So, he makes a practice of getting into the community. Great! It is one of the best ways to reduce covid-19 circulation. The bad thing is that you may find yourself having more free time at home than you know what to do. Those of us who play blockbuster video games probably have a big setback. But what if you don't play at all, but do you think now would be a good time to study?
If so Kotaku every time, you don't need this post. But maybe you were mentioned here because one of your friends or family members read it every day, and you found this post, and they don't think about you. Maybe you used to play all the latest video games, but get out of it after college. Maybe you never get into sports, but the person next to you thinks you will be really fun if you've tried them.
I won't lie: There's definitely a learning curve for playing modern video games that are not, say, mobile games. But it doesn't have to be a second job.
To make a jump from Super Super Run on the iPhone to Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo switch is not a small commitment, but worth it. What is known as "triple-A" games – games that are supported by large budgets and made up of large teams – often have higher production rates than regular time slots on your phone. You don't play to waste your time. He plays for himself spend your time.
Do you like fairy tales? Science-fi? The thought? Fear? A particular combination of three? Want something to break your heart? Make you think? It makes you feel things? Games can give you that, if you know where to look. And they are great value, if you know how to shop. You can buy games for a few dollars that will last you 100 hours or more. Whether you just want to dip your toes or dive into the deep end water, these tips should help you get started.
Get control of your phone.
You don't have to buy a new gaming console to expand your gamon. You probably already have a machine that can run great games. That food high in your pocket can do more than upload social media feeds. It can play with some of the best video games around.
Sure, similar games Candy crush, Pokémon Go, Memorial district, again P disease Inc. they all had zeitgeist moments. All games are good on their own, but there's more to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store than the month's favorite flavor. (More games, like Fortnite, for free!) For a starting point, consult our list of best games IPhone, IPad, again Android see what seems to be most appealing to you.
If you really want to unlock your phone in the sports market, select the controller. Doing this will not drastically change your experience when it comes to touch screen playback, like the one we mentioned above. What it will do to make playing console-style games on your phone feel more like a real deal. And, yes, son, there are plenty of awesome console-style games on today's mobile. The list is too long to know them all, but, depending on your operating system, you can easily start with it (deep breath) The final concept of VII, Half-Life 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bastion, Transistor, Life is amazing, for real The judgment, or Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic.
These set versions won't play as much as they would on the big screen, but playing with a phone with a controller gives you a real taste of what to expect. The $ 46 Beboncool controller for Android and iOS phones that incorporate the buttons and icons you found in the traditional controller, and you can plug in your phone into it, creating a bona fide miniature console.
Or, if you can't spend time, ask your game friend if he or she has control over the money. Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers will pair with Bluetooth for new information IPhone and Android devices.
You may also have gaming devices installed on your television already and you don't know. If you have just bought an Apple TV, for example, you can play many high quality console games with the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 controller. The Apple Arcade The game subscription program also works with Apple TV, so if you pay for that on your phone, you may have a TV library in your hand and you may!
Download Steam on your computer.
If you think your computer can't make video games, think again. Just about any computer today can download and run The smoke, a well-known digital store for computer games. That doesn't mean you can run every game offered in the service, however. It is up to your machine information to decide whether or not to run the game you want to buy. Will your old PC be able to run a game that is too late Red Redemption 2 without any hiccups? Probably not. But you will still be able to access over 30,000 games of all stripes and colors. (Yes, you still have to pay a lot of them, even though Steam sales can lower the price of a great game, so you spend a few rubies for hours of entertainment.)
You can test your specs on a Mac computer by clicking the small Apple icon in the left-hand corner of your screen and then clicking "About this Mac." In Windows 10, touch is very complex. Hit Start, type "Control," and click the Control Panel app when it pops up. (It should be above your search results.) From there, click System, and you should see the rays.
To see the game specs in the Steam store, just scroll down to the System Requirements section. As long as your machine hits the installed requirements, you'll be fine.
