The world of internet gaming has taken a turn for free the past two years. Games have surfaced that allow you to play in massively multiplayer communities along the lines of games such as World of Warcraft without the cost of monthly subscriptions or personal time. They are called browser MMO's.
One such game is entitled Goal Line Blitz. GLB, for short, is a game in which you create your own football players from scratch. You name them and adjust their position and attributes as you wish. After you are finished creating your player you sign them with a team full of other players like yourself. Your player will then play in games, accumulate stats and experience, and grow into a stronger player; upon which he can then join a player made team and negotiate a lucrative contract.
Games like these have been sprouting up like wildfire over the past two years. This trend is wowing the gaming consumers that don't wish to buy expensive games and pay monthly fees for things they feel are a waste of time. These browser-based games cash in on that market by creating games which are free to play and only require a few minutes per day of activity to be successful in. GLB is one that lends itself to lovers of fantasy football games. Others tend to be along the lines of fantasy or medieval settings.
Without a doubt these types of games have become popular and widespread. The question that remains is whether or not they will continue to develop the depth necesary to keep interest in today's high fashion market of gaming.
