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Many of us play games online. These are similar to video games but are played online instead of in the arcades, at home or wherever else people play.

 

The most common type of online game is role playing games. These are similar to the games we play at home but they allow players to create their own characters. Your character is how you identify yourself while playing online.

 

There are many games with varying rules but they all take place in the online world. These games may require you to play in the same location (like the same area) or you may just play anywhere online. There are people on different parts of the internet playing these games from different time zones. You may be able to talk to someone on your screen, but they will not be able to talk to you back.

 

Some of the popular online games include:

 

World of Warcraft

 

Game of Thrones

 

Starcraft 2

 

League of Legends

 

Overwatch

 

We here at Spartanburg is part of the same online game where we can chat with each other. We also use the online gaming platform Skype to talk to each other while we are on the go.

 

Some online games can last for years. These games get very popular and there are people from all over the world playing these games. Games often come and go and new games are created based on the previous ones. However, some games are very long-lasting.

 

The MMO games are the most popular type of online game. There are many different kinds of MMO games but the most popular are Elder Scrolls Online, The Lord of the Rings Online, and World of Warcraft.

 

There are also many indie online games, which may be smaller and have smaller audiences. Indie games do not have the same wide distribution of games as MMO games. Some indie games may only be available on websites or on smartphone and tablet apps.

 

The niche market may also be niche as well.

 

With many online games, it is hard to compare them to one another because each game will be a little different.

 

Some indie games are $4 or less while some MMO games can cost hundreds of dollars.

 

When comparing online games to traditional video games, the main difference is that they are played online. This is the main difference between online games and traditional video games.

 

However, there are some other differences between online games and traditional video games that you should know.

 

The first difference is that in online games you don’t have a controller. Instead, you use a mouse and a keyboard to interact with the game world.

 

Other differences include that there are no advertisements or in-app purchases when you buy a game. Instead, all game-related purchases happen through the app itself.