Posted on Jan 26, 2010 under Hit Man |
Games are a popular past time for many teens and adults. It’s sometimes confusing to figure out just what each game offers and the risks of playing each game. With today’s world focused on reducing violence while still allowing creative freedom, it is up to the individual to remember that a game is just that: a game. Before you choose to allow your teen to play a more violent game, remember to make sure that they understand this concept.
Games of war are extremely popular-games with shooting, killing and violence. The kids love them as well as some of the adults. These are graphic and should be monitored by an adult. We have reviewed several of the most popular choices in order to give you a glimpse into the world of war games before you decide to play. Levels of violence vary from game to game and so do the graphic nature of the games.
Tactical Assassin 2 is a violence rated game. You are given a mission in which you are told who or what to kill. You are given your guns and ammo and sent out to find the target. The first time you play this game, you must get through training in order to be able to continue. This game is all about taking the shot at the right time. Killing with the first shot gets you points as well as killing within a specified time limit. Good luck Mr. Assassin!
Bowman 2 is all about shooting an arrow through the heart of your opponent. Very graphic and disturbing. In order to shoot the arrow; you must use your mouse and your left button. Clicking anywhere in the game window (making sure that you always have enough room to adjust the strength and angle of the arrow), you must move your mouse back and down to get the correct angle and strength, then release the left button and your arrow flies. You are hoping the arrow will fly right into the heart of your enemy, thus killing him.
You can choose to go bird hunting by selecting that option. There will be birds flying all over you. Take good aim and keep pulling back to get a lot of strength. If you do not have enough strength, then your arrow goes up just a bit and falls right down next to you! You must remember that you will always have to shoot in front of the target some to allow the arrow to climb to the correct height and still hit your target. When you do hit a bird, then it does fall out of the sky with blood dripping out if it-very graphic for younger players. In fact, after quite a few kills, we found ourselves surrounded by blood spills as well as the dead birds. If you have had a very bad day at the office this could relieve some stress.
Clear Vision II is a hit man for hire. When you enter into the game, you are asked if you will take a mission and it is explained in great detail. The first mission we did was to kill an x-wife of someone because they thought that she was crazy! They will pay you so much money and then you must hit the accept bar. After accepting your new job, you will stalk the target by looking through the spyglass. After finding and entering the “kill zone” you then take the shot. When you kill the target, blood shoots out where the bullet hit and the target falls. You calmly walk away and back to the office where you will collect the money from the grateful client. You then have the choice whether to go home or take another job. This game is extremely violent and isn’t one that kids or teens should play because of the graphic nature as well as the level of violence involved. Clear Vision II is an adult only game.
As you can see, the most popular games of war are also some of the most disturbing games that can be played. It is imperative to ensure that your teen understands real life does not work the way the games do. If there is any doubt, skip these games and opt for more realistic ones as games of war can become deadly if transfered from the screen into real life situations.
Posted on Jan 18, 2010 under Counter Strike |
Arcade games are also causing a huge buzz among people who love action adventures fighting games, as people are closely paying attention to every new hot game and rushing to play it so they can taste the thrills by themselves.
Arcade games includes some great violence games that made a huge controversy around the world between this categories lovers and advocators and against them the protestors and people saying thats too much for their children to see or play.
Arguments about violent games will never end as the people who are already addicted to it needs and thrives for more games with more violence and on the other hand people are lashing a huge campaign against these kinds of games saying it will affect their kids’ attitude and behaviour and might cause them to be violent in their future while they are growing up.
A settlement was introduced for the companies, lovers and protestors of the violent games to make these games for a certain age and a bit less violent as this settlement is a compromization that both need to agree on in order to have all parties happy.
The argue is still on as nor the lovers neither the protestors will ever be happy or compromise as they are both clutching to their beliefs and demands so I think this argument will never end.
The most played and popular arcade games are counter strike and half lives, these are the highest rating online games among all people specially youth.
Arcade games are always more fun when you play them with or against either your friends or people online, in order to do that you need a high band-witch internet connection so you can enjoy the games.
Now a days the biggest buzz people are talking about and getting crazy over is online games, they are easier time saving and faster than computer games as you can still use the computer and internet when playing, they dont require high definition system software or any complicated stuff although some sophisticated strategic games needs updated strong plug ins.
