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Download games at BigPond Games
Divided into two main sections, GameArena and GameShop, BigPond Games in the first instance offers all the latest news, reviews and trailers, whilst in the second instance offering games to rent, try or buy. The latter section of the site offers not only popular top titles but also some alternative software for reasonable prices, in addition to providing a range of titles for the mobile video game market (games for use on your mobile phone). Titles found on the site include games that have enjoyed large scale official releases, such as “Scarface”, the “Hitman” series, “Sensible Soccer” and “Deus Ex”, as well as some lesser known titles based on familiar games such as “Hangman”.
Obviously more in demand titles with cost a higher price to download and the latest games will almost certainly require a more powerful computer for trouble-free use. If your computer has at least the minimum system requirements of a title that you wish to purchase, however, you may find the service preferable to buying over the counter or via mail order. One handy feature is the ability to try before you buy with the “free trial” option. Another interesting feature of BigPond Games Shop is the option to pay a monthly fee and have unlimited access to the database of games. The “unlimited plan” for full access to all games begins at $19.99 per month. Individual titles vary in price, but you can expect to pay around $50 for a new game and around $20 for an older title.
Alternative gaming sites
Far from being the only gaming site with these features, BigPond Games is rivalled by many alternative resource sites, including GameSpy, Gamespot, 1up, NineMSN Games and BigKid. Some of these sites offer downloads of games more simple in design than the latest big budget gaming titles. These may be games with basic plotlines and simplified cartoon-style graphics, predominantly for the children’s gaming market, such as “Alice Greenfingers”, where the aim of the game is to grow flowers and vegetables to sell at the town market, or “Big City Adventure: San Francisco”, where the object of the game is to search for thousands of items hidden in famous city landmarks. The site GameTab offers feeds from various gaming sites drawn together on the one page, featuring latest news stories from GameSpy, GameSpot and more.
With total gaming software sales in the United States reaching US$7.4 billion in 2006, it’s easy to see what a competitive market video gaming is. Not just a few sites dedicated to the subject therefore (let alone one), rather there are many sites focused on video game news, reviews and features. BigPond Games is a good starting point for the video game novice, but it’s worth looking around the Internet for the most comprehensive information and the widest selection of downloadable games.
