8 hours a day or more, forgoing meals, family, work, and daily chores.
The corporations that produce these games do not help with the problem, in fact they stoke the fires into roaring blazes. Clearly, they understand that there are millions of people who will forgo simple things in life to pay $10 a month to play on a game for objects and things that are intangible. So they feed the addiction, releasing new objects obtainable only in the online world, or releasing new add-on upgrades and expansion sets for another $50. The bottom line is money of course, they are corporations who are responsible to their shareholders, and no-one wants to blame them for the ruinous addiction they are causing. With ever larger online worlds entering the gaming fray (World of Warcraft, Everquest 2 …), it seems that this is a problem that will only increase.
Psychologists have labelled this as Computer Addiction or Internet Addictive Disorder, a problem very similar to Pathological Gambling or Compulsive Shopping, and sadly it does not just affect one person, but seeps into family life affecting those around the addicted. This is a real disorder, not imagined, and those afflicted need to seek professional help and more significantly, need the love, comfort and support of friends and family. Perhaps a little tough love is in order too, regulate the computer time, turn off your child’s playstation after they have played for an hour, get them involved in real world activities that have nothing to do with a computer.
This is not an American phenomena, or European, this is world-wide, and only getting worse. The Chinese have started camps for adolescents addicted to computers, in a land where nearly 15% of adolescents suffer from Internet Addiction Disorder according to the China Internet Information Center.
Article source
In this day and age, with hardcore chemicals being the scourge of civilized life, heroin, cocaine, vicodin, all the classes of drugs that are man-made and not naturally produced or even those that are natural, it seems silly to talk of addiction to a computer game. But it is neither silly nor trivial. Take heed!
The sheer popularity of these games, played on home computers, Xbox’s, Playstations, Gamecubes and other consoles, shows that this addiction does not affect everyone equally. Some people can play a game for an hour, then go back to work, or watch TV and not give a second thought to the game. Others play it 8 hours a day or more, forgoing meals, family, work, and daily chores.
The corporations that produce these games do not help with the problem, in fact they stoke the fires into roaring blazes. Clearly, they understand that there are millions of people who will forgo simple things in life to pay $10 a month to play on a game for objects and things that are intangible. So they feed the addiction, releasing new objects obtainable only in the online world, or releasing new add-on upgrades and expansion sets for another $50. The bottom line is money of course, they are corporations who are responsible to their shareholders, and no-one wants to blame them for the ruinous addiction they are causing. With ever larger online worlds entering the gaming fray (World of Warcraft, Everquest 2 …), it seems that this is a problem that will only increase.
Psychologists have labelled this as Computer Addiction or Internet Addictive Disorder, a problem very similar to Pathological Gambling or Compulsive Shopping, and sadly it does not just affect one person, but seeps into family life affecting those around the addicted. This is a real disorder, not imagined, and those afflicted need to seek professional help and more significantly, need the love, comfort and support of friends and family. Perhaps a little tough love is in order too, regulate the computer time, turn off your child’s playstation after they have played for an hour, get them involved in real world activities that have nothing to do with a computer.
This is not an American phenomena, or European, this is world-wide, and only getting worse. The Chinese have started camps for adolescents addicted to computers, in a land where nearly 15% of adolescents suffer from Internet Addiction Disorder according to the China Internet Information Center.
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Video Game Addiction
Author: Cathy Peterson
For most of us, video games represent a pleasant break in the day and a source of some entertainment. However a consumer concern group is seeking to raise the understanding in the general public that computer games misuse posses a significant and growing source of addiction in our society. This addiction is real and threatens the lives of many adults and children. It is not limited to children and young adults but affects members of the population at all levels of society and many occupations. However, the biggest threat is to children because they are vulnerable and they may be unable to recover from a serious addition formed at a young age.
People with true video game addictions substitute playing them for normal interaction with friends and family, and the time spent playing them is excessive to the point of interfering with work or school. The time spent at this activity steadily increases as the addiction grows and ending play can bring about withdrawal symptoms of irritability and moodiness. Addictive individuals can spend and average of 70 or 80 hours a week playing these games, reserving little time for work, social life, school or even sleep.
The signs of an addiction in children are easy for a responsible parent to spot. The biggest symptom is the time spent on the computer playing games. Video game time should be monitored just like television watching and the parent must make certain that both activities take place after the normal activities such as family socializing, homework and chores have been satisfied. If a child falls asleep at school often, it may mean that he or she is using sleep time to pay computer games. The child may then lie about the cause of tiredness. The child may also be irritable when not on the computer playing games. If these symptoms are spotted, it is time for the parent to enlist the child's teachers, friend's parent and a professional to help the child overcome this problem.
