The term “Online game” refers to a game that is played over several different forms of computer network, especially bound to the Internet people are using today. It aims at helping people to relax and entertain themselves in the virtual world. With the rapid development of science and technology(especially with the rising popularity of Flash and Java), online game has formed its impeccable network as well as perfect system, making it more and more popular among all walks of people, and it even becomes an important part of people’s life.
Online game often emerges in diverse forms or genres; it can vary from FPS to MMO, from action-adventure to role-playing. In general, online game is divided into two major types: browser-based games and Client online games. The first type is my favorite as it has simple operating program: I can play it once I open the browser. It does not bother me to download or install anything. There are many games belonging to this type, including Crystal Saga, war-themed RTS, Nap War and simulation with Skyrama as its representative.
The second type Client online game, however, is opposite to browser game, and you cannot play it unless you have downloaded and installed the client. It generally consists of the following types: MMORPG (with World of Warcraft), MMO (Fallen Earth), FPS (War Rock) and ARPG (ARGO) as well.
To sum up, online game has become an indispensable part of our life to some extent. After undergoing gradual development and improvement, it has established itself very well in the world of entertainment. And game developers will never stop their efforts to make profit out of it. What we should do now is just to enjoy the current Online games and then wait for their updates.