Saturday, January 26, 2013

All It Takes To Be A Great Gamer Is The Right Advice!

By Tera Marsh


Have you ever played a video game? If the answer is no, don't worry, as you are not alone. Although it may be a worldwide trend, there are many people who have never touched a video game in their lives. The following article contains some advice on video games to help you get started.

As with many things, when you buy a new video game, you should read its manual. All new video games come with manuals that contain everything from setup information to basic controls. Without reading these booklets, you may not set it up correctly, or you may not be able to learn how to play the game properly.

If your child seems to spend a lot of time playing video games, be sure to set time limits. Too much time playing video games leads to insufficient inactivity for the body and can contribute to obesity. Set time limits on the video games, and encourage the child to play outside.

If you are a parent, make sure to check the ESRB ratings on a video game before making a purchase for your youngster. Many video games include some very bloody moments and/or a foul language and sexual innuendo. If you are concerned over your child experiencing these things, learn the ratings system and buy accordingly.

Make sure that all of your games are clean before you put them into your console. Use a cleansing cloth to remove all of the dust and debris, which can reduce functionality of your game play, and ultimately corrupt your system. This can help to save a lot of time and effort in the long run.

Once your child enters high school, you may be tempted to allow them to play without much supervision since they are older. However, it is important to still limit their play time, as certain games can really draw kids in and keep them playing for hours. This isn't healthy, and you need to enforce playing in moderation.

As we all know, video games are quite expensive. You can increase your child's selection by organizing a video game co-op with neighbors or friends. Print out lists of what games each member has, and formulate a "check-out" system, allowing kids to borrow a video game for a specified period of time. Make good rules and stick to them.

Maintain a firm budget during the course of the year on video games. Video games can be a very expensive good to purchase, which can set you back thousands of dollars if things get out of control. Try to pick a few games and stick with those, to reduce your overall expenses.

One way to keep your kids safe while gaming online is to disable voice chat. Most games and consoles feature the ability to chat with other users through a microphone. In the right hands, this can be good, as it can allow children to communicate with their friends. On the other hand, it can also expose them to inappropriate language and child predators. If you do decide to let your child use voice chat, monitor them to see with whom they are chatting.

If your child needs an extra boost at school in a certain subject, look for video games that have an educational focus on that subject. Children learn best when they are having fun. Playing these games every now and then may be able to reinforce a subject in which they need extra help.

When your eyes get tired playing video games, make sure to stop. When you strain your eyes and force yourself to continue to the next level of the game, it will harm your eyes and lead to vision problems. Pause the game and give your eyes a rest periodically to avoid these problems.

Be patient if you are waiting for a major title to drop from sixty dollars to twenty. On average, it happens five months after the initial release date. However, some titles have actually lasted above the twenty dollar price point for one to two full years. Know how long you are willing to wait.

It's never too late to start playing video games. No matter your level of experience or age, you can always pick up a video game and start playing it. If you've never tried video games before, then now is the perfect time to use the advice provided and start playing.




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