The Gamer who cannot Play

The Gamer

A gamer is a person who plays a lot of games and/or spend hours in playing video games regardless of the console they play at. Whether they game on Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo or the PC, they thrive to play a game because of its content, story and the entertainment it gives to them.

When gaming stop?

But one question comes to mind. When does a gamer stop playing games? The answer? Nope! They don't stop playing games. There will come a time that gamers will be busy at work, school, with the kids or with the family but they will always have time for playing games when they are alone. 

So many games! So little time!

Like me, I have a lot of games that are still to be finished and I'm already lagging behind the ith some new games! Heck! One of my favorite game is Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom pain and I never finished it yet! Then came Final Fantasy XV which is one of my most anticipated game last year and I already started it and already halfway to finishing the game...without even completing MGSV!

This is sometimes frustrating because even though who have found a time to play the game, it isn't that enjoyable anymore. Maybe it's because of the worry or having to do something else at work that needs to be done, or maybe you can't focus on the game because of the limited time you have. I can give a lot of reasons and go on with it but I think you got my point. 

So yeah, I'm a gamer and have a lot of consoles, but I'm a gamer who can't play. Welcome to my blog! XD

5 Tips in Buying a New Video Game

Which game should you buy?

Are you having a dilemma on which games you should buy? You get tempted on buying a new game because of there fancy and mind blowing trailers keep reeling you in. Thus, pre-ordering it online or buying it during launch. But the question is, "is it worth buying your new game?"

In this blog, I've got some 5 Tips on how to buy a Video Game.

TIP #1: Consider playing a demo or beta access of the Game.

It's a no-brainer that you should have tried the game you wanted to buy or have been playing the beta access of it before actually buying the game. It gives you the idea on how the game play looks like, how the control feels and other technical stuff you should know about in game. I'm sure there are a lot of games centers in your area which let's you play demos of a new game. In addition to game centers, you could also play demos at the mall where they sell consoles and games. But maybe you ask yourself, I played the demo but only at the beginning. There is so much more to explore in this game. Which leads us now to tip no. 2

TIP #2: Make sure to watch a lot of reviews about the game.

There are a lot of gaming company out there which gives you professional and informative reviews about the games you want to play. To name some, there is Polygon, IGN, Games Radar, Kotaku, etc. I know you would be curios about the games and check there ratings about the game but you should also consider the reviews of other professional gamers or game streamers who has an early access of the game. To name one famous game streamer, Pewdiepie. Pweds became so popular because of his epic reactions on the horror games he play. He also plays upcoming games even before launch. He also gives comments and reviews about the game he played so check them out.

TIP #3: Wait for it to go on Sale

There was never a time that a game will not be on sale. It's true coz' I always check on promotions and sale on every platform I have. The game you bought fot 60$ now may be on sale tomorrow for half the price. There is going to be a lot of promotions and sale especially during weekends or during seasonal sale where Steam is the popular platform which gives insane deals on PC games. Flash sales are also happening in the Playstation platform especially for those PS Plus subscribers so you should definitely wait for it because it is going to be worth it.

TIP #4: Consider the genre of the game.

As gamers, we have different tastes of games. Some love to play FPS and others play MOBA which is totally different with each other. Some players like to play adventure games but does not want to play RPG. or MMORPGs. Find a game that you'll definitely enjoy. Heck, even free to play games are enjoyable than paid games. Don't buy a game which is new, or which is really popular unless you've played it already. For example, the new Resident Evil 7. It's a really great game but if you are not into horror games, you only wasted your money on it.

Last but not the least.

TIP #5: Do not pre-order.

I just want to mention one game. "No Man's Sky". Many gamers went on the Hype train of No Man's Sky and unfortunately, the train crashed. The game was a big let down to those who pre-ordered it. Like I said, there will always be attractive trailers before launch. But after gamers actually played the game, BOOM! Instant refund. And there was a lot of them. So don't make the same mistake as them. Unless you are a hardcore gamer and wanted those freebies which are included in the pre-order and saw some reviews about the game, then by all means, go ahead.

So yeah, these are the tips I would like to impart to you as a gamer myself. Gaming should not be expensive and you can enjoy playing games even on a tight budget.

















     

What is a Gamer?

What is a gamer?

When you spend a lot of time playing video games, are you considered a gamer? What does a gamer really mean? When you play video games, its one thing, but mastering and beating a lot of games is another thing

There are different classifications of a gamer. The ones who are competitive, the ones who play for fun or the casual gamer, and the ones who play to beat the game. So the question is, where do I fit in?

I play a lot of games like MOBA, MMORPG, FPS, RPGs and even puzzle and card games. But there will come a time that you would want to excel and compete with other players in you favorite game. You invest your time in practicing a hero or a character just to beat your friends or anyone else online. You would also want to be recognized in the E-sport scene.

You could say that was one of my dream before then eventually, I failed. Mastering a game is not that easy. Sure, you are going to be good at playing DOTA 2 but there is a slim chance you could be invited in the biggest E-sport tournament in the world. With the millions of players playing the game I'm sure there are a lot of them better than your skill in game. Hate to break it to you but its true

Even though it is possible, it also means that you've got a lot to sacrifice. This will include your time. Your time with your family, your job, your studies and your friends. It is going to be your career if you would really go on that path.

At my age as a gamer, I try to balance my time with gaming, my family and my job. Even if I haven't finished a lot of games in my PS4, as long as you juggle your time well, it would definitely be worth it. Sacrificing your time with your family means you'll regret it in the long run. Your games are just there and will not hate you or love you back and you can play video games whenever you have a free time.

So what does a real gamer mean? A gamer manages his time well without sacrificing anything and having fun ingame or even in the game of life.