If you had told me a couple years ago that I'd be playing a
lot of games on my PC within six short months, I would have laughed. Had you told me that six months after that, I'd be so involved with PC games as to actually be considered a
gamer, I flat out wouldn't have believed you. After all, gamers are
kids, not women in their forties!
Oh, it started off innocently enough. Some online Zuma in that itty-bitty pop-up window. A few rounds of
Cubis in the instant messenger window while talking with a friend. Nothing much. I was just experimenting. As I recall, it was the Zuma that started my addiction. Every few levels, that pop-up window version kept encouraging me to download the FULL version of the game. "
Click below to download Zuma Deluxe! Your game will not be interrupted." Seemed easy enough. It wasn't even going to interrupt my game! And it's a FREE trial. Oh, I was so innocent. I really had no idea what it would lead to...game site memberships...obsessive checking for new releases...a virtual arcade on my PC...a gaming blog.
Once I downloaded that first, full-size version of a game, I was hooked. I opened that download of Zuma and was completely blown away by the graphics. I had never seen anything like it. Up to that point all the games I'd played were online and in pop-up windows. Nothing like this big, gorgeous window full of amazing, colorful graphics...the music...the sound effects! I remember being so surprised and delighted that I actually sat there and giggled. Who knew such things were possible?
These days, I love to play games, discover new games and talk about games...and I love to share what I've found. So, welcome to my game blog! I hope you find it informative. I hope it leads you to new games you might not have otherwise found, and above all, I hope you enjoy it!
