As the literal meaning implies games played on the personal computers (rather than on a video game system or arcade machine) using the standard computer interface devices that is the keyboard, mouse, joystick or game pad are called personal computer games or the PC games The gamer receives the video feedback through the computer screen, and sound through speakers or headphones. They have evolved from the simple graphics and game play to a wide range of more visually advanced gameplay.

PC games are created often in conjunction with specialist game artists by one or more famous game developing companies. They are produced independently or through a third party publisher who then distributes them on physical media such as DVDs and CDs and also keep them for internet-downloadable shareware as well as through online delivery services such as Direct2Drive and Steam. The personal computer games usually require a specialized hardware in the gamer’s computer in order to play. They may be in the form of specific generation of graphics processing unit like the 3-D card, the VGA card or an Internet connection for online play.

With the rise in the use of computer and internet a relative decline of interest in board games had been observed. But since the board games have such great mind sharpening skills, the gaming world knew what their loss to the kid’s world would mean hence the brains running the gaming industry made arrangements for the board games to be available as computer games. These include scrabble, chess, backgammon, monopoly, trivial pursuit, mastermind and many more. These can be played against the computer itself as one of several players, or as sole opponent. Many board games are even available online. They can be played against computer opponent and even a live game against real life players.

A computer game that gained large popularity amongst youngsters was Counter Strike. Played by teenagers and adults with equal interest it created havoc at the gaming zone. It inspired such a temptation inside its players which was once seen with gambling. It became an addiction. It was a tactical first person shooter kind of game. Counter-Strike has a team of anti-terrorists force fighting against a team of terrorists in a series of rounds. The round is won by either eliminating the opposing force or by completing the mission objective. The thing which made this video game so famous was that it was an interactive game. You can play this game alone at home against the computer or as a part of team at the gaming arcade. Presence of real life players enhances the charm of the game.

Entertainment is not necessarily expensive. It is not necessary for you to buy video game systems, Play stations or Xbox to play a game. You can simply play them on computers. If you have the internet connection, you can download many games and if not then you can simply get them on CDs or DVDs and be equally entertained.