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It is the most popular spectator sport throughout America, ahead of the country’s other “major league” sports, namely basketball, baseball, ice hockey, and soccer.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>The NFL is the <a href=\"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/11481-why-the-nfl-is-the-most-popular-sport-in-america\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pinnacle of American Football</a>, with tens of thousands of college football students battling to make the grade each year.</p>\n\n<p>The ambition for every NFL franchise at the start of the season is to reach the postseason stage and compete for the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Lombardi_Trophy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lombardi Trophy</a> by reaching the Super Bowl. This is one of the biggest sporting occasions on the planet, watched by a global audience.</p>\n\n<p>It’s no surprise that the Super Bowl has inspired many video game developers to design and publish authentic Super Bowl games that demonstrate the effort and skill that goes into an NFL season.</p>\n\n<h2>Super Bowl Games History</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MWOQJdE8Sd0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The first example of Super Bowl games on home games consoles was the Tecmo Super Bowl game, published in December 1991. It was the first of many Super Bowl games to be fully licensed by the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NFL (National Football League)</a> and the <a href=\"https://nflpa.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NFL Players Association</a>.</p>\n\n<p>In doing so, Tecmo Super Bowl was permitted to use official NFL team names and player names. Other Super Bowl games released prior to Tecmo Super Bowl were unable to use real player and team names simultaneously, which hampered their authenticity.</p>\n\n<p>The original Tecmo Super Bowl was published for the NES originally and latterly the Super NES, Sega Genesis, and the Sony PlayStation 1.</p>\n\n<p>The game achieved cult status among gridiron fans, with a vibrant community of “mods” that would edit the game at the start of each season to ensure updated rosters were available to gamers.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/x2FVk3qIHiY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Prior to Tecmo Super Bowl, the most popular Super Bowl games were the John Madden Football series. Originally published on the Apple II, it was later ported to MS-DOS and the Commodore 64.</p>\n\n<p>The initial series lacked season play, which hampered its authenticity somewhat. When you think of how many games in an NFL season including the Super Bowl, the absence of the season play failed to get across just how grueling the regular and postseason is.</p>\n\n<p>It wasn’t until the partnership with EA Tiburon for EA Sports in 1994 that the Madden NFL franchise we know today truly came to light.</p>\n\n<h2>The Rise of Madden NFL</h2>\n\n<p>Madden NFL was established in 1993 after EA Sports secured the licensing rights to include NFL players and teams in each of its annual releases.</p>\n\n<p>Within three years it had shifted over eight million units, becoming not only one of the best-selling Super Bowl games, but one of the most popular titles in the sports genre.</p>\n\n<p>The 1998 version saw EA incorporate a “Franchise Mode”, whereby players could assume the role of a franchise’s general manager, trading players and getting involved in the postseason NFL Draft.</p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The best one yet…<br />\n<br />\nTag your <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madden22?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Madden22</a> rival & their persona 🤣 <a href=\"https://t.co/AcoS4PHokI\">pic.twitter.com/AcoS4PHokI</a></p>\n— Madden Championship Series (@MaddenLeagueOps) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/MaddenLeagueOps/status/1510684310575136773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>\n\n<h3>Madden22 trending on Twitter</h3>\n<script async src=\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n\n<p>Feature additions to future Madden NFL releases include the “Madden Challenge”, where gridiron fans can travel back in time to change the course of history in some of the most iconic games of all time.</p>\n\n<p>“Superstar Mode” also gave players the chance to take control of one rookie hopeful and lead them to glory in Super Bowl games throughout their career.</p>\n\n<h2>Alternative List of Super Bowl Games</h2>\n\n<p>Although Madden NFL is considered the most successful of all the NFL video games franchises, there are many other video game developers that have dabbled with publishing fun Super Bowl games for gridiron fans to enjoy.</p>\n\n<p>Many of which ended up being one-off efforts that failed to knock Madden NFL off its perch as “top dog” in the NFL gaming stakes.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<h3>ESPN NFL 2K5</h3>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Many NFL video games experts believe that ESPN NFL 2K5 was one of the finest console-based Super Bowl games in history. It was the sixth – and final – version of ESPN NFL, released on the Microsoft Xbox and the Sony PlayStation 2. ESPN NFL benefitted from official NFL licensing, with impressive player likenesses and immersive ESPN broadcasters and analysts featured. It was also available at less than half the price of its Madden NFL competitor. Despite the popularity of its tight, responsive controls and player moves, and visuals, ESPN NFL was ditched when the NFL signed a long-term arrangement with Electronic Arts (EA), resulting in the end for Sega-published gridiron titles.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<h3>NFL GameDay</h3>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>In November 1995, Sony Interactive took the plunge to develop and publish its own NFL video game. NFL GameDay was aimed at providing a credible challenge to the Madden NFL franchise, by utilizing motion capture animations to add a new dimension to Super Bowl games on the PlayStation 1. GameDay was briefly the best-selling PlayStation 1 game of all-time prior to the release of Resident Evil. The accuracy in terms of stadia, team jerseys, and playbooks set GameDay apart, along with its authentic AI gameplay.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<h3>NFL Street</h3>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>EA Sports’ FIFA Street proved to be a fascinating and popular alternative to the in-depth nature of its FIFA franchise, bringing informal “street” soccer to our video game consoles. EA Sports’ attempts to replicate this success with a smaller 7-v-7 NFL Street game failed in too many ways. Although it appeals to entry-level gridiron fans, enthusiasts of Super Bowl games quickly grew bored of the lack of depth once NFL Street’s stylistic features were mastered.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<h3>NFL Blitz</h3>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>NFL Blitz was a partnership between EA Sports and Midway Games, the masterminds of arcade games and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> from yesteryear. What initially began as an arcade game in the late 1990s was quickly ported onto home consoles. NFL Blitz was the antithesis of Madden NFL. It was designed to be over-the-top and extravagant, just like Midway’s successful NBA Jam franchise. However, the move to next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 saw gridiron fans crave authenticity, with NFL Blitz cast aside for Madden’s licensed and immersive Super Bowl games.</p>\n\n<p>Today, you can find the best Super Bowl games like Madden NFL on mobile devices, as well as the latest consoles. Some <a href=\"/en/blog/football-video-games/\">Super Bowl and Football games</a> are even considered among the best <a href=\"/en/blog/best-ios-games/\">iOS games of 2022</a>, along with other immersive genres <a href=\"/en/games/genre/war-games/\">like war games</a> that offer similar all-action gameplay.</p>\n","date":"4/6/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Immerse yourself in Super Bowl games!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-troll.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14740"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/space-games/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top Space Games to Play & What Makes Them the Best","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>Calling all budding space conquerors: If exploring new planets or saving planet Earth from alien invasion lights your fire, read on as we explore the top space video games to savour on desktop, console, or mobile!</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Space games have been some of the best-selling video game franchises since the 1970s, and continue being some of the <a href=\"/en/games/\">most loved video games</a> around since then.</p>\n\n<p>Developers have long been passionate about showcasing what <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">the galaxy looks like</a> beyond the shores of Mother Earth.</p>\n\n<p>Within this article, we’re boldly going where few have gone before to list the leading space games you can enjoy on any device right now. You might be surprised to find that some of the top space video games <em>aren’t </em>attached to successful global franchises.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, these specific outer space games rely heavily on storyline and game mechanics to cement themselves as one of the must-play titles in the space gaming genre.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-the-best-space-video-games?\">What Makes the Best Space Video Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hEdzv7D4CbQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One of the keys to successful space games on desktop or console is the ability to immerse yourself in new intergalactic environments.</p>\n\n<p>Outer space is an uncertain yet engaging place for people on Earth and gamers have the unique opportunity to transport themselves into other-worldly scenarios and settings to battle aliens or conquer untapped worlds.</p>\n\n<p>Given the remote nature of outer space, many gamers that enjoy space games enjoy that feeling of detachment – removed from all sense of reality. They enjoy the feeling of loneliness as they battle for survival on infested spaceships and lands.</p>\n\n<p>In a nutshell, the leading outer space games shake you to your core, and remove you from everyday life, if only for an hour or two.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-parent-genres-involved-in-the-space-games-genre\">The Parent Genres Involved in the Space Games Genre</h2>\n\n<p>When it comes to the essence of the leading space games, there are multiple parent gaming genres involved in establishing “space” as such an encapsulating gaming subgenre.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-shooting-games\">Space Shooting Games</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DJmNIeEOHwA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The sci-fi gaming subgenre has taken many elements from the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooter</a> parent gaming genre.</p>\n\n<p>Instead of the shooting action taking place on barren military battlegrounds or on the mean streets of modern-day suburbia, you can find yourself well beyond Earth’s atmosphere shooting at spaceships, aliens and other outer space life forms.</p>\n\n<p>All of which demand you to shoot to survive, which leads us neatly onto our next parent genre.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-survival-games\">Space Survival Games</h3>\n\n<p>There are many space-themed titles that create that sense of loneliness and isolation. You’re often pitched in lightyears away from Earth, with your life on the line.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Isolation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation</a> is a prime example of a recent title with <a href=\"/en/games/genre/survival-games/\">distinct survival games characteristics</a>, as you battle to avoid the clutches of a seemingly unstoppable xenomorph.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-action-games\">Space Action Games</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YEUwIyam6w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The action parent genre is often characterized by gamers taking control of a central protagonist or avatar, and there are plenty of these in the latest space games.</p>\n\n<p>It’s often a battle of wills and wits to collect tools, weapons and other items and combine them with your impeccable hand-eye coordination to overcome intergalactic enemies.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-adventure-games\">Space Adventure Games</h3>\n\n<p>Exploring the unknown is what underpins the gameplay of the best space games PC-based or otherwise.</p>\n\n<p>As with action games, adventure games also typically follow the trails of an in-game protagonist, with the narrative of many leading space-themed titles powered by a protagonist’s need to problem-solve or seek out new outer space environments.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-7-best-space-games-on-the-planet-today\">The 7 Best Space Games on the Planet Today</h2>\n\n<p>Whichever space game subgenre gets your heart pounding deep within your spacesuit, there’s sure to be a title that ticks your boxes. Below, we explore seven of the games most enjoyed by space lovers across planet Earth in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>Alien: Isolation\n\t<p>Despite not being a new game, and having earlier said in this article that most of the leading space games don’t need to lean heavily on the marketing power of a franchise, Alien: Isolation stands out as a fine game in its own right.</p>\n\n\t<p>Fusing terrifying sound effects and bleak environments, this is one of the jumpiest space-themed video game titles you’ll see this year.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Dead Space\n\t<p>Dead Space fits neatly inside the survival horror space subgenre. The narrative of this game is based on your protagonist being trapped inside a railway station. Unfortunately for you, you’re by no means alone.</p>\n\n\t<p>Flesh-eating creatures lurk behind every corner. Mining lasers are your friend here to survive. The over-the-shoulder visuals take some getting used to, but it all helps to add to the claustrophobia of the concept.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Star Trek Online\n\t<p>It’s taken some time but Star Trek Online has finally got the attention and plaudits it deserves. It’s now one of the leading <a href=\"/en/blog/space-mmo/\">space-themed MMORPGs</a>, with space battles providing open team combat around Starfleet Command.</p>\n\n\t<p>Star Trek fans will enjoy a pilgrimage into some of the regular episode missions and the chance to acquire plenty of Star Trek memorabilia due to in-game microtransactions.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Eve Valkyrie\n\t<p>There are few space-themed titles that offer such an immersive, first-person perspective as Eve Valkyrie.</p>\n\n\t<p>Step foot into the cockpit for an all-action dogfight, steering your spaceship from one gruelling air battle to the next.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Distant Worlds: Universe\n\t<p>Distant Worlds: Universe is a timeless classic when it comes to space-themed games. It’s more of a strategy space title, which allows you to embark on a mission to build your own intergalactic empire.</p>\n\n\t<p>Even if space wars aren’t your cup of tea, you can leave these battlegrounds in the hands of the sophisticated AI and focus on exploring the universe.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Elite Dangerous\n\t<p>Fire up the impressive Elite Dangerous and get your hands on your very own spaceship. Explore untapped planets, head out onto their unknown surfaces on your on-board dune buggy to feed your inner explorer.</p>\n\n\t<p>Consider yourself the gatekeeper of the galaxy in this hugely immersive, open-world title.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Kerbal Space Program\n\t<p>Last but by no means least, the Kerbal Space Program is a fascinating space game, designed with wannabee NASA employees firmly in mind.</p>\n\n\t<p>This title is not so much about exploring outer space and even less so about <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic graphics in games</a> typically modelled on space, but more about finding ways to get there in the first place.</p>\n\n\t<p>Think of it as one of the leading space simulation games - allowing you to design your own rockets and vessels with the physics and raw power to get through Earth’s atmosphere and reach the Moon and dock with modular space stations.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ol>\n","date":"4/5/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The top outer space games","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/june/illustrations/27.png"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14739"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dreamhack/"},"strings":{"title":"DreamHack Events: eSports and Gaming on a Whole Other Level","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>For eSports and gaming festivals that are of the highest quality, there’s only one production company to turn to: DreamHack.</p>\n\n<p>Anticipation is building for DreamHack 2022, and with 10 events taking place in nine cities, as well as open competitions, it’s set to be another busy year for gaming’s leading production company. To find out why DreamHack does it better than the rest, scroll down.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Of course, if you’re new to the industry or you’re not a massive eSports fan, you might not know what DreamHack is or, more specifically, <em>why </em>its events are so popular.</p>\n\n<p>With this in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the biggest <a href=\"/en/blog/lan-parties/\">LAN parties</a> and gaming events in the world.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-dreamhack-and-what-does-it-do?\">What is DreamHack and What Does it Do?</h2>\n\n<p>DreamHack is one of the largest production companies in gaming. Operating under the mantra, “where the gaming community comes to life,” DreamHack is responsible for some of the biggest and best events in the industry.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, this Swedish company was recognized by the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-lan-party\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of Records</a> for hosting the world’s largest LAN party and computer festival. DreamHack also held the record for fastest internet connection at a large-scale gaming event before it was beaten by The Gathering in Norway.</p>\n\n<p>To put it simply, DreamHack is a production company that hosts events where thousands of gamers congregate to play all manner of console and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a>. These events not only offer LAN parties, but expos, actual parties, and activities.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, for those at the elite end of gaming, DreamHack events feature pro eSports tournaments, while the DreamHack Open is a chance for gamers to prove their worth and qualify for the big leagues.