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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Mt9, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    where/how can i get into gaming? is there a site for newbies.

    never played a game.

    pls keep it simple.
     
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  2. Reby

    Reby Notebook Consultant

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    Is this a joke? You want us to tell you how to play games?

    ....
     
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  3. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    ubetcha - that's what it sounds like.

    is there a class i could take at university?
     
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  4. Masterbassist

    Masterbassist Notebook Consultant

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    its called google use it

    and this is a joke
     
    Masterbassist, Jan 6, 2008
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  5. Mt9

    Mt9 Notebook Consultant

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    i'm sorry but u made me laugh. definetely needed that today.

    have a great day.

    (the bad news for me though, my original post was serious--pls, no comments. i got the message.)
     
    Mt9, Jan 6, 2008
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  6. Tim

    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well it depends what type of game you are looking to play? Do you want to play first person shooting games, real time strategy games, online games? It is probably best to just go to a website that reviews video games. See which ones are rated highly. And see which ones your laptop can play. Then start playing. lol
    Tim
     
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  7. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Just instal a random game , then another, then another...and soon you`ll be addicted :D
     
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  8. Mt9

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    Tim, thanks so much for the great advice. U'r questions for me were right on, and I found some not-too-intimidating places for me to get started.

    thx again.
     
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  9. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    Try looking for some flash games online. They will give you a good idea of what kind of games you would like. :)
     
    Voodoofreak, Jan 6, 2008
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  10. Burning Balls

    Burning Balls Notebook Evangelist

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    Download some game demos, they're free so you can try out anything you like before you buy it.

    My advice is the Half Life 2 demo, google for "Half Life 2 demo" and get it from the gamershell site. Call of Duty 4 is also a great idea, if your graphics card is up to it.

    For a safe bet, go for the UT2004 demo. Very easy to get into, and very low system requirements.
     
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  11. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Also make sure that you check this thread for a great list of free games. There are many genre of games listed so you should find something you like.
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 6, 2008
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