If you've always dreamed of driving a Mercedes but can't afford one, this could be an intermediate solution while you're saving money.

Mercedes CLC Dream Test Drive puts you behind the steering-wheel of the awesome Mercedes CLC Coupé. The game is free though quite limited, as it only includes two gaming modes: a race against five other computer-controlled Mercedes through the streets of London and a single lap time trial against your personal best record. At least the scenarios are pretty realistic, giving you the opportunity to do some high-speed sightseeing around London or enjoy cool races at night.

The only choice of car available is obviously a Mercedes, but there are some customization options available such as changing color or getting new wheels. There are also three different difficulty levels that tailor the game to your driving skills.

That said, the truth is that Mercedes CLC Dream Test Drive is not a very fun driving game and it has some surprisingly odd characteristics, like the absence of driver or the fact that the car is not affected by crashes. In a way it feels more like an interactive ad than a real computer game, so unless you're a fan of the famous German car brand, I'd recommend downloading other driving games before this one.

Mercedes CLC Dream Test Drive is definitely a game for Mercedes fans: other people may find it too limited and a bit frustrating.

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Maybe summer is not the most appropriate season to practice snowboard, but Project Powder makes it possible – as long as you have a computer with you.

Project Powder is a frenetic snowboard simulator that challenges you to play and compete against people from all over the world, either individually in single races or teaming up with other players in group races. The game also features an extensive social components, including a lobby, chat rooms, instant messages and more.

Unlike other sport simulators, Project Powder is very easy to control. It features a complete tutorial that teaches you the basics of racing, plus a few nice jumps and tricks. Mastering them in order to reach the finishing line in the first place is another story. Also, keep an eye on penguins, rocks, snowplows and other obstacles! As you can see, races in Project Powder are definitely full of surprises.

Project Powder features surprisingly good graphics (at least for a free game), and that counts not only for landscapes and character design, but also for the physics engine, capable of rendering a truly speed sensation while sliding down the mountains.

Being an online game, Project Powder requires an internet connection at all times. But the main drawback, in my opinion, is the game's lengthy installation process.

Project Powder is a challenging, action-packed online snowboard simulator with which you can have fun with people from all over the world.

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I can picture you right now, sitting in front of the computer, without anything else to do... Would you like to play a game? Then take a look at 80 in 1 Best Flash Games and choose the one you like best.

80 in 1 Best Flash Games is a gorgeous collection of Flash games, all accessible from one single interface. They are classified into several different categories to cover all genres and suit all ages: from casino games to kids games, including sports, arcade, racing, action and a lot more.

80 in 1 Best Flash Games is very easy to use and you don't even have to install it. Simply copy the file to your hard drive and you're good to go.

Categories in 80 in 1 Best Flash Games are a bit uncomfortable to browse, but fortunately you can bookmark your favorite games so that they're easier to reach.

80 in 1 Best Flash Games is a complete and varied collection of Flash games, perfect for a short break while working with the PC.

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Space science fiction has loads of fans around the world, so I wouldn't be surprised to see hundreds of players having fun in DarkOrbit.

This free online web game sets you behind the wheel of a spaceship as a pilot who works for a company, which you can choose from Earth, Mars or Venus. Your main objective in the game will be to collect raw materials for your company, as this is the only way to generate energy and therefore become ruler of the universe.

Being a web game, you enter DarkOrbit right in your web browser by entering your username and password. In this way you access your user profile, containing a summary of relevant data you can check at a glance. But if what you want is some action, go ahead and click on the Play button.

This will open a new window where you can actually play the game. Graphics are quite basic, but they do the trick. Now all you have to do is travel around space (clicking on the screen with your mouse – cursor keys don't work) and collect raw material, while you gain experience by killing enemy ships and other space creatures. Experience points can also be earned by doing quests.

DarkOrbit works fine for casual gamers who just need some easy fun for a while, but I don't think it will appeal that much to hardcore gamers, who will probably feel disappointed by the game's simple plot and even more simple graphics. The connectivity issues I had while testing the game won't help either.

DarkOrbit is a free, web game that challenges you to command a spaceship and wander around space in search of raw materials for your company. However, I don't think it's the kind of game you would spend hours playing.

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You've probably seen a ton of online racing games already, but Trackmania Nations Forever is quite different from anything you have seen so far.