</p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Did anyone watch the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/IEM?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM</a> finals this past weekend? 🤩<br />\n<br />\nCan't wait to host the ESL Pro League at our DreamHack festivals this year. <a href=\"https://t.co/Pk7islJv9i\">pic.twitter.com/Pk7islJv9i</a></p>\n— DreamHack (@DreamHack) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DreamHack/status/1499384574601797636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2022</a></blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n\n<p>Of course, like all success stories, DreamHack had to start from the bottom and work its way up. The company was founded in 1994 and held its first event in Malung, Sweden. Since then, the company has evolved and expanded in a variety of ways.</p>\n\n<p>Fueling this growth was a deal with Modern Times Group. After becoming part of a digital entertainment empire, DreamHack has had the resources to create even more events and forge deals with major names in the industry, such as <a href=\"https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/home\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Epic Games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Today, events like Epic Games DreamHack and the DreamHack Open run in tandem with an international schedule of eSports tournaments. To show you what we mean, here are some of the main reasons DreamHack is a leading name in eSports and gaming.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"dreamhack-pro-competitions\">DreamHack Pro Competitions</h3>\n\n<p>Every DreamHack event features pro-level gaming tournaments. In fact, they’re the focal point for each stop.</p>\n\n<p>Thanks to the company's links with one of the leading eSports games, CS:GO, many of the world's top Counter-Strike players compete at events such as DreamHack Masters.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_EEFXL1gZo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Some names to look out for are: <a href=\"/en/blog/interview-s1mple/\">Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev</a>, Sergei 'Sergiz' Atamanchuk, and Mathieu \"ZywOo\" Herbaut.</p>\n\n<p>The DreamHack Open is an annual series of competitions for aspiring eSports teams. It's part of the <a href=\"http://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/csgo/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Pro Tour</a> and CS:GO teams can go online and use the DreamHack register button enter.</p>\n\n<p>The winners of these Challenger level tournaments earn points that help them move towards the EPT Masters Championship. Put simply, these tournaments take place online and serve as feeders for the major leagues.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"epic-games-dreamhack\">Epic Games DreamHack</h3>\n\n<p>The Epic Games DreamHack partnership has resulted in a number of interesting gaming events, including the DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite. DreamHack has long been a place for gamers to test <a href=\"/en/blog/best-mmorpgs-2022/\">MMORPGs of 2022</a> and beyond.</p>\n\n<p>Now, MMO fans can take part in community-focused Fortnite tournaments online thanks to Epic Games and DreamHack. As well as being entertaining, these events have prizepools topping<strong> $250,000.</strong></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"why-are-dreamhack-events-popular?\">Why Are DreamHack Events Popular?</h2>\n\n<p>Every festival is more than a place for people to play games. As we’ve said, there are pro-level tournaments, as well as open events. However, DreamHack also provides the infrastructure for mega-LAN parties.</p>\n\n<p>All visitors have to do is bring their own computer and connect to the network.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zwb8pQ337L8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If that’s not enough to get people using the DreamHack register button, these events feature cosplay, exclusive screenings of movies and games, artwork, activities, and live music from bands such as Trivium.</p>\n\n<p>In short, DreamHack events are more than eSports competitions, they’re all-round entertainment experiences.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"dreamhack-and-esl\">DreamHack and ESL</h2>\n\n<p>Even though DreamHack events aren’t all about gaming, the company’s connection to eSports can’t be understated. As well as giving pro teams a platform to play in front of huge audiences, DreamHack has created a culture.</p>\n\n<p>Today, people not only want to attend DreamHack, they want to play in open events for a chance to become eSports pros.</p>\n\n<p>The look and feel of DreamHack events also can’t be understated. The company spends significant sums of money to ensure the infrastructure powering its LAN parties is second-to-none.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXmfDp8haVg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It also invests heavily in extracurricular activities such as booking bands and organizing activities like tabletop tournaments and dodgeball battles.</p>\n\n<p>The aim is to run events that everyone, from hardcore gamers to recreationals who only play <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>, love.</p>\n\n<p>This is not only great for those who attend, but eSports in general because DreamHack has raised the profile of gaming and piqued the interests of people outside of the industry. That, in turn, has made eSports much more of a mainstream activity.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"dreamhack-2022-schedule\">DreamHack 2022 Schedule</h2>\n\n<p>The DreamHack 2021 schedule was something of a break from the norm because it featured online events. However, it's back to a full roster of live action this year.</p>\n\n<p>The DreamHack 2022 schedule is packed with action and, as we move through the year, we'll see a clear progression from the DreamHack 2021 series.</p>\n\n<h4 id=\"dreamhack-2022-events\">DreamHack 2022 Events</h4>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>DreamHack Dallas: June 3-5</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Summer (Jönköping, Sweden): July 18-21</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Valencia: July 1-3</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Melbourne: September 2-4</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Rotterdam: October 14-16</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Hyderabad: October 15-17</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Atlanta: November 18-20</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Winter (Jönköping, Sweden): November 24-27</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Madrid: December 9-11</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Anyone interested in attending these events can go online and use the DreamHack register button to buy tickets. Even if you’ve never played an RPG or watched eSports before, they’re a great way to find out what the gaming community is all about and have some fun!</p>\n","date":"4/3/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Welcome to DreamHack!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_27/DREAMHACK.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14738"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/chinese-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Chinese Video Games Are Here - Get Used to It","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>China is currently home to some of the largest video game development companies on the planet.</p>\n\n<p>In 2018, video game revenues in China comprised <a href=\"https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/70643/china-mobile-games-revenue-to-surpass-25-billion-by-2023/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">a quarter</a> of the global gaming industry, further cementing its place at the top table of video gaming.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>China’s Relationship with Video Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>China’s flirtation with the video gaming industry started back in the 1980s when the first home gaming consoles were hitting the global market. Japan was a dominant force at this stage, with the <a href=\"https://www.mariowiki.com/Family_Computer\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo Famicom</a> being one of many popular consoles in East Asia.</p>\n\n<p>Demand in China soared as its own economy began to rise and the middle classes wanted a taste of arcade-style gaming in their own home.</p>\n\n<p>The issue for Japanese giants like Nintendo was that they were being stung with <strong>130%</strong> import tariffs on video games and hardware.  </p>\n\n<p>This resulted in a \"gray\" market in China, where console clones were created at a significantly lower cost than the imported Nintendo systems, spawning a fresh wave of console gamers in China during the 1990s, underpinned by the country’s weak intellectual property controls.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pTM1-r-30uo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As the years ticked by, the Chinese government grew increasingly concerned about the effects of video gaming on its youth, and in June 2000, things came to a head.</p>\n\n<p>The State Council effectively passed a bill that prohibited the production, importation, and sale of games consoles and arcade machines. It wasn’t a blanket ban by any means.</p>\n\n<p>Certain consoles like Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s consoles were still permitted, but with tightening restrictions on the games allowed, it was enough to stop these consoles from developing a loyal user base for Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>The change for Chinese video games was when gamers in China took advantage of a key loophole in the gaming ban.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/HDdvY35Av3M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>PC games weren’t covered under the legislation and coupled with the rise of the internet and subsequent internet cafes across the country, the next generation of gamers tapped into the most popular PC games instead.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, internet cafes soon became hubs for gamers to share their love for Chinese video games, with <a href=\"https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/what-is-a-lan-local-area-network.html\" target=\"_blank\">local area network (LAN)</a> parties creating the perfect environment for massively multiplayer online games (<a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a>) to flourish, as well as role-playing games (<a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a>) and even games featuring strong <a href=\"/en/blog/visual-novels/\">visual novels</a>.</p>\n\n<h2>The Companies That Drive Chinese Video Games Today</h2>\n\n<p>There are <strong>three </strong>current superpowers when it comes to Chinese video games. These corporations have blazed a trail for Chinese online games in more recent years and are the brains behind many of the top Chinese video games today.</p>\n\n<h3>Tencent</h3>\n\n<p>Officially considered the world’s largest company in the video game industry, Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen and at the start of 2021, it was valued at almost <a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/26/tencent-shares-fall-over-5percent-after-closing-in-on-1-trillion-valuation.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">$1 trillion</a>. Its video game publishing division generated <strong>$23.79 billion</strong> in revenue during 2020.</p>\n\n<p>It’s come a long way from its first game QQ Tang in 2004, with its Honor of Kings multiplayer online battle arena title taking the brand to its greatest heights. The release became the highest-grossing game ever, and the most downloaded mobile game app worldwide.</p>\n\n<p>After developing its own TGP games console, many other Tencent titles shot to notoriety too, including <strong>League of Legends</strong> and <strong>PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>A Tencent subsidiary would develop <strong>Call of Duty: Mobile</strong>, which achieved over 35 million app downloads within three days of its launch in October 2019.</p>\n\n<h3>Perfect World</h3>\n\n<p>Perfect World Games, as it was originally known, was devised by founder Chi Yufeng to develop and launch a spate of Chinese video games for the online multiplayer market.</p>\n\n<p>Within three years of its launch, it was publicly listed on the Nasdaq, the leading US stock exchange for fast-growing, innovative tech companies.</p>\n\n<p>Perfect World Games has also helped provide Chinese gamers with access to some of the world’s most popular eSports titles today.</p>\n\n<p>Valve-developed titles such as <strong>Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO)</strong> and <strong>Dota 2</strong> have been made available with Perfect World securing a deal as China’s exclusive distributor.</p>\n\n<h3>NetEase</h3>\n\n<p>NetEase dates back to 1997 when it was founded as part of its investment in the internet and search engine technology. It has since focused on delivering online entertainment services, including the development of online PC and mobile games.</p>\n\n<p>Some of the dedicated Chinese video games from NetEase include <strong>Tianxia III</strong>, <strong>Heroes of Tang Dynasty Zero</strong>, <strong>Nostos</strong>, and <strong>Onmyoji</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>Its partnerships with world leading video game developers and publishers overseas have also helped strengthen China’s ties to the biggest video and PC games.</p>\n\n<p>NetEase is now a long-time partner of Blizzard Entertainment, bringing the likes of Overwatch and World of WarCraft to market here.</p>\n\n<p>NetEase has even been permitted to develop and oversee Chinese versions of these games to improve the resonance of these titles in the Chinese video games market.</p>\n\n<h2>China: A Country Where Gaming Has Long Been Embedded in Its Culture</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/qpYF-xmNMew\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Gaming is something that Chinese culture has enjoyed for generations on end. For example, Chinese New Year's games are some of the most popular for families and friends to play together.</p>\n\n<p>The most played is Mahjong, which is played using tiles and is akin to the Western card game \"Rummy\".</p>\n\n<p>It also lays claim to some of the oldest board games in the world. The Chinese Go games are said to be one of the oldest board games still played today, dating back over <strong>2,500 years</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>It could also be labeled as one of the best Chinese <a href=\"/en/games/genre/puzzle-games/\">puzzle games</a>, with players tasked with strategizing and surrounding their opponents’ playing pieces known as \"stones\".</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5PTXdR8hLlQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Even the iconic Chinese Checkers has successfully transcended across the globe, becoming one of the most popular Chinese marble games played outside of mainland China.</p>\n\n<p>On a more light-hearted level, Chinese food cooking games have also proven popular. These casual Chinese online games have opened the eyes of the next generation to Chinese cooking techniques and time-honored Chinese recipes in fun, colorful game scenarios.</p>\n\n<h2>The Cultural Divide to Bridge When Publishing Chinese Video Games</h2>\n\n<p>China is now the <strong>biggest </strong>single language market in the world, and with some 242 million-plus iOS devices owned in China alone, it’s easy to see the scale of the opportunity with marketing Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>Navigating the cultural differences is vital for game developers to successfully publish new titles that get the same warm response in the Asia as they do in the West, who must take the following into consideration:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>The importance of localization</strong>\n\n\t<p>Where some game developers have tried and failed to bring a title to China that’s been hugely popular in the West, they have shown little consideration for its translation. Some games simply <strong>don’t</strong> translate directly into Mandarin and resonate with locals.</p>\n\n\t<p>That’s why major developers like Activision and Valve have partnered with major Chinese video games publishers to ensure games are comprehensively “localized”, both in terms of their content and visual presentation.</p>\n\n\t<p>It may even require an overhaul of the plotline if it’s something that Chinese gamers would struggle to relate to.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><strong>Freemium games with in-app purchases do work</strong>\n\t<p>Understanding how locals prefer to game is also key to ensuring the success of Chinese video games releases. Mobile Chinese gamers are happier making in-app purchases to enhance their gameplay of “freemium” titles.</p>\n\n\t<p>Chinese casual gamers pay <b>50% more in-app</b> than players elsewhere.</p>\n\n\t<p>Ensuring developers make it possible for Chinese gamers to make those in-app purchases using compatible payment platforms is essential. Supercell made this glaring error in 2013 when it launched <strong>Clash of Clans</strong> here.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>The game <strong>forced </strong>players to make in-app purchases to unlock levels and items via Google Play. Bizarrely, Google Play is not a payment provider that’s synonymous in East Asia, which led to players quitting the game without paying for any add-ons.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><strong>Understand the social and marketing portals that reach China’s gamers</strong>\n\t<p>It’s also important for video game developers and publishers alike to understand how best to market new titles to Chinese gamers. Tencent is not just a leading <a href=\"/en/games/\">video games</a> developer, it’s also the leading social media platform in China.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>In terms of driving organic exposure, Baidu is the king of search engines driving four-fifths of search traffic across mainland China.</p>\n\n\t<p>In terms of mobile news and entertainment, game releases are also typically announced on ByteDance, the parent company of the TikTok platform that’s gone viral in the West.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/V61cxYZbNHY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, as recently as last year, the Chinese government continues to take a dim view of Chinese video games. Beijing placed stringent time limitations on how long Chinese youngsters can spend playing games – only <strong>three </strong>hours a week for many.</p>\n\n<p>Despite this hostility, the very companies we listed earlier in this article continue to fly the flag for Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>These are the studios that understand China’s gaming market best, but other studios can overcome the cultural and communicative roadblocks that exist to successfully publish and operate new video games in China.</p>\n","date":"3/30/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"China's love-hate relationship with video games","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_11/east-west-3.