A solution to this is to buy an online CMS scripting system if you wish to create your own website. Such scripts for games includes arcadescripts, php scripts, asp scripts and flash scripts. You can install this on a free hosting site and install the script. You can then install the SWF files for the games with an image and description. This will save a ton of time when looking to create a new online games website if you choose to do so.
Posted on Jan 03, 2010 under Counter Strike |
The new remedy of boredom is online gaming which has gradually gripped the entire world. You can be in the need of a seriously engaging solution to wile away your leisure time or you may just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the world outside, the online games are the ultimate destinations, either way. You forget your tensions for the time the games keep you involved in a virtual combat. You go through a unique mental quest that rejuvenates you in and out.
Register yourself to play most of the exquisitely designed and well thought games or enrol yourself for a membership to play all the games (inaccessible for the non-members) as well as download them. Either way, you are promised a gala entertainment.
You will never get tired of stroking the keyboard without a break to gain control over your bike in a racing game or for instructing your player to hit and dodge the opponent in an exciting arcade.
There’s no denying the fact that single player games (where you play against the computer) are interesting, but if few more gamers join in, it will surely add to the flavour.
Multiplayer games are a rage these days. You can play against your friend or thrash your worst foes in a multiplayer game. The only thing that remains intact is – matchless fun. Nowadays, a number of software tools are introduced to make gaming easier. These include buddy trackers, instant messengers and voice chat programs. This means, the gaming portals that are the new hang-out zones for the gen X, can give a blow to the pure social networking sites as well.
The latest games played online focus on transporting the gamers into a virtual crazy world with the help of sophisticated 3D graphics and close to real situations. The more realistic and splendid the interface looks, the larger space it occupies in your hard disk. But who cares, if it gives an unbeatable adventure!
From cricket to NFA, everything has been moulded into splendid online games, giving you enough reasons to remain hooked. There are games that take a good few hours (or sometimes even days) to let you reach the last stage. Prince of Persia, The Age of Empires and Counter-Strike are just a few of them. You will find it really hard to come out of them mid-way.
You cannot be blamed for forgetting the real world to be a part of this out-of-the-world experience. These games tend to cast such a spell. People who have already taken a plunge in to this magnificent arena will definitely agree on this point. So be a part of the exciting world of online games where fun never ceases.
Posted on Dec 25, 2009 under Counter Strike |
A search in Google with the keywords ‘online games’ generates around 125 million results in less than a second, probably increasing by hundreds every hour. That should give you an idea of how popular online gaming is.
Why online gaming is popular
The flexibility and variety offered by online gaming are the two important factors making it so popular. It started with individuals’ need to entertain and de-stress themselves at their own convenience, in the comfort of their homes, in front of their computers. However, now, online gaming is no longer a means to entertain oneself but is gradually becoming a platform that encourages social networking.
Types of games
The Internet offers a variety of games to gamers, ranging from high-level strategic games to simple word games. Here is a non-exhaustive categorization of available games.
Action Games: As the term indicates, this type of games, like its movie counterparts, involve a lot of fighting, anything from duels to air-bombs. These games typically entail a story of survival or with a mission. The popular ones in this category include Counter-Strike, Day of Defeat, Stargate, Battlefield, and Team Fortress Classic.
Adventure Games: Like action games, these games, typically have storylines. Some popular ones include Lone Faction, RuneScape, various stealth games, simulated dating games, and point-and-click games.
Role-playing Games: These games are typically multi-player games. The popular ones include Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Fallen Earth, Xiah, and Urban Dead.
Simulation Games: These games are simulations of flights, spacecrafts, submarines, trains etc. They also involve simulated combats. Some popular simulation games are WarBirds 2004, AirAttack, AstroBattle.
Strategy Games: As the names suggests, these games are real-time games that involve a tremendous amount of planning. Some popular ones are Allegiance, OGame, Earth 2025, King of Chaos, and BattleMaster.
Racing Games: These games are vehicle simulation games. Some of the known games are Speed Devils, Rural Racer, Supercar racing, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, and Midnight Club.
Shooter Games: They are basically action games but because of the variety it offers, it is typically considered a separate category. Some popular shooter games are Raiden X, Metal Slug, and Space Harrier.
