Why Online Games Is The Way To Go

by Han
published by Rinie Monday 25 May 09

Maple Story

As we have highlighted about online games last week, we continue our discussion about the reasons online games are the way forward for gaming. With online games becoming so popular, we are about to analyze the reasons why it is the future for gaming.



1st and foremost, the main advantage online games have over other games is because it is easy to reach gamers. Online games like Maple Story, Fifa Online 2 and World of Warcraft have a huge fan base, thus when there is any breaking news and updates available for the game, they can be readily available at the gamer’s fingertips through the internet. The online platform of such games allows the players to discuss or exchange information real-time, a feature that normal computer games lack.

We’ve talked about how online games becoming popular with its multiplayer features being an important element. As normal games lack this, it has been becoming less and less popular. This is the reason why many retail games are trying to add online and multiplayer features for their games. Take for example Valve created Steam for L4D and TF2. Those games are packed with single player features, but the ability to play with friends make the game even more popular. And that is probably the reason EA created Fifa Online 2 as well.

Also, traditional MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role playing game) used to require a lot of our time by forcing us to farm and level up our characters. Many players who lack the patience eventually quit their respective games. However, retail games are now online, and such elements are getting reduced. Though some games still require us to farm and so on, the new games now remain to their core value, with excitement and skills very much on the agenda.

Sometimes It Makes Me Wonder If MMORPG Were Trying To Promote Agriculture(Farming)

Our government has been fighting piracy for years now (to no avail). Online games maybe the answer fighting piracy when it comes to gaming. With games available online, there is no use for criminals to make multiple copies of games as they are readily available online. With games available for free, almost nobody would spend money on games that they can obtain easily. Plus, game developers can get the revenue they deserve through sponsorships or advertising within the game.

So there you have it, the reasons why we at Spotgamers believe that online games maybe the way forward. We welcome other suggestions and constructive criticisms if anyone have another opinion.