The Cafe Is Open And Serving Up Fun

I know a lot of gamers. In fact, I live with several. We’ve been through 3 PS2s and I’m asked daily about getting the new PS3. My kids each have their own computers, too, so they can load the games they want. Since getting our high speed internet service, the kids have been playing online. I confess, I never really understood the attraction.

Oh, I admit I’ve played video games. I loved the old Atari; I was really good at Pitfall! And back in the day, when I worked as a bartender, I was pretty good at Ms. PacMan, too. Just don’t tell my kids that.

Now I’ve found an online casual gaming site, Cafe.com, that both my kids and I are enjoying. I’ve already signed up for a free account and started playing some of the games. My youngest son saw me playing and wouldn’t stop asking questions until I gave him the URL to check out for himself. Of course, his older brother then had to sign up for an account, too. And the boys’ friend Josh after that.

I think part of the appeal, besides the free membership, is the clean look of the site, the ease of signup and the variety of games. I really like the 3D avatar app while the kids love the gold coin economy.

Since this is a multiplayer platform, I’m going to practice as much as I can before I challenge the kids to a match. I’m determined to prove to them that mamma is not to be messed with. Afterall, I may not get any time on the PS2 but this old broad started gaming with Pong back before any of them were even imagined. That has to count for something, right?