Sports Games: These games simulate sports environments, thus offering a pleasing gaming experience. The popular ones include Madden NFL football, Tiger Woods Golf, Kicks Online, and SuperBike X.
Board Games and Puzzles: A section of gamers are more interested in non-simulated, non-action games. Online, computerized versions of popular board games appeal to this segment of gamers. Numerous gaming portals and websites offer several online single-player and multi-player puzzles.
Card Games: Card games have gained popularity over the Internet as well. Card games, such as Solitaire, Rummy, Poker, Blackjack, and Bridge can now be played online.
Casino Games: Online casinos are gaining popularity by the day. However, online gambling is restricted by law in some countries as it involves money transactions.
Apart from the ones listed above, there are other genres like family games, childrens games, arcade games, music games, programming games, adult games, educational games, party games, and Indie games.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009 under Counter Strike |
We live in a fast paced world in which things change rapidly. In today’s life, no one has sufficient time at their hands as everyone seems to be too busy. People live a hectic life in which there is no space for entertainment. It might appear that there is no solution to this problem but actually there is a solution to this problem.
Internet games are a possible solution to this problem as they use Internet technology in order to allow people to play games. Internet has become a part of everyone’s life as it has something to offer to everyone. Since Internet is used by a number of people across the world, Internet games are great for entertainment purpose.
Internet games are great for anyone who has Internet access and who wants to have some sort of entertainment or who’s looking for something to kill his time. There are a number of websites that offer free Internet games and there are some paid sites as well. Also, you’ll find a number of people on these sites and so, you can easily kill your time. That being said, Internet games can also be used to relieve someone from stress. Once you get involved in an interesting game, you are bound to forget about all the tensions and this relieves an individual from the stress. This is the reason why some developers have created a number of different kinds of games.
As the technology is improving rapidly, more and more enhanced games are being launched at regular intervals. However, the Internet games can be grouped in four categories.
1. Games that are played directly within the browser simply by visiting the web page that has the game embedded into it.
2. Text-based games that can be played by using some web based forum, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Telnet.
3. Games that can be played by using an email.
4. Graphical games that require a stand-alone software package installed on the end-user’s machine. Authentication is also required to play such games.
Basically, how an Internet game is played depends on the type of the game that you want to play as some games can be played easily within the browser whereas some games require certain software packages in order to allow people from different locations to play together. Now, if you are wondering what do you need in order to play these games then you need an Internet connection in the first place.
It is advisable to have a moderate-speed Internet connection for browser based games and a high-speed Internet connection is required for graphical games so as to avoid the lagging while enjoying the game. Most of the games are available for free and you don’t need any money to play games unless you want to play paid games. Also, most of the sites that offer Internet games require you to create an account with them which is also free on most of the sites.
The credit for developing Internet games goes to rapid development in technology and to the developers who have created almost every type of game. Card games, shooting games, chess, billiard, arcade games and gambling games are some of the games that are very popular among game lovers and developers have created a number of Internet games based on these games. Half-Life, Lineage, World of Warcraft, Counter-Strike are some of the popular paid games which required high-speed internet connection and software packages to be installed on the machine.
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 under Counter Strike |
Use of the Internet has altered all most all activities that we performed in our day to day life thus playing games on computer is not an exception. Now day verities of online games are available like text-based games, Java/Flash Internet based games, online multiplayer games etc. out of that the Java/Flash Internet based games are most admired and too many Sites are available for them like www.miniclip.com that provides games in free of cost.
Many people like to play game only for one time hence they don’t prefer to buy it. There are numerous games to select from that you can play also from the 80,s classic walkway favorites! In case you book for a page of “my Google” you can also insert Pac man, oh Pac man! But you must know that playing too much the game is dangerous because Pac man is exceptionally addictive game. While playing Internet games, you require downloading the accurate plug-in matching with your browser because accurate plug has numerous Graphics. In case your Internet link is sluggish, then it will certainly take more time in loading. Generally these Games are very easy and are normally solo player games.
Text based games are more simple games compare to Java games that you may purchase for your PC that permit you to contend with additional populace. Earlier in absence of Internet when you want to play in opposition to someone, you need to request your friend and play through a rip screen. Only some of the most popular games were made it possible and may be played in forums or chat rooms. These are the role-play games that were exceedingly admired. Online multiplayer games are the awfully accepted for two players to compete on a network. But due to existence of Internet, at present you don’t require to go away from your home, you need only the Internet connection to play your favorite game in opposition to anyone that you like.
