DaFunZone http://www.dafunzone.com Advace arcade script,fun for everyone.Over 3500 + games for you to play,we have dress up ,action,sports,casino and adventure.The site is optimized for Fire Fox web browser. en-us Wed, 10 Mar 10 16:43:08 -0700 Wed, 10 Mar 10 16:43:08 -0700 http://www.dafunzone.com/rss.php AgaresWriter 2.1 http://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=59 ]]> January 31st, 2010 10:10 PM sdfghttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=58 January 31st, 2010 10:06 PM mmhttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=57 January 31st, 2010 10:05 PM Ben 10http://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=56 January 31st, 2010 10:04 PM Online Gaming is as Addictive as Heroin By: Paul Wilsonhttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=55 Gaming is big business but it has its downside. People have died from gaming and the world is recognizing that game addiction is serious and spreading fast. Mental health professionals opine that gaming can destroy lives, keep students from focusing on learning, workers from working, and women from their duties. There are instances where gamers have not left home for years.

Games like EverQuest, Dark Age of Camelot, and others are popularly referred to as heroinware. And symptoms of addiction according to Computer Addiction Services at McLean Hospital are: obsession with the game; inability to stop; neglect of family and work; lying to hide activity; problems with studies and work; health problems, muscular as well as vision related; neglect of personal hygiene; as well as sleep disturbances.

The games provide social interaction to lonely people, gamers gain acknowledgement as well as power denied elsewhere due to their gaming expertise, and the game weaves a spell on the mind-one gets so absorbed by the virtual realities that it is hard to get away.

The addiction is so real that it requires intensive therapy. Treatment programs include: behavioral therapy, anti-depressants, as well as prescription drugs.

Not all agree that gaming is addictive. MIT's Games-to-Teach project manager opines that games sharpen critical thinking, improve social skills, and increase empathy. Many others do agree that games inspire imagination, creativity, and team work.

However, the problem is real and countries world over are taking measures. China has set up a clinic in Beijing for net-frazzled addicts to be treated with sports, acupuncture, and medication. The inmates according to the clinic's director have: depression, nervousness, fear, interaction problems, panic, agitation, shaking and numb hands, as well as sleep disorders. Gaming is a serious problem in Korea --- 1-2% of South Korea's online gamers are addicts. The government is taking steps and requesting game developers to create advisory patches to alert gamers to the impeding dangers.

A hard core gamer is one who is completely absorbed by his online fantasy, he isolates himself from family and friends, lets everyday activities fall by the wayside, spends over 16-20 hours a day playing the game and games at work, at home, and while on the road. Gaming becomes his whole life, a thirst that is never quenched.

Treatment is long and hard and like other addictions the first stage is the most difficult, getting the gamer to acknowledge that he or she has a problem. Addicts find it extremely painful to "kill" the characters of the game and to erase /destroy the software. Most are unable to "keep away" and return to the game addictively. Studies indicate that hard core players are often neurotic, shy, have emotional as well as behavioral issues, and problems in the home environment.

To overcome the addiction, the player must consider and analyze the issues underlying the game-it is the question of power, social standing, respect, and emotions.

Gaming is set to become a global epidemic and needs immediate attention as well as solutions.

Author Bio
Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier website to play thousands of free online games including arcade games, action games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also freelances for www.1888SoftwareDownloads.com.

]]> January 28th, 2010 06:49 AM New to Gaming - Flash Gaming Sites By: Paul Wilsonhttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=54 Whew! According to Computer Gaming World, there are 80 gazillion free Flash games sites in the cyber world.

Popular sites are:

  • www.games.yahoo.com - this has card games, word games, arcade games, as well as puzzles. The number of violent games is limited so the site appeals to the "old-young" -those who are young at heart.
  • www.shockwave.com - a popular site with original games as well as PopCap ones. One can do a jigsaw here everyday.
  • www.addictinggames.com - has free games that are updated every week-Friday. The site has action, arcade, puzzle, as well as sports games.
  • www.arcadetown.com - has Flash games, java games, downloads and more.
Since Flash offers many advantages to developers as well as players, many games are designed using Macromedia Flash. It is by far the best game platform and has incredible features.

In an industry that's evincing exponential growth, Flash has become the universal and popular choice for multimedia intensive web sites. Flash, singly crosses most barriers-
  • It supports complicated and wonderful graphics.
  • Allows download of files via the Internet.
  • And is compatible with playback devices.
In the world of Flash enabled games the hosting system is the web server itself. Flash enables web sites to host animated as well as interactive movies and games. There is no paraphernalia required. All that is needed is to download the game itself. The costs are minimal and not recurring.

