Before I realized how to set a side time to game, I thought I always needed to make room for three hours plus. This could be because I was addicted to a MMORPG (Anarchy Online) it was main game I played at the time. So the doors didn't open for many other games. Or this could be because I was going by what everyone else was doing. Not everyone has the same life style, so don't make the mistake I did and compare yourself to others. When you compare yourself to others you fail.
I figured out fast if I wanted to game, I needed to figure out how to control my gaming. Such as figuring out what games can be played and enjoyed in a hour, half hour, or a evening/day of gaming. Personally my favorite is full days and evenings of gaming, I love the ability to focus and get the object of the game done with no deadline. Sadly not everyday can be enjoyed like this, but that don't mean I can't game.
Handhelds are great for on the go gaming, and a good amount of the games can be enjoyed in short bursts. Some of my favorite games for short time gaming are Pokemon (Any game in the series will do) Mario games, Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon just to name a few. I noticed that Nintendo is making more games for people with busy schedules, last summer Tomodachi Life was released, this game is great for them moments you have 15 mins or even a few hours if you get hardcore enough for the game.
Console and PC gaming can be enjoyed in short bursts as well. You could find games with chapters or great online play. One of my favorite games for a half hour to a hour of gaming is Call of Duty. This game is great for online play and campaign chapters. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bro's are two other titles that are super fun and are not time consuming (unless you make it that way).Diablo III is my favorite PC title for short time gaming.
Now don't forget I am only suggesting games and ideas. The world is full of amazing games the trick is finding out what games work for you and the amount of time you have to game. Don't let your busy life style stop you from enjoying gaming to it's fullest. Life is to short to push aside what you love.
My Top 5 Games for short gaming currently are.
1. Call of Duty Advance Warefare on the Xbox 360
2. Skylanders Swap~Force on the Xbox 360
3. Harvest Moon A New Beginning on the Nintendo 3DS
4. Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Wii U
5. NES Remix on the Nintendo 3Ds
Happy Gaming Love Lucky =^-^=
That was a nice read. i share some of your thoughts on gaming.
ReplyDeleteMy problem is that i work every weekday and are exhausted after a workday kinda. im not like "I wanna sleep exhausted" but i just wanna relax and charge up for the next day. when it comes to gaming on those days i have too many games. i feel that it takes A lot of energy to start out a new game cause i need to learn every new aspect of that game for it to be enjoyable. trying to do that on weekdays just doesnt work.
Mmorpgs like Archeage makes me feel like i can just relax and do some easier addictive stuff like crafting, farming etc. then watch anime on the side or something or browse the web or watch youtube (regular panda stuff lol)
Anyways Nice read keep your blog posts coming i love reading them!
We will play soon!
-Panda
I think a handheld would make your tired days more fun :) because you can game in bed, and on the go. Also the games ain't as complicated and don't start off so "I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING" like more console and PC games :) I am glad you are liking my blog <3
Deletea lovely post I find for my shorts Burst gaming lately I've been playing Jurassic Park builder it's a lot of fun and takes no time at all and can be put aside at a moment's notice my long term gaming I've been trying to get back in To anarchy online but this is been proving difficult with my current work scheduleI agree that the DS is the best on the Go system I need to get mine back or buy a new one in the future keep the posts coming there always a fun read
ReplyDeleteHeyhey! Glad you are getting some gaming on theses days :) Totally get your hands on a new DS :) Happy you are enjoying my blog <3 makes me smile :)
DeleteOne of my favorite things about FPS games is that I can play for 15 minutes or an hour and walk away from it. I usually have some game always running on my Desktop. I play AO every evening, for like 2 hours or so, i occasionally wish i could play more, but I also know that i need to have some distance from the game.
ReplyDeleteYeah AO can get time consuming, glad to hear you are active though :) AO needs more nice people!
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