Obviously you want to know, how can you go to search populace to play with? In many cases it is not any type of problem, you don’t know someone in some place! You possibly will find anyone to play against you from that place somehow even though you don’t know where is that place? Either you connect or the game links to a server. The counter players will certainly link to that server thus it become extremely effortless for you to get populace to play with. Irrespective of your presence in the world, at any time it is your need to get someone to play with! That is the plus point of the Internet that it is wide reaching. In case you don’t want to sleep then it is best option for you to play against anyone that may be a well-mannered time in someone’s time precinct!
Counter Strike, Quake, Half Life and War Craft are the leading names in the market of Online Multiplayer Game where numerous instant messaging customers also join in large numbers with their individual games. It is very interesting and quite simple to play a game rapidly with someone to whom you were taking recently. You can also play games to earn money with the help of Internet. There are too many online gambling sites that can outfit your wants.
Posted on Sep 24, 2009 under Counter Strike |
I’m sure anyone that has ever owned a video game console or played games on their PC has those few games that they remember most fondly. As the game industry has grown up and evolved so too have the players themselves. The kids who were playing Mario on their NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) are now spending hundreds of pounds on top end PCs and Xbox 360s.
I’m no different and video games were a huge part of my childhood while growing up. While many people are glued to their TV spending hours watching the same mindless shows I found that games consoles gave a much richer experience. I’m not alone and there are many great games I’ve played over the years. The following five games are ones that stand out above all others and the ones that changed the way I saw electronic entertainment.
Tetris was the first. As a six year old boy in 1990 I was the proud owner of an original Nintendo GameBoy with Tetris included as the only game. Now obviously as one so young I was never much good at it. I never saw the rocket ship that supposedly appeared if you got a really high score, and I never finished the game. However, what Tetris did do for me was spark an interest in computer games.
Created in 1985 by Alexey Pajitnov the game is one of the most popular and influential of all time. It has appeared in some form on almost every single device capable of running games since it was first released. The version that I played 18 years ago on the GameBoy was one of the most popular and the version that shot it to international success. Tetris is consistently named in the top 5 of ‘Greatest Game of All Time’ lists, I expect for reasons similar to my own.
There have been many games since that have far eclipsed Tetris in almost every facet but it still remains that first introduction to video games for thousands, maybe millions of people.
Next up is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. A flagship title for the SNES in the early 90s, A Link to The Past was unlike anything I’d ever played before. Offering two huge worlds to explore and a plot not unlike anything from a Lord of the Rings book it offered more gameplay and replay value than any game I’d played. For the time the graphics and the sounds were amazing and I spent many hours lost in the immersive game world.
The reason I picked this game over it’s successor, Ocarina of Time, is that this is the first Zelda game I played, and as such has left a lasting impression. While Ocarina of Time is generally thought of, and rightly so, as being the superior game it was A Link to The Past that really made a huge success of the Zelda franchise.
The next game I chose for this article is one that is actually fairly similar to A Link to The Past. It is made by a Japanese company, features a large explorable game world, a great cast of characters, an engaging story and fantastic gameplay. Final Fantasy 7 was a massive hit. The first of the series to make any impact outside its native Japan the game features one of the best stories ever told in a video game.
This was the first game where I felt that games and film were really starting to merge. FF7 featured many non-interactive cut scenes and FMV (full motion video) sequences to augment the gameplay and help tell the story. While many people are put off by the lengthy pauses in action and hefty amount of text to read I found that the game became like reading a book in which you could decide how the story would unfold and which characters would star, and even if they would live or die.
The success of Final Fantasy 7 led the way for many similar games to get made and flourish in the western market, which typically hadn’t warmed to Japanese RPG titles, instead preferring driving and fighting games. It is my belief that even online games such as EverQuest and World of Warcraft would never have enjoyed the level of success they have if it wasn’t for FF7.
Usually games based on films are some of the worst games you can play. I don’t think I’ve played a good one before or since my next entry. As important as FF7 was for the Playstation, Goldeneye 007 was so for the N64. A brilliant game that helped bring FPS to consoles and pioneer many features that are simply taken for granted these days.
