Online forums and discussions relating to computer video games are the focus of topics in this category.
There are four basic types of video game forums, each serving a distinct purpose. Representing the majority of these are those developed by gamers for gamers, where gamers come together to discuss their favorite games, trade tips and socialize. These may be intended for players of one specific game, a game genre, or gaming in general. A second type of game forum is one in which various games are played within the forum, although in-forum gameplay is usually just a part a forum that has a larger purpose. Another type of video game forum is intended for game developers, where issues of game development are discussed, including coding issues, game development engines, and game platforms. Lastly, there are the support forums, often sponsored by the game publishers or developers, although many of these are not stand-alone forum sites, but are part of a larger site.
Subcategories for these different types of video game forums will be created if there are enough site listings to warrant it.
As with any other online discussion forum, most video game forums require registration and login in order to participate in forum discussions. Membership may or may not require the payment of a fee.
Online forums whose chief topics relate to computer or video games or gaming may be submitted to this category or subcategory, whichever is the most appropriate.
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Online since 2002, the gamer forum is an unofficial Blizzard fan community group, and a resource for players of Diablo, Warcraft, and StarCraft. While anyone may read the forum, registration is required for participation. Topics include forum news, announcements, and introductions, as well as discussion of latest games, StarCraft, Diablo, Warcraft, media, and general gaming topics. Archives of older discussions are included.
http://www.battleforums.com/
The latest Diablo news is posted to the site, which is focused on an online discussion forum for gamers who play the Diablo series. Although Diablo I and Diablo II are the chief topics under discussion, there is a sub-forum for Diablo I. Topics include strategy discussions, player trading, trade values, theory-crafting and statistics, art, music, wallpapers, and fiction, as well as a single-player forum. While anyone may read discussions, registration is required in order to post.
https://www.diabloii.net/forums/
The community forums are designed to serve aficionados of the Final Fantasy video game series. Using a XenForo platform, the online discussion forum features an area where members can introduce themselves and talk about their favorite games, as well as sub-forums for each of the parts of the Final Fantasy series, including gaming clans, clubs, and files. The site rules and currency system are discussed. Registration is required for participation in forum discussions.
https://www.finalfantasyforums.net/
Online since 1995, GameFAQs is one of the oldest gaming websites still in operation. Originally publishing gamer-submitted reviews and tips for all types of computer games, the site now includes game reviews and forums, dedicating a separate message board to each of the video games in its database, as well as forums for game systems, popular game sites, and special interests. Registration is not required to read forum content but it is required in order to post.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/
Launched in 1998, GameFront is a video game site that offers patches, demos, modifications, and other game resources to gamers, as well as game reviews and other editorial content, including gaming forums for general gaming and modding, game-specific forums, and general content. Within the forums, registered members can show off their game modifications, share fan games, fan fiction, artwork, and other gaming-related content. Registration is required for participation.
https://www.gamefront.com/forums/
The forum is a general video gamer discussion group, covering topics such as general gaming, console and PC games, esports, strategy games, role-playing games, shooters, adventure, sports, racing, and several other genres. Other topics include game reviews, questions and suggestions, graphics, and an area for off-topic conversation, as well as in-forum games, and blogs. Registration is required for participation, and a minimum number of posts are required in order to participate in games.
http://www.gamers-forum.com/
Part of a larger site that includes informational articles and podcasts on the computer gaming industry, as well as a user guide and advertising opportunities, the forum is sorted into seven sections, each with several topics. These include discussion of articles posted on the site, various games and game platforms, MMORPGs, sports games, and technical support and help discussions, as well as off-topic discussions and debate. Registration is required for participation.
https://www.gamerswithjobs.com/forum/
Founded in 1996, Gamespot is a video gaming site offering game news, reviews, previews, downloads, and information about video games. Currently owned by CBS Interactive, it also hosts game boards, where gamers and others can discuss all manner of topics related to computer video games, such as the games themselves, bug reporting, and game platforms, as well as game polls. Subforums for off-topic discussions, such as politics and sports are also included.
https://www.gamespot.com/forums/
Dedicated to the Grant Theft Auto series of video games and Rockstar Games, the online discussion forum requires registration in order to participate in discussions, but there is no charge for membership. For the various games within the genre, topics include general discussion about the game, news, and speculation about upcoming releases. An area is included for recruitment of multiplayer crews, posses, and social gangs, and for GTA modding.