To begin with, this great game is completely free. No trial periods, no disabled functions, no nagging windows. It's for you to play and enjoy for free, as long as you want, as much as you feel like it. Also, Trackmania Nations Forever is not that much about arriving first to the finish line, but rather about having fun along the way; hence the extensive social component of the game and the incredible jumps and spins you'll be able to perform. Last, but not least, it also enables you to customize the game, featuring a complete editor with which you can create not only tracks, but also design your very own car.

Trackmania Nations Forever includes three different gaming modes (Solo, Online and Party play) which give you a different approach to the game: you can either play against the PC and try to break your personal records, play with friends on the same computer or in a local area network or play against other Trackmania drivers from all over the world with its superb online multiplayer mode. The Solo mode works with a system based on medals (the best your racing times are, the more medals you get and the more tracks you unlock) while the Online mode uses a worldwide ranking to measure players's achievements.

In a way, we could say that the most important element in Trackmania Nations Forever is gameplay. Everything has been carefully planned and designed to be as easy for the player as possible: for example, you can register your profile by simple filling in a two-field form, or control the car with just the arrow keys. This simplicity is what makes the game so much fun and so wickedly addictive.

Despite this apparent simplicity, however, you'll find a very elaborate game. Track and car design are simple, but realistic and very accurate. An excellent soundtrack adds the final touch to a game that, in my opinion, sets a turning point in online racing games.

Trackmania Nations Forever is probably one of the greatest online racing games you'll ever see: fun races, customizable elements, an extensive user community and excellent gameplay.

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If you like your driving games real, high speed and without any kind of flashy special effects, then Driving Speed is for you.

With great handling and some impressive graphics, this is a great driving simulation and best of all, it's for free. Of course, if you're looking for a Need For Speed clone, then look elsewhere because this game is not designed in that vein. The choice of cars is limited to European or Japanese but pick of the bunch is probably the Mustang 68. The overall handling and sound are incredibly realistic for a free game of this type although be careful with the controls because it's hypersensitive to even the mildest movements. As regards the graphics, they're not first class but they do extend to the sound and visual effects of the wind blowing, advertising billboards and grass embankments. The gameplay is simple - you have 11 opponents although you can spice things up by playing against 8 friends over the internet. The icing on the cake is that you can compare your fastest laps with other racers so this is truly a global game.

Racing fans looking for fast thrills and no fuss action will love this game although let's hope the developers add more circuits to it soon.

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MiniRacingOnline is an addictive and very interesting multiplayer racing game in which you will be able to compete with players of any part of the world. Graphics are pretty basic but it offers a large amount of interesting options to compensate that. For example, you can play with up to 16 players on the Internet and the game shows publication of results automatically, publishing of circuits and cars, ranks, different types from statistics, multiplayer options in a computer, support pad, keyboard and joystick, car specs customization, adjustment of tire types. Enjoy this free racing game with many people on the net.

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Street Challenge is an authentic, free, online multiplayer drag racing simulator. Street Challenge appeals to fans of speed films like "The Fast and The Furious" and "Gone in 60 seconds", gearheads and casual fans of driving games who want to sharpen their skills before they attempt to crush the online competition. Requires an internet connection.

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Your aim in UFO: Alien Invasion is to fight the forces of evil in a world that has turned over a leaf in the next stage of it's evolution.

While war and famine have been virtually eradicated, one major threat remains hanging over mankind - the threat of alien invasion. UFO: Alien Invasion is a free game rich in background history and strategy. You have to lead a crack commando team to destroy and investigate the increasingly dangerous extraterrestrial technology which threatens to wipe out the human race. The game takes the shape of a strategy/shoot-em-up action based thriller which requires a certain amount of guile and map reading ability as well as a quick trigger finger. The missions are incredibly well thought out and rich in detail and although the graphics aren't exactly stunning, there are some excellent special effects. It's easy enough however to pick up pretty quickly although to get the most out of the game, you'll have to consult the Wiki which has extensive details of the how to play.

A very well designed and thought-out game that, considering it's completely free, will thrill any UFO enthusiast or strategy game fan.

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Project Torque could be defined as a free online clone of Gran Turismo – if PlayStation fanboys would excuse such audacity.

Now, before you start throwing your sixaxis controllers at me for being such a daring reviewer, let me explain: Project Torque is not Gran Turismo, that's right. But it is an awesome online racing game, seasoned with a very attractive social component that's contributed to build a very active user community around the game. Add to that a complete driving license system, several game modes, online competitions and a shop where you can upgrade and customize your car, and you get an excellent game that's definitely worth a try.

