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Multiplayer internet games
For those gamers not interesting in shooting things, taking tactical control of an army, or completing quests in a fantasy world, there are still other ways to be involved in multiplayer gaming. Internet multiplayer games are those that require a connection to the Internet to play, and is a type of PC game. Internet games are online only games which you play in your browser without having to purchase software. The game servers you connect to are provided by the game service such as the MSN Gaming Zone, Yahoo! Games, and Pogo to name but a few Internet gaming Web sites. To game on these services you generally have to create an account on the Web site and log in to play. Most of these services offer the account for free (although you may have to view an ad or two), and may offer exclusive features and games if you do decide to pay for a subscription to the service.
Internet games offer the casual gamer the opportunity to belong to a game community without having to commit hours everyday to playing at a time. On different game sites you'll find genres of games that include arcade, cards, casino, sports, and even mini strategy and action games. The Internet game service will track your statistics and offer forums and in-game chat rooms to communicate with other players in your game. You can also create a buddy list within the game service which will notify you when a friend logs on and what game room they are playing in so you can easily join them.
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