Internet Games
Chess
Base
Get the latest chess news, learn new strategies, check up on rankings,
shop or have an online chess battle with other players around the
world on this site devoted entirely to chess.
Crickler
Cricklers are a new type of crossword puzzle. Instead of matching
numbers and clues, Crickler clues sit next to the answer blocks. Cricklers
adapt, becoming more or less difficult depending on your skill. A
new word game designed for the computer.
Game Winners
Cheat codes, cheat codes, cheat codes. That's about all this
searchable gaming site includes, and they are proud of it! According
to the site creators, the page is updated daily and you couldn't buy
games or anything else from them even if you wanted to. (READ: no
annoying dvertisements).
Multiplayer.Com
"Focuses on multiplayer game action of all kinds....mixes a group
of link lists organized by subject with a handy news section...the
games-by-subject lists really make this site shine...provides a brief
description of each game, along with a live link to the game provider...extra
information...make finding games that match your own interests easy."
(Internet Games for Dummies, IDG Books Worldwide, 1997.)
Nintendo
Power Source
Includes information on Nintendo 64, GameBoy, Zelda64 , Super NES
& more. It includes a searchable code bank and its own chat room.
Online
Jeopardy
What is fun, challenging, and entertaining? Jeopardy, that's
what. Hosted by Alex Trebek, download a game on your favorite
mobile device of the popular television game will please addicts and
newcomers alike. Try it once and you'll be hooked.
Shockwave.Com
All the Shockwave favorites are here for free download. Compose
music, watch animated films and play lots of games in one stop. For
a fee, you can join Gameblast, a subscriber link that features expanded
editions of Shockwave games.
TWIC:
This Week in Chess
All the chess news plus the most recent free downloadable games. Shop
online for chess computers, strategy manuals and designer chess sets.
Web
Chess
Chess players from around the globe can challenge each other to an
online game from this site. You can send messages to your opponent
by using the "Notepad Feature." This site does presume
that you already know the rules to the game of chess. Links to
other webpages about chess round out the site.
Whyville.Com
Whyville is an Internet town where a citizen (that's you) can start
a business and earn a salary. You can play games, create your
character's face and outfits, and read the Whyville Times newspaper. This
is a fun, interactive site that kids of all ages will love, and you
won't even notice the math skills you'll be accumulating along the
way, at least, not until you need them in the "real" world!
Wizards
of the Coast
A searchable site offering a wealth of info. on role-playing games
including Neil Gaiman's Magic, Pokemon, Dungeons
and Dragons, Marvel, & more. You can even play
some of the games online! Chat rooms, discussion lists, and reviews
of gaming books and magazines round out the site.
Yahoo
Games
Lots of games here! For some, you need a Yahoo identity, although
they're still free. There are great reviews of Game Boy, Game
Box, and PC-based new games. For a fee, you can be an All-star
Member, entitling you to participate in tournaments with players around
the globe.
