TIPS FROM THE GAMING GODDESS

I lve by myself and have no one to play games against, except the computer. I'd like to start gaming online, but where do I start? -- Jim Armstrong, Philadelphia, PA

Artificial intelligence in gaming has come a long way since Pac-Man's Pinky, Blinky, Inky and Clyde, but there's still nothing better than a human foe. Fortunately, like deposed Nigerian princes, there are plenty to be found online. Your first time out, you will be slaughtered by a falsetto-voiced, smack-spewing 11-year-old boy -- there's no avoiding it. Lessen the pain by first practicing in your game's single-player mode, where you can learn the basic mechanics before hopping online.

Game makers also realize that no one has fun in a one-sided annihilation. So most online games -- Madden, Battlefield 2 and Halo 2, to name a few -- have matching systems, which analyze players' stats and pit equally skilled opponents against each other. Microsoft has developed its own system that can be used with any Xbox 360 game.

Do you prefer playing nice? Try an online role-playing game such as World of Warcraft or Star Wars Galaxies, which are all about exploring online worlds and meeting others. However you decide to get online, don't let a whupping from a young upstart scare you off. Look at this way: Unlike your pint-sized nemesis, Mommy doesn't dress you, your girlfriend has gone through puberty and if you get bored of a game, you can grab a beer with friends. All little Timmy has is Halo 2 and his braces.

Comments

Morgan gets better-looking every issue, no?

Posted by David Davenport on June 10, 2006 at 11:48 AM

She is PERFECT. LOVE her belly

Posted by Marty on June 13, 2006 at 10:08 AM

Hey Morgan Webb, this is David P. from Vacaville, CA. I saw your picture, and I thought you look finer than ever. I wish I can meet you in person and find out why you love to pose for FHM magazine. I also want to work for you and Adam on "X-Play." One question, do you know if "Need For Speed: Carbon" will be on all game consoles? Thanks a lot. Again the name is David P. Don't forget it. See you when I go to Los Angeles and get the job.

Posted by David P/ on July 23, 2006 at 3:18 PM

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