I like bigfishgames.com and always play the one hour demo that they offer. Sometimes I like to purchase certain games but I am afraid whether any virus will be there in it as sometimes in the demo version virus is coming. Did you or your family members or friends purchase any online computer game from any game site like bigfishgames, yahoo etc.? How is the game, is it without virus? Was there any problem with it?
[question posted by Buchi_bulla]
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I have played, downloaded and purchased games from wildtangent.com. When you download the manager, you get a couple of free plays, but the thing is, as long as you don't turn the game off, and are only off it for less than 20 minutes, you get to play as much as you want, even if you finish the game. There are no viruses, and the games are great. They don't just come up with their own games, they get games from everyone and you can download them. Iwin.com is another good game site. There are ones that you only get an hour for, and then there are ones that if you sit through a 20 - 30 second commercial, you get to keep for life. I have never had any problems with any of the games from either of these sites (except for not having a good enough video card) [Latalia]
Thank you so so much for the information, thanks a lot. I will check up these sites. [Buchi_bulla]
I have been a member for over a year and I really like this site also. So far I have not found a virus either downloading or on their CD. They are protected site and so far I have been lucky. But I also have a very good anti-virus that also helps. [sherric1222]
You have to be a member of their web site just go to Bigfishgames and sign-up. [sherric1222]
Hi Buchi! It shows that there is a child in you and which prompts you to play on-line games.lol. I have not purchased any on-line games, we make do with demo versions or go for purchase of game CDs/DVDs from the market. As far as danger of virus coming along with on-line stuff is concerned, you may please install a good anti-virus for yoru PC and keep updating the same, this way you can take care of computer virus. Keep enjoying your games.happy [dpk262006]
lolIt is good to know that you still collect dolls and other toys. Please do keep the 'child' alive in YOU, I am sure it makes you all the more happy and elated inside your heart. [dpk262006]
hi, no i didn't even purchase any games from any site, its waste, they won't sent i know, because, i register in one of the game site, and i request to send CD. they didn't even send till now, it was long time ago. I won't believe in that. so, my kids will play only online games. Even me too. thanks for the topic, have a good day. [neelimaravi]
Hai Aeronix, thanks for the information. [Buchi_bulla]
hi.. if u try downloading from famous sites ppl from the site take utmost care of not letting a virus into ur computer. It may definitely be costlier but the saftey and the feedback u get from the site is worth the extra money. If u care too much about ur money then u must be ready to risk ur computer for that.. i usually download it from the local lan we have in our campus and the virus threats are too negligible also keep a track of the lates anti virus available in he market.. have a nice day.. :) [koundinya3]
Oh I do too it works wonderful I haven't had a problem with it at all and way cheaper than any other anti-virus out there on the market. [sherric1222]
I have bought Cooking Dash from Big Fish games and nothing has gone with my computer!! I have a lot of protection though on my computer. I have only used Big Fish Games to download games so I can't judge any others but Big Fish games seems to work well for me!!! [theoriginalnifer]
When I was downloading free demo version from big fish games, three times avast and AVG alerts flashed on the screen about the virus. In the scanning, it showed that the virus is there in the game. That is why I am afraid. Thanks for your response. I will ask my son to install AVG again. [Buchi_bulla]
I will not purchase any game online from any games site. But my children will be playing some online games but I do not know whether they have purchased it or downloaded from torrent. I will find out from my children about the details you have asked [vathsala30]
I do not know anything about torrent. [Buchi_bulla]
no, i never really thought of buying any games online. i love online games but i stick with the free ones so if ever i get addicted, i wouldnt have to pay anything to be able to play it. there are some i liked which were sharewares but i was ok with the trial versions. i just try to find something else. :D i dont really think paid games have viruses. most viruses would actually come from those cracked or hacked ones so stay away from those. :D [calai618]
Ok. I will, thanks for the response. [Buchi_bulla]
