Different Categories Of Computer Games
Computer games can be categorized mainly into PC games that are played in your computer after installation using the CDs that contain the software, downloadable pc games, and the online games. Many websites provide you with the downloadable version of the PC games.Category based on permission to useThe games can be categorized based on licenses. Some of the games are free and they can be downloaded on the internet free. Some pc games are free downloadable games but are shareware. Shareware games have limitations in the features.

Some of the shareware can be used for only 30 days time and some are limited by the number of times that software is used. Trial versions of the software are also available which are time limited or feature limited.Online GamesOnline games are those that are played online. The user who is playing the online games should have an internet connection in his PC. You should be aware that your internet bill is on the rise during the time you play the online games. Yahoo games are one among the popular online games.

Many websites provide you online games. Some of the sites require you to become a member to play these online games. Some charge you on per game basis for playing. PC GamesPC Games are those that require an installation through a CD to play the pc games. Some of the games even require the CD to be present in the CD drive to play the game.

These software CDs are to be purchased by the user. There are many pc games available

FIFA 11: What's it got to offer?
Five key reasons to be excited about October 1.
FIFA 11 is just under a month away. We've played it, and it's got us a bit giddy.



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Duke Nukem Forever - new gameplay footage leaks
See gameplay straight outta PAX here.
Gameplay footage of Gearbox's Duke Nukem Forever has leaked online - and you can see it here.

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Gorgeous Infamous 2 trailer, screens explode
Sony shows off Cole's new look at PAX.
Sony has released a new Infamous 2 trailer and screenshots out of PAX 2010 - and you can feast your eyes right here.



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Killzone 3 release date confirmed
Sony says game is coming to US on February 22.
Sony has confirmed that Killzone 3 will be released in North America on February 22.

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TRON gameplay video arrives
Check out in-game action here.
Disney has released a sweet video of in-game action from upcoming title TRON: Evolution.

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Marvel vs Capcom 3: Know your fighters
Familiarise yourself with the characters that decide the Fate of Two Worlds.
Around eight months from release and Marvel vs Capcom 3's roster has already hit 16.



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Duke Nukem Forever: A staggering history
The story of the shooter 13 years in the making...
Believe it or not, but just over 13 years ago a group of huddled journalists excitedly scribbled in their notepads after hearing the first news of 3D Realms' Duke Nukem Forever.

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Duke Nukem Forever development 'complete'
Confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC; Coming 2011.
It's the headline everyone wanted to read.

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Reborn Duke Nukem Forever fully playable
At PAX? Come get some...
Update: Randy Pitchford has confirmed that development on Duke Nukem Forever is 'complete'. The game will be out on 360, PS3 and PC in 2011.

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Duke Nukem Forever CONFIRMED
Update: Gearbox confirms rebirth.
Update: Gearbox has just officially announced it's creating Duke Nukem Forever. And this is the big one: Development on the game is complete.



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Sony's Kevin Butler turns the funny up to 11
Selling a motion controller? Walk in the park for Kevin...
So Duke's not the only one making a notable comeback today. Another Sony Kevin Butler ad has hit the net - and it's a hoot.

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Dungeon Siege 3 trailer bounds in
Obsidian's new RPG smacks gobs.
Square Enix and Obsidian have released a brand spanking new trailer for long-awaited RPG Dungeon Siege 3.

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Gearbox boss wearing Duke Nukem T-shirt. Right now.
Why on EARTH would he do that?.
Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford is wearing a Duke Nukem T-shirt at PAX in Seattle today.



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So now CoD: Black Ops IS getting zombies?
GamesRadar says it knows (KNOWS) the undead are in Treyarch's shooter.
Sometimes, a rumour is extinguished and reignited so many times, it's hard to know what to think.

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Duke Nukem Forever is back... watch it here
UPDATE: Kick ass and chew bubblegum with CVG.
UPDATE: Always, but always, bet on Duke. Gearbox has just confirmed that development on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC title is complete.



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Mortal Kombat screens get gory
Warner shows off Johnny Cage, Scorpion and more.
Warner has unleashed four more Mortal Kombat screens - and they're a treat for retro fans.



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Metroid: Other M review round-up
Team Ninja's effort is well received.
Wii fans are in for a treat with Nintendo's latest Metroid title.

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Batman: Arkham City is 'complete'
Rocksteady's polishing the game into oblivion.
Oh, mama. Batman: Arkham City is reportedly playable from start to finish - and Rocksteady has completed fundamental development on all key stages of the game.

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Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition detailed
Complete edition features all post-release DLC.
The British Board of Film Classification has classified Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, revealing that BioWare's RPG epic may be getting a re-release soon.



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Sony victorious in banning PSJailbreak
Hacking device perma-banned in Australia.
Sony has won its first major battle against the PSJailbreak hack that threatens to create widespread piracy on the PlayStation 3.

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Batman: Arkham City is 5 times bigger than Asylum
Rocksteady spills the beans on sexy sequel.
Batman: Arkham City developer Rocksteady has revealed that the game - due for release next year - is "four or five times" bigger than its much-loved predecessor.



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'Cheapest games anywhere', promises new retailer
Gametail brings 'the fairest prices across all European markets'.
The already savage video game pricing war is about to get even more intense with the imminent launch of Gametail.



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Superb Vanquish story trailer is in
Check out New York under siege.
"Time to hit hard and make 'em regret it." Quite.

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GoldenEye 64 was almost a 'disaster' - Rare
Rare comes clean about its most popular title.
To celebrate the Rare's 25th birthday, the latest issue of Edge features a six-page, tell-all feature on the history of the studio.



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New Sonic 4: Episode 1 trailer speeds in
A familiar Labyrinth makes its return.
Sega has released a new trailer for Episode One of Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

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GoldenEye N64 dev attacks Activision
"Its hard to imagine them being excited about games".
The designer of the N64 version of GoldenEye 007 has attacked Activision bosses over the company's decision to revive the game for Wii.

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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD coming Easter 2011
Download-only remake gets Move support.
The TheSixthAxis has confirmed that Just Add Water's Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath remake will be hitting the PlayStation Store next Easter.



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New Super Street Fighter IV characters teased
Arcade players are in for a treat.
Capcom has released a teaser image for the new characters that will be added into the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV.



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Broken Sword: The Director's Cut available now on PC
Remastered classic hits retail and Steam.
Revolution Software has released Broken Sword: The Director's Cut on PC.



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Medal of Honor banned by US military
Army stores won't sell EA's controversial FPS.
Stores located on Army and Air Force bases have been told to keep EA's upcoming FPS Medal of Honor off their shelves.

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like Tomb Raider that requires you to purchase the CD. Most of the games that contain Car races and Motorbike races require the software to be installed through the CD bought by you. Downloadable PC GamesThese games can be downloaded from the internet and can be installed in your computer. Most of the free game downloads are small enough to be downloaded from the internet.

There websites like www.download.com that can be searched for free game downloads. A good search engine would give you thousands of links to free downloadable games.What you need in your PC to play these games?Most of the games can be played without any additional hardware. If you are having the latest configuration of the PC, which has the software pre-installed in your computer, then you might not need any additional software to be installed. Some of the online games require you to install plug-ins to run the online games. Plug-in is additional software that is required to run an application in your computer.

You will be provided appropriate links to download the plug-ins required by your browser or your computer. You need to check the system requirements for the that is downloaded or installed in your system and install them before you start playing the game..