However the reason I’ve mentioned Goldeneye isn’t for the single player game, nor for the groundbreaking technology. It is for the multiplayer. This was the game that made me realise that as fun as games were, they were far more fun when playing with and against your friends instead of on your own. I lost countless hours of sleep in the late 90s to all-nighter Goldeneye multiplayer sessions with school friends. A brilliant game and the best use of a film license that I can think of.
Last up is a game that brought me back to the PC for games, and one that thanks to its huge modding community has kept me playing for years after its initial release.
Half Life and its sequels and mods that followed were and still are the defining PC games of their generation. The first Half Life game was praised for the complete immersion it offered the player, telling the story entirely through the eyes of Gordon Freeman, without ever taking control from you.
Half Life also had a huge and dedicated modding community. These people created their own single and multiplayer games using the Half Life engine and the SDK released by Valve. Of these mods Counter Strike is by far the most successful and was later released as a commercial product. Counter Strike also happened to be the game that introduced me to games online and on LANs, an extension of the multiplayer gaming enjoyed with Goldeneye on the N64 some years earlier.
Well these were the games that influenced me the most, it is really hard to pick a top 5 and there are many that I’ve missed. I’m sure that some will agree with the games I’ve listed and others won’t be able to comprehend some of the titles I’ve left out. Hopefully in the future we’ll see some games that will push the boundaries even further and eclipse what we’ve seen so far.
Posted on Sep 24, 2009 under Counter Strike |
A search in Google with the keywords “online games,” produced about 125 million results in less than a second, probably an increase of hundreds every hour. That should give you an idea of how popular online gaming.
Why online gaming is popular
The flexibility and diversity of online gaming are the two important factors make them so popular. It began with individuals must maintain and de-stress themselves in their own convenience in the comfort of their home, in front of their computers. But now, online gaming is no longer a means to entertain him, but is gradually becoming a platform to promote social networking.
Types of games
The Internet offers a variety of games on players from high-level strategic games to simple word games. Here is a non-exhaustive categorization of available games.
Action games: As the term suggests, these types of games, as well as his colleagues film, with a lot of struggle, everything from duels in the air-bombs. These games normally a story of survival or with a mission. The popular in this category include Counter-Strike, Day of Defeat, Stagnate, Battlefield, and Team Fortress Classic.
Adventure games: How action games, these games, usually have stories. Some are popular Lone Faction; send various stealth games, simulated games, and point-and-click games.
Role-Playing Games: These games are typically multi-player games. The popular include Dungeons & Dragons, World of War craft, City of Heroes, Fallen Earth, Xian, and Urban Dead.
Simulation games: These games are simulations of flights, space ships, submarines, trains, etc. They also simulated combat. Some popular simulation games are War Birds 2004, Air Attack, Astro Battle.
Strategy games: As the name suggests, these games are real-time games, in which a large amount of planning. Some are popular Allegiance, OGame, Earth 2025, King of chaos and warlord.
Racing Games:- These games are vehicle-simulation games. Some of the games are known Speed Devils, Rural Racer Super car racing, Tokyo Extreme Racer and Midnight Club.
Shooter games: They are basically action games, but because of the variety it offers, it is usually as a separate category. Some popular shooter games are Rained X, Metal Slug, and Space Harrier.
Sports Games, Sport game is simulating sports environments and offers pleasant gaming experience. The popular include Madden NFL Football, Tiger Woods Golf, on-line kicks, and super bike X.
Board games and puzzles: Some of the players are more interested in non-simulated, non-action games. Online, computer versions of popular board games appeal to this segment of players. Many games portals and online sites offer several single-and multi-player-player puzzles.
Card games: card games have gained popularity over the Internet as well. Card games such as Solitaire, Rummy, Poker, Blackjack, Bridge, and can now be played online.
Casino games: Online casinos are gaining popularity day by day. However, the online game is restricted by law in some countries, such as it is about money transactions.
Apart from the above, there are also other genres, such as family games, children’s games, arcade games, music, games, programming games, games for adults, educational games, board games, and in die games.
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 under Counter Strike |
In recent years, the rapid improvement in internet speeds, computer performance and affordable technology have facilitated the rise of internet games. The days when you bought a console and then invited your friends around for a multiplayer game are fading fast, as it is now possible to play them online.
