there are many different games that you can play online, which is particularly helpful when you do not have access to the more expensive CD Roms. Some of the online games are free to use, such as games found at freeonlinegames.com or gamenode.com. Although these games are more basic, meaning they do not have any in-depth adventures or long-term action going on, they do offer many fun, short games that someone can play when they are on a break from work or while waiting on a phone call. There are also many games that someone can play online that are very exciting and have real-time adventures, such as Club Penguin, found at clubpenguin.com, and Everquest, found at everquest.station.sony.com. If you are a parent of a young child, you will need to be careful and screen the online games to make sure they are appropriate for the age of your child. Many online games, such as Everquest, can have adult themes and features. Club Penguin, although appearing to be geared for kids, is really a fantastic online game for everyone. It has interactive activities throughout the game, and you have your own log-in so all of your progress can be saved for the next time you play. This works well for a child who plays their online game after school or for someone who plays after work. In Club Penguin, you chose a penguin, which you can clothe and which carries out activities to earn coins by playing games in the Club Penguin world. It is loads of fun! Everquest, on the other hand, is geared more for the adult crowd who wish to have more of an ongoing adventure battling beasts and goblins. Many of the other characters in the game are actually other people playing on their computer, so it is very real feeling. Anything can be typed from player to player, so once again this should not be played by a child. Everquest is great because you can save your progress and come back later to continue where you left off. Perfect for someone who works during the day!