More and more PDA users are adding playing games to the list of things they do on their PDA. You can spend unbelievable amounts of money on these games or you can get them for free. Who doesn't like getting something for free? It is actually easier then you might think to get free full version pocket pc games. You just have to know where to look. There are some different types of games and you should get to know about them before you go looking so you what will work for you.
The first type is called freeware. Freeware is, as its name suggests, free. You do not have top pay any registration or other fees. It can be freely distributed without worry. They are quite easy to find with a simple search on a search engine. Just type in the word "freeware" along with the name or type of game you are looking for. Another type of gameware is shareware. Shareware is only a partial version of a game. It is a way for a game maker to let you play before trying. Sometimes you have to pay a fee to be able to download the game. These types of game ware often have levels that are blocked or other features that you can not use until you pay a registration fee. Some games are actually worth getting as shareware because only advanced options are blocked, leaving you with the main game play accessible. One more downside to shareware is they often have what are called nag screens. These nag screens pop up to remind you to register the game. If you are looking for a truly free full version download you should probably stick with freeware.
There are two different types of games that can be found in freeware. There are clones and originals. Originals are much harder to find then clones. Usually free versions of an original game are only available for old games that are no longer profitable. The manufacturer then allows them to be distributed for no cost. Clone versions copy a popular game. The creator will make a new game based on the concept of an existing game. They change it up a little to avoid infringing on copyright laws. Clones are easy to find and widely available for all different PDA types. You will have the most luck finding a clone version of a game, but if it is an older game you may get lucky and be able to find it for free.
If you want a full version pocket pc game for free you should definitely start searching the internet. The recommended things to look for are freeware clones. The beauty of clones are you are getting as game that is basically like the brand name version, but for free. Once you discover the world of freeware you will never buy a game again.
The article was written by Charlie Cory, who is the owner of Pocket PDA. Getting handheld computers in the palm of your hand. Pocket PDA provides advice about pocket pcs.
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Most of us are old enough to remember when the Commodore 64 first came out followed by the Atari system. The initial reaction to these systems was sheer amazement as we played with our pixels for hours upon hours. Soon we learned how to beat the Artificial Intelligence and the games replay value suffered greatly.
So why do video games become boring or outdated? Obviously a huge factor is technology and graphics, but a stronger component is competition and the ability to adapt. Single player games do not offer the ability to adapt; the artificial intelligence today doesn�t allow for complex strategies or maneuvers to be utilized, but we know who can � Humans! Yes, there is nothing like outthinking, outmaneuvering, besting, owning, fragging, or whatever you want to do, to another living, breathing, frustrated human being.
When you get that kill shot on a computer you know they don�t get emotional, but when you take out a live opponent, you know he/she is slamming their keyboard and possibly ripping out their cable modem (Stracraft comes to mind for this). It is not the mere act of succeeding but rather how hard the success was to obtain. Even killing �newbs� (new players) after a while gets old as you need more of a challenge; you need someone that is adept at thinking on the spot and maneuvering in such ways that the computer or a newb could never achieve. You have now reached a new level of your gaming ability and the only way to grow further as a player is to play the best.
To play the best you will need to play against the world, literally. By playing online users, one can play the best users all across the globe in an effort to test adaptability, focus, reflexes, strategy, and yes digital-courage. It isn�t enough to have competitor A go first, then competitor B go to see who can outscore or time trial the fastest on a map. That is the weakest form of competition as it is not direct. No, you need to play against each other in real time in order to the get the adrenaline rush.
My latest example is the game Joust. This game is old, outdated, crappy graphics, and previously single player. No one really played this game today. That is until it was announced it would become a multiplayer game on the Xbox 360 live. Now you can Joust against others; the game has now evolved from defeating simple AI mechanics to a full blown strategy/reflexes game against the best. This can be seen with PS3 having Mortal Kombat available for online play. This game is very old as well and mostly used for nostalgia until the online component breathed life and competition back into it.
Just what are the advantages to Single Player games than, if any? Well, the technology isn�t that cheap and most can�t afford a PS3 or Xbox 360 plus the Live fee. The advantages are only cost and beginning practice. As the cost gets cheaper the only added benefit one can get from Single Player is map memorization, game mechanics, and the very basics the game has to offer. Most don�t want to play against other opponents till they understand the intricacies of the game, and rightfully so. Single player games are going the way of the Dodo as cheap Online Games take it place. Who would have thought Joust and Mortal Kombat I would be resurrected in 2008, well over a decade after their initial release? Ask you parents to have a kid brother, or go online and experience the wonders of making someone spam you with profanity, or ripping out their modem as you harass them endlessly. Online Games bring out the worst and best of us, while Single Player games just alleviate some boredom. Hell, even Pong can be fun if it�s a nationwide competition. Sending this article to a friend will help them realize to get off their single player RPG kick ;)
Matt Anton is an avid gamer and debates game issues at http://www.characterplanet.com. He also updates his blog over at http://www.characterplanet.com/GameBlogs ,. He encourages those interested in virtual worlds/gaming to chat at http://www.characterplanet.com/forums .