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14733"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/gamecube-games/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top 10 GameCube Games: Titles that Changed the Game for Nintendo","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>What are the best GameCube games of all time? There are plenty to choose from, but we’ve put together the <em>definitive </em>list.</p>\n\n<p>GameCube changed the game for Nintendo. Not only did it give the company a way to compete with the next generation of consoles, but it also opened the door to better aesthetics, slicker animations, and deeper gameplay.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>To show you what we mean, here’s an overview of the seminal console and a rundown for the <em>top 10 GameCube games in history.</em></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-nintendo-gamecube?\">What is the Nintendo GameCube?</h2>\n\n<p>The GameCube was Nintendo’s first foray into sixth-generation consoles. The official GameCube release date in North America was 2001. It launched in PAL territories the following year, but the console’s story began a few years earlier.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo first signaled its intention to compete with the PlayStation in 1999. The code name <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/05/05/say-hello-to-project-dolphin\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Project Dolphin</a> got people talking, which meant there was plenty of hype <em>before </em>the official GameCube release date.</p>\n\n<p>The GameCube console differed from previous Nintendo products because it used optical discs. This format signaled a change of direction for the company and allowed game developers to push the boundaries further than before because of the increased storage space.</p>\n\n<p>The GameCube release date led to a stream of impressive new games. Which ones were the most impressive? Scroll down for our top 10 GameCube games.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-gamecube-games-in-history\">The 10 Best GameCube Games in History</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHss3zdoiHk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>OK, so you’ve got your GameCube console or GameCube emulator ready. The question now is, what to play? For that, we have put together the below list.</p>\n\n<p>We haven’t ranked the games on it in any order because <em>everyone </em>will have their preferences. However, if you’re looking for some inspiration, these GameCube games are all fantastic.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"soulcalibur-2\">Soulcalibur 2</h3>\n\n<p>This 3D fighting classic was <a href=\"https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/\" target=\"_blank\">Namco’s</a> follow-up to the game-changing Soulcalibur. The graphics were slicker and smoother in this version, but the thing that made it stand out was the special characters. Each console had its own unique fighter.</p>\n\n<p>PlayStation gamers could use Tekken’s Heihachi, while Xbox players can unlock Spawn. However, GameCube owners (or someone with a GameCube <a href=\"/en/blog/game-emulators/\">emulator</a>) got the best deal because they could fight with the Hero of Time, Link.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"mario-kart-double-dash\">Mario Kart Double Dash</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3hZbP7hyD6M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you’ve got a GameCube console or GameCube emulator and you want to create a lasting bond with someone, play Mario Kart Double Dash. This racing game has plenty of great qualities with great graphics and iconic maps.</p>\n\n<p>However, the best feature is the dual controls. Basically, two players can control a single kart, which makes this the ultimate team-building exercise as players have to swap places between driving or defending.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"super-smash-bros.-melee\">Super Smash Bros. Melee</h3>\n\n<p>This has to be one of<em> the best</em> GameCube games because it sold more copies than many of its peers. However, it’s not on our list just because it sold millions of copies. This game took minutes to learn, but <em>hours </em>to master. That made it engaging.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact all of Nintendo’s greatest characters were locked in a <a href=\"/en/blog/battle-royale/\">battle royale</a>, and it’s easily one of the best Nintendo GameCube offerings in history. Believe it or not, people still play this game competitively to this day.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"metroid-prime\">Metroid Prime</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dig8LBEW2ps\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Metroid Prime is not only one of the best GameCube games of all time, it’s one of the <em>best video games</em> period.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo took a risk remaking this game because Super Metroid was considered a classic, but it did a fantastic job of bringing the action-adventure game into the modern area. We're talking about a full reimagining, moving the 2D experience into the first person.</p>\n\n<p>The developers stuck to Metroid’s original formula but turned it into an immersive 3D world.</p>\n\n<p>The soundtrack and enhanced <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">video game aesthetics</a> breathed new life into Metroid and brought in a new audience too.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"super-mario-strikers\">Super Mario Strikers</h3>\n\n<p>Mario and his friends have always been sporty, but this football offering skews things in a slightly different direction. You do get to play football and score goals. However, in this GameCube game, Mario and his teammates have violent streaks.</p>\n\n<p>That means dirty tackles are fair game. This game is actually getting a revival on the Nintendo Switch, with Mario Strikers Charged promising more sports action.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"beyond-good-and-evil\">Beyond Good and Evil</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLaxjxPJwI8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What do you get when you combine a sci-fi theme, some anti-establishment political vibes, and a photographer named Jade? That’s right, you get one of the best GameCube games in history.</p>\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a> creation is hailed as a cult classic thanks to its storyline, animations, and use of atmosphere. Many have waited for a sequel, but it has never quite happened. Regardless, the legacy lives on and it has developed into a cult classic.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"the-legend-of-zelda:-the-wind-waker\">The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker</h3>\n\n<p>The team behind Wind Walker took many chances, but they all paid off. For starters, the cel shaded graphics caused a backlash back in the day as fans wanted a realistic aesthetic, although most now recognize it as the franchise's most iconic look.</p>\n\n<p>Beyond that, the title takes place on the ocean and not in forests. Second, Link was turned into a child-like character, a move that could have made him look weak. In reality, it made him stronger.</p>\n\n<p>He became the Hero of the Seas and that makes Wind Walker one of the most popular GameCube games ever.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pikmin-2\">Pikmin 2</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cteEOv7pmHI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Modern <a href=\"/en/games/platform/flash-games/\">Flash games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a> are dominated by puzzles, but Pikmin 2 showed that they can be just as good on consoles. Released in 2004 and developed by Nintendo, this game requires you to explore an unknown planet by completing intricate puzzles.</p>\n\n<p>The more tasks you complete, the more of the planet you uncover.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"mario-golf:-toadstool-tour\">Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour</h3>\n\n<p>There are plenty of fantastic sports-based GameCube games, but few can match Toadstool Tour. Not only is this Nintendo’s only Mario golf game, but it’s also <em>beautiful </em>in its simplicity.</p>\n\n<p>Three clicks are all you need to swing your way around a variety of intricate courses and take on a cast of skilled competitors.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"madden-nfl-2004\">Madden NFL 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/a5tMvy2ofdc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The 15th installment of the Madden series is still regarded as one of the best. It’s one of the top GameCube games in history. The reason people still love Madden 2004 is its gameplay.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo GameCube opened up new possibilities regarding animations and character actions. That means Madden NFL 2004 featured smooth, quick player actions. These upgrades made it feel more realistic than previous games in the series and, thus, a GameCube hit.</p>\n","date":"3/15/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"What are the best GameCube games ever?","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/gamecube-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14720"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/meta-in-gaming/"},"strings":{"title":"Meta in Gaming: What Does it All Mean?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"300000","description":"<p>If you’re a keen follower of competitive eSports, or you livestream gaming personalities regularly online, there’s a good chance you will have heard of the term meta in gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming has shaped the evolution of the industry in recent times, both in terms of game design and how gamers interact and engage with new releases.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What is the Meaning of Meta?</h2>\n\n<p>In basic terms, meta in gaming focuses on <em>strategies </em>and <em>skills </em>used in the end game or competitive elements of gaming. The aim of meta is to give gamers peak performance and enable them to be the best.</p>\n\n<p>The meta game includes gamers using their real-world expertise to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>This could be learning and testing the optimal strategies or even gaining awareness of the latest game updates, glitches, and bugs that can provide them with a competitive, often unfair advantage.</p>\n\n<h2>When Did the Term “Meta Gaming” First Transpire?</h2>\n\n<p>Using meta in gaming can be found back in <em>1956 </em>with zero-sum games in a report from the <a href=\"https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/n6jnAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=metagame\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Research Institute</a>. 15 years later, Nigel Howard published a book titled <a href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00401706.1973.10489097?journalCode=utch20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">“Paradoxes of Rationality: Theory of Metagames and Political Behavior”</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Howard used the term metagames in the context of the ongoing Cold War as an alternative to prisoner’s dilemma – an approach used for years when getting under the skin of game theory.</p>\n\n<p>At the beginning of the new millennium, game designer <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Garfield\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Garfield</a> helped bring the metagame into a new universe by defining its next-generation purpose as “how a game interfaces beyond itself” at the Game Developers Conference in 2000.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/afu516A828k\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>The Representation of Meta in Gaming Today</h2>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming is used to describe the latest strategic methods and trends among those who play a particular game.</p>\n\n<p>It is particularly common for metagaming to occur in card-based or collectible games, as well as team-based multiplayer games where specific battlegrounds and arenas have their very own metagames.</p>\n\n<p>These metagames are typically influenced by the game developers themselves. That’s because certain cards, arenas, or battlegrounds may often receive enhancements over time from publishers.</p>\n\n<p>These include game expansions such as new attributes for cards or in-game characters, and even new items and weaponry for the latest <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO games</a>.</p>\n\n<h3>Meta in RPGs</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJyRzn78IE4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In the context of modern <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG games</a>, meta in gaming is most commonly used to denote a gamer’s use of the accepted traits of a game.</p>\n\n<p>For instance, a player would be metagaming if they used an in-game character to carry out in-game actions that the player knows but the character could not.</p>\n\n<p>If a gamer discovers the long-term strategy of the overarching gamemaster, if they adjust their in-game actions to enable their character to thrive, then this would be deemed a form of meta gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming can also be found in <a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-fighting-games-pc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fighting games</a>. A prime example is in the character match-up screen when a player decides which fighters to play with and fight against.</p>\n\n<p>They may take the time to assess each potential opponent’s strengths and weaknesses before picking a fighter that can easily neutralize their strengths and maximize the weaknesses of their opponents.</p>\n\n<p>To counteract this, some of the competitive eSports fighting titles have adopted blind selections to further randomize the outcome of fighter picks; thereby curbing meta in gaming mechanics and placing a greater emphasis on player skill.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Meta in Gaming Always Legitimate or Intended by Developers?</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, it <a href=\"https://gamedev.quora.com/Are-game-developers-for-or-against-metagaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">depends on what context</a> metagaming is used. In highly competitive video gaming, such as eSports, metagaming represents the peak of performance, where pros use the latest strategies and equipment to compete.</p>\n\n<p>However, this is a fine line, and some interpretations of metagaming prompt a negative reaction from gamers. One of the biggest forms of meta manipulation is <a href=\"/en/blog/stream-sniping/\">stream sniping</a>. This involves using another gamer's live stream to obtain knowledge to use against them in-game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3iL4-wIqYg4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A player could live stream their opponent's Twitch stream and gain an edge on their in-game positions and actions. The result is that stream sniping in <em>competitive </em>gaming environments can cause such devious and calculated gamers to be banned from some games.</p>\n\n<p>At the other end of the spectrum, there are instances where bugs can unwittingly rear their head in-game.</p>\n\n<p>Bugs are par for the course in video game development. However, there are cases where gamers have discovered the bugs before the developers, allowing them to take advantage of certain glitches.  In most examples of bugs and glitches, these are discovered coincidentally.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers don't typically go out on a limb and attempt to manipulate a game's code and push it to its limits. Of course, some gamers train themselves to think like video game developers and seek those exploits to add to their metagame.</p>\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of this spectrum on meta in gaming is the plethora of opportunities for gamers to abuse game mechanics to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in some racing games you can use speed boosts, and here gamers have often used \"<a href=\"https://mutecity.org/wiki/Snaking\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">snaking</a>\". These mini-turbo boosts can be performed almost non-stop around circuits just by continuously drifting back and forth.</p>\n\n<p>In <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, gamers have long since engaged in an exploit known as \"kiting\" - whereby players lead the AI enemies into the most advantageous positions for the player to strike.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Effective Gaming Fair?</h2>\n\n<p>However, the gaming market is becoming an increasingly crowded marketplace. With more games to choose from than ever before, the need for effective and fair meta in gaming is apparent for developers to help their titles stand out from the crowd.</p>\n\n<p>There is a sense that legitimate meta in gaming will help to drive greater value from your paid-for titles – and even your free-to-play picks too.</p>\n\n<p>With new layers of gameplay and engagement, it’s little wonder that gamers are growing more invested in their favorite titles than before.</p>\n","date":"3/9/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Meta in gaming is still a controversial topic ","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/meta-in-gaming.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14716"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/olympic-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Sports Games that Embrace the Olympic Spirit: The Top 10 Olympic Video Games","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>Are you ready to run through the best Olympic video games in history? If you like the sporty things in life, our latest top 10 will certainly get your heart racing.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>We all know there are games that cover every aspect of life, as well as things outside the realms of reality. From war and space to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/castle-games/\">castle games</a>, you can immerse yourself in a plethora of weird and wonderful worlds.</p>\n\n<p>With that being the case, it’s hardly surprising that <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/sports/esports-fans-leagues-games.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sport is a big deal in gaming</a>. Within this genre are Olympic video games. As you’d expect, they focus on the Summer <em>and </em>Winter Olympics, which means you get to run, jump, ski, shoot, and a whole lot more.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vJxFL8j-QM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Now, people often ask whether we’ll see eSports in the Olympics. The answer is that <em>we don’t know</em>. If they are, it would be interesting to see world-class gamers compete in Olympic events at the Games.</p>\n\n<p>We know there’s skill involved, which is a good reason to include them. We also know that these games require a certain amount of physical effort because you have to tap buttons like crazy.</p>\n\n<p>Could that convince the IOC to put video games in the Olympics? We’ll have to wait and see. However, in lieu of that, we’ve picked out <em>10 of the best Olympic video games in history</em>.