Bear in mind, however, that it may take a while before you can actually start taking part in races. First, the game file will download an extra 456 MB patch before allowing you to launch the game. Then, I advise you to follow the tutorial, which teaches you all the basics in less than 5 minutes. And finally, you'll need some time to get used to the game's interface, which looks a bit cluttered with all those available options and tools. One tip: add your favorite MP3 files to the game's music folder and you'll be able to enjoy your favorite music while playing Project Torque.

So how's racing itself? Pretty fun, indeed. The game allows you to drive from different perspectives (inside or outside the car) and in all of them, the level of realism is going to make your jaws drop. This goes also for circuit environment, light effects and physical effects as well, the later being especially noticeable when you bump against a lamppost. Luckily you can repair your car on the spot with the backspace key.

As you unlock tracks, obtain different driving licenses and take part in races against players from all over the world, you'll earn experience points that you can later on invest in your baby, I mean, you car, to make it the fastest machine on earth. Project Torque will also give you the chance of meeting very friendly people online, who you can add to your buddy list. The game features embedded chat and email clients to keep in touch with them.

Project Torque is a free online multiplayer driving game, clearly inspired by Gran Turismo, where you can take part in exciting races, earn experience points, improve your car and have loads of fun!

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It's usually difficult to find high-quality free racing games, but sometimes you do find exceptions to this rule like Moto Race Challenge. This game doesn't offer the official championship bikes or pilots, but at least you can play it absolutely for free.

Graphics are better than we expected, with good response to controls. The motorbike is controlled just with the cursor keys, but don't let this apparent simplicity fool you: it takes some time and practice to master it, especially when accelerating and braking.

You can play offline as much as you want, but if you'd like to join an official race or championship, then you must register as user (it's free). However, bear in mind that you'll have to pass the qualifying series to be allowed to join the race.

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Those of you who have played Mario Kart on any platform will already be acquainted with Kart n' Crazy, an online kart racing game clearly inspired by the Nintendo popular title.

The first thing I'd like to point out is that this game is completely free: simply register a free account on the developer's webpage, download the client and you're ready to go. As an online game, you may have to download extra patches but it doesn't take long.

Kart n' Crazy definitely met our expectations – and believe me, as a faithful Mario Kart fan, they were high. The game is very funny, features different playing modes to appeal different kinds of gamers and includes also an addictive social component which lets you meet other players and chat with them while speeding along the circuit's bends.

There are two game modes: Speed and Arcade. The first one challenges players to be the fastest on track, while in the second one the aim is to make other players fail on their way to the finishing line by using different weapons you can pick up and use along the race. These weapons are also similar to the ones you find in Mario Kart: the lightning bolt, the turtle, the star that makes you go faster (no bananas though).

Personally, I found the Arcade mode to be much more exciting. I had loads of fun racing and trying to throw other players off the track at the same time. After each race, depending on your position on the final ranking, you're awarded experience points which you can later on use to customize your kart and buy new apparel for your driver.

Now, is there any drawback to this game? Not really. Except the odd connectivity issue (which is reasonable bearing in mind this is the first public release) Kart n' Crazy is an excellent racing game for all ages.

If you like Mario Kart or just kart racing games, you'll love Kart n' Crazy: an online karting game where you can compete against players worldwide to be the fastest pilot in the world – even if you have to kick your competitors off the road!

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Gaming is not only about having fun while playing: it's also about showing off your victory over the final stage boss or your first place in the hardest race.

This is precisely what you can do with WeGame. This application is actually the official software client for the WeGame site, a Youtube-like website where players from all over the world share their most valuable gaming deeds on the Internet. The client only supports a closed list of games, but many of them are real hits such as Call of Duty 4, Hellgate London, Half-Life 2 or World of Warcraft.

WeGame works in a very simple way: set the hotkey to start and stop recording and let it running in the background while playing your favorite game. When the glorious moment arrives, hit your hotkey and WeGame will start recording everything. The program can only record videos in AVI format, but at least you can edit them later on with your favorite video editor.

Once you've finished working on the video, use WeGame to upload it to the Web. You'll need to create a user account in the WeGame website but it only takes a couple of minutes and it's totally free.

