Downloadable Games - What You Need To Know
Ian Jefferson


Video games have enjoyed popularity for decades, but especially in the
age of personal computing, they're enjoying new levels of interest.
While many people purchase their games from retail outlets, either
online or from traditional brick and mortar stores, the trend towards
downloadable games is growing, as people increasingly look for easier
and less expensive ways to get their hands on the latest releases.

One area where game downloads are growing in popularity is casual
gaming. Casual games refer to the class of video games that have a very
low learning curve, and require little strategy or commitment. These
are very frequently found online at popular gaming sites, but
increasingly, casual game manufacturers are making their games
available via download. Downloadable games can be found at many of the
sites that offer online versions, and are often available for free on a
time-limited trial basis.

Even hot new titles are available as downloadable games. Game demos
give software companies an excellent opportunity to attract potential
customers by giving them a taste of what's in store, and intriguing
them enough to eagerly anticipate the full release. Game demos also
allow players to decide whether a title is right for them, and whether
it will provide them the type of entertainment they're looking for.

There are also sites that focus solely on offering downloadable games.
These include freeware (titles that require no purchase), shareware
(games that may have time or functionality limits) and demos (usually
limited to an introductory portion of the game). These sites often
carry thousands of titles, giving gamers a chance to quickly download
titles and try them out.

The advent of peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing also brought access to
downloadable games, though the legality of this method of game
downloads is under the legal microscope. While it is up to the user to
decide on the wisdom of using these sites, it is important to note the
legal questions surrounding their use. Games found on these sites are
frequently pirated - either altered to circumvent protection measures
instituted by the game's distributor, or including information
necessary to verify the authenticity of the title.

In response to the increase of P2P transfers of software titles, game
makers are increasing the availability of legal, authentic downloadable
games. Many sites now make their most popular titles available via
download, and institute a strict registration process to ensure
downloaded files are not shared inappropriately. This method of
download does require a high speed connection, as these files are
generally very large and can require lengthy download times.

As with music files, downloadable games are becoming increasingly
popular. From freeware titles with no cost associated, to best-selling
titles selling at or slightly below retail, there is a wealth of
downloadable games available online. These games represent every genre
and subject, making it possible for anyone to find a game that is right
for them.

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