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Brief comparison between online old 90s games (MMOs)

Brief comparison between online old 90s games (MMOs)

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Old 90s games - Online gaming is not new. Millions of people play MMO’s (Massively Multiplayer Online), sometimes called, MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games), as a way to wind down, keep in touch with friends or family who live interstate or overseas, or just for fun and entertainment. Here is a brief review of 2 popular MMOs (and a third which isn't quite as popular but is still around): Age of Conan (AoC) Based on the novel by Robert E. Howard AoC the game has excellent graphics, varied and beautiful landscapes and an awesome soundtrack. Character creation is extensive. Players can select race (which partially determines class), hair-style and color, face type, skin tone, scars, the nose width or thighs and so on. This means characters are more unique, whic...
The best freeware cardgames – fun virtual card games that you dont need to pay for

The best freeware cardgames – fun virtual card games that you dont need to pay for

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If you are a newbie online gamer, you can start gaining online gaming experience by playing free online card games. Card games come in different formats and graphics, but they are easy to understand at first. Card games are also universal, and most people have tried card games even if it is solitaire from an old PC. Most online card games will allow you to try their different possibilities with a range of fun twists and card types. Online games are just the same old card games with easy game rules, brought to your computer or mobile phone to make you enjoy gaming more carefree. Online card games enable card games, lovers, to easily pick a live card game and enjoy it at any time or place. Let’s look at the list of the top 8 best online free card games. Blackjack Blackjack is one of the mo...
Virtual Reality And The Future Of Online Gaming

Virtual Reality And The Future Of Online Gaming

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While Virtual Reality may still feel like the future for many, it's been around for a few years now and is developing and enhancing the world of gaming. The reality is iGaming is progressing in incredible ways all the time, and Virtual Reality has been branching out into online casinos and is an exciting addition to the experience. Imagine walking through a casino hall and seeing the flashing lights, hearing the soft clatter of the roulette wheel and the flick of cards being dealt, to then lift off your headset and be in the comfort of your living room. The Vegas experience at home - pretty cool, right? Online slot games are the most popular to play in online casinos but players can also utilise VR when playing roulette and card games such as poker. Instead of clicking return or tapp...
Online gaming revenues continue to grow

Online gaming revenues continue to grow

Gaming
Online gaming revenues continue to grow, signaling that this is a market that keeps on expanding. There is no doubt that the global online gambling market has been growing every single year since 2009 and before that point. This has been a very steady trend, in fact, and the growth is predicted to increase well into the year 2020. As recently as 2015, the global online casino gaming market managed to bring in 37.91 billion U.S. dollars. That figure already represented a huge increase from 2014, 2013, and 2012. By the year 2020, this is a market that could be worth an astonishing 59.79 billion U.S. dollars. People might wonder if this growth is going to level off at some point or another. It is true that a lot of industries will eventually get to some sort of market saturation point. ...
Why Online Gaming Becoming More Popular

Why Online Gaming Becoming More Popular

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Gaming has always been a tricky subject. For some, the tempting lights of Las Vegas can be enough to reel them in and while away the hours playing on the slot machines, whereas for others, gaming is a sinner’s game which leads people into a life of debt and debauchery. The truth is, gaming is all around us, and despite some regions of the world deeming it something of a taboo, it’s actually not as frightening as it’s made out to be. Played in moderation, it can be both fun and rewarding, and with the latest advances in modern technology, we now have more options than ever. If you’ve never tried it, here are a few reasons to try out gambling online. You can make it your own Let’s face it: casinos are not always the most pleasant places to visit. If it’s not the lack of windows,...
Online Gaming and its Close Ties with Popular Culture

Online Gaming and its Close Ties with Popular Culture

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The gaming industry is absolutely thriving in America, with $23.5 billion being spent by consumers in 2015. Online gaming is now a massive part of that, with online players spending an average of 6.5 hours per week playing games. One of the reasons why online gaming - especially the iGaming sector - is attracting so many players, is because of its close ties to current trends in popular culture. Nowadays it seems that the success of a franchise is to span as many platforms as possible, with slot games being one of the main go-to genres of game. The Rise of Themed Video Slots The iGaming sector pulled in over $47 billion in 2017, and a lot of that success is down to the fact that such wide demographics are catered for. Video slots are the most versatile of all the online casino ga...