Try the streaming service.
You do not need a PlayStation, or a powerful computer, to play the latest PlayStation 4. Games If you have a PC and a good Internet connection, you can use the Spy "PlayStation Now" app to play its major games for streaming. For $ 65 DualShock 4 controller and $ 10-a-month PS Now subscription, you can stream 800 PlayStation games library right on your PC. And you can do this with a spare PC – all you need is 2 GB of RAM, 300 MB of hard drive space, and Windows 7 or higher. It will work with a 2.0 GHz I3 processor, but Tony recommends 3.5 GHz or higher. However, the most important thing is the fast internet connection.
Hard to recommend Google Stadia, the same service offered by Google, for now. The barrier to entry is too high: Right now, you have to pay $ 129 to get Google Stadia controller, Chromecast Ultra, and three months of Google Stadia Pro service. If your internet connection boosts download speeds of at least 10 mbps, you'll be able to stream games directly to your device, even though you have to pay them premium prices. Currently, list of available games is too small, but some current games – Assassin's Foundation: The Odyssey, Final concept XV, again Stage 2 by Tom ClancyHe was not there.
Consider taking Nintendo Switch.
If they last played video games Super Mario World, and sticking with Nintendo in your re-entry into the game world can be your best bet. The $ 300 Nintendo switchch is the safest way to ride on buying a new game console. Useful, tailored for viewers of all ages, and full of accessible games of all genres.
The switchch is basically a small tablet with controllers attached to both sides. It suits your television, but you can use it as a portable gaming machine. So if the person you are currently separated from wants to take over their TV Avengers march or a How I Met Your Mother To bite (no judgment!), That doesn't mean you need to stop playing. Just remove it from the dock and choose where you stand. Depending on which game you play, Replace the battery you can stay anywhere from four to nine hours.
There is also a Switch Lite Hardware. This is only $ 200, but it can't be met on television. But it will let you play approx all games in the system.
Nintendo Games has a reputation for wireless quality. They are carefully designed, easy to carry and, most important, it's fun. Here are five options:
- It's a race game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe it includes "good steering" and "automatic acceleration," which makes air-conditioning easier. As a result, this addition to the Nintendo long-distance race sprint is easier to download than a 3-month-old cat.
- When you are permanently attached to your family, think Super Mario Party. It plays somewhat like Monopoly — roll dice, delivery gaps, scoring points — but, at the end of each round, everyone takes a little game. It's all fun in a board game without the hassle of setup.
- The History of Zelda: Breathing in Wildlife is a great adventure you can take at your own speed. Want to fight monsters? Do it. I want to collect and cook a variety of delicious foods, in turn? Certainly. Its beautiful adventure is so compelling and accessible that the avant-garde artist St. Vincent – who didn't play video games before compiling himself—they get 300 hours into it.
- Pokémon sword and A shoe recently Pokémon games. The basic idea hasn't changed since the series featured in the late 90's & # 39; s, but this is a first-rate list Pokémon a game made in full 3D. We are amazing.
- March 20, Crossing the Animals: New Horizons hitting the shelves. It is a unique health player bound to manage the topics (and players' lives) of the foreseeable future. He begins an island holiday. There, you set up camp and work to build a small town among a bunch of lovely anthropomorphic animals. Can you think of a better escape from these trying times?
In addition, choosing Switch is, without question, the best way to play what it is today. Subscribe Nintendo Switch Online at a low price of $ 20 for a one-year grant you have access to an all-inclusive digital library of over 60 NES games and Super NES consoles. If you have never played Super Metroid either History of Zelda back in the day, or if you want to visit again, Switch opens those doors. There's also a set of Sega Genesis games that you can buy on the switch, if it's an old library you want to duplicate.
Ready to withdraw some cash? Discover Xbox One.
