Computer/Video/Arcade

Games that require use of a computer or electronic device and usually a video display.

Sub-headings:

Cheat Codes

Gaming and Learning

Educational use of games and the impact of games on learning.

History of Video Games

Descriptions and analysis of developments and events that significantly impacted video game creation and playing.

Reviews

Sites with directories of reviews and news for individual games, from both users and professional reviewers.

Social Aspects of Video Games

Resources in this category:

About.com: Internet Games and Online Games
http://internetgames.about.com/

A guide to online multiplayer games, including reviews, support, issues, and advice on etiquette. Features articles, Web links to news and related blogs, technical guides, and a discussion forum. Includes sections on World of Warcraft and games for kids.

The Entertainment Software Association
http://www.theesa.com/

An organization that provides current news, research, policies and reviews about video and computer games.

Flat Batteries
http://www.flatbatteries.com/load.html

Dedicated to the joys of modern and classic gaming, and promoting gaming as a legitimate art form. Focus is on "Game Star Heroes," the authors' list of the best games of all time, and info about gaming history. Special features include editorials, list of overrated games, list of cool female game characters, and a great list of links.

The Multiplayer Online Games Directory
http://www.mpogd.com/

"The current trend in computer gaming is to make games for multiple players, and even have them solely based off the internet. Currently there are many Multiplayer Online Games (MPOG) in free beta testing, and tons more in development. I have searched the web to find all the Multiplayer Online Games, and I have compiled this directory of links, reviews, prices and screenshots of many of the playable games on the Net. I have focused on the TCP/IP games that are completely based off the internet, and I have not listed the popular modem/serial/IPX Network games." Listings are organized by type/genre of game (role-playing, board, action, casino, etc.)

WomenGamers.com
http://www.womengamers.com/

While this website aims to publish the voice of female gamers, all who game are welcome. The ultimate goal of this site is "to establish an environment where women gamers can be integrated with the rest of the gaming community."

Yahoo! Video Games UK
http://uk.videogames.games.yahoo.com/

A commercial website containing video game related news, reviews and other information maintained by Yahoo! UK and Ireland.