Though limited to a short list of games, WeGame is a great tool to record your greatest victories in your favorite videogame and share them online.

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ManiaDrive is an open-source clone of the popular racing game TrackMania, with support for online racing and extremely realistic physics.

I must say I haven't tried TrackMania so I can't compare, but the overall impression I got from ManiaDrive is just excellent. People often tend to think that free games can't be high-quality products, but ManiaDrive is a fun game with tutorial sessions, quick races, online competitions a highly realistic physics.

This degree of realism is precisely what makes the car quite difficult to control, especially at the beginning. But I'm sure most players will love the driving sensation provided by ManiaDrive and based on the game's philosophy, where completing a clean race is as important as being the fastest pilot.

Mania Drive includes a series of training races that are used a tutorial to teach you the basics of the game. After that, you'll be ready to start your own championship in Story mode or compete online against other players. I did miss, however, having the chance of disputing single races.

A fun, free racing game with support for online competition that requires great ability due to its realistic physics.

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The 2008 ski season is about to start, but if you can't wait to slip on your ski suit and boots, try ORF-Ski Challenge.

This free ski simulator enables you to slide down snowy slopes in five different tracks in Italy, France, Austria and Switzerland. You can train for as long as you want to – or need to – and then take part in online races against other skiers from all over the world. Just take into account that in order to be able to qualify for the race and enter the competition, you'll have to register a nickname, which you can do for free from the game itself (takes about 20 seconds).

Graphics are not extraordinary, but they do provide quite a realistic speed sensation. Also, the fact that the game is not that difficult to play makes it fun and suitable for the whole family. Notice we said easy to play, which doesn't necessarily mean that races are easy at all. Online competition is, in fact, quite challenging!

ORF-Ski Challenge features several ways to customize the game, like changing your suit's design and colors, selecting between different weather conditions or adjusting your skiing style. Offline training may end up feeling a bit repetitive, but you absolutely need some if you plan to defeat all those pro skiers you'll find in online races.

A great ski simulator with which you can race online against players from all over the world.

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It's the year 1991 and the Soviet Union has ceased to exist, Bosnia-Herzegovina became independent of Yugoslavia, began the Gulf War, and the student Linus Torvalds posted a message on the USENET newsgroup about the new Linux operating system that he had been developing and out of this came Megaphoenix.

Fast forward to Year 2007 and Megafenix Reloaded appears - a remake for free for all those nostalgic about the days gone by. In this remake, Coptron Game Studios have managed to recreate the spirit of the game to perfection, recreating and improving graphics and sound with a pulsating soundtrack by Blue and Black. You can select the control method in the ship selection screen and in the game, push the “1″ or “2″ key to start a one or two simultaneous player game. You have 5 credits to reach the final sector - good luck!

For all those nostalgic for the original Megaphoenix, this is a brilliant and thrilling remake Torvalds would be proud.

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MMORPG developers are apparently doing some research on more original settings for their adventures, as the traditional medieval environment is quickly getting wasted. So, after seeing an Egypt-oriented game not long ago, today we have RF Online, a free online RPG with a science-fiction background.

Despite this innovative approach, RF Online keeps all the traditional elements of the RPG genre. You create a character, picking up any of the three possible races and several other classes, and then enter a widely populated world (server) where you'll be entrusted a series of missions. On accomplishing them, you'll be rewarded with valuable objects such as new armory or more powerful weapons and you'll also earn experience points. The fact that RF Online follows the typical RPG structure so faithfully helps a lot when trying to grasp the basics of the game. In any case, I recommend you to watch the complete tutorial included in the game.

RPG games usually take a long time to be properly tested and evaluated. Bearing that in mind, I must say I got an excellent impression from RF Online during our tests. It took me a long time to play (installation, patching and account creation) but then I was able to enjoy a very elaborate adventure, detailed graphics and a really excellent soundtrack. Also, the server's response time was great.

The first missions are really easy to quickly get you on the move; besides, you can always ask for help in the chat, as RF Online emphasizes team work a lot. The only thing I didn't like was camera control: it takes a while to get used to moving your character with the left mouse button while controlling the angle with the right one.

RF Online is a very original RPG set in a futuristic environment, but which at the same time keeps the traditional RPG elements. Plus, it's completely free!

