Diablo 2 - The Best RPG of All Time

A lot of people have their favorite game in the role playing genre, and there are many to choose from, some note worthy games are the Baldur's Gate Series, Final Fantasy Series and recently World of Warcraft. However none can provide the same replay value and enjoyment as Diablo 2. While some have their good points, however not all have enough to match the diversity of Diablo 2.

Diablo 2 was Blizzards second attempt into the RPG genre and it jumped leaps and bounds over its predecessor. Introducing 5 playable classes which all could be played in various ways depending on how you put the points into their skills system. This meant you could have several different versions of one class such as a Whirlwind Barbarian or a Frenzy Barbarian. This allowed the replay ability to go to almost unlimited numbers.

Later the Expansion set was released adding 2 new character classes as well as more items and a whole new Act to explore with a new boss character to defeat.

Almost 8 years since its release and I am still finding that I have not tried some classes and some of my existing characters have not been made to level 99. No other game would I come back to every month to have another quick group hunt or go loot collecting or make boss runs to see what items I could get.

With sudden news of Blizzards work on the third installment of Diablo (Diablo 3), I found myself calling up my brother to get online for some more Diablo 2 action just to clench our thirst.

Some of the aspects that make Diablo 2 the best out of all the rest include:

1. The classic story of good vs. evil and you are thrown in the middle to aid in the side if the light. Even though you are portrayed as the hero, the people in the game worry for your safety giving you a sense of how dangerous the tasks ahead are going to be.

2. The epic score, using sounds and music more heard of in large movie blockbusters, the music gets you into the mood. The voice acting of the characters provides great depth and connection with your computer counterpart. Diablo's voice as he appears utters: "Not even death can save you from me" sent a chilling feel down my spine as he moved towards me with demonic speed and kills me almost instantly the first time I met him.

3. Memorable characters and bosses such the Arch Angel Tyrial and the wise Decard Cain give familiarity as they guide you through sanctuary (the name given to the earth realm in the Diablo universe) to the very end of the game.

4. The random generated maps never give you the same experience twice no matter how many times you play, with entrances and exits different every time it always feels like you are playing that map again for the first time adding huge replay value.

5. Loot loot and more loot. Not enough? Reload another game for more loot. The addiction can become overwhelming sometimes but in a good way, im always looking to improve my characters gear.

6. Weapons and items come in magic, unique, set and socketed form. Magic items are given stats randomly on dropping and therefore will very rarely have the same stats creating a lot of variety in item stats and hence character uniqueness.

7. Ability to gamble all your cash from loots to get good items. Some people spend all their time just looting for cash to gamble, a mini game in its self.

8. Game play, the game is of hack n slash nature and therefore provides a more interactive feel compared to turn based RPG's that almost feel like you are watching the game play out instead of getting directly involved. There is nothing like the sound of demons screaming and dropping to the floor as you smash your way thorough a swarming hoard.

9. Artwork and animation, the whole look and feel of Diablo 2 is amazing and gives you the sense of a world being taken over by darkness, the blood splattered dungeons and detailed monsters that explode and splatter across the floor on death all add to a truly satisfying game.

The list of goodies is endless, other features to checkout are the online battle.net system which is totally free to play on, secret cow levels, rune word recipes for item stats etc.

I recommend anyone that has never tried Diablo 2 to give it a go and see what they've been missing all these years, checkout http://www.opticplay.com/diablo2 for more info.

I am an avid gamer at heart and a web developer by profession, discussing games is a passion of mine and I love to get others involved. I hope you enjoy my suggestions and recommendations.

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Download Games For Wii Nintendo

The Nintendo Wii has definitely made its mark in home video gaming. Coming to two years after its launch, the consoles continue to be going great guns. Unlike in the past when Wii games had always been lackluster compared to the consoles, newer Games for Wii are starting to match up to the consoles in terms of demand. Fortunately, there's no shortage fiasco on the card for games because there are feasible alternatives.

The Games for Wii was never a Nintendo forte. It was always more of the way the games were played than the essence of the games itself. Of late though, new releases of Wii games such as Wii Fit, Blast Works, We Ski and so forth are looking like the Wii is finally coming into its own in that area too. Then again, there are also signs that it's headed for another case of stock-out propensity.

If there was any lessons learnt from the launch of the consoles, top on the list should be the supple issues. It's not only damaging for Nintendo in missed opportunities, it's also very frustrating and wasteful for the Wii gamers. The driving around town for that new disc that has run short of supply wastes petrol, time and efforts among other things. That hard-gotten machine is but only a white-elephant without the games.