Adults are harder to monitor but a boss who notices an employee asleep at work or failing performance will certainly discuss the reasons with the employee. It is unlikely that the employee will admit his activity since video game use is usually characterized by feelings of guilt. Friends who notice a person dropping out of activities and becoming irritable or sullen should become involved and discuss the possibility of this problem frankly with afflicted person. It is not acceptable to sit by and wait for the problem to pass. Video game addiction can advance to physical addiction and symptoms such as Carpal tunnel syndrome. Sleep problems, back and neck aches, dry eyes and an increasing failure to maintain personal hygiene. The video game addict has replaced his or her real world with the virtual reality of the game. This person needs all the interest and help friends and family can give him and probably a healthcare professional and support group as well to surmount this problem.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Build Anti-addiction Strategy 2 Fight Online Games Addiction
Author: Bob Flushman
Online games for most of the people are just for fun or for and for many these online games as a means of escaping daily routine and relaxing. Whatever your reasons or your preferences may be for playing online games, there is at least one free online game that you will find interesting to play. Gamers are finding a veritable never-ending buffet of electronic games to feed their unsatisfiable game play cravings, due to the gigantic and utterly amazing leaps in game technology. Games have become such a major main stay in young and middle aged society that it has even permeated professions. There are no other options other then purchasing it when more intense games hit stores.
Playing games is not just for kids any more but for everyone regardless of tastes and preferences. They are available in different concept like action games, adventure games, puzzle games, arcade games, sports games, strategy games, or shooting games. With the tremendous advancement in technology, things have turned one hundred and eighty degrees offering you thousands of free games on your computer, provided you have an Internet connection. But the free internet based online games that are springing up all over the internet cannot present all of the powerful impact of the game consoles that are hitting the market, due in part to bandwidth issues but as you know that something is better than nothing therefore these free online games also allow players also enjoy playing games.
Playing a game is relaxing, fun, challenging, and even educational and so you can play a free online game wherever you may be, provided you have access to a computer and an Internet connection. Some game websites have a huge variety of games, so you will definitely have what to choose from. All you have to do is become a member and play all you want and for that you need to create a login ID and password and get an access to play your favorite free game online.
Complex graphics, colors, high quality virtual realities are all set to grab the attention of players but these games has proved to be highly addictive that affects the activities of normal life resulting in obsession, neglect, lying, socially unacceptable behaviors, carpal tunnel syndrome, dry eyes, neglect of personal hygiene, as well as sleep disorders. These games are so influential that they can even lead to suicides, mental imbalance as well as destroy marriages and careers. This is not the case every time or with everyone but it is true that there had been sad cases that relates to excessive indulgence of oneself in such online games. So take care not to get addicted to these games as it is equally harmful as drug addiction by building anti-addiction strategy within you.
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Online Games: Addiction a Major Addition
Author: Bob Flushman
Games are usually undertaken for enjoyment and it is hard to escape whether you are a toddler or a middle age man especially if the game you are attempting is an addicting game . Games are a universal part of human experience, present in all cultures. Games were developed mainly for the entertainment purpose but at present it is also being used as educational tools. With the evolution of technology, people are presented with new mode of entertainment all aiming for fun and relaxation. The Internet has affirmed itself as one of the best intermediate through which any kind of entertainment can be enjoyed besides securing information on various fields.
If you are sick with your monotonous life all you have to do is visit the different gaming sites on net. Games are often defined by their rules, and classified by the tools required to play them that will result in its requiring skill, strategy, chance, or a combination of all. Different types of games include sports, lawn games, board games, card games, video games, online games, and role-playing games all of which help in developing practical skills or serve as a form of exercise, since games generally involve mental and/or physical stimulation.
In some case, most games are easy to get hooked on once you start playing it and they are popular since they maintain the quality providing endless hours of fun, entertainment and growth whether you play them by yourself or with family and friends. It also gives you a bonding experience with others. The most important thing when playing addicting games, whether for leisure or something else, is that these addictive games could be said a successful launched achieving people’s attention and indulgence.
Among the old time classic games that are organized under board games requires constant thinking and planning are one of the few factors which make these games so desirable and addictive. The oldest board game called "Senet" which in ancient Egyptian translates to "passing game” of 3500 BC and battle-ship in the early nineties still survives today on the web where it is accessible to millions of people around the globe. This is because of the interesting and addictive nature of the game. It can be played singly against the computer or you can also play against an actual player through social sites when playing online which makes the game more enjoyable. The addictive nature of free online games is also because it urges human instinct to enjoy something for nothing, simply go ahead and try another one.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
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