Let's say you have some money to burn and you know you want to get a console for a game of perfection, but you're not sure what kind of games you want to play. In this case, we recommend getting an Xbox One. Why Xbox One, not PlayStation 4? Part of the service called Xbox Game Pass. It's like PS Now, the Sony app we've talked about before. For $ 10 a month, you get access to a huge Netflix-style library.
What makes Game Pass better than Sony's same service is the fact that it's new Microsoft-like games Ori and the Blind Forest, The Outer Worlds, again Gears 5-It will leave Game Pass on the first day.
There are three different types of Xbox One. The $ 400 Xbox One X model is superb. It plays almost identical games, but with a higher resolution graphics. The $ 300 Xbox One S is a small step up from that, but still looks great. The $ 250 Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is not so good. You save $ 50, but you lose the ability to play disc-based games, which are usually priced lower than downloaded versions.
Another reason to get the Xbox One is that it will be proven later. While Microsoft is rolling out a new, more powerful bundle this fall it's called Xbox Series X, me he promised that, for the foreseeable future, will release its similar games Halo: Infinite to be compatible with all Xbox One machines, not the Series X. And they are yet to arrive on the Xbox Game Pass on the first day. So choosing a standard Xbox One now does not mean that this item will be released disappearing each year.
Imagine getting the console your friends have.
Similar to the list of friends on Facebook, today's gaming consoles allow you to connect with your friends. As long as you have good internet connection, you can connect, play games, or just chat when you're on a regular phone. Other games, similar to the previous one Call of Duty: Modern Wars, enable cross-platform games, which means that players in different types of gaming machines can play together. But these are different things, not the law. For the most part, if you're playing games on the Xbox One, you won't be able to partner with your PlayStation 4 friend.
This has some real world applications. Using voice chat functionality, you can talk to your friends as you play – even if you don't play the same thing at the same time. It's an easy way to stay close no matter how far away you are. In these times, when local and state governments from sea to shiny sea recommend people to smoke at home, such a tool for instant communication has no value.
Play in simple difficulties – at least initially.
Don't let anyone tell you the "right" way to play games. Most games these days have various difficulty settings, ranging from hand-held controls to easy-to-control controls. You may hear other players mocking "easy" or "normal difficulty". Don't listen to them. Anything that works for you is the best way to play, and if you're new to video games, that could well mean playing in easy mode.
In fact, if you're just starting out, I totally recommend playing games in simple mode. The enemies will not be angry. Your character can take a lot of beating before you die. You will get a good handle on game mechanics and pick up skills that can be transferred to other video games. Playing in simple mode is the best way to be free from big games.
Some games give these names fessional names. For example, in popularity last year star Wars game, Jedi: The Fallen Order, the settings range from Story Mode (easy) to Jedi Grand Master (very difficult). The Halo games call the hardest “Myth,” while Deus Ex games dub their simple mode "Give Me a Story." Often, difficulties at the top of the list present a low barrier to skills. Start with that one.
Treat gambling as a profession.
It may sound controversial, but forcing you to play video games can remove the button in your mind. After all, you'll never know if you truly enjoy something without overwhelming you.
I recommend using a time-tested strategy called Tomato Timer. Here's how it works: Start by setting a timer for 20 minutes. For those 20 seconds, focus on the laser by playing the game. When the time runs out, take a five-minute break. Touch the cat. Make coffee. Do it anything else otherwise. Then return to it for another 20-minute session. Every three cycles, multiply that five minutes into 10 minutes. Clean and repeat the entire cycle. (Why "Tomato?" As the story goes, the guy who invented the stumbling block used a timer made like tomatoes.)
The Tomato Timer has a long history as a productivity tool — in everything from routine jobs to office work — but you can easily back it up as a content creator. Set a few hours for your day. If you no longer want to play video games after a few rounds of Tomato Timer-ing, by all means, wear a towel. But if you find yourself wanting to continue playing in those five or 10-minute breaks, look at it: You've found yourself a brand new hobby. And a fun way to pass the time in the coming months.
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