Online Game Makes Many Panda Eyes
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - “C&C: Generals”, a PC multiplier online strategy war game, hooks trigger-happy Bruneians glued to the Internet network games.

This is one of the online game original titles raking in good sales.

The game’s expansion pack, “C&C General: Zero Hour” is so popular, local shops had to re order the title a first few days after hitting the shelves.

“We just need to get more of them,” said a shop manager.

To play with million of others on the Internet, you need an original copy for its serial number which can only be used for a single CD.

The ISP Brunet is also seeing the popularity of online gaming swell, due to the broadband service.

Although the broadband price in Brunei is massive compared to other countries, it does not deter the online gamers here.

The C&C: Generals is the first Real Time Strategy (RTS) title to be presented in full 3D. The game involves the United States and China versus a rogue terrorist-like state, the Global Liberation Army (GLA).

The GLA cell network is so powerful and so organised it is the army of choice of C&C General players.

C&C General, developed by EA and Westwood, is the most sought after game.

Playing with and against millions of “allies” and “opponents” across the globe, online games cannot run using pirated copies.

According to Hua Ho Department Store, the sale of computer games has increased considerably. Many people believe computer games that feature online gaming capability have a massive market in the country.

Age of mythology is another title making headway on online gaming in Brunei ever since the introduction of broadband Internet services.

Gamers say the game improves their computer skills and familiarity with the Internet.

However, some parents feel the negative effects of C&C Generals far outweigh the pros. Young people play the game at the expense of sleep and studies, they say.   -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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