To play on the web all that is required is: a web browser, a Flash player, and the Internet. Flash is the universal plug in needed to play games. It is installed on every PC with Windows XP and Mac.

Playing online can be fun and most games can now be played by many players from all round the world. Just keep in mind:
  • That there are players who cheat at games. Look for PunkBuster software on the server, this detects cheats who try and gain unfair advantages.
  • Play with others who have credibility and are accountable for their actions. Many online sites need verified log ins, they are actively managed gaming environments. This is a better choice for safe gaming.
  • Create a select group of friends and use the broadband server to host a private gaming server.
  • Do your research thoroughly. Seek safe and high quality gaming sites.
Gaming is in its golden phase and is set to reach new heights. Innovation, new business models, and unprecedented growth is expected to open new avenues in gaming.

Author Bio
Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier website to play thousands of free online games including arcade games, action games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also freelances for www.1888SoftwareDownloads.com.

]]> January 28th, 2010 06:47 AM Internet Gaming Tips for Newbieshttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=53 Internet Gaming Tips for Newbies
By: Paul Wilson

Internet games use the cyber world technology for playing. Games are extremely popular and constantly evolving.

There are:

  • Games played using e-mail.
  • Games played on a browser window by using a web address.
  • Games played using Internet Relay Chat, Telenet, MUD client, or a Web based forum.
  • Games that are graphic need stand-alone software that permits players to play with or against one another using an Internet connection.
The first game, MUD, was developed in 1978, and the market has burgeoned since then.

To play, one needs:
  • A reliable Internet connection.
  • A personal computer or game console.
  • Selected software required by specific games.
One can play simple board games like scrabble, or bingo, or games like poker, mahjong, and pool. Another popular category is simulation games-these imitate real-life situations and cover aspects like combat, city planning, strategies, as well as flight simulation.

For serious gaming the computer performance must be optimized. This can be done by:
  • Running the disk defragmenter and organizing the computer files. This should ideally be done once a month at least.
  • Correct folder and file errors by using scandisk---use once a week and the computer will give trouble free performance.
  • Clean your hard drives-get rid of Internet files, temporary files, as well as files in the trash/recycle bin. Clear the cache and uninstall programs that are not in everyday use.
  • Update the operating system software. Download any new security patches. Keep video drivers updated.
  • Clear space on the hard drive---store files on a back up system.
  • Clear any spyware you have inherited from websites.
  • Minimize number of programs running-when playing a graphic intensive game if there are too many programs running simultaneously the graphics will become choppy and game will be slow.
  • Delete add on game files-wall papers and other paraphernalia will just clutter the computer.
  • Run an anti-virus program regularly but disable it when you are loading/playing games. Antivirus programs slow down games.
  • Always shut down the computer properly.
The Internet allows gamers to compete with people across oceans, on the other side of the world and anywhere in the universe. Some use PCs while others use consoles. What you use is a personal choice and depends on issues like costs and so on.

Before you buy a game you must:
  • Consider "system requirements" - some games can run on systems that are not exact others need specific hardware.
  • Find out if the game is single player or multi-player. Many games need the Internet-and, the broadband connection is more efficient than the dial-up connection. Many like Xbox Live only work on a broadband connection.
  • Find out if the game can be played using a mouse/keyboard or whether it will need a full-featured joy stick.
Be wise and try a demo before making an actual purchase. Playing a demo benefits the player as well as game developer. Many online games offer free trial periods - beta testing is a great opportunity to find out if the game suits your taste as well as pockets.

Do your research thoroughly-usually there are several games competing for players within a genre. Read game reviews before taking the final step.

Author Bio
Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for www.1888FreeOnlineGames.com, the premier website to play thousands of free online games including arcade games, action games, card games, flash games, strategy games, puzzle games and more. He also freelances for the premier Computer Article Submission Directory Site www.1888Articles.com/computer-articles-11.html

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Please do not flood when using the in game chat feature, this annoys other users. If you wish to ask to be invited into a new game, a one line question will suffice.

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Users found to be using third party software to affect the outcome of the game will be banned. We can track third party software users and auto-ban them on a daily basis.

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]]> March 27th, 2009 03:29 PM Arcade Featureshttp://www.dafunzone.com/index.php?article=43
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  • Highscores on all MochiAds leaderboard compatible games
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  • 3d “Animated Quick Play” feature which spins upto 9 games, videos, or ads in a circle, designed for eye catching and maximum game Play
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  • BigFish games and MochiAds go full screen
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  • More changes are coming Fall of 2009 !!
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