Friday, 24 January 2014

The Holiday Guide To Buying Video Games



Video games have become increasingly popular over the last years. The area is one that is continually growing. Here are some great video tricks and tips.
To master game play in shooter video games, master your weapons. Know everything there is to know about each and every weapon style in the game. Each weapon excels in certain ways, but falls short in others. When you know the pluses and minuses of each weapon, you can use them to full advantage.
Don't eat junk food during video game playing time. This is a horrible habit to get into. Video game playing is nothing like exercise, and all of that junk food will only translate into fat. If you must snack, choose something healthy for game playing times. Your body will thank you for it.
Utilize the security and parental control tools offered by most games. Check to see if you can play the game online. If it's able to be played online, limit how much Internet access kids can have. Check their friend requests and limit how long they play so they can stay safe.
Go to the library to try a game before you buy it. Your public library has all kinds of video games that you can try out for free. Call your library or check their website to find out which video games they have.
When buying games for your kids, consider their interests. There are enough games out there now that your daughter, who likes ponies, can get a fun game just as well as your son, who enjoys army games. Browse the gaming store and ask the clerk for gaming recommendations for all interests.
The best game consoles are typically released a month or two before the Christmas buying season. The PS3 system is the only acceptation to the rule, where it was not production ready prior to the Christmas season. If you are planning on buying a new console system, wait until the Christmas season for the new releases.
Although the PS2 system is not the state of the art console gaming system, if you are looking for an inexpensive system to own, this one is for you. There are many titles available and they're a fraction of the cost of newer system games. There are lots of used games out there, too.
Look at video game ratings. Like movie ratings, video games are rated depending on their content. The ESRB includes several ratings for video game titles. These ratings are EC, E, E10+, Teen, Mature, AO, and RP. "EC" or Early Childhood is for gamers 3 and older, "E" is for Everyone is for gamers 6 and older, "E10+" is for Everyone 10 and older, "Teen" is for gamers 13 and older, "Mature" is for gamers 18 and older, "AO" is Adults Only for gamers 18 and older, and "RP" means Rating Pending.
The video game industry grows more successful every year. There is much to consider regarding video games. Everyone can find something of use in the article above. Make sure you pay attention to the advice you've read here as you either play or supervise.