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:

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.

GameFAQs
http://www.gamefaqs.com/

Reviews, walkthroughs, cheat codes, save data, and release information for console and PC games. Also features polls, buying guides, featured reviews, top 10 lists, contests, forums, and more. The site is driven by user-contributed content and is a community effort.

Gaming Conventions & Trade Show Schedule
http://www.sjgames.com/con/

Chronological listing of upcoming conventions and trade shows of interest to the gaming industry. Each entry includes dates, location, contact information, and links to the convention or show's Web site where available.

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.)

PC Game Finder
http://www.gametalk.com/

Directory of Internet sites relating to computer games. Searchable, or browse by category or title.

RF Generation: The Classic and Modern Video Games Database
http://www.rfgeneration.com/

Database and community site focused on video game collectors. Provides an extensive information and image database about classic and modern games and systems, as well as news feeds, forums, and tools for collectors to keep track of and show off their video game collections on the site.

The Video Game Revolution
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/index.html

Companion site to the PBS documentary on video games and their history. Here, you can learn about video game history via an interactive timeline, learn about video game ratings, play classic games online and test your game knowledge with quizzes, find out about how games are made, and check out lists of the best and worst games of all time.

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

"Because women DO play" - dedicated to promoting female video game players. Includes forums, articles, game reviews, and more.

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.