These games are great fun and the added interactive element means that it is plausible for you to play against someone from countries far from your own. Usually this is a straight forward process of logging on to the game’s server and entering the details from the game that you purchased and then you can connect online instantly. This article will look at what the different genres of games are available online and also some the games that you should consider playing.
Perhaps the most popular online game is Poker. You cannot browse the internet for too long before you will come across an advertisement for an online poker room. Such games as Texas Hold Em have massive widespread appeal and if you know how to play the game, it can provide a lot of enjoyment and hopefully a few victories.
If Poker is not your thing then there are plenty of other types of games that you can play.
Online strategy games are very popular and you can find many of the popular console games available online now. If you like games that are turn-based or require strategic thought then these are for you. Popular games such as Age of Empires 3 and Civilization 3 are both available to play online. These games can be accessed for no extra fee once you have bought the game. There are also chat rooms available to facilitate the multiplayer game play that is on offer.
Likewise if you like sports games such as FIFA Soccer or John Madden Football then you can log on to the online game and arrange to play tournaments with your friends or play against anyone else online.
There is a genre of online games that are commonly referred to as massive multiplayer games. Basically these are online based role playing games that allow you to live the life of a character within a virtual world. Such titles as World of Witchcraft and Everquest are massively popular and attract thousands of game players. As these games originate from the web there is usually a monthly subscription, however if you search then you can find some of the less popular games available for free.
If you are a big fan of multiplayer shooting games then you will also discover that these games are also available online. Popular console games such as Call of Duty 4, Counter Strike and Quake are all available to play if you have purchased the game. These games utilize the graphics card of the PC to its full potential and so if you are planning to access these online games, it is a good idea to check beforehand that your computer will be able to cope with the demands of the games.
There are also some shooting games available on consoles that connect to the internet such as the X Box Live. Currently games such as Halo and Grand Theft Auto are very popular online.
Posted on Sep 20, 2009 under Counter Strike |
There are thousands of games available for play on the Internet and if you want to make the most of your gaming time, it is best to sort through only the best of the stock. Therefore, descriptions of three of the most popular Internet games follow to help you make a quick decision about what to play.
World of Warcraft is by far the most popular Internet game available on the market. Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft (most commonly referred to as WoW) is the largest massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) in the world. It was released in November, 2004, and since then there have been two expansion packs. The gameplay can be quite complex, but it is based off the user controlling an in world avatar. You travel around a massive virtual world, fighting creatures, completing quests, and meeting with other players as well as NPCs (non-player characters). The addicting aspect of it is the leveling up, in that the more you fight and the more quests you complete, the stronger your character becomes.
That is one of the few negative aspects of WoW; the addiction factor. Some people become so immersed in the world they forget that they have real physical needs, such as sleeping and eating (this is actually quite common). In addition, there is also a monthly fee for playing, and you need to buy software. If you want to try the game out without making any commitment, you do have the option to download a trial from the Blizzard website. What could it hurt, except your social life?
The next option, albeit simple, is actually incredibly popular to this day, despite its basic graphics and gameplay. Tetris, developed in 1985 by a Russian programmer named Alexey Pajitnov, is based on assembling blocks in lines. When a line is formed, it disappears, and the user gains points. By clearing multiple lines at one time, the player can gain additional bonus points. The name comes from the word tetra and the word tennis, tetra being a component because all the Tetris pieces are composed of four blocks, while tennis was included simply because Pajitnov loved the sport.
You can play Tetris for free on dozens of different websites, as it is so popular many people have built their own versions for fun. In fact, several versions have been customized with additional features to make the game more interesting, as even though Tetris is quite fun, it is after all just a bunch of blocks being put together.
Counter Strike is one of the original first person, multiplayer shooting games. Since its inception, three sequels and several upgrades have been released. In the game, players either assume the position of a terrorist or a counter-terrorist, and teams must fight it out in order to win. In some scenarios, you need to complete a certain objective to win, such as setting a bomb or rescuing hostages.
Or, the first team to completely annihilate the other is the victor. The game is also very customizable and flexible, in that you can create your own maps as well as set special rules, like establishing a game where only knives can be used. While one does need to purchase software, there is no monthly fee to play online.