If you are someone who loves gaming, then you are going to want the best gaming experience possible. Simply buying a game and then playing it is not going to allow you the full experience which is why you have got to go one step further. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the tips that we have come up with to help you achieve the best experience possible when you are gaming. Keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.

Buy The Best Device

First, you are going to buy the best device. Now, there is a lot of controversy around this as some people think XBOX are the best, and others think that Play Station takes the cake. PC is also another awesome option that a lot of people love, which is why these three are usually the main contenders. Of course, it depends on your personal preference as to which is classed as the best. Have you had experience with either of these in the past? Or, do your friends use a certain device that you have played on before? If you have some kind of experience with a console, then you should be able to make a choice as to which one you want to use.

You should also think about the games that you want to play when making this choice. The reason for this is that some of them are exclusive to either Sony or Microsoft meaning that you can’t play them on the other console. If there is a game that you know you want to play with all your heart, then the decision has been made for you.

Also, make sure that you have taken a look at all of the specs. While they might not be the be all and end all of purchasing a device, it will help to make a choice. It may be the case that one of the devices has something that you think is desirable and it will help sway your decision that way. This is an important part of the buying process, so make sure that you have taken a close look before making any commitment.

All The Accessories

The next thing that you are going to need to think about is slowly building up your accessories for your gaming experience. For example, if you have ever watched a Twitch stream, you will notice that they don’t just have the one console and a controller, they usually have a bunch of cool stuff to enhance the area around them. Some people who use PC’s to game use keyboards with lights on them, monitors with backlights and so on. It makes the surrounding area cool and helps you to really immerse yourself into the game that you are playing.

If you’re going to be playing online with other people, then you’re going to need a headset at the very least to ensure that you can all communicate. Take a look at reviews and buy the best one that is in your budget.

What Kind Of Games Are You Into?

We also highly recommend that you think about the kind of games that you are into so that you can get everything set up. Make sure that you download and install the game before the time that you want to play it, otherwise you’re going to be in a very frustrating position. You should also think about whether you are going to need to find a server for your game. For example, you may need to look into the best server hosting for Ark if this is a game that you are interested in.

Think carefully about the needs that come with each game so that you can ensure they are being met. If they’re not, then you are not going to get the best gaming experience, which isn’t going to be fun for you.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you can do in order to get the best gaming experience possible. If you are going to do something like gaming, you may as well do it right! That’s the best way to think about it when you are going through these steps. We promise that it will enhance your experience if you think carefully about all of these things before you start jumping into anything. Good luck and have fun!

An Escape Room is a game in which participants confined to a room or other enclosed setting (such as a prison cell) are given a set amount of time to find a way to escape (as by discovering hidden clues and solving a series of riddles or puzzles). Escape rooms like the escape room in New York City became popular in North America, Europe and East Asia in the 2010s. Permanent escape rooms in fixed locations were first opened in Asia and followed later in Hungary, Serbia, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and South America.

Escape rooms or Escape boxes are inspired by “escape-the-room”–style video games – hence the name. You and your team will assemble in a themed room and will have one hour to complete a mission and “escape” the room. That mission might be actually escaping something like a prison cell. In other cases, the “escape” is completing your mission which may be finding lost gold, launching a martian spacecraft or completing an art heist. A successful escape will require you to uncover hidden clues, crack codes and solve challenging puzzles. Each “aha” moment will bring you closer to completing your mission.

Beating an escape room requires teamwork, speed, creativity, and patience. Escape rooms are perfect for family vacations, corporate team-building, or just having fun with your friends. It’s always a bonding experience. In fact, The Escape Game recently surveyed some of their corporate clients and found that 10/10 companies reported improved morale following the escape room event and 9/10 reported improved communication.

For the longest time I have heard of footbags in tv shows and movies from North America and I have wondered what they were. This pic on the left is an image of one.

A footbag is the term for a small, round bag usually filled with plastic pellets or sand, which is kicked into the air as part of a competitive game or as a display of dexterity. “Hacky Sack” is the name of a brand of footbag popular in the 1970s (currently owned by Wham-O), which has since become a generic trademark. The most common game of footbag consists of two or more players standing in a circle and trying to keep the sack off the ground for as long as possible.

Footbag-like activities have existed for many years. The game is similar to traditional Asian games of kicking the shuttlecock, known as jianzi or chapteh. The game is also similar to some South East Asian games, such as sepak takraw and sipa. This game is known as jegichagi in Korea. The Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan practice dates back to at least the 1930s.