https://gtaforums.com/
The online gamers forum features conversation about Lineage 2, Aion Online, MU Online, Ragnarok, World of Warcraft, and other multiplayer role-playing games and MMORPG, including guides, support topics, server reviews, and player recruitment, as well as general gaming discussions, hardware and software issues and recommendations, PC help, coding, server problems, and other subjects. Registration with the site is required for participation.
https://forums.hopzone.net/
The online community is intended for indie game developers, artists, and composers. Powered by XenForo, the discussion forum includes categories for the discussion of game design, the technical aspects of game development, art portfolios, music and sound portfolios, and other services, as well as classified sections for help ads and other needs. Registration on the site is free but required in order to participate in discussions. Topics may be browsed, and a search feature is also available.
http://www.indiegamer.com/
Online since 1999, NeoGAF was originally an adjunct to Gaming-Age, a video game news site, and was known as the Gaming-Age Forums, taking its current name in 2006 when it was independently hosted and administered. A wide variety of video games are under discussion in its Gaming Discussion forum, and the also includes a multi-player Gaming Community forum, with buy, sell, and trade options, as well as a political forum and an off-topic area. Registration is required for participation.
https://www.neogaf.com/
NeoSeeker: General Mario Brothers Forum
As part of the larger NeoSeeker site, Die-hard Mario Brothers fans discuss Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart, Super Mario All-Stars, and Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Maker, Super Mario Odyssey, and other Mario Brothers games. Other topics include the Super Mario Wiki that the Mario Brothers community is maintaining, and general discussion about gameplay, the characters who appear in the various Mario Brothers games, including retro games. Registration is required.
https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/135/
Powered by phpBB, the online discussion forum serves the English Dark Age of Camelot (DAoC) server known as Prydwen. Topics include announcements, technical assistance, and a donor’s forum, as well as guild and alliance forums, Hibernian Cluster discussion, and sub-forums for other games, such as Camelot Unchained, Warhammer Online, Lord of the Rings Online, Age of Conan, and others. Registration is free but required for participation in discussions.
https://www.prydwen.net/
Powered by Xenforo, the gaming community discussion forum includes an area for new member introduction, news, and feedback about the site, as well as sub-forums on the topics of video games and computer games, including specific game titles, publishers, developers, and game platforms. Players may seek partners for multi-player games. Non-gaming topics include entertainment, technology, and an off-topic gamers lounge. Membership is free but required for posting in the forum.
http://www.pwnem.com/
Using a XenForo script, the role-playing gamers forum may be read by anyone, but only registered members can participate in discussions. Forum rules and guidelines are posted, along with a help file for new members and players. Other topics include RPGnet roleplaying, Dungeons and Dragons, Fantasy D20, and tabletop roleplaying game design, in-forum RPG games, freelancing and game industry talk, as well as other games, such as cards, board games, and so on.
https://forum.rpg.net/
The gamer forum is focused on text-based games, including the roleplaying subgenre, known as text-based RPGs. The forum is divided into these two sections, TBG (text-based games) and RPG (roleplaying games), with a third section for multi-file games. While anyone may read the forum, participation requires registration, which is free. The forum guidelines are posted to the site. Seemingly populated largely by a younger crowd, the forum is active and includes discussion and in-forum gaming.
http://www.tbgforums.com/
Operating under the concept that one is never too old to play games, the online community is intended for those who are over the age of twenty-five and enjoy online gaming. Sections of the forum are dedicated to shooter games, MMORPGs, role-playing games, strategy games, and retro gaming and nostalgia, as well as digital distribution and mobile game applications, game consoles, and game division public forums. The public may read, but only registered members may post.
https://www.theoldergamers.com/
Designed for Xbox enthusiasts, the online discussion community is made up of Xbox gamers from throughout the world, and includes news, rumors, and community events. Sub-forums are available for the Xbox One games, as well as the Next-Gen Consoles for Nintendo and Sony Playstation. A member marketplace is available for posting items for sale or trade, and members who are looking to buy items may post that in another sub-forum. Only registered members may post.
http://www.xboxtalk.com/
