Online Gaming Takes A Whole New Direction

Since the advent of the internet, games have beenTypical tournaments are 2 to 4 weeks long, allowing
synonymous with going online. But, until now, it hasparticipants ample time to enter their best scores in
been limited to casino-style, role-playing and kid'sthe leaderboard, without delaying prize awards. Prizes
games. Now, with the release of The Country Club'sinclude the chance to win purses such as $50,000 and
Golden Fairway FX, all that has changed.$100,000, new luxury cars and vacation vouchers.
Golden Fairway FX is an inter-active online golf gameBut even more so, the real attraction of this game is
that allows players to compete for real prizes (cashthe spirit of true competition in the online game
and merchandise) in tournament-style online play.arena. Any sports enthusiast who has enjoyed
These features add a whole new dimension to theplaying computer games or has wished to play
online gaming experience. Not only does it offeragainst friends, but never had the chance, can do so
substantial prizes but, unlike casino-style games, itnow. Conversely, the game also offers the
also offers the average person a chance to pit theirnon-competitor the option to forego the
skills against equally ranked competitors. And in ourtournaments and play alone or with their own friends.
competitive and sports minded society, this is a balmPlaying the game, too, is reasonably priced, costing
for those frustrated "arm-chair golfers" who wishonly $19.95 for the downloaded game, which includes
they could compete, but never had the chance. Plus,an unlimited amount of 9-hole games and two 18-hole
at this time of year, golfers will particularly appreciatetournaments. Plus, there is a selection of courses to
a way to "stay in the game" without having to standchoose from, as well as a "trial version" located at
out in the cold.the Play The Game link, in the byline, below. For
And, right now, a chance to help in a charitable cause,those who do wish to participate further in
too.tournaments, "e-greens-fees" vary.
Between January 17, 2006 and May 1, 2006 a specialAnd, for those not interested in golf, The Country
Marissa Medical Relief Benefit Tournament is beingClub plans to release two other competition-style
held to help Marissa and her family cope with theinter-active games later this year: a competitive
substantial expenses of a much needed backSoccer game and a Race-Car Driving game.
operation for the 14-year-old girl. This will be Marissa'sBesides the impact this game will have on the gaming
third operation in the last two years and also requirescommunity, The Country Club is currently offering
extensive, daily hydrotherapy for some timedistributorships to those interested in promoting this
afterwards. The expenses for the whole treatmentproduct themselves. This offering is backed by the
are exhaustive and this benefit will help defray themparent company, MVP Online, an 11-year-old online
for her family.gaming company, that has put together a winning
For the sake of the benefit, this tournament ONLYcombination of a forced, compressed MLM matrix, a
will be held longer than most and, to help as possible,company-sponsored national television advertising
offers more modest prizes than usual, though therecampaign and top-level management support geared
will be a bonus prize for "highest donation".to help each distributor fulfill their potential. With the
Considering the nature of this very specialonline gaming industry in its infancy and this unique
tournament, the competitors will be more than happynew offering, The Country Club will prove to be a
to overlook this.major player in the marketing world, too.