| How many times have you bought a new | | | | ones have vibrant online communities, and this |
| computer game, only to find that it gets stale | | | | adds to your enjoyment. Indeed, some of those |
| really fast. Conquer a few levels and you're done. | | | | online participants are involved in developing the |
| Or buy a new computer and you have to load it | | | | game further as independent developers, so you |
| all over again. What a pain! This is particularly true | | | | have instant access to the latest features as |
| with flight simulation games. New aircraft are being | | | | they are released. You can even influence the |
| added all the time. New airports also. And there | | | | features being developed. Whatever you want - |
| are always great developments with weather | | | | combat scenarios, weather scenarios, navigation |
| options, map overlays, navigation upgrades and | | | | scenarios - they are all available. |
| the like. Unless you have online access to | | | | And if you're looking for the icing on the cake, as |
| upgrades your game is out of date really fast. | | | | they say, an online flight simulator usually costs |
| Even if upgrades are available - how expensive | | | | less than a boxed copy shipped to your home or |
| are they? With broadband access, there is no | | | | purchased at the local game store. Why? Because |
| reason why you shouldn't simply play online | | | | there are no production costs for packaging and |
| games, instead of having to keep track of CDs or | | | | media, and there are no inventory and distribution |
| DVDs. Look for ones which include upgrades, they | | | | costs. You get an always up to date game, and |
| are available. | | | | you save money. Not playing online is so last |
| Playing an online flight simulator means that you | | | | century! |
| can also play with others. Many of the popular | | | | |