The positivity of gaming

ÕThere are several positived to gaming that most people dont think of. I would rather be stuck experimenting with games over drugs anyday. Its practicing my motor skills and reaction time. Its putting my brain to work trying to come up with different strategys. Dont forget it can be social when playing online, with family, or even friends. You're always entertainment and ready for tons of fun!

When you are watching television you arent working your brain as much as when you are you are playing games. You are thinking and are fully alert at almost all times. Not to mention just like movies games can sometimes be educational and a learning experience. The story could also have good morals to it

Streaming Games For Money?!

Twitch TV is a popular streaming website which gamer's live stream any games that they are playing. There is a live chat box where viewers can interact with your stream, as well as a follow button which allows viewers to follow your channel so that they know whenever you are online streaming. Why am I going off about this website? It has grown into a major success lately and some of the top streamers literally stream all day long and earn  money through donations. I have even seen thousands of dollars being donated by a single person before. That's not all though, there is also a monthly subscription for certain partnered channels that a lot of people pay for as they get private streams and bonus chat icons to use within the streams chat. To get a subscription button you need to meet a certain number of view qualifications before you can get one, meaning you need to create a positive strong small fan base. One side of me thinks its not right for people to earn money for playing games all day when everyone else is out in the world working very hard everyday at "normal jobs, but the other side of me cannot hate these people for supporting themselves through their hobbies and doing what they truly love and enjoy.

Here is the link to Twitch TV: twitch.tv

What Makes A Gamer?

Many people believe that to be considered a gamer you need all of the latest consoles and gaming devices. In the present, gaming goes far beyond that. You can play games on your phone, tablet, computer, and even on social media websites such as facebook. This could be seen as a bad thing as people will constantly be distracted which could be a problem at work or school. However, it could be seen as a good thing for those interested in gaming as its more easily accessible to get a hold of . Overall its interesting to see how technology has changed gaming and will continue to change it in the future.

My Thoughts On The PS4

The Playstation 4 delivers a huge impact in the console gaming industry. It packs a punch at delivering up to 60fps at most current generation games. This is of course optimized so you will not get the same graphics as a computer can get but with 1080p it will still look amazing. Also the controller has been engineering so it is now larger and fits in your hand snug. It has had its analog sticks pushed out a bit so your thumbs do not have to reach and it is overall a very comfortable controller. It offers a service called Playstation Plus which allows you to play your games online with others. Also as an added bonus Playstation delivers one free game per month for all Playstation Plus members. To conclude this system is overall a very great purchase for the price. It offers a wide variety in games and is slightly cheaper then the main competitor the Xbox One.

Montly Fees or Free?

Today we will be asking ourselves if monthly fees for games is good or bad. In my opinion its a small price tag for a whole months worth of entertainment. Usually free to play games advertise an in game cash shop of some sort which pulls people into spending money in a free game. Basically they are paying for small advantages in game. I would rather pay a specific amount of a subscription fee to than not have to pay any further money.

Why Being A Guild Master Sucks

In many games there is whats called a guild master. A guild is an assembly of people who work together against other guilds to ensure success in a large group. The guild master or "GM" is  the person who created and runs the guild.

I have experience doing so in a variety of different games. It has its ups and downs. The ups are great only your must go through a lot of downs to achive them. For starters everyone wants a higher rank in the guild. Sometimes this can involve hurting feelings. A lot of the time you also have to kick people who are harming the guild. 

Video Game Addiction

Video game addiction is growing like mad in our society. I personally believe that anyone who's a gamer has had a point where they have ignored their duties to play games. For me it's usually procrastinating 5 more minutes to do my homework. For others its much more serious. Some gamers actually get completely addicted to games. They will miss their job, ignore their families, and even put their health at risk. This is where the problem lies. No video game is worth screwing up your entire life over. What happens is they build up a life for themselves inside of these games and start to pursue it more so than real life. I could go on and on about how it's a big problem, but I think it's more important to provide help for this addiction.


Here are some ways manage this addiction:


1) Find a new hobby
- The best way to distract yourself from gaming would be to find a new hobby to take part in.
- Something active would be great, but small steps are a start.

2) Open up about it
- Tell your friends and family about your addiction and they can support you.
- Don't be afraid to go see someone who specializes in addictions, they can help you.

3) Limit the problem
- Cut back slowly, this will help you get adjusted to the change.
- Have someone hide your games so you cannot reach for them.

4) Order your life
- Redecorated your gaming room so games aren't on your mind right when you enter the room.
- Have time to yourself to think about what you want to accomplish in life.

5) You're not alone
- Millions of people all over the world deal with different kinds of addiction, and many of them get better!
- Take your time, relax, and don't be hard too on yourself.