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to get sporty, scroll down for a rundown of the finest Olympic offerings.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 10 Olympic Video Games of All Time</h2>\n\n<p>Okay, so without further delay, here are 10 of the best Olympic video games of all time. We’ve not ranked them in order, so don’t get mad. We have, however, picked out 10 games we think embody the Olympic spirit and, in turn, the <em>spirit </em>of gaming.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeOxEaHn5wI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bigger, brighter, and bolder graphics make this one of the best Olympic video games in recent years. Of course, it’s also an <a href=\"https://www.olympicvideogames.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official game</a>, so there are plenty of familiar faces, landmarks, and events.</p>\n\n<p>There are 18 sports you can compete in, but the standout feature of this game is the fact you can customize just about every inch of an athlete.</p>\n\n<h3>Beijing 2008</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XC5BAjELudg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed by Eurocom and published by Sega, this 2008 tribute to the Beijing Olympic Games features 32 national teams and 38 events. That makes it one of<em> the most</em> comprehensive Olympic Games video game offerings in history.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are almost too many things to do in this game. However, if you want the full Olympic video games experience from the comfort of your own home, it’s perfect.</p>\n\n<h3>Vancouver 2010</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPajsNzRUH4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This Winter Olympics video game is another product of the Eurocom/Sega link-up. You can try a variety of Winter Olympic sports, including snowboarding, slalom, and bobsleigh.</p>\n\n<p>You can also improve your skills by completing <em>30 </em>different challenges, such as landing jumps in specific zones.</p>\n\n<h3>London 2012</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/S3daqKlU7_M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Another of the official Olympic video games, London 2012 took what the franchise started and made it better. There are 31 sports to compete in, each with its own leaderboard. The biggest reason to play this Olympic tribute is the national pride feature.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, your results contribute to the overall success of the nation you’re representing.</p>\n\n<h3>Steep: Road to the Winter Olympics – 2016</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUZj912Mkc4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This isn’t an official Winter Olympics video game, but that doesn’t mean it’s not entertaining. Developed by <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a>, Steep was available for PlayStation and Xbox, and it took the Olympic video games genre to a more extreme level.</p>\n\n<p>As well as standard sports, you can try base jumping, wingsuit flying races, and speed riding.</p>\n\n<h3>Athens 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5aaJxWczk0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Eurocom partnered with Sony for this Olympics video game and produced a small but well-appointed product. The list of sports isn’t as extensive as later Olympic titles, but all the main bases are covered.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can sprint, swim, shoot, and set your sights on gold in <em>more than</em> 20 events.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Gold (Barcelona '92) – 1992</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vLaa0GZxAg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This was the official Olympic Games video game for Barcelona ’92 and it was available for all Sega systems, including the Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear.</p>\n\n<p>Mashing the buttons was a major part of Olympic Gold, but what was most interesting was the competition you faced.</p>\n\n<p>Although rudimentary by the standards of today’s Olympic video games, the complexity setting meant each nation was better at certain sports than another. This actually added a nice layer of variety to the game.</p>\n\n<h3>Daley Thompson's Decathlon - 1984</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AR0e4q1EYM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s only fitting that <a href=\"https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daley-Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">one of the greatest Olympians</a> in history has an equally impressive game dedicated to his legacy. Compared to a modern Olympic Games video game, Daley Thompson's Decathlon is visually inferior. However, just like the man himself, it has plenty of other talents.</p>\n\n<p>The gameplay is entertaining and there’s an overarching goal. You compete in 10 events, naturally, over the course of two days. Therefore, you have a clear target to aim for, which isn’t always the case in Olympic video games.</p>\n\n<h3>Nagano Winter Olympics '98</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrU-ZSItpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Konami’s Nagano is often seen as a turning point for the Winter Olympics video game genre. This 1998 creation was the first true 3D Olympic Games video game, and it paved the way for everything we see today.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bringing a new level of aesthetic depth to the genre, Nagano Winter Olympics '98 wasn’t all about button mashing. There was some, but not like previous games.</p>\n\n<p>It was more refined and that helped future Olympic offerings become more like <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> than ever before.</p>\n\n<h3>Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jcu57wxUD9U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Olympic video games don’t have to be serious. There have been various showdowns between Mario and Sonic over the years, but their battle at the Tokyo Games is one of the most enjoyable. There are some critics of this game.</p>\n\n<p>For some, there’s a lack of content in story mode. Additionally, players that enjoy <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic games</a> don’t like the <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">aesthetics</a>. However, the gameplay is extremely entertaining and there are plenty of sports to compete in.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want an Olympics video game that’s a bit more <em>lighthearted</em>, Mario and Sonic is perfect.</p>\n\n<h2>Practice Makes Perfect</h2>\n\n<p>There you have our list of some of the best Olympic Games video games in history. But with each tournament comes a new offering, so perhaps the next classic is just around the corner.</p>\n\n<p>We'll just have to wait and see!</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"3/6/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The next step in Olympics: Olympic Video Games!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/olympic-video-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14710"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/rhythm-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Have you ever felt a beat infect your body? Are there times you find yourself mindlessly tapping a tune or humming along to a song? If so, rhythm games are for you.</p>\n\n<p>These browser, console, and PC games have become popular with players around the world over the last 20+ years. Indeed, ever since the release of classics such as <em>Dance Dance Revolution</em> and <em>PaRapper the Rapper</em>, gamers have been moving to the beat.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Now, with <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/\">virtual reality (VR)</a> bringing a new dimension to the genre and old hits being remade, it’s time to examine the phenomenon of online rhythm games.</p>\n\n<p>We’ll guide you through the nuances of the genre like a well-trained dance partner. We’ll show you the best moves to make (i.e. the top games). Then it’s your turn to strut your stuff.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to embrace the music and find your inner beat, here’s a rundown of the top ten rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-rhythm-games?\">What Are Rhythm Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjiDdx2SWiY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rhythm games are musical offerings where the aim is to move your feet and/or fingers to the sound of a beat. The technical definition of console and PC rhythm games is: <em>“an action video game that challenges a player’s sense of rhythm.”</em></p>\n\n<p>The main way this challenge manifests itself is dance. For example, if you’ve ever been to an amusement arcade, you’ll have seen games such as <a href=\"https://www.ddrgame.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dance Dance Revolution</a>. The aim of this game is to tap your feet in time with a beat.</p>\n\n<p>However, while dancing dominates the rhythm games genre, it’s not the only challenge you’ll face. Some of the best rhythm games test your ability to find the beat by playing a <em>computerized </em>instrument. The <a href=\"https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/guitar-hero-series\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guitar Hero series</a> is a great example of this.</p>\n\n<p>Singing games are also part of the genre. PaRappa the Rapper was the first singing rhythm game. Developed by <a href=\"https://closinglogosgroup.miraheze.org/wiki/NanaOn-Sha_(Japan)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NanaOn-Sha</a> and released in 1996, the aim was to rap in time with the onscreen characters.</p>\n\n<p>Other hits, such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SingStar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sing Star</a>, built on this and, subsequently, became some of the top rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"rhythm-games-greats:-people-who-can-beat-the-beat\">Rhythm Games Greats: People Who Can Beat the Beat</h2>\n\n<p>There are some people who can find a beat and keep time better than others. Of course, every rhythm games' player just wants to have fun. However, gaming is also competitive, so hitting a high score is always something to strive for.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, it helps if you have a passion for music. The following gamers have certainly got that and more:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pp1-otl\">PP1 OTL</h3>\n\n<p>This mysterious gamer became a Dance Dance Revolution Legend on May 21, 2011, after hitting a high score of <a href=\"https://www.trueachievements.com/game/Dance-Dance-Revolution/scores\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>3,419 points</em></a>. They hit all 50 trophies and bagged the maximum number of “Gamerscore” points on route to securing the highest total of all-time.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"ryota-wada\">Ryota Wada</h3>\n\n<p>Dance Dance Revolution has been a hit for more than a decade, but Wada remains one of the youngest players to ever hit a <em>perfect </em>score. The Japanese groover achieved an AAA rating on expert mode at the <em>age of 9</em> after mastering the song, Hyper Eurobeat.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, Wada is not only a legend in gaming but the world at large. His step-perfect performance earned him a spot in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/youngest-gamer-to-achieve-a-perfect-score-on-dance-dance-revolution\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of World Records</a>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJy7P3TDp6Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"matthew-a\">Matthew A</h3>\n\n<p>This Guitar Hero III player became a legend of rock in their own right after hitting one of the highest ever scores. Matthew notched up a total of 916,745 points while playing Through the Fire and the Flames on expert mode.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeremy-d\">Jeremy D</h3>\n\n<p>Another Guitar Hero fan set a record in 2015 when they hit a 7,500-note streak on Warriors of Rock! That score is not only impressive but a testament to Jeremy’s finger fitness because tapping away for that long is a tough task for anyone.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeff-“jedimaster633”-ashby\">Jeff “JediMaster633” Ashby</h3>\n\n<p>There have been some impressive Rock Band performances over the years. From drummers and bassists to guitar players. However, when it comes to vocals, few are better than Ashby.</p>\n\n<p>The American gamer has submitted some superb results to Cyberscore, but his rendition of Give it Away was the best. His 467,496 total was a world best and enough to beat Canada’s Jay “stealthhack”.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-rhythm-games-online\">The 10 Best Rhythm Games Online</h2>\n\n<p>Into having some fun and moving to the beat? Could you beat some of the top rhythm games performers? Ready to slay the same? Here's ten of the best console and browser rhythm games:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-beat-saber\">10. Beat Saber</h3>\n\n<p>If you fancy an immersive rhythm game where striking blocks is more important than hitting the right notes, Beat Saber is for you.</p>\n\n<p>This game isn’t overly complex, and its visuals are simple at best. However, among this simplicity is a virtual reality game that’s totally engrossing. The aim is simple: choose a colored lightsaber and swing for moving objects at the right times.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-audiosurf-2\">9. Audiosurf 2</h3>\n\n<p>Audiosurf 2 isn’t new, but it’s still worth a place on our round up of top-rated rhythm games. Its dynamics are similar to Thumper and other hits within the genre. You’re moving along a track and the aim is to hit notes (denoted by colored blocks) at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>That’s great, but it’s not why it’s on this list. Audiosurf 2 is among the best rhythm games because you can upload your own tracks. That means you don’t have to listen to stock songs and generic tunes.</p>\n\n<p>We all love listening to our own musical favorites, which is why Audiosurf 2 remains a go-to game within the rhythm community.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-rez-infinite\">8. Rez Infinite</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RQPhfwhrTJw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rez got fingers tapping when it was released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast and, thanks to some slick upgrades, it found its feet again in 2017 as Rez Infinite. Rez Infinite puts you back in control of a futuristic rhythm-seeker flying through space.</p>\n\n<p>This time, however, you’ll be immersed in a 360-degree universe.</p>\n\n<p>Why? Because Rez Infinite is available as a virtual reality game. That means you can really lose yourself in the beat as you tap buttons in sync with techno sounds.</p>\n\n<p>If you can match the soundtracks beat-for-beat, you’ll defeat your enemies and take charge of the Rez Infinite universe.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-thumper\">7. Thumper</h3>\n\n<p>Thumper has been described as the rollercoaster of rhythm games. That’s because you’re put in charge of a beetle that’s flying down a track filled with twists, turns, bumps, and humps.</p>\n\n<p>These disruptions to an otherwise smooth ride are, of course, the obstacles you have to hit. The aim is to make it through nine psychedelic levels and conquer the final boss (a giant maniacal head), all while aggressive tunes play in the background.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-friday-night-funkin’\">6. Friday Night Funkin’</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the rhythm games free software out there, Friday Night Funkin’ is one of the best. This open-source creation was released in 2020 and survives on donations alone.</p>\n\n<p>People donated and continue to do so because it harks back to a time when rhythm games were pure dance challenges. That’s not to say new rhythm games online are bad. They’re certainly not.</p>\n\n<p>However, we all have a soft spot for the way things used to be and that’s what Friday Night Funkin’ taps into. The retro animations are matched by an equally retro premise: hit the right dance moves at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>For all intents and purposes, this game is a modern version of Dance Dance Revolution.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-rhythm-doctor\">5. Rhythm Doctor</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQBQe4XSvDY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This is the hardest, easiest rhythm game you’ll ever play. Rhythm Doctor sees you assume the role of medicine dispenser. That means you have to hand out medicine to patients at regular intervals.</p>\n\n<p>How regularly? Every seventh beat. Each time you hear the seventh beat, you hit the space bar, and the patient gets their meds.</p>\n\n<p>Sounds easy, right? Well, in many ways, it is. However, the problem is that there are countless distractions. Not only do the sounds get faster and more complex, there are background noises and all manner of animations taking place as you try to hit the seventh beat.</p>\n\n<p>As PC rhythm games go, this one is frustratingly engaging.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-bpm:-bullets-per-minute\">4. BPM: Bullets Per Minute</h3>\n\n<p>Anyone that can rattle off notes at machinegun speeds should play Bullets Per Minute. Unsurprisingly, the track list is filled with powerful rock tunes and your job is to jump, shoot, and slide your way around fantasy worlds.</p>\n\n<p>To make these moves, avoid attacks, and kill your enemies, you need to hit buttons on the right notes. More direct hits results in more direct hits, so make sure you can find the beat in every song.</p>\n\n<p>Given that Bullets Per Minute is all about high-octane action and demonic enemies, it’s perfect for those that suffer with <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> and need to let off some steam.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-sayonara-wild-hearts\">3. Sayonara Wild Hearts</h3>\n\n<p>A lot of rhythm games' free play and premium titles bombard you with animations. Yes, some of them look great, but there are times when an abundance of features becomes distracting. Sayonara Wild Hearts doesn’t fall into this trap.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, it’s beautiful in its simplicity along with a great selection of songs made especially for the game. That means you can focus on dancing your way through 23 levels. What’s also great about Sayonara Wild Hearts is the way each level moves into the next.</p>\n\n<p>It’s literally like an album, which is another reason it’s ranked among the best rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-pistol-whip\">2. Pistol Whip</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get when you cross rhythm games with a first-person shooter? That’s right, you get Pistol Whip. Unlike other rhythm games PC and console players will be familiar with, Pistol Whip is all about using the music to defeat an enemy.</p>\n\n<p>That means you’re not hitting the notes to make a tune or perform a dance move.