| Computer games can be categorized mainly into | | | | CD drive to play the game. These software CDs |
| PC games that are played in your computer after | | | | are to be purchased by the user. There are many |
| installation using the CDs that contain the | | | | pc games available like Tomb Raider that requires |
| software, downloadable pc games, and the online | | | | you to purchase the CD. Most of the games that |
| games. Many websites provide you with the | | | | contain Car races and Motorbike races require the |
| downloadable version of the PC games. | | | | software to be installed through the CD bought |
| Category based on permission to use | | | | by you. |
| The games can be categorized based on licenses. | | | | Downloadable PC Games |
| Some of the games are free and they can be | | | | These games can be downloaded from the |
| downloaded on the internet free. Some pc games | | | | internet and can be installed in your computer. |
| are free downloadable games but are shareware. | | | | Most of the free game downloads are small |
| Shareware games have limitations in the features. | | | | enough to be downloaded from the internet. |
| Some of the shareware can be used for only 30 | | | | There websites like that can be searched for free |
| days time and some are limited by the number of | | | | game downloads. A good search engine would |
| times that software is used. Trial versions of the | | | | give you thousands of links to free downloadable |
| software are also available which are time limited | | | | games. |
| or feature limited. | | | | What you need in your PC to play these games? |
| Online Games | | | | Most of the games can be played without any |
| Online games are those that are played online. | | | | additional hardware. If you are having the latest |
| The user who is playing the online games should | | | | configuration of the PC, which has the software |
| have an internet connection in his PC. You should | | | | pre-installed in your computer, then you might not |
| be aware that your internet bill is on the rise | | | | need any additional software to be installed. Some |
| during the time you play the online games. Yahoo | | | | of the online games require you to install plug-ins |
| games are one among the popular online games. | | | | to run the online games. Plug-in is additional |
| Many websites provide you online games. Some | | | | software that is required to run an application in |
| of the sites require you to become a member to | | | | your computer. You will be provided appropriate |
| play these online games. Some charge you on per | | | | links to download the plug-ins required by your |
| game basis for playing. | | | | browser or your computer. You need to check |
| PC Games | | | | the system requirements for the computer |
| PC Games are those that require an installation | | | | games that is downloaded or installed in your |
| through a CD to play the pc games. Some of the | | | | system and install them before you start playing |
| games even require the CD to be present in the | | | | the game. |