Broadband - Game On!

The popularity of online gaming has surged in recent years, thanks largely to a range of games including World of Warcraft (WoW), Halo and Final Fantasy online.

And with the creation of television channels showing big budget tournaments, with players from around the world battling each other in a virtual world for cash prizes, online gaming has never been so widespread and accessible.

The idea of wandering around vast environments using an avatar you've customized yourself, completing quests, learning magic spells and collecting artefacts of varying degrees of rarity, has attracted millions of gamers from around the globe to flock to complete quests and participate in tournaments.

Coupled with the release of a variety of games consoles, online gaming has become big business, with broadband providers offering packages designed specifically with gamers in mind.

The need for a fast connection in order to avoid the dreaded 'lag' has become a paramount decision for those wishing to indulge in these online campaigns. After all, what could be worse than your connection suddenly dying on you, right at the end of a quest you've spent many hours on - then realising you haven't saved for a while...

First-person shooters such as Halo, and Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) have enjoyed a growth in popularity in recent years. With broadband technology becoming more widespread and accessible, it has become easier to get hooked on these games.

The concept is simple, yet for some can be effective:

• Sign up
• Create your character using a wide selection of customizable features
• Join a group or clan
• Quest with your mates
• Reap the rewards
• Party in the guild hall afterwards

All from the comfort of your computer chair, accompanied by state-of-the-art peripherals such as keyboards which have extra buttons and other added features to enhance their playing experience, saving time by allowing them to fire off spells quickly and avoid fumbling for the correct buttons.

As the popularity of online gaming increases, the need for a fast, reliable broadband connection is a major factor in prolonging the gaming experience. There are now a variety ofcheap broadband providers offering services and packages to satisfy the needs of online gamers. And the choice, it seems, is endless, with a number of broadband packages now available regardless of experience level - catering for both 'n00bs' and hardcore gamers.

As more of these vast and varied games are developed and released, so the demand for fast and reliable broadband deals is sure to grow, and with the console systems now getting in on the market - with the release of services such as Xbox Live - the variety and choice available to gamers is more widespread than ever.

Compare a range of broadband providers to find a cheap broadband deal that suits you.

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