I don't buy games online normally. I used to buy games in boxed copies for PC and PSP, where they are quite costly. However I stopped playing PC games and has switched full time to PSP, and I get to buy the games from the Playstation store and they're installed directly onto the machine. I don't have to worry about virus because the games come from Sony. Downloading and installation are hassle free, even you have accidentally deleted the game, what I need to do is to log on to the Playstation store to download it again. Also the online version is many times cheaper than the retail version. [naka75]
I do not know where is playstation store here. I will find it out. Thanks for the information. [Buchi_bulla]
Yes I have purchased counter strike 1.6 version once from Amazon.com. I like shopping on amazon.com the biggest online shopping mall with almost all the things we can get.....:P [vinkumar751]
You get games also in Amazon.com is it? I did not know that. I will look into it. Thanks for the information. [Buchi_bulla]
I purchased a couple of games. It was years ago. I had no problems. No viruses, which is always a gamble with anything you do online. For the most part, I stick with the free games that can be played online. Its just not a luxury to buy that anymore. [megamatt]
Even I cannot buy many games online. But few games I like a lot. That is why I wanted to know. Thanks for the response. [Buchi_bulla]
Yep i ve bought alot of games off of amazon.com and i ve downloaded world of warcraft from blizzards main page. [sbviper]
I will also check up with amazon.com. Thanks for the information. [Buchi_bulla]
This is an interesting topic and I am glad you have brought it up. I have bought a game online from the site you mention (after playing it for free for one hour) and never had any problems with my computer, although I have had it "serviced" recently due to the memory being clogged up a bit...but that won't be anything to do with the game, just me being lazy and not storing stuff on discs! The computer expert dowloaded anti-virus software called AVG which is free. I could upgrade if I wanted to but have no money to purchase it at present. Another way of looking at Big Fish Games is; if loads of computers were crashing after purchasing games then I reckon Big Fish would probably be out of business very quickly. The fact they are still going strong should reassure you to purchase a game in future from them. Good luck. [Janey1966]
Since I faced virus in couple of free demo versions from that site, I had this fear. Thanks for the information shared. [Buchi_bulla]
I too am a member at big fish games have never gotten any virus or anything like that & i have been a member for over a year. But on that slight case that a virus could be downloaded, i would suggest on running a virus protection program at all times! the only other games that i play are pogo.com games, and well, they are online games. [joer00909]
I will run anti-virus. Thanks for the information shared. [Buchi_bulla]
I purchased 1 of the online game via online few year ago, that is the only 1 game i purchased via online ---> Age of empire .it work fine and fun, i like strategy game ~:) [cherhong]
Even I am a fan of strategy games. [Buchi_bulla]
hi,Buchi,I am poor in this subject but i used to play solitaire..playing cards on computer.I don't know more than this.I i find free time i used to utilise the time for searching on latest developments in Agriculture all over the Globe. Have a nice time. [Baluyadav]
I was playing solitaire before. After seeing all the other games, I left solitaire. [Buchi_bulla]
Hi Buchi, I have been playing in the zuma game for quite sometimes. It's games that installed in my computer. Such free games are available online as well. In the beginning I had great interest in playing Dynomite. After playing this game for sometimes I then went in for Bejeweled. Few months back after trying the Zuma Deluxe I then indulge in playing it once I am free. We can play these online games in popcap site but it's rather simple and easy to score mark for the games available there is rather simple as compared to the one in my laptop. Therefore I still engross in playing it all the time. Of course I don't have to purchase any game online currently. There are some interesting game in FaceBook site but I find not even one can engage my interest to participate in it. lol may be I'm quite indulgent in Zuma Deluxe. I still couldn't defeat the sixth challenge in stage 12. So I still never accept my friend's invitation to play the game in the said site yet. Might be I will join her after I have got the highest score in ZD later lol Happy posting and have a nice day! [lkbooi]
Thank you very much for the prompt reply. That is Ikbooi, help without hesitation. [Buchi_bulla]
If there is no virus in the demo, there will not be a virus in the full version. If you like the game and want to purchase it, you should be able to safely purchase it off the maker's website. The types of downloads to avoid: - Warez/crack/keygen/serial/piracy = 80% + will be viruses - Bit-torrents = Unsecure, but mostly alright - "Free Full Game" advertisements = some may be OK, but most are bad (Obviously if you are buying a game you won't be using these) If you are downloading anything, try to use the maker / owner's download link. [W0lfbane]
Thanks Wolfbane. I will follow your advise. [Buchi_bulla]