Two interesting articles about the current state of gaming:
Father develops cystic fibrosis game to help daughter
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Just read this exercept:
For example:
- I leaned patience from rock-hard games like Impossible Mission, Ghosts ‘n Goblins and Thrust (and from waiting for them to load via cassette).
- I learned how to spell from text adventures like Zork, The Hobbit and Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy.
- I learned social skills from multi-player games like Gauntlet, Pitstop 2 and Ballblazer.
- I developed a love of all sports from simulations like Leaderboard, International Soccer and Summer Games
- I learned to appreciate exotic animals from Jeff Minter’s Attack of the Mutant Camels, Metagalactic Llamas Battle at the Edge of Time and Sheep in Space.
- I learned how to think strategically and quickly adapt to changing fortunes from Archon, Boulderdash and Super Pipeline 2.
- And I learned the universe was a really, really big place from Elite.
What are the games that have made you?
Interesting gaming questions there, lol.
Meanwhile here is a list of free online games to kill time with:
(THESE GAMES SEEMS TO BE DOWN FOR THE MOMENT)
Online Games list
Arcane Online Mystery Serial – The Stone Circle (Episode 7)
Huntsville
Pharaohs Tomb – Adventure Game
Uncover the secrets of the Ravenhearst Manor!
Snowy Treasure Hunter 2
Tradewinds 2
Platform games:
Diner Dash! (Hometown Hero) Free Online Version
Kids Next Door – Operation M.O.S.Q.U.I.T.T.O.H
Snowy Puzzle Islands
Funny old birds!
Board games:
Jewel Quest
The wisdom of China in a game
Flower Power
Puzzle games:
Bring back the colours!
Titanic – Hidden Expedition
Racing and Motor games:
Ho-pin Tung Racer Game
Rocky Monster Car Game
Simulator games:
Virtual Villagers: The Lost Children
Once upon a time in the far Far West
Quiz games:
Trivial Pursuit Online
Fairy games:
Plantasia
Sports games:
Gutterball – Free Online Bowling Game
Classics and others:
Moneybags!