The premium pricing of Wii video games does not help things either. The cost of the games adds up quickly as more and more of them are churned out and it doesn't look like the price of the games is coming down anytime soon. Instead of improving the affordability of the pastime with the increased volume, some of the new games actually require the purchase of add-ons and accessories such as the Balance Board in the Wii Fit package.

As a result, Wii gamers are resorting to other means to load their machines. Wii game rentals have caught on to some degree. Popular games for other consoles are also being converted through re-formatting to be playable on Wii machines, independent 3rd-party game developers and publishers have joined in the fray but by far the most popular solution to the affordability and availability problems is the Wii membership download service.

Games Download Service sites are found all over the shop on the net. Free unlimited lifetime download for a one-time joining fee seems to be the most popular type of package. The fee is typically around the standard price of a single physical game disc. There's really no comparison in price as they are effectively endless free Wii games for members and being downloaded online, they're also theoretically never out-of-stock.

Lastly, watch out for scams and pretenders in picking the right download service provider. Unless you're a multi-console gamer, choose from the pool of exclusive Wii providers as they tend to be more specialized. Other free Wii media like music, movies and TV shows must be included, along with software, tools and accessories at no charge and backed by 24/7 support and full refund guarantee.

Want to know the savviest way to get Free Wii Games? Let us share our information and tips with you. Visit us at Download Games for Wii.

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You Can Now Download Wii Games - Read This Now!

The wait is over! You can now download wii games online...this is a day that gamers have been waiting for over a year. Have you already found a place to download games for your wii? I would venture to say no...I have found the best places and wanted to tell anyone that would listen about them.

Nintendo definitely hit the jackpot with the wii. People were standing in line over the holiday season to be the first to get their hands on the console...some paid as much as a thousand dollars or more on sites like ebay just to have one under the tree Christmas morning.

You no longer have to be one of the people standing in line at your nearest walmart or other retail outlet to get games though...you can simply download them online. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting the right sight to download wii games though.

The first thing you want to take into consideration is...is the site legal? Don't find yourself on the wrong site of the law for a few games. There are legal sites out there that offer the service which we will talk about a little bit later.

Another important thing to look out for...is the site clean? I'm talking about viruses. Downloading a file with a virus is not only harmful to your PC but, also remember that your wii console in itself is a computer and is vulnerable to the same malicious files that your personal computer is. You always want to download from a trusted source.

Lastly, I look for a large variety of games. Luckily, I have been able to find a site that gives access to just about every single game that has been released for the wii. It took a lot of research and some trial and error but, I was lucky enough to find exactly what I was looking for it a wii download site. There are a lot of sites out there...sadly, they do not all deliver what they promise.

If you are looking for a source to download wii games I would recommend that you check out my list of the best sites to DOWLOAD WII GAMES ONLINE

For more information check out my list of best sites to DOWLOAD WII GAMES ONLINE

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How to Download Media to the Wii

The popularity of the Nintendo Wii has been so huge that it can be very difficult to get your hands on one. If you are one of the lucky few that has a Nintendo Wii then you may have begun to wonder how you can download movies, games and music to your wii. There is a very simple solution to adding music, movies and even new games to your Wii. A online search turns up lots of sites offering Wii downloads, however, it can be difficult to tell which sites are reliable and provide quality content.

A good Wii download site will offer both old and new media and because the Wii can support old Nintendo games you have the ability to download your old favorites, as well as new games. If you want to download Wii games, look for a site that offers a good variety. Don't give your information or money to any site you don't trust, or that feels shady. Stick to well designed, clean looking sites that won't sell your information or let you download broken content. The best sites will allow you to turn your Wii into an entertainment warehouse with the added ability to play movies and games.

For the most part there are two different kinds of Wii download sites. Some charge a price per download while others allow you access to an unlimited number of downloads for a flat fee rate. The type you choose will depend on how much you want to download. If you want to download lots of Wii content for a long period of time, an unlimited site will be your best choice. If you are just looking for that one special game or movie you can't find anywhere else then paying by the download will be much cheaper. As you are very likely to want to download a variety of content, the flat rate option is the best value.

If you want to download Wii games, it's easy to find a place that offers them. However, choosing where you want to download from can be a little bit harder. Look carefully at all the available sites offering games for download before you pick one. You could be downloading the latest Wii games, or your old favorites, within a few minutes of registering. For a review of a safe, affordable and reliable download site check out http://www.squidoo.com/wiidownloadgames

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