Thursday 28 April 2011

5 great time waster games

Playing thousands of free games, online games, and digital downloads is easy with the Windows operating system. From casual to social and massively multiplayer games, you can enjoy today’s best new titles and top online gaming sites.

Bejeweled 3 is just one of thousands of downloadable and free games you can play on Windows 7

The world’s top gaming platform, the Windows operating system (including the latest version, Windows 7) remains one of today’s best choices for computer games, from free online downloads to massively multiplayer virtual worlds.

Thanks to genre-defining Games for Windows titles, optimized for use with the free multiplayer online games service Games for Windows—LIVE, gamers have even more choices. Owners can also buy casual and bargain PC games online easily and affordably via Games for Windows Marketplace.

From car games to first-person shooters, Windows doesn’t just make it easier to install your favorite titles or to enjoy online computer gaming. It also offers instant access to today’s hottest advancements, including casual games, social games, and free-to-play outings.

Thousands of games can be played or downloaded for free from web browsers like Internet Explorer. Many can be enjoyed in just five minutes, making them perfect for coffee breaks. Others will keep you captivated for hours on end.

To start enjoying free sports games, action games, and more, including titles for both casual and hard-core gaming fans, just visit these sites:

Access more than 100 free games now.

Many virtual worlds and massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are completely free to play yet still compete with the best that retail games have to offer.

Several have optional in-game bonuses, power-ups, and items to buy if you want a time-saving boost, though value-minded shoppers needn’t spend a cent.

From fantasy to sci-fi, war, and even kids games, all offer a great way to play online alongside fellow gaming fans.

Buy online games at the Microsoft Store.

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