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The Internet has a wealth of resources and important information to offer us these days.  But, along with the practical reasons for using it (e-mail, business, research, etc.) there are many recreational reasons also.  One of these reasons is online gaming.

A Brief History of Broadband Games

Although technically, online or interactive gaming began in the early 1960s with the first computer networks, it didn’t become popular until the mid-to- late 90s.

Now, with thousands of online broadband games, both free to download and paid programs, more people than ever before are joining in.

Gaming Resources and Reviews

If you are already a gamer or you want to start playing, there are lots of places to look. 

Comcast offers Play Games for the younger crowd and Game Invasion for more experienced or mature audiences.  Games on Demand, is a full directory of the online broadband games they offer, complete with free demos and a 14-day free trial of any of the games in their online gaming library.  Click here to find out more about Comcast’s free trials!

Looking for more online broadband games to download and reviews?  For even more gaming resources and downloads, check out these websites.

http://www.topwebgames.com/  for excellent reviews, and lists of today’s top games.

http://internetgames.about.com/  for lots of free downloads and user feedback.

http://games.yahoo.com/   lots of choices on this site for the casual and experienced gamer.

http://www.pogo.com/ this site is great for families and younger children. Like to play games? 14-day free trial at Club Pogo


http://www.freearcade.com/ tons of free games available for all levels of players with lots of variety.

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