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Whether you're a gaming fan yourself or you simply want to understand more about the games that the children in your
life are excited about, knowing how to "talk the talk" can really help you score some bonus points.
In the gaming world, platforms are the hardware on which the games are played. GameStop and EB Games specialize in games
for consoles, handhelds, and PCs. You probably recognize the console systems by their brand names Nintendo®, PlayStation®,
and Xbox®. These manufacturers also make many of the popular handheld devices including Sony PSP®
as well as Nintendo Game Boy and DS™.
And of course, there are plenty of games that can be played on your home PC. Remember, sometimes you'll find that games are
only available for certain platforms, so be sure to read the package or online description closely.
Just like movies, music, and other popular media, there are so many kinds of video games that there truly is something for
everyone. Knowing more about these categories can help parents and concerned adults protect younger players from overly
mature content, while staying aware of what older children are playing.
Family - Easy-to-play games based upon popular board games or children's characters. Rated "EC for Early Childhood," "E for Everyone,"
or "E10+ for Everyone 10+" they're a safe bet for younger players.
First Person Shooter (FPS) - A game where the player sees the action through the eyes of the main character. These types of games
usually involve the heavy use of weapons to shoot and kill opponents.
Free-for-All (FFA) - A multiplayer environment where individual players compete against each other to score the most points
in a given amount of time or reach another kind of predetermined goal.
Limited Player Online Game (LPOG) - An online game that sets a specific limit for the number of concurrent players.
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) - Allows hundreds and thousands of users to play a game together online.
These types of games tend to be mission and goal-oriented.
Massively Multiplayer Online Social Game (MMOSG) - This is like a MMORPG, only the focus is more on having fun than earning points.
Role-Playing Game (RPG) - In this world, the player controls a character or party of characters as they venture through a
lengthy quest. During the game, these characters earn points for completing tasks and overcoming opponents, while become
increasingly powerful.
Real-Time Strategy (RTS) - This kind of game takes players to the front lines, controlling an army by managing troops
and creating battle plans in order to defeat other adversaries.
Simulation Games (Sims) - These games give players the chance to | |
