Gaming is no longer a marginal form of entertainment reserved only for the nerdiest and tech-savviest among the general public. Today, it’s a mainstream thing. Everyone’s playing video games but there are so many ways to engage in this pastime. Here are a few tips to help you pick the best type of gaming for your own taste.
- Picking the right device
The first major choice that you have to make is one of your preferred devices. The major choice is between PC and consoles; however, you’re no longer limited to PS (not just PS4 and PS5) and Xbox as the only valid console choices. Nintendo Switch is a force to be reckoned with, and it’s getting increasingly popular with each passing minute.
Sure, Steam is a more reliable platform than the Nintendo Store (which is available in fewer countries), and Switch games are, comparatively, quite expensive. Still, the platform is solid and convenient.
Speaking of portable platforms, it’s worth mentioning that mobile gaming is no longer to be dismissed. Sure, in the past, no real gamer would ever consider this legitimate, but times have changed, and they’ve changed drastically. Mobile games are not just ports of console and PC games but legitimate entertainment formats.
Just keep in mind that this is not just a matter of convenience since some genres are, more or less, exclusive to specific platforms. You see, RTS games are not very console-friendly, so if you’re a passionate strategy gamer, you might have to stick to PC.
- Luck-based games
A lot of people are not interested in video games in a traditional sense. Instead, they prefer to find something with higher real-world stakes. No, we’re not talking about AR games like Pokemon Go but luck-based games.
Nowadays, you no longer have to go to a physical casino in order to enjoy these games. In fact, you don’t even have to spend real money to enjoy these games. Instead of spending a fortune this way, you can just pick a social casino and emulate this betting experience without spending a dime.
Some, however, find this lack of real-world stakes to break their immersion. This is why it’s so important that you compare the pros and cons of each option before finally settling on the choice that’s right for you.
- Multiplayer vs. singleplayer
The last thing you need to consider is whether you prefer playing games online or offline. The key thing to understand here is that this is not as trivial of a choice as you believe it to be.
On the surface, it just seems like it’s the same game that you’re playing either alone or with someone else, but the truth is that the very nature of the game changes. Online games are more competitive (some would even say more toxic), while offline games are more slow-paced. Sure, an offline game can still be highly competitive, especially if you’re pursuing achievements. Still, the majority of offline players do this to unwind and get immersed in the world.
Online games can also have a social aspect to them, especially with younger generations.
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