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Have you ever wanted to take charge of a commercial airliner and fly around the world? Well X-Plane is about as close to the real thing as you’re ever going to get on your PC. Claiming to be the world’s “most comprehensive, powerful simulator” it’s so accurate that the US and Canadian aviation authorities have given it official approval to train pilots towards their commercial licence.

Of course, those guys are not sat behind a PC in their bedroom - their training is done in a $150,000 simulator - but what they see is exactly what you get on your PC. What’s more, you’re not limited to Earth – you can even fly around Mars!

Firstly, be warned. This is one MASSIVE program. Don’t be fooled by the 1.8MB file size in the game description – that’s just the installer. Once you’ve installed that, a very swanky download dialogue opens to download the other 1.3 gigabytes of the game. All those scenarios, vectored graphics and flight controls take up a lot of hardrive space. Depending on your bandwidth, you will be looking at hours, if not days to download the whole thing.

In this demo, you are limited to just one aircraft and five minutes of flight but in the full version, you can take control of props, jets, single- and multi-engine airplanes, as well as gliders, helicopters and VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier. It also offers subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, sporting aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic Concorde and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie. In all, about 40 aircraft spanning the aviation industry (and history) with several hundred more which can be freely downloaded from the internet. There’s even a plane builder option which allows you to build your own model.

You can pretty much fly to any location around the world and choose from over 18,000 airports to test your landing and take-off skills. You can even test your mettle on aircraft carriers, helipads, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs. It naturally features the whole range of weather conditions you might face and the plane reacts realistically to them. The graphics are vector based so they’re not exactly brilliant but they’re what you’d expect from a simulator .

The biggest problem you’ll have is working out how on earth to get started. The controls are incredibly complex to mirror a real commercial airliner. I spent the best part of 10 minutes just sat on the runway trying to work out how to start the engines whilst Air Traffic Control went crazy at me. You are prompted with a few guidelines at how to get rolling (such as “hit spacebar to release the breaks”) although you’re not told how to start the engines.

There are so many switches and dials in the cockpit that there’s no knowing what to hit without studying the huge flight manual in detail. In the end, the best I managed was to race around the airport before crashing into and destroying a control tower, killing all on board. For those that do have more patience, they need merely move the mouse cursor to the top of the screen where a drop down menu will present access to preferences, instructions, control configuration and many other options.

For those that just want to fly free as a bird and admire the scenery, X-Plane is not for you. For those that want the challenge of mastering a real airliner or are training for a professional licence, it’s the best programme out there and will have you absorbed for hours.

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Come on baby is a free online racing game from the creator of Fantasy Tennis and Audition Online. Having these predecessors, I was looking forward to installing and testing this game, but sadly Come on baby fell way too short of what we expected it to be.

First of all, the game has some graphical issues, especially when rendering fonts: small sized text can hardly be read at all. Although this doesn't interfere with gameplay, it does make it very difficult when you're doing the tutorial levels or when you need to follow certain instructions.

That said, Come on baby shows off a fun, colorful design both in characters and scenarios, only that I personally found them a bit childish. Cars –well, actually baby walkers- are easy to manage and respond very well to controls. Besides practicing and racing on your own, you can compete against other players worldwide in online races, but unfortunately chat rooms were empty and we couldn't find appropriate competitor.

In any case, bear in mind that Come on Baby is still at beta stage in development, so hopefully the author will put some effort in solving these issues and make the whole game experience a lot better.

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If you've ever played Grand Theft Auto on the Playstation, then you already know what Drift City is about. This awesome driving game lets you drive your car freely around Mittron Island and take part in different missions while enjoying some fun chat with other players around the globe.

The game itself takes ages to start. First you need to register as user on their website, then download the client, then download an extra installer and the necessary updates… but I assure the waiting time is really worth it. Also, the game is so easy to play that it makes up for it. You won't need any tutorial or similar: six keys are enough to make your car fly over the road, drift and perform incredible jumps.

The first few missions teach you the basics of the game story and mechanics. As you complete them, you earn experience points and level up. When you reach a certain experience level, you'll be able to enter the Battle Zone: competitive races against other players worldwide. In the meantime, you can also visit the Driver Dome and improve your car or even buy a new one with the money you earn in missions. There are always new things to do in Drift City, new people to meet and new ways to enjoy your driving experience.

Graphics in Drift City are designed with a cartoonish look, but following a realistic style. You'll be able to recognize real car makes and models while driving around a city depicted with lots of detail.

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