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Can't Get Enough Video Game Tips? Try These!

It's amazing where video games have gone today.
They started with large consoles which took cartridges and looked vaguely like hand-drawn cartoons. Today, they include HD video, react to the movements of your body and even allow you to show up on-screen. Read on to find out some tips towards being a better gamer.


Know your maps in the video games that you are playing. Understanding the terrain is extremely important to winning. Where are the best places from which to hide and ambush your opponents? Where can you take shortcuts to give you a better strategic position?
This type of knowledge will give you a major strategic advantage.

If you're buying a video game from a genre that you're unfamiliar with, it's important to develop an overall idea of the level of complexity involved in the game. Many niche games are made with the hardcore enthusiast in mind, and it can be difficult for a newcomer to enjoy them. Read reviews and product descriptions carefully to make sure you're ready for what you're getting into.

If your child is playing video games, steer clear of multiplayer options. Typically, these games allow a chat feature, which means that your child may be talking with people much older than they are. If you do allow it, make sure that you monitor play time closely so that you know what your child is exposed to.

If you are a gamer, you already know that video gaming can be a pretty expensive hobby. If you want to purchase the latest and greatest new game, it will usually cost you at least $50 or $60. Before you sink that kind of money in a new game, do your research and check out several reviews on this new game. Be sure it is one that will provide you with countless hours of pleasure before you purchase it.

Rent video games. Many video games do not take long to beat or for you to decide you don't like. Instead of spending tons of money on a game, rent it. There are online options as well as video hand stores that rent games. Save some money and rent.

Parents should take the time to look in the game console's settings for parental controls. Consoles will have these controls within their settings menus. These can allow you to control games by ESRB rating, the amount of time on the system and limit online access. With these controls set, your child can play games more safely.

Always read online reviews before buying a video game. Video games are now ridiculously expensive, so you do not want to risk spending a large amount of money of a game which is not very good. Online video game reviews will tell you whether or not a game is worth buying.

Get walkthroughs for your game before you start. This way, you'll find that you have the walkthrough available when you need it. You won't have to stop your game and search for the best walkthroughs in the heat of play. You should be able to find one or two really great walkthroughs and have them ready to access during play.

Modern smartphones give you the opportunity to carry video games with you wherever you go. Many of the mobile games available on your phone are free. Exercise a little caution before playing them, though! Find out what information the game collects about you and your phone. Don't play a game if you're not comfortable with (or unclear about) the data it gets from you.

When evaluating video games for young children, take a look at how the characters in the game act. Is harm to others an important part of the game? Is there a reward for actions that harm others? How often does harming another character occur? These questions can help you evaluate the level and kind of violence in a video game.

Whether you like to play on a console or your cell phone, video games appear to be everywhere today. You no longer have to go to the arcade to play the best titles, instead you can just play they at home. You don't even have to go to a store to buy them!
What a world we live in.

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