During Covid, popular games like Animal Crossing gave a lot more people a way to escape the intensity of the reality we are dealing with. Why is it that people like to escape reality so much? Gaming to escape covid, which games have we been playing? In this post we’ll give you 3 reasons why.
I was lucky enough to visit the newly opened Molly’s Arena. A Japanese-style arcade where you can sit down and have ramen and Mochi ice cream while playing the most epic arcade games. And even better, fly loops in an air plane in VR. So if you need some more convincing to drop by this Arcade, let me tell you about why you need to go there ASAP.
Looking for interesting baby names from The Witcher? We’ve got your back. Ivey and Perzian sat down and went through the entire character list of one of the most talked about book, games and Netflix series called The Witcher. In part one of this series we made a list with my favourite baby names from Skyrim. If you haven’t read it first, make sure to check it out!
It’s almost januari 1st, and for most of us that means we are already reviewing the past year and setting goals for the next. For many people, losing weight or getting more active is a returning favourite on the goal-list. And what better way to focus on reaching your goals than getting a new fitness tracker or smartwatch ^^.
Being a gamer and a gadget freak, I’m always trying to keep myself up to date on the latest geeky gadgets. I first got into the smartwatches when the original Pebble got released. When the follow up, Pebble 2 got released, I immediately backed it on Kickstarter. Unfortunately, Pebble got bought by Fitbit. I was angry for a while, because one of my reasons to back Pebble was that all of their software was open-source, so that anyone could make apps for the watch. This resulted in quite a few really cool apps and games. Also, when Fitbit bought Pebble, they announced that they wouldn’t continue the line so that meant no replacements or repairs in the future. So after my Pebble 2 broke down, it was time for me to again dive into the world of smartwatches.
Christmas time is just around the corner. People are soon off to buy tons of gifts for their loved ones. At the same time, a lot of gaming companies will release games during this period, so that they can make the Christmas wish list. This might be a good time to have a list of money saving ideas for gamers at hand.
Now, you might have cool friends and family members who are getting you all the games your little gamer heart desires. However if you are like the rest of us unlucky plebs, expect to get loads of socks, scented candles and sweaters. Don’t get me wrong. I love all these stuff, too. But between spending money on gifts for others and receiving your fifth tube of body lotion, you have to figure out how to save enough money for the upcoming sales and newly released games.
The golden rule for saving money applies for gaming too: Waste Not, Want Not. Meaning, don’t waste money on new games when you have a bunch of old games in your Steam list or for your consoles that you haven’t played (in a while). You got those games for a reason. Don’t you think that they deserve your attention? Also, many games have replay value in the form of achievements, extra content or a have (online) multiplayer version. Use. Them.
And perhaps you should stop pre-ordering games to avoid ending up disappointed. Make sure to buy games you really want to play! Ask your friends if you can try a game they have, before buying your own copy. Buying games just because of a hype or your friend thinking you ‘might like it’ is risky and might leave you feeling disappointed. And don’t forget, there are a lot of free to play games that you might not have tried yet. Here is a list of the most popular and viewed free to play games at this moment in time on Twitch:
Saving money is better than finding a way to make extra money. But if you have cut down all of your expenses to a minimum, you might want to explore ways to make some extra cash. PC gamers might already know, but you can sell stickers on Steam for money. This might not be a lot, but every penny counts! In World of Warcraft you can sell ingame money for game time. This might require some grinding and farming, but it can come in handy during this expensive month. In Guild Wars 2 you can buy Gems with ingame money. This is a nice feature that the game offers, because players can use Gems to buy game expansions and other cosmetic items that make life just a little bit better.
Do you have gaming stores nearby where you can buy and sell old games? Find out! Because these stores are a life saver if you have loads of games you no longer want or if you are looking for cheap games to buy. They might even have a sale during the holiday season. Perfect!
And if you live in the middle of nowhere, there are a lot of websites where you can buy and sell hard copies of used games or consoles. You can even go a bit further, by going to thrift stores and yard sales and buying games at really low prices. And in case you didn’t know, retro games are still a big thing. Here’s why! And if you want to buy a new game, you might want to wait till it goes on sale just before Christmas time.
Are you still in school and too young to get a job? Do you have a large family that requires a lot of gifts? Or are you just a frugal gamer, because it’s sensible to be? Do you have any money saving ideas for gamers during the holidays? Leave a comment below or let us know on Instagram!
Ever wondered why the NES Classic Edition was so popular? Why so many people are playing World of Warcraft Classic? Or why it seems that Arcade Halls are popping up everywhere? How come these retrogames are still so popular?
One of the most popular games of the past months, according to various websites, has been World of Warcraft Classic. Even the dutch newssite NU.nl had an article about it, and for our non-gamer-country, this is rare. 33 million people played one the game by Blizzard, the company behind World of Warcraft. That’s 0.5% of the world population! The success of this retro-version of this game (I’ll talk about this later) falls in line with the recent success of the NES Classic Mini and later the NES Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The NES CLassic Edition console sold out, selling 2.3 million copies in just three months. And even if you don’t want to spend your money on the original (well, more a re-printed version) there are plenty of rip-offs going around offering the same ROM’s. And to be honest, I couldn’t resist those Facebook Ads and bought one of the rip-offs too. It’s greatly satisfying :-).
Let’s face it, we don’t have enough time to game. When we grow up to be responsible (ahem) adults, life gets in the way. We have to go to work, commute, clean our houses, water our plants (unless you’ve read this article and bought gamer-friendly plants), prepare food (or go out for dinner), interact with our partners, take care of our furry friends, hug our kids… You get the picture. When you are a teenager or a student, you don’t have as many responsibilities and there is a LOT more time to game. Also, for some reason, when you are a teenager or an adolescent, you apparently don’t need as much sleep. Gaming ‘till 01.00 am was totally fine a few years ago, even when I had to get up at 7.00am to go to work. Now,I stay up ‘late’ when I make it past my bedtime of 22.30pm … and the repercussions are harsh.
Plants help turn any living space into a real home. They look nice in pretty much any room of the house. Plus, indoor plants can help purify the air in your house, create oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
But some gamers, like us, struggle with keeping indoor plants alive. Are you an infamous plant killer, in dire need of easy tips and tricks to keep your green housemates alive? Then you are in luck! We have done all the research. So sit back and take a look at all the ‘Gamer Friendly House Plants’ we found.
When Guildwars 2 got released in august 2012, I was immediately hooked. I first heard about it through Felicia Day’s facebook page, which I still follow (If you, by any chance, haven’t seen her youtube series ‘the Guild’, go watch it right now, it’s awesome). Somehow I got myself a beta key and couldn’t wait to start playing. It was amazing. Great art, great story, lots of fun. I vividly remember killing a giant dragon as part of my introduction to the game and I still get warm and fuzzy feelings when I play that part of the game. Maybe because I’ve played it as beta first, it feels extra special to me.
With the release of Avengers: Endgame just around the corner, the group has to rally against Thanos and undo the effects of The Snap as seen at the end of 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War. And they probably will. However, the Avengers will not regroup without Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Steve Rogers (Captain America) make up. But what happened between these two heroes in the previous movies? It’s time for a recap!