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, each beat you hit directs a bullet towards incoming enemies. The better your timing, the more accurate and deadly your shots will be. In many ways, Pistol Whip is as much of an action <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure game</a> as a rhythmic challenge.</p>\n\n<p>However, regardless of the genres it straddles, you’ll love this game if you’re a fan of hitting deadly notes.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-fuser\">1. Fuser</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4jdym6nB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Where would rhythm games PC and console players be without Harmonix? The studio that brought us Guitar Hero has become one of the go-to names for online rhythm games, and Fuser is one of its best. It’s entertaining because it’s different.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike other console, PC, and browser rhythm games, Fuser doesn’t put you under pressure.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, you’re not playing against the clock or battling bad guys. Instead, you’re free to experiment. In fact, that’s the aim. You’re positioned behind a set of decks with one simple task: create a hit track.</p>\n\n<p>For rhythm games enthusiasts, Fuser offers a break from the norm and an enjoyable one at that.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-genre-to-enjoy\">A Genre to Enjoy</h2>\n\n<p>Rhythm games aren’t for everyone. There are a lot of hardcore gamers that believe Fuser and Pistol Whip et al are nothing more than novelty offerings. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming of all varieties, whether it’s <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> with an RPG vibe or console first-person shooters, can be fun.</p>\n\n<p>The fact rhythm games require you to move and react to a beat doesn’t make them any less entertaining, skilled, or enjoyable. With that mind, it’s worth looking at the console, browser, and PC rhythm games listed in this guide.</p>\n\n<p>You never know, you might discover a talent for dancing, singing, or musical instruments that you never knew you had.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/27/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Sometimes it seems like rhythm games are only getting more popular","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/rhythm-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14706"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/"},"strings":{"title":"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo gamer or you play video games as part of a collective with friends: having a cool video game room at home can radically improve the immersion and authenticity of your gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>The last 24 months have been a very strange time indeed, but if we’re going to be spending more of our time indoors, we might as well do so in a fun, purpose-built gaming room, right?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What’s a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>A gaming room should be considered your very own area for escapism. A chance to relax and enter new virtual worlds in the comfort of your home. If you’re a serious gamer, having a recreational gaming space that’s comfortable and enhances your gameplay is worth its weight in gold.</p>\n\n<h2>What Does a Gaming Room Have?</h2>\n\n<p>Most state-of-the-art gaming rooms will have <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-monitor/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an impressive screen</a> to display your PC or console games. It might even be multiple screens, depending on the nature of the <em>game</em>.</p>\n\n<p>High-quality <a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-gaming-speakers/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound systems</a> that deliver HD-quality audio can also help to immerse you in the action, while stylish yet <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=gaming%20room%20setup&eq=gaming&etslf=3494&term_meta[]=gaming%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=room%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=setup%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comfortable furniture</a> makes hours-long gaming sessions that little bit better.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Lay Out a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>Always keep in mind practicality when designing a gaming bedroom. In an <em>ideal </em>world, your room will be without windows that encourage natural light to shine in and reflect onto your screen(s).</p>\n\n<p>If your video games room does have windows, keep the screens as far away from the windows as possible or invest in roller blinds that can provide blackout coverage. Also, consider wall-mounted shelves to store gaming accessories if tabletop space is at a premium.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do I Make My Room Like a Gamer Room?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyTylWtvLRA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're looking into turning your bedroom or leisure space into your very own gaming zone, first and foremost you need a gaming <em>chair</em>. You can get chairs that suit both PC and console gaming, as well as simulators for sports like motorsport.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming room accessories like smart lighting, storage, and decorations can all help to create an on-point theme for your gamer room.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re an avid player of PC-based <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> or you’ve successfully acquired one of the next-generation consoles, check out the following <em>10 ideas</em> to make your gaming bedroom the envy of your pals.</p>\n\n<h3>1. The Ultimate Gaming Room Ideas for RPG Enthusiasts</h3>\n\n<p>As with any <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG title</a>, you are transported to a fictional, virtual world, taking control of a game’s protagonist and making crucial decisions in the development of each character.</p>\n\n<p>With RPGs capable of delivering some of the most immersive, open-world experiences available, consider investing heavily in the biggest screen size possible. If it’s a desktop gaming room, look for a curved panoramic desktop monitor that offers truly expansive visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Similarly, for console games, curved 4K screens can help to create a visual that welcomes you in and ensures a vibrant display.</p>\n\n<p>If you are passionate about a <em>particular </em>RPG title, you could always decorate your space in the theme of your favorite games. For instance, a medieval RPG would look and feel great when played in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tavern that you can enjoy during and after RPG sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>2. The Best Gaming Room Setup for Shooters</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vW6OP6Rwpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're more of a sharp-shooter (in gaming terms), you’ll want a game room setup that gives you laser-like focus in highly pressurized situations.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a sniper or someone with the speed and accuracy to engage in rifle combat on the ground, it’s probably a good idea not to get too creative with the lighting in your room.</p>\n\n<p><em>Avoid</em> neon lights and bright backlit areas that can detract your attention from the targets at hand on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>In an ideal world, you would want to invest in a gaming chair that makes it easy to sit back and focus. You can find gaming chairs with backrest reclines at full tilt, allowing you to sit at whichever angle you find best to get a perfect aim on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>Aside from an ergonomic chair, you’ll want either desktop or bookshelf speakers to provide the adrenaline rush of gunfire ringing in your ears. If it’s a desktop shooter game, consider investing in a backlit keyboard to make it easier to find your key functions in an instant.</p>\n\n<h3>3. How to Create the Best Racing Video Game Room</h3>\n\n<p>If you have a need for speed, why not invest some time and money into creating your own sim racing cockpit at home? It’s the next best thing to physically sit inside the Formula 1 cars or supercars you may be racing on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>It all starts with the visuals. If you’re going to be racing with a view of an F1 car cockpit, it’s important you have panoramic views of the racetrack.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s a good idea to put together a trio of monitor screens that, angled correctly, provide awesome screen coverage of the track ahead and the vehicles around you – ideal for overtaking and fending off overtakers from your AI and human rivals.</p>\n\n<p>Get yourself a <a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-racing-wheel-and-pedal-for-iracing-and-your-budget/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game steering wheel</a> with pedals, preferably ones that offer motor feedback for the utmost realism. You can also get racing game chairs that sit really close to the ground, just like you would in an F1 cockpit.</p>\n\n<p>These seats also have reliable weight capacity and the height and tension is usually fully customizable for any gamer.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Ideal Games Room Ideas for Strategy Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>When it comes to winning at strategy games, it’s all about being ahead of the curve. If you’re able to plan and think ahead, you’ll always be able to stay ahead of that eight ball.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why strategy gamers should always ensure they have plenty of desktop space for planning and strategizing mid-game. Turn-based strategy games may require you to sit back and consider your next move.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s enough space for pen and paper or a strategy board, you’ll need the headspace to plan your attacks.</p>\n\n<p>If space is tight, it’s a good idea to invest in a space-saving entertainment center that can house your desktop unit or console and leave your desk space clutter-free.</p>\n\n<p>Consider a desk or cabinet that has pull-out drawers or cabinets, particularly if your gaming desk doubles up as a work desk.</p>\n\n<p>As with gaming keyboards for shooters, strategy gamers like you would benefit greatly from a backlit keyboard. This will help to improve the overall aesthetic of your gaming setup and find those all-important action keys when the moment’s right to strike.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Best Gaming Room Layout for Competitive Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eFQtmkTqHR4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you are serious about becoming a competitive eSports professional, you’ll need a gaming environment that allows you to be the best you can be.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, it requires minimal external interruptions. It’s a good idea to soundproof your games room, this will ensure you can focus squarely on your gaming. Equally, if you have neighbors it will ensure you don’t disrupt them with your gaming either.</p>\n\n<p>Any eSports chair you choose should be ergonomically designed for long spells of gaming. Make sure it is fully adjustable to suit your height.</p>\n\n<p>This is vital as it will prevent you from sitting hunched over your desktop and ensure your arms sit at the same height as your mouse and keyboard. This can guard against unwanted ailments such as repetitive strain injury.</p>\n\n<p>Ideally, a competitive gamer like you should have a multi-screen setup. You’ll want to be able to play, interact and research simultaneously, particularly if you’re involved in multiplayer eSports.</p>\n\n<p>You might be able to get away with one large screen for unwinding between sessions and multiple smaller screens combined for your gaming. Ambient lighting can also help to set the mood before, during, and after your sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The Perfect Video Gaming Room Setup for Sports Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Do you play sports simulation games like FIFA and Madden? You’ll want a gaming setup at home that you can kick back and immerse yourself in the white heat of battle.</p>\n\n<p>One clever option that some gamers have managed to achieve is using a widescreen monitor on a 5120x1440 aspect ratio. This has enabled them to view 90% of the pitch on FIFA, giving them <em>immense </em>perspective as the action unfolds.</p>\n\n<p>Another effective way to immerse yourself in sports simulation games is to invest in a suitable <a href=\"https://www.svsound.com/blogs/svs/74745091-how-does-a-great-home-theater-system-benefit-the-gaming-experience\" target=\"_blank\">home theater system</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Ensure the system fits neatly within your entertainment center or atop your gaming desktop. Surround sound would be preferable to help you feel the crowd noise and the on-field atmosphere.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a particular sport, you could always choose to theme your new games room around it. If you exclusively play FIFA, why not turn your gaming environment into a soccer stadium?</p>\n\n<p>You could use decals to embed seats and goals on the walls to make you feel like you’re playing in the middle of an iconic arena like Wembley or Old Trafford.</p>\n\n<h3>7. How to Set Up Your Gaming Room for Arcade Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wBh5eYhvRB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you find yourself yearning for a sense of nostalgia, why not turn your entertainment space into an arcade gaming room? If you are a sucker for <em>vintage</em>, old-school arcade gaming, pay homage to it.</p>\n\n<p>Locate and install some arcade machines in your room – preferably away from windows to prevent the glare of natural light on the classic screens of these machines.</p>\n\n<p>The addition of multiple arcade machines and screens helps to create a competitive atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. You could take the arcade gaming experience to another level with themed décor inspired by your favorite titles.</p>\n\n<p>It could be Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or any other title that was big in the 80s and 90s. You could always build your own classic arcade machine cabinets using old-school console controllers, joysticks, and other retro gaming paraphernalia.</p>\n\n<p>They make for excellent decoration and help to set the tone of this celebration of gaming nostalgia in a personalised way.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Creating the Perfect Gaming Environment for Horror Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Horror games are some of the most spine-tingling and atmospheric you’ll find. If sweaty palms and heart-pounding gaming sessions is your bag, it’s important to consider some gaming room ideas that bring out the best in your favorite titles in the horror genre.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, you should look to keep the lighting dark and intense. In an ideal world, you would use a basement or an internal room with no windows or natural light. If that’s not possible, do everything you can to keep that daylight out, be it shutters, curtains or blinds.</p>\n\n<p>Once that external light has been kept out, try to keep the interior light to a minimum too. Use accent lights around your entertainment system and any spooky decorations you want to add to your walls.</p>\n\n<p>Uplighters can create a very dramatic, imposing effect underneath them. It could be masks, glow-in-the-dark decals, or some creatively chilling paintwork like faux bloodstains.</p>\n\n<p>When it comes to playing horror games, it’s often the sound effects and a fitting soundtrack that build the tension best.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re looking for a new gaming chair for your horror gaming room, consider one which has inbuilt speakers around your ears, ensuring surround sound capability that’s sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Engaging as many senses as possible at once will really catapult you into the storyline.</p>\n\n<h3>9. The Coolest Gaming Setups for MMO Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>First and foremost, the one thing any MMO gamer needs is a sizeable desk. If you’re a loyal desktop PC gamer and you enjoy the thrill of massively multiplayer games online, you’ll need plenty of real estate to work with.</p>\n\n<p>This will enable you to get a multi-screen setup or one large widescreen monitor if you prefer. It will also give you enough room for a dedicated microphone should you need it to communicate clearly in real-time during your MMO sessions.</p>\n\n<p>As a fully-fledged MMO gamer, it’s likely you will be spending days, weeks, or even years in your chosen virtual worlds. That’s why it’s so important that you think practically about your gaming bedroom setup.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a specific MMO game, such as <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>, you might be able to find bespoke accessories to enhance your gaming. There are some WoW keyboards out there with dedicated WoW keysets, it’s the same with Lord of the Rings Online.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll also be able to find plenty of figurines of MMO-related games like WoW and Lord of the Rings available to customize your gaming room further still. You can get your hands on even bigger replica models that are designed to sit on display stands.</p>\n\n<p>Something like this could make the ideal surround for your entertainment center by acting as the cherry on top of a perfectly-themed space entirely unique to you.</p>\n\n<h3>10. How to Create an Atmospheric Gaming Bedroom for Action Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpdHcemnu3w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Action games offer some of the most fast-paced gaming you’ll find on any PC or console.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll have probably experienced a healthy balance of excitement and <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> through the years, but however much your emotions may swing, you’ll want to enjoy your action gaming in the comfort of a gaming room you can immerse yourself in.</p>\n\n<p>Sound is one of the first things that comes to mind when creating a games room for titles in the action genre. Most modern-day action games produce multi-channel sound, so you’ll need to consider the positioning for anything up to five or even seven speakers.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re strapped for space, consider a multi-channel soundbar that can be positioned on your desk or entertainment center and help to distribute the game’s surround sound as evenly as possible.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of a <em>particular </em>action title, why not decorate your recreational space accordingly? For example, if the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(franchise)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Halo franchise</a> is your thing, consider creating a futuristic gaming environment, with the most contemporary furniture, décor, and accessories.