My favourite instance of footbag/hacksack is in an episode of Corner Gas where officer Karen Pelly is playing with one and when she can’t find it suspects others in the town of hiding it from her.

There’s been a lot of talk about boredom lately. So many people are stuck at home isolating, or have been furloughed with nothing to do. Coronavirus surely has left its mark on the world, but it doesn’t mean you have to be bored with nothing to do. There are so many skills to learn or hobbies to pick up. You just need to find ones you enjoy or that sound good to you to get started with. Here are a few ideas for you to consider. You might already do some, or have at least thought about them which is great. But they could send more ideas percolating around your brain!

Get Outdoors

Outdoor hobbies are great because usually it means you’ll get some kind of exercise. This isn’t always the case, but if you go for something like cycling you’ll certainly burn some calories. It doesn’t have to be exercise. You can use remote control boats or cars, or take a look at the best foldable drones. Picking things which the whole family can engage with is also a good shout. You could simply take up walking if you wanted to. Hiking is great for exercise and allows you to explore new places while getting fresh air. Consider an outdoor hobby before the others if you wanted to mix exercise with other fun things that all the family can enjoy. The initial outlay might be a little prohibitive too, but it’s surely worth considering.

Get Back Into Books

A lot of people have never even read a book! Some that have, didn’t easily go back to it because they couldn’t find what they enjoyed. Give it a go. It’s a relatively cheap hobby and is something that can kill a few hours easily. You can learn new skills through reading, or plunge right into fiction. There’s so much out there that there is literally something out there for everyone. Have a look at the reviews and find something which matches the time you have available and your interests. If you didn’t want to spend too much money you can get them second hand. Speak to friends and see if they have any recommendations for you regarding which books they liked the most. If you have similar interests you’re sure to find something you like too.

Learn A Language

If you’ve got the time and are more academically inclined then you can go for a language. There are so many apps and websites that can help you these days. You won’t even need a course to attend. Think of one which you’d like to learn. Pay attention to the difficulty level too, then dive in. You can do it proactively, or even passively by listening to something as you engage in another task. Knowing another language is a true plus to your resume too, and can set you out from others. Give it a go if you have the time. It might not be for you, but if you start it off using a free platform there won’t be any loss.

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to keep the kids entertained and busy. It’s not that we run out of ideas – here are millions of those – it’s that the kids are bored quickly and have zero attention span! Oh, and half the time, the activities that they want to do involve money, and we are not always living our best lives with all the money in the world.

Okay, so you could hook up the latest and greatest consoles and keep them busy with those, but that’s not the idea here. You want to keep them entertained where they won’t necessarily get square eyes. You want them to be engaged, excited and entertained all at once, and that means encouraging their creativity and boosting a little competitive edge in them!

Let’s check out some of the best, low-cost ways to keep the kids busy on the weekends.

Sidewalk Chalk

Chalk has no end of possibilities when you’re a child, so imagine how easy it’s going to be to entertain the kids with it? You could draw Hopscotch patterns, and you could let them go nuts drawing whatever they want to draw with it. The best part about chalk is that all you need is a good rainfall and it’s all washed away for next time. Hours of fun at a small cost to you.

Outdoor Games

Get outside away from the screens and dust off the old Cornhole boards and have a good game! If yours are broken, you could always get some new ones from https://www.cornholeworldwide.com/custom-cornhole-games/ and start using them as a family. Outdoor games like basketball and dodgeball (with softballs!) always go down well with kids!

Build A Playground

So, it’s a rainy day just like the others, and your kids are crying boredom. Get them to gather up as much cardboard, chairs and duvet covers as possible and make an indoor fortress together. You could even create an indoor assault course with the right toys and equipment. An indoor playground can keep them busy, working together and having fun!

Break Out The Craft Boxes

Glitter, glue, sparkles, stickers and molding dough all have a place in the imagination of a child. Add all the things you can get from your recycling boxes, and you have the perfect supply box for an afternoon crafting. You can task them with building robots or their own Transformer cars, and you will have busy kids all afternoon.

It’s not always easy to keep the kids busy at the weekends, but it can be fun with some imagination and thinking. You don’t have to make this too complicated – they’ll have a whale of a time getting messy and using their own thinking. Kids are easy to entertain when you know what they like. Just shut off the screens and give their imaginations some space to go wild for a change. Children need your time and attention most of all, so start there and the rest will follow.