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Online Games - October 2008

Hearts

October 31st 2008 11:21

Hearts is a trick-taking card game, where the aim is to take as few tricks or more importantly points as possible. It is a simple game to learn. Each Heart card is worth one point, the Queen of Spades is 13 points, and other cards have no point value. In each hand, the highest card in the suit that was led wins the trick. When a player reaches 100 points, the player with the lowest point total wins. Even though it doesn't take long to learn the rules, you will be learning the strategies of the game for a long time. You need to play your cards at the right times, set traps for your opponents and go in for the kill when necessary.
It can be a lot of fun so give it a go you've got nothing to loose!

Genre: Cards
Time to Play: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Available From: MSN Games
Play Hearts here.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Puzzle

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Coign of Vantage

October 29th 2008 12:51

Coign of Vantage is a fantastic new idea for a 3D image puzzle game.
Play the game for a while and you'll get the hang of rotating the images in no time.

Rotate the playing field with your mouse.
Recreate the image in the top right corner.
Only upright versions of the image count. Upside-down images don’t count.
Produce as many images as you can before time runs out.

Genre: Puzzle
Time to Play: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Available From: miniclip
Play Coign of Vantage here.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Puzzle

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Civilization Online

October 27th 2008 12:00

Inspired by the incredibly popular Civilization computer game series, Civilization Online is a free MMORPG. All the features of Civ are available in Civ Online such as building an empire, battling opponents, economics, trade and even politics.

There are four races to choose from in Civilization Online which are:

Viking - The Viking is a fearsome warrior at the best of times; urged on by the war hungry berserker they are ever more dangerous. This fury gives the Viking warlord a 10% bonus in attack, to the advantage of the battle eager and to the detriment of those who stand against them.

Saxon - The Saxon race, long besieged by its raiding enemies has sought the protection of structure to aid survival in battle. Behind their walls of sanctuary they have gained the experience of building strong fortifications giving them a 10% advantage against the foe who would attempt to scale their castles.

Norman - The Norman race are effective builders, their people and slaves trained by the master architects which inhabit their nation. The education received from scholars enables the construction of buildings at a rate saving 10% of materials compared to the lesser knowledgeable nations.

Briton - Briton, a nation of muliculture through the ages, which takes advantage of cultural and traditional knowledge, gains 10% reduction in military upkeep. This country of wisdom is thus an invaluable force, with the means of training an armed force to enforce its needs.

To play Civilisation Online, visit the official page here.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Strategy

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Life Simulator

October 24th 2008 09:08

Simply called 'The Simulator" this life Sim game is one of the most realistic available, sometimes depressingly so. You have plenty of options to choose from throughout the day, but remember I said it was the most realistic, not the most fun! Give it a go to remind you of how mundane life could be!

Genre: Life Simulation
Time to Play: All day if you want
Difficulty: Easy
Available From: conceptlab.com
Play Life Simulator Here.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Real Time

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Civilization

October 22nd 2008 09:57

Sid Meier's Civilization, commonly referred to simply as Civilization or abbreviated to Civ or Civ I is an all time classic strategy computer game.
The game starts in 4000BC and finishes in the near future, the objective is to build a Civilisation that will stand the test of time.

Civilization is turn-based and single-player. The player takes on the role of the ruler of a civilization starting with only one or two Settler units. The player attempts to build an empire in competition with between two and six other civilizations. The game requires a fair amount of micromanagement.

Along with the larger tasks of exploration, war and diplomacy, the player has to make decisions about where to build new cities, which improvements or units to build in each city, which advances in knowledge should be sought (and at what rate), and how to transform the land surrounding the cities for maximum benefit.

You can now download and play Civilization for free from Dos Games Online here.

*This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article for Civilization.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Strategy

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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

October 20th 2008 09:17

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, often called Alpha Centauri or SMAC is the sequel to the extremely popular Civilization and Civilization II. It is a turn based game where players are attempting to colonize a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system.
Players adopt the role of one of seven faction leaders and engage in a race against time to control the planet. There are a number of different strategies players can use to win the game, and scientific discoveries made while playing determine what buildings and units can be built. Alpha Centauri is very open-ended and there are many avenues to victory. The game can be won via diplomacy, economics, conquest, or transcendence.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Strategy

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In The Doghouse

October 17th 2008 11:21

Get the little puppy to the kitchen to complete the level. Move the tiles to create a path for him to run through.

To move the puppy around the house you place down the bone, he will then do his best to get to the bone. If he is blocked he will wait until a path opens up by clearing the tiles

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Puzzle

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Entropia Universe

October 15th 2008 10:59

Entropia Universe massively multiplayer online virtual universe. Like Second Life, Entropia has its own currency with a fixed exchange rate to the US dollar, however unlike SL Entropia is set in the planet of Calypso and has more features of a traditional MMORPG.

Players are colonists who attempt to tame and develop the planet. Entropia is free to play, but you must buy items before being able to participate fully in the game. Goods and services can be bought and sold as in real life, then players can make withdrawals into US dollars at any time minus a transaction fee

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Multiplayer

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Second Life

October 13th 2008 10:42

Second Life (SL) is an online virtual world where users can interact with one another in a natural environment. Since beginning in 2003, Second Life has grown to over 15 million accounts.
The economy in second life works as a free market. Users buy and sell using Linden dollars which have an exchange rate with the US dollar. If you produce virtual goods or services that others want there is money to be made just like in real life.
It is free to create a SL account and make use of the world. For $10 a month, you can open a premium account which allows you to own land, if you wish to own lots of land, then the fee will grow

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Multiplayer

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Starship Gunner

October 10th 2008 10:56

Starting at Neptune and working your way back to Earth, the aim of Starship Gunner to to get your spaceship home safely. To make it you will need to destroy alien spaceships, star bases and asteroids. Try to get your ship back to Earth undamaged if you can.

Use the mouse to aim and the left mouse button to shoot

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Shooting

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Sushi Go Round

October 8th 2008 10:34

The Chef at the Sushi restaurnat has retired, and you are the replacement. You have been given a one week trial to use the correct recipes and quickly serve all customers at the restaurant. If you pass, the head chef position will be all yours

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Arcade

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Obama Vs McCain

October 6th 2008 10:32

Do you have what it takes to be the next Commander-in-chief? Take on the role of Barack Obama or John McCain and prove that you are tough enough to be the next President of the United States!
Instead of hiding behind the secret service, you will pull out the weapons and assist the police in taking down some bank robbers and other bad guys. There are numerous guns to choose from and you will need to reload and collect ammunition along the way. It won't be easy, but you may win a few extra votes.

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Shooting

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Major League Shockwave Baseball

October 3rd 2008 10:48

It's the bottom of the ninth. Your team is down a couple of runs. Can you step up to bat and win the game? Just aim the mouse cursor over home plate, keep your eye on the ball and click when you're ready to take a swing for glory!

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Baseball

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NBA Basketball Slam

October 1st 2008 10:12

Basketball Slam is a realistic NBA game with familiar teams, moves and even the shot clock. One of the best free online basketball games available!

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Posted By: Ian - Category: Basketball

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