</p>\n\n<p>Anything that makes you feel like you’re stepping forward in time as you walk into your gaming room to play. Smart lighting can help to create a more edgy, modern feel for futuristic action titles.</p>\n\n<p>With multiple color settings, you can set the scheme for different levels or missions if you wish.</p>\n\n<h2>Your Gaming Room Setup Is All About Your Own Preferences</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, creating the right gaming room for you is about designing an environment that allows you to fully switch off from the stresses and strains of everyday life.</p>\n\n<p>A home video game room should be <em>detached </em>from reality and hopefully, these layout and accessory ideas will give you plenty of food for thought. It's all about indulging in whatever world you want to create and being a part of it for a while.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/1-positive-factors.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-24\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/24/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"You can create your own world with the right gaming room setup","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/perfect-gaming-room.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14703"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dnd-classes/"},"strings":{"title":"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"840000","description":"<p>The lesson is in session and today, we’re talking about <em>classes </em>in Dungeons & Dragons (DND). Only by understanding DND classes can you get the most from your medieval fantasy adventures. So, with this in mind, check out our guide to DND classes.</p>\n\n<p>RPGs, such as Dungeons & Dragons, are built on <em>engaging and complex </em>characters. Indeed, you can’t have living, breathing, and evolving worlds unless you’ve got two-dimensional characters with unique personalities and skills.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why classes are a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other popular RPGs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>This guide will take a look at DND classes and, as well as outline the main ones, we’ll explain what they are and why they’re important.</p>\n\n<p>By the time you’ve reached the end of this quest, you should be able to choose the perfect class and get the most from your medieval gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are DND Classes?</h2>\n\n<p>RPG classes define characters based on their <em>skills, abilities, personality, </em>and <em>nature</em>. There are classes in all types of RPG. From <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a>. Each class aligns with the overarching theme of a game and, in turn, the storyline.</p>\n\n<p>It’s these categories that make RPGs complex and engaging. Why? Because the mix of abilities ensures that no two sessions are the same. In other words, contrasting classes mean that each encounter has the potential to be different.</p>\n\n<p>So that’s the theoretical reason for <a href=\"/en/blog/rpg-classes/\">RPG classes</a>, but how does all of this manifest in reality? Moreover, what do classes <em>do </em>in DND?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5g8vbTne6Iw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Dungeons & Dragons classes are categories that define the traits a character defaults to in common situations. More specifically, DND classes refer to a character’s <em>special skills</em>, <em>vocation</em>, <em>tactics</em>, and <em>temperament</em>.</p>\n\n<p>These characteristics come into play when you’re fighting monsters, interacting with other characters, and exploring dungeons. In essence, the class determines how your character will act in different scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>Now, it’s important to note that DND classes don’t have to define how <em>you </em>react. For example, you may have chosen a class of character that’s strong. Therefore, their default move into confrontations is to fight i.e. because they’re strong.</p>\n\n<p>However, that doesn’t mean you have to fight. Instead, you could try to negotiate. Even if this isn’t a particular skill a class is known for, that doesn’t mean you can’t try it.</p>\n\n<p>In essence, <em>you’re</em> in control. You should use the main skills of a DND class to guide your decisions but don’t see them as the only route to success.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Do DND Classes Matter?</h2>\n\n<p>DND classes matter because you need to build a character in Dungeons & Dragons. The main areas you need to focus on when building a character are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Race</strong>: This is the ethnic background of your character. Common races in Dungeons & Dragons are the dwarfs, the elves, the humanoids, and the halflings.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Class</strong>: Your character will come from a class that has certain special skills and traits.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Ability </strong>Scores: Once you’ve chosen a race and class, it’s time to set the ability scores. The common way of doing this is by rolling four six-sided dice. The attributes you’re determining a value for are: Strength (Str), Dexterity (Dex), Constitution (Con), Intelligence (Int), Wisdom (Wis), and Charisma (Cha).</li>\n\t<li><strong>Naming</strong>: You need to give your character a name and backstory before bringing it to life.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Equipment</strong>: The final step in building a character is equipment. The weapons and armor available are determined by your character’s race and class.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>As you can see, DND classes are just one component of a larger puzzle. However, along with race, the class of your character is the most important decision you make because it determines the parameters of your abilities and equipment.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to ensure that you choose the appropriate DND class for your playing style and overall goals.</p>\n\n<h2>The Main D&D Classes</h2>\n\n<p>There are 12 main D&D classes as more have emerged as the series has evolved, but all sub-classes ultimately stem from the basic class. So, what are the basic D&D classes?</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Barbarian</li>\n\t<li>Bard</li>\n\t<li>Cleric</li>\n\t<li>Druid</li>\n\t<li>Fighter</li>\n\t<li>Monk</li>\n\t<li>Paladin</li>\n\t<li>Ranger</li>\n\t<li>Rogue</li>\n\t<li>Sorcerer</li>\n\t<li>Warlock</li>\n\t<li>Wizard</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Choosing a DND class is the first step in your journey, but it’s by no means the final move you’ll make. The aim is to use your character to explore new dungeons, take down dragons, and build networks. As such, you can progress within your class.</p>\n\n<p>That means you can unlock and/or improve class skills. For example, if wisdom is a particular skill within a class, you can improve your wisdom score as you progress in a game.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this demonstrates the need to choose an appropriate class before you start. There’s no point in choosing a DND class that’s known for its wisdom if you’re someone that values strength. The only caveat here is that most editions of Dungeons & Dragons allow for multiclassing.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can either play and advance in two classes simultaneously or you can branch out at a set point and change classes. This isn’t always possible or easy. However, it’s something to consider if you’re a serious player.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Find Your DND Class</h2>\n\n<p>You now know what DND classes are available, but what class is best in D&D? The answer is that there isn’t a “best” class, only the one that suits you. Yes, certain classes excel in different areas. But it all comes down to the way you like to play.</p>\n\n<p>For example, if you enjoy fighting, the best class for you is <em>Fighter </em>(more about the Fighter below).</p>\n\n<p>If you prefer casting spells, but you want the easiest DND class for beginners, <em>Warlocks </em>are perfect. The point here is that there are different DND classes for different needs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Choosing the correct class could be crucial for your success in DnD\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg\" style=\"width: 800px; height: 294px;\" /></p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to base your decisions on your natural playing preferences and, moreover, the strategies you want to employ.</p>\n\n<p>For example, you may naturally be drawn to the Fighter because you like confrontations. However, you might notice that other players in the game are also gravitating towards this class.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, in the interests of being different and, potentially, gaining an advantage, you choose to be a <em>Druid</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This is where experience and DND tactics come into play. Every move you make in a game will be influenced by the class you choose. That means you have to select the class you feel comfortable playing with, as well as one that can help you find an edge.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve mastered this, you should be well on your way to finding the perfect DND class.</p>\n\n<h2>DND Classes Explained</h2>\n\n<p>Knowing that choosing the right DND class is a matter of personal preference and tactics, the only way to make the right decision is to understand your options.</p>\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>12 DND classes</strong> and what their particular traits are:</p>\n\n<h2>Barbarian</h2>\n\n<p>The Barbarian was, initially, a sub-class of the Fighter. However, it evolved into a standalone class known for excelling in combat through a combination of fury and force.</p>\n\n<p>The Barbarian is often less skilled than a fighter, but powerful enough to make up the deficit with overall strength and aggression.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A great axe, any martial melee weapon, two-handed axes, any simple weapon, or an explorer’s pack with four javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Skills: Intimidation, survival, animal handling, perception, athletics, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Bard</h2>\n\n<p>Bards are versatile characters that are capable of fighting and using their minds. The main characteristic of a bard is that they have a way with words, such that they can turn them into magic spells.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A rapier, a longsword, any simple weapon, a diplomat’s pack, an entertainer’s pack, a lute, other musical instruments, dagger, and leather armor.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Three musical instruments.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Any three major skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Cleric</h2>\n\n<p>Combining strength and divine magic, Clerics are masters of healing. Characters in this DND class can control the undead and have powers over life and death, which makes them extremely useful in a number of situations.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Scale mail, leather armor, chainmail, a mace, a war hammer, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, a shield, and a holy symbol.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Religion, insight, history, medicine, and persuasion (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Druid</h2>\n\n<p>Druids are masters of nature. Like Clerics, they have a way with magic, but their powers don’t work against the undead. However, their spells are effective against nature to the extent that Druids can actually change into various types of animals.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields (armor and shields can’t be made of metal).</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, a druidic focus, an explorer’s pack, any simple melee weapon, a scimitar, wooden shield, any simple weapon.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Herbalism toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Intelligence and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Animal handling, arcana, medicine, insight, religion, nature, survival, and perception (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Fighter</h2>\n\n<p>Fighters can come from a variety of backgrounds, including former soldiers, adventurers, bodyguards, and bandit kings. However, the one thing that links them all is the ability to fight. These characters are hardy, strong, tactical, and skilled with weapons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail, leather armor, longbow and 20 arrows, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, two-handed axes, a martial weapon and a shield, two martial weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Constitution and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Acrobatics, athletics, history, animal handling, perception, insight, intimidation, and survival (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Monk</h2>\n\n<p>Monks are skilled fighters with a mystical edge. You should see these characters as masters of discipline. Introverted and not necessarily physically imposing. However, they can be deadly thanks to their apparent connection to another realm.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Darts, an explorer’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, any simple weapon, a short sword.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Any artisan’s tools or musical instrument.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Athletics, insight, religion, acrobatics, history, and stealth.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Paladin</h2>\n\n<p>Paladins are a DND class bound by honor and morality. They are, in essence, knights of the realm who are skilled fighters and spellcasters. However, they must always keep on the right side of good and uphold justice at all times.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail and a holy symbol, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, two martial weapons, a martial weapon and a shield, any simple melee weapon, and five javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Intimidation, athletics, medicine, insight, religion, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Ranger</h2>\n\n<p>Rangers are hunters and skilled with an axe. Their skills are honed through a life of cutting trees and working with wood, but they’re also useful in combat situations. Rangers are reclusive and not necessarily mystical, but they do have an affinity with nature.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A longbow and a quiver of 20 arrows, scale mail, leather armor, two short swords, two simple melee weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and dexterity.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, Athletics, animal handling, investigation, insight, perception, nature, and survival.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Rogue</h2>\n\n<p>The Rogue was an official base class from the Player’s Handbook in early editions of Dungeons & Dragons. As you’d expect, the Rogue doesn’t play by the rules. They are stealthy and skilled.</p>\n\n<p>Their main talents include finding and disarming traps, picking locks, and taking out unsuspecting opponents with sneak attacks.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, two daggers, thief’s tools, an explorer’s pack, burglar’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, short sword, a short bow and quiver of 20 arrows, and a rapier.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Thief’s toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, sleight of hand deception, performance, insight, acrobatics, persuasion, intimidation, investigation, perception, and athletics.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Sorcerer</h2>\n\n<p>The sorcerer may falter in a physical confrontation, but they’re masters of magic. Specifically, they’re masters of arcane magic and that makes them the most powerful characters in Dungeons & Dragons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Two daggers, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, a component pouch, an arcane focus, an explorer’s pack, and a dungeoneer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, intimidation, religious deception, insight, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Warlock</h2>\n\n<p>Warlocks were initially introduced as a non-core base class that practiced arcane magic. However, as Dungeons & Dragons evolved, they became the main class. 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It was the first of many Super Bowl games to be fully licensed by the <a href=\"https://www.nfl.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NFL (National Football League)</a> and the <a href=\"https://nflpa.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NFL Players Association</a>.</p>\n\n<p>In doing so, Tecmo Super Bowl was permitted to use official NFL team names and player names. 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You might be surprised to find that some of the top space video games <em>aren’t </em>attached to successful global franchises.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, these specific outer space games rely heavily on storyline and game mechanics to cement themselves as one of the must-play titles in the space gaming genre.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-makes-the-best-space-video-games?\">What Makes the Best Space Video Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/hEdzv7D4CbQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One of the keys to successful space games on desktop or console is the ability to immerse yourself in new intergalactic environments.</p>\n\n<p>Outer space is an uncertain yet engaging place for people on Earth and gamers have the unique opportunity to transport themselves into other-worldly scenarios and settings to battle aliens or conquer untapped worlds.</p>\n\n<p>Given the remote nature of outer space, many gamers that enjoy space games enjoy that feeling of detachment – removed from all sense of reality. They enjoy the feeling of loneliness as they battle for survival on infested spaceships and lands.</p>\n\n<p>In a nutshell, the leading outer space games shake you to your core, and remove you from everyday life, if only for an hour or two.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-parent-genres-involved-in-the-space-games-genre\">The Parent Genres Involved in the Space Games Genre</h2>\n\n<p>When it comes to the essence of the leading space games, there are multiple parent gaming genres involved in establishing “space” as such an encapsulating gaming subgenre.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-shooting-games\">Space Shooting Games</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DJmNIeEOHwA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The sci-fi gaming subgenre has taken many elements from the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooter</a> parent gaming genre.</p>\n\n<p>Instead of the shooting action taking place on barren military battlegrounds or on the mean streets of modern-day suburbia, you can find yourself well beyond Earth’s atmosphere shooting at spaceships, aliens and other outer space life forms.</p>\n\n<p>All of which demand you to shoot to survive, which leads us neatly onto our next parent genre.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-survival-games\">Space Survival Games</h3>\n\n<p>There are many space-themed titles that create that sense of loneliness and isolation. You’re often pitched in lightyears away from Earth, with your life on the line.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Isolation\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Alien: Isolation</a> is a prime example of a recent title with <a href=\"/en/games/genre/survival-games/\">distinct survival games characteristics</a>, as you battle to avoid the clutches of a seemingly unstoppable xenomorph.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-action-games\">Space Action Games</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7YEUwIyam6w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The action parent genre is often characterized by gamers taking control of a central protagonist or avatar, and there are plenty of these in the latest space games.</p>\n\n<p>It’s often a battle of wills and wits to collect tools, weapons and other items and combine them with your impeccable hand-eye coordination to overcome intergalactic enemies.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"space-adventure-games\">Space Adventure Games</h3>\n\n<p>Exploring the unknown is what underpins the gameplay of the best space games PC-based or otherwise.</p>\n\n<p>As with action games, adventure games also typically follow the trails of an in-game protagonist, with the narrative of many leading space-themed titles powered by a protagonist’s need to problem-solve or seek out new outer space environments.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-7-best-space-games-on-the-planet-today\">The 7 Best Space Games on the Planet Today</h2>\n\n<p>Whichever space game subgenre gets your heart pounding deep within your spacesuit, there’s sure to be a title that ticks your boxes. Below, we explore seven of the games most enjoyed by space lovers across planet Earth in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>Alien: Isolation\n\t<p>Despite not being a new game, and having earlier said in this article that most of the leading space games don’t need to lean heavily on the marketing power of a franchise, Alien: Isolation stands out as a fine game in its own right.</p>\n\n\t<p>Fusing terrifying sound effects and bleak environments, this is one of the jumpiest space-themed video game titles you’ll see this year.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Dead Space\n\t<p>Dead Space fits neatly inside the survival horror space subgenre. The narrative of this game is based on your protagonist being trapped inside a railway station. Unfortunately for you, you’re by no means alone.</p>\n\n\t<p>Flesh-eating creatures lurk behind every corner. Mining lasers are your friend here to survive. The over-the-shoulder visuals take some getting used to, but it all helps to add to the claustrophobia of the concept.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Star Trek Online\n\t<p>It’s taken some time but Star Trek Online has finally got the attention and plaudits it deserves. It’s now one of the leading <a href=\"/en/blog/space-mmo/\">space-themed MMORPGs</a>, with space battles providing open team combat around Starfleet Command.</p>\n\n\t<p>Star Trek fans will enjoy a pilgrimage into some of the regular episode missions and the chance to acquire plenty of Star Trek memorabilia due to in-game microtransactions.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Eve Valkyrie\n\t<p>There are few space-themed titles that offer such an immersive, first-person perspective as Eve Valkyrie.</p>\n\n\t<p>Step foot into the cockpit for an all-action dogfight, steering your spaceship from one gruelling air battle to the next.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Distant Worlds: Universe\n\t<p>Distant Worlds: Universe is a timeless classic when it comes to space-themed games. It’s more of a strategy space title, which allows you to embark on a mission to build your own intergalactic empire.</p>\n\n\t<p>Even if space wars aren’t your cup of tea, you can leave these battlegrounds in the hands of the sophisticated AI and focus on exploring the universe.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Elite Dangerous\n\t<p>Fire up the impressive Elite Dangerous and get your hands on your very own spaceship. Explore untapped planets, head out onto their unknown surfaces on your on-board dune buggy to feed your inner explorer.</p>\n\n\t<p>Consider yourself the gatekeeper of the galaxy in this hugely immersive, open-world title.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>Kerbal Space Program\n\t<p>Last but by no means least, the Kerbal Space Program is a fascinating space game, designed with wannabee NASA employees firmly in mind.</p>\n\n\t<p>This title is not so much about exploring outer space and even less so about <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic graphics in games</a> typically modelled on space, but more about finding ways to get there in the first place.</p>\n\n\t<p>Think of it as one of the leading space simulation games - allowing you to design your own rockets and vessels with the physics and raw power to get through Earth’s atmosphere and reach the Moon and dock with modular space stations.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ol>\n","date":"4/5/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The top outer space games","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/june/illustrations/27.png"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14739"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dreamhack/"},"strings":{"title":"DreamHack Events: eSports and Gaming on a Whole Other Level","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>For eSports and gaming festivals that are of the highest quality, there’s only one production company to turn to: DreamHack.</p>\n\n<p>Anticipation is building for DreamHack 2022, and with 10 events taking place in nine cities, as well as open competitions, it’s set to be another busy year for gaming’s leading production company. To find out why DreamHack does it better than the rest, scroll down.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Of course, if you’re new to the industry or you’re not a massive eSports fan, you might not know what DreamHack is or, more specifically, <em>why </em>its events are so popular.</p>\n\n<p>With this in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the biggest <a href=\"/en/blog/lan-parties/\">LAN parties</a> and gaming events in the world.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-dreamhack-and-what-does-it-do?\">What is DreamHack and What Does it Do?</h2>\n\n<p>DreamHack is one of the largest production companies in gaming. Operating under the mantra, “where the gaming community comes to life,” DreamHack is responsible for some of the biggest and best events in the industry.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, this Swedish company was recognized by the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-lan-party\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of Records</a> for hosting the world’s largest LAN party and computer festival. DreamHack also held the record for fastest internet connection at a large-scale gaming event before it was beaten by The Gathering in Norway.</p>\n\n<p>To put it simply, DreamHack is a production company that hosts events where thousands of gamers congregate to play all manner of console and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a>. These events not only offer LAN parties, but expos, actual parties, and activities.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, for those at the elite end of gaming, DreamHack events feature pro eSports tournaments, while the DreamHack Open is a chance for gamers to prove their worth and qualify for the big leagues.</p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Did anyone watch the <a href=\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/IEM?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM</a> finals this past weekend? 🤩<br />\n<br />\nCan't wait to host the ESL Pro League at our DreamHack festivals this year. <a href=\"https://t.co/Pk7islJv9i\">pic.twitter.com/Pk7islJv9i</a></p>\n— DreamHack (@DreamHack) <a href=\"https://twitter.com/DreamHack/status/1499384574601797636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2022</a></blockquote>\n<script async src=\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n\n<p>Of course, like all success stories, DreamHack had to start from the bottom and work its way up. The company was founded in 1994 and held its first event in Malung, Sweden. Since then, the company has evolved and expanded in a variety of ways.</p>\n\n<p>Fueling this growth was a deal with Modern Times Group. After becoming part of a digital entertainment empire, DreamHack has had the resources to create even more events and forge deals with major names in the industry, such as <a href=\"https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/home\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Epic Games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Today, events like Epic Games DreamHack and the DreamHack Open run in tandem with an international schedule of eSports tournaments. To show you what we mean, here are some of the main reasons DreamHack is a leading name in eSports and gaming.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"dreamhack-pro-competitions\">DreamHack Pro Competitions</h3>\n\n<p>Every DreamHack event features pro-level gaming tournaments. In fact, they’re the focal point for each stop.</p>\n\n<p>Thanks to the company's links with one of the leading eSports games, CS:GO, many of the world's top Counter-Strike players compete at events such as DreamHack Masters.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/B_EEFXL1gZo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Some names to look out for are: <a href=\"/en/blog/interview-s1mple/\">Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev</a>, Sergei 'Sergiz' Atamanchuk, and Mathieu \"ZywOo\" Herbaut.</p>\n\n<p>The DreamHack Open is an annual series of competitions for aspiring eSports teams. It's part of the <a href=\"http://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/csgo/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ESL Pro Tour</a> and CS:GO teams can go online and use the DreamHack register button enter.</p>\n\n<p>The winners of these Challenger level tournaments earn points that help them move towards the EPT Masters Championship. Put simply, these tournaments take place online and serve as feeders for the major leagues.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"epic-games-dreamhack\">Epic Games DreamHack</h3>\n\n<p>The Epic Games DreamHack partnership has resulted in a number of interesting gaming events, including the DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite. DreamHack has long been a place for gamers to test <a href=\"/en/blog/best-mmorpgs-2022/\">MMORPGs of 2022</a> and beyond.</p>\n\n<p>Now, MMO fans can take part in community-focused Fortnite tournaments online thanks to Epic Games and DreamHack. As well as being entertaining, these events have prizepools topping<strong> $250,000.</strong></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"why-are-dreamhack-events-popular?\">Why Are DreamHack Events Popular?</h2>\n\n<p>Every festival is more than a place for people to play games. As we’ve said, there are pro-level tournaments, as well as open events. However, DreamHack also provides the infrastructure for mega-LAN parties.</p>\n\n<p>All visitors have to do is bring their own computer and connect to the network.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zwb8pQ337L8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If that’s not enough to get people using the DreamHack register button, these events feature cosplay, exclusive screenings of movies and games, artwork, activities, and live music from bands such as Trivium.</p>\n\n<p>In short, DreamHack events are more than eSports competitions, they’re all-round entertainment experiences.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"dreamhack-and-esl\">DreamHack and ESL</h2>\n\n<p>Even though DreamHack events aren’t all about gaming, the company’s connection to eSports can’t be understated. As well as giving pro teams a platform to play in front of huge audiences, DreamHack has created a culture.</p>\n\n<p>Today, people not only want to attend DreamHack, they want to play in open events for a chance to become eSports pros.</p>\n\n<p>The look and feel of DreamHack events also can’t be understated. The company spends significant sums of money to ensure the infrastructure powering its LAN parties is second-to-none.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXmfDp8haVg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It also invests heavily in extracurricular activities such as booking bands and organizing activities like tabletop tournaments and dodgeball battles.</p>\n\n<p>The aim is to run events that everyone, from hardcore gamers to recreationals who only play <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>, love.</p>\n\n<p>This is not only great for those who attend, but eSports in general because DreamHack has raised the profile of gaming and piqued the interests of people outside of the industry. That, in turn, has made eSports much more of a mainstream activity.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"dreamhack-2022-schedule\">DreamHack 2022 Schedule</h2>\n\n<p>The DreamHack 2021 schedule was something of a break from the norm because it featured online events. However, it's back to a full roster of live action this year.</p>\n\n<p>The DreamHack 2022 schedule is packed with action and, as we move through the year, we'll see a clear progression from the DreamHack 2021 series.</p>\n\n<h4 id=\"dreamhack-2022-events\">DreamHack 2022 Events</h4>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>DreamHack Dallas: June 3-5</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Summer (Jönköping, Sweden): July 18-21</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Valencia: July 1-3</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Melbourne: September 2-4</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Rotterdam: October 14-16</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Hyderabad: October 15-17</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Atlanta: November 18-20</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Winter (Jönköping, Sweden): November 24-27</li>\n\t<li>DreamHack Madrid: December 9-11</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Anyone interested in attending these events can go online and use the DreamHack register button to buy tickets. Even if you’ve never played an RPG or watched eSports before, they’re a great way to find out what the gaming community is all about and have some fun!</p>\n","date":"4/3/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Welcome to DreamHack!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_27/DREAMHACK.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14738"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/chinese-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Chinese Video Games Are Here - Get Used to It","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>China is currently home to some of the largest video game development companies on the planet.</p>\n\n<p>In 2018, video game revenues in China comprised <a href=\"https://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news/70643/china-mobile-games-revenue-to-surpass-25-billion-by-2023/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">a quarter</a> of the global gaming industry, further cementing its place at the top table of video gaming.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>China’s Relationship with Video Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>China’s flirtation with the video gaming industry started back in the 1980s when the first home gaming consoles were hitting the global market. Japan was a dominant force at this stage, with the <a href=\"https://www.mariowiki.com/Family_Computer\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo Famicom</a> being one of many popular consoles in East Asia.</p>\n\n<p>Demand in China soared as its own economy began to rise and the middle classes wanted a taste of arcade-style gaming in their own home.</p>\n\n<p>The issue for Japanese giants like Nintendo was that they were being stung with <strong>130%</strong> import tariffs on video games and hardware.  </p>\n\n<p>This resulted in a \"gray\" market in China, where console clones were created at a significantly lower cost than the imported Nintendo systems, spawning a fresh wave of console gamers in China during the 1990s, underpinned by the country’s weak intellectual property controls.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pTM1-r-30uo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As the years ticked by, the Chinese government grew increasingly concerned about the effects of video gaming on its youth, and in June 2000, things came to a head.</p>\n\n<p>The State Council effectively passed a bill that prohibited the production, importation, and sale of games consoles and arcade machines. It wasn’t a blanket ban by any means.</p>\n\n<p>Certain consoles like Sony’s PlayStation 2 and Nintendo’s consoles were still permitted, but with tightening restrictions on the games allowed, it was enough to stop these consoles from developing a loyal user base for Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>The change for Chinese video games was when gamers in China took advantage of a key loophole in the gaming ban.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/HDdvY35Av3M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>PC games weren’t covered under the legislation and coupled with the rise of the internet and subsequent internet cafes across the country, the next generation of gamers tapped into the most popular PC games instead.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, internet cafes soon became hubs for gamers to share their love for Chinese video games, with <a href=\"https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/what-is-a-lan-local-area-network.html\" target=\"_blank\">local area network (LAN)</a> parties creating the perfect environment for massively multiplayer online games (<a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a>) to flourish, as well as role-playing games (<a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a>) and even games featuring strong <a href=\"/en/blog/visual-novels/\">visual novels</a>.</p>\n\n<h2>The Companies That Drive Chinese Video Games Today</h2>\n\n<p>There are <strong>three </strong>current superpowers when it comes to Chinese video games. These corporations have blazed a trail for Chinese online games in more recent years and are the brains behind many of the top Chinese video games today.</p>\n\n<h3>Tencent</h3>\n\n<p>Officially considered the world’s largest company in the video game industry, Tencent is headquartered in Shenzhen and at the start of 2021, it was valued at almost <a href=\"https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/26/tencent-shares-fall-over-5percent-after-closing-in-on-1-trillion-valuation.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">$1 trillion</a>. Its video game publishing division generated <strong>$23.79 billion</strong> in revenue during 2020.</p>\n\n<p>It’s come a long way from its first game QQ Tang in 2004, with its Honor of Kings multiplayer online battle arena title taking the brand to its greatest heights. The release became the highest-grossing game ever, and the most downloaded mobile game app worldwide.</p>\n\n<p>After developing its own TGP games console, many other Tencent titles shot to notoriety too, including <strong>League of Legends</strong> and <strong>PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>A Tencent subsidiary would develop <strong>Call of Duty: Mobile</strong>, which achieved over 35 million app downloads within three days of its launch in October 2019.</p>\n\n<h3>Perfect World</h3>\n\n<p>Perfect World Games, as it was originally known, was devised by founder Chi Yufeng to develop and launch a spate of Chinese video games for the online multiplayer market.</p>\n\n<p>Within three years of its launch, it was publicly listed on the Nasdaq, the leading US stock exchange for fast-growing, innovative tech companies.</p>\n\n<p>Perfect World Games has also helped provide Chinese gamers with access to some of the world’s most popular eSports titles today.</p>\n\n<p>Valve-developed titles such as <strong>Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO)</strong> and <strong>Dota 2</strong> have been made available with Perfect World securing a deal as China’s exclusive distributor.</p>\n\n<h3>NetEase</h3>\n\n<p>NetEase dates back to 1997 when it was founded as part of its investment in the internet and search engine technology. It has since focused on delivering online entertainment services, including the development of online PC and mobile games.</p>\n\n<p>Some of the dedicated Chinese video games from NetEase include <strong>Tianxia III</strong>, <strong>Heroes of Tang Dynasty Zero</strong>, <strong>Nostos</strong>, and <strong>Onmyoji</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>Its partnerships with world leading video game developers and publishers overseas have also helped strengthen China’s ties to the biggest video and PC games.</p>\n\n<p>NetEase is now a long-time partner of Blizzard Entertainment, bringing the likes of Overwatch and World of WarCraft to market here.</p>\n\n<p>NetEase has even been permitted to develop and oversee Chinese versions of these games to improve the resonance of these titles in the Chinese video games market.</p>\n\n<h2>China: A Country Where Gaming Has Long Been Embedded in Its Culture</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/qpYF-xmNMew\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Gaming is something that Chinese culture has enjoyed for generations on end. For example, Chinese New Year's games are some of the most popular for families and friends to play together.</p>\n\n<p>The most played is Mahjong, which is played using tiles and is akin to the Western card game \"Rummy\".</p>\n\n<p>It also lays claim to some of the oldest board games in the world. The Chinese Go games are said to be one of the oldest board games still played today, dating back over <strong>2,500 years</strong>.</p>\n\n<p>It could also be labeled as one of the best Chinese <a href=\"/en/games/genre/puzzle-games/\">puzzle games</a>, with players tasked with strategizing and surrounding their opponents’ playing pieces known as \"stones\".</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5PTXdR8hLlQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Even the iconic Chinese Checkers has successfully transcended across the globe, becoming one of the most popular Chinese marble games played outside of mainland China.</p>\n\n<p>On a more light-hearted level, Chinese food cooking games have also proven popular. These casual Chinese online games have opened the eyes of the next generation to Chinese cooking techniques and time-honored Chinese recipes in fun, colorful game scenarios.</p>\n\n<h2>The Cultural Divide to Bridge When Publishing Chinese Video Games</h2>\n\n<p>China is now the <strong>biggest </strong>single language market in the world, and with some 242 million-plus iOS devices owned in China alone, it’s easy to see the scale of the opportunity with marketing Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>Navigating the cultural differences is vital for game developers to successfully publish new titles that get the same warm response in the Asia as they do in the West, who must take the following into consideration:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>The importance of localization</strong>\n\n\t<p>Where some game developers have tried and failed to bring a title to China that’s been hugely popular in the West, they have shown little consideration for its translation. Some games simply <strong>don’t</strong> translate directly into Mandarin and resonate with locals.</p>\n\n\t<p>That’s why major developers like Activision and Valve have partnered with major Chinese video games publishers to ensure games are comprehensively “localized”, both in terms of their content and visual presentation.</p>\n\n\t<p>It may even require an overhaul of the plotline if it’s something that Chinese gamers would struggle to relate to.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><strong>Freemium games with in-app purchases do work</strong>\n\t<p>Understanding how locals prefer to game is also key to ensuring the success of Chinese video games releases. Mobile Chinese gamers are happier making in-app purchases to enhance their gameplay of “freemium” titles.</p>\n\n\t<p>Chinese casual gamers pay <b>50% more in-app</b> than players elsewhere.</p>\n\n\t<p>Ensuring developers make it possible for Chinese gamers to make those in-app purchases using compatible payment platforms is essential. Supercell made this glaring error in 2013 when it launched <strong>Clash of Clans</strong> here.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>The game <strong>forced </strong>players to make in-app purchases to unlock levels and items via Google Play. Bizarrely, Google Play is not a payment provider that’s synonymous in East Asia, which led to players quitting the game without paying for any add-ons.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li><strong>Understand the social and marketing portals that reach China’s gamers</strong>\n\t<p>It’s also important for video game developers and publishers alike to understand how best to market new titles to Chinese gamers. Tencent is not just a leading <a href=\"/en/games/\">video games</a> developer, it’s also the leading social media platform in China.</p>\n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>In terms of driving organic exposure, Baidu is the king of search engines driving four-fifths of search traffic across mainland China.</p>\n\n\t<p>In terms of mobile news and entertainment, game releases are also typically announced on ByteDance, the parent company of the TikTok platform that’s gone viral in the West.</p>\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/V61cxYZbNHY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, as recently as last year, the Chinese government continues to take a dim view of Chinese video games. Beijing placed stringent time limitations on how long Chinese youngsters can spend playing games – only <strong>three </strong>hours a week for many.</p>\n\n<p>Despite this hostility, the very companies we listed earlier in this article continue to fly the flag for Chinese video games.</p>\n\n<p>These are the studios that understand China’s gaming market best, but other studios can overcome the cultural and communicative roadblocks that exist to successfully publish and operate new video games in China.</p>\n","date":"3/30/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"China's love-hate relationship with video games","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_11/east-west-3.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14733"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/gamecube-games/"},"strings":{"title":"The Top 10 GameCube Games: Titles that Changed the Game for Nintendo","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>What are the best GameCube games of all time? There are plenty to choose from, but we’ve put together the <em>definitive </em>list.</p>\n\n<p>GameCube changed the game for Nintendo. Not only did it give the company a way to compete with the next generation of consoles, but it also opened the door to better aesthetics, slicker animations, and deeper gameplay.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>To show you what we mean, here’s an overview of the seminal console and a rundown for the <em>top 10 GameCube games in history.</em></p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-nintendo-gamecube?\">What is the Nintendo GameCube?</h2>\n\n<p>The GameCube was Nintendo’s first foray into sixth-generation consoles. The official GameCube release date in North America was 2001. It launched in PAL territories the following year, but the console’s story began a few years earlier.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo first signaled its intention to compete with the PlayStation in 1999. The code name <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/1999/05/05/say-hello-to-project-dolphin\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Project Dolphin</a> got people talking, which meant there was plenty of hype <em>before </em>the official GameCube release date.</p>\n\n<p>The GameCube console differed from previous Nintendo products because it used optical discs. This format signaled a change of direction for the company and allowed game developers to push the boundaries further than before because of the increased storage space.</p>\n\n<p>The GameCube release date led to a stream of impressive new games. Which ones were the most impressive? Scroll down for our top 10 GameCube games.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-gamecube-games-in-history\">The 10 Best GameCube Games in History</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NHss3zdoiHk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>OK, so you’ve got your GameCube console or GameCube emulator ready. The question now is, what to play? For that, we have put together the below list.</p>\n\n<p>We haven’t ranked the games on it in any order because <em>everyone </em>will have their preferences. However, if you’re looking for some inspiration, these GameCube games are all fantastic.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"soulcalibur-2\">Soulcalibur 2</h3>\n\n<p>This 3D fighting classic was <a href=\"https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/\" target=\"_blank\">Namco’s</a> follow-up to the game-changing Soulcalibur. The graphics were slicker and smoother in this version, but the thing that made it stand out was the special characters. Each console had its own unique fighter.</p>\n\n<p>PlayStation gamers could use Tekken’s Heihachi, while Xbox players can unlock Spawn. However, GameCube owners (or someone with a GameCube <a href=\"/en/blog/game-emulators/\">emulator</a>) got the best deal because they could fight with the Hero of Time, Link.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"mario-kart-double-dash\">Mario Kart Double Dash</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3hZbP7hyD6M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you’ve got a GameCube console or GameCube emulator and you want to create a lasting bond with someone, play Mario Kart Double Dash. This racing game has plenty of great qualities with great graphics and iconic maps.</p>\n\n<p>However, the best feature is the dual controls. Basically, two players can control a single kart, which makes this the ultimate team-building exercise as players have to swap places between driving or defending.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"super-smash-bros.-melee\">Super Smash Bros. Melee</h3>\n\n<p>This has to be one of<em> the best</em> GameCube games because it sold more copies than many of its peers. However, it’s not on our list just because it sold millions of copies. This game took minutes to learn, but <em>hours </em>to master. That made it engaging.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact all of Nintendo’s greatest characters were locked in a <a href=\"/en/blog/battle-royale/\">battle royale</a>, and it’s easily one of the best Nintendo GameCube offerings in history. Believe it or not, people still play this game competitively to this day.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"metroid-prime\">Metroid Prime</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dig8LBEW2ps\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Metroid Prime is not only one of the best GameCube games of all time, it’s one of the <em>best video games</em> period.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo took a risk remaking this game because Super Metroid was considered a classic, but it did a fantastic job of bringing the action-adventure game into the modern area. We're talking about a full reimagining, moving the 2D experience into the first person.</p>\n\n<p>The developers stuck to Metroid’s original formula but turned it into an immersive 3D world.</p>\n\n<p>The soundtrack and enhanced <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">video game aesthetics</a> breathed new life into Metroid and brought in a new audience too.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"super-mario-strikers\">Super Mario Strikers</h3>\n\n<p>Mario and his friends have always been sporty, but this football offering skews things in a slightly different direction. You do get to play football and score goals. However, in this GameCube game, Mario and his teammates have violent streaks.</p>\n\n<p>That means dirty tackles are fair game. This game is actually getting a revival on the Nintendo Switch, with Mario Strikers Charged promising more sports action.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"beyond-good-and-evil\">Beyond Good and Evil</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLaxjxPJwI8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What do you get when you combine a sci-fi theme, some anti-establishment political vibes, and a photographer named Jade? That’s right, you get one of the best GameCube games in history.</p>\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a> creation is hailed as a cult classic thanks to its storyline, animations, and use of atmosphere. Many have waited for a sequel, but it has never quite happened. Regardless, the legacy lives on and it has developed into a cult classic.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"the-legend-of-zelda:-the-wind-waker\">The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker</h3>\n\n<p>The team behind Wind Walker took many chances, but they all paid off. For starters, the cel shaded graphics caused a backlash back in the day as fans wanted a realistic aesthetic, although most now recognize it as the franchise's most iconic look.</p>\n\n<p>Beyond that, the title takes place on the ocean and not in forests. Second, Link was turned into a child-like character, a move that could have made him look weak. In reality, it made him stronger.</p>\n\n<p>He became the Hero of the Seas and that makes Wind Walker one of the most popular GameCube games ever.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pikmin-2\">Pikmin 2</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cteEOv7pmHI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Modern <a href=\"/en/games/platform/flash-games/\">Flash games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a> are dominated by puzzles, but Pikmin 2 showed that they can be just as good on consoles. Released in 2004 and developed by Nintendo, this game requires you to explore an unknown planet by completing intricate puzzles.</p>\n\n<p>The more tasks you complete, the more of the planet you uncover.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"mario-golf:-toadstool-tour\">Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour</h3>\n\n<p>There are plenty of fantastic sports-based GameCube games, but few can match Toadstool Tour. Not only is this Nintendo’s only Mario golf game, but it’s also <em>beautiful </em>in its simplicity.</p>\n\n<p>Three clicks are all you need to swing your way around a variety of intricate courses and take on a cast of skilled competitors.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"madden-nfl-2004\">Madden NFL 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/a5tMvy2ofdc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The 15th installment of the Madden series is still regarded as one of the best. It’s one of the top GameCube games in history. The reason people still love Madden 2004 is its gameplay.</p>\n\n<p>Nintendo GameCube opened up new possibilities regarding animations and character actions. That means Madden NFL 2004 featured smooth, quick player actions. These upgrades made it feel more realistic than previous games in the series and, thus, a GameCube hit.</p>\n","date":"3/15/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"What are the best GameCube games ever?","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/gamecube-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14720"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/meta-in-gaming/"},"strings":{"title":"Meta in Gaming: What Does it All Mean?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"300000","description":"<p>If you’re a keen follower of competitive eSports, or you livestream gaming personalities regularly online, there’s a good chance you will have heard of the term meta in gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming has shaped the evolution of the industry in recent times, both in terms of game design and how gamers interact and engage with new releases.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What is the Meaning of Meta?</h2>\n\n<p>In basic terms, meta in gaming focuses on <em>strategies </em>and <em>skills </em>used in the end game or competitive elements of gaming. The aim of meta is to give gamers peak performance and enable them to be the best.</p>\n\n<p>The meta game includes gamers using their real-world expertise to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>This could be learning and testing the optimal strategies or even gaining awareness of the latest game updates, glitches, and bugs that can provide them with a competitive, often unfair advantage.</p>\n\n<h2>When Did the Term “Meta Gaming” First Transpire?</h2>\n\n<p>Using meta in gaming can be found back in <em>1956 </em>with zero-sum games in a report from the <a href=\"https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/n6jnAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=metagame\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Research Institute</a>. 15 years later, Nigel Howard published a book titled <a href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00401706.1973.10489097?journalCode=utch20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">“Paradoxes of Rationality: Theory of Metagames and Political Behavior”</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Howard used the term metagames in the context of the ongoing Cold War as an alternative to prisoner’s dilemma – an approach used for years when getting under the skin of game theory.</p>\n\n<p>At the beginning of the new millennium, game designer <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Garfield\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Garfield</a> helped bring the metagame into a new universe by defining its next-