Online Games

• ISBN13: 9780226096278
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From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of life now spend thousands of hours—and dollars—partaking in this popular new brand of escapism. But the line between fantasy and reality is starting to blur. Players have created virtual societies with governments and economies of their own whose … More >>

Synthetic Worlds: The Business and Culture of Online Games

If you are looking for a business opportunity that can keep the cash registers rolling, starting a business of free arcade games is a good idea. The way online games are becoming popular with the teenagers, starting a business of providing free online games is like grabbing a good opportunity.

Traditionally, kids used to go out to arcades and amusement centers for playing arcade games. Establishing an arcade business required low start up costs ranging from $1000 to $50000. Also, online arcades today are making best use of this business opportunity by allowing users to design their own online games and submitting them to the website owners.

The major target audience of online game developers is kids in the age bracket of 10-18. The office people who are stressed with work go in for free online games at the office for de-stressing.