For the Nerd in You, Advance Wars By Web

You all need to sign up for Advance Wars by Web right now. It's a free, turn-based strategy game that lets you take on other players over the internet. For comparisons sake it's like Risk meets War Craft. No need to download anything because you play it through your browser.


Based on the Advance Wars games made for the various Nintendo Gameboys, it is a good way to have fun with your friends and enemies alike. If you have played Advance Wars for any of the Nintendo systems you know what I am talking about. It even has the same COs and units. 

You have to capture cities to secure funding for your army while trying to out maneuver and destroy the enemy. You win by either eliminating the opposing force or capturing their Headquarters, a base usually at the rear of the enemy lines. Different commanders give you special abilities like better long range capabilities or stronger units.


Create a private game and battle your friends, or join a public game and bash some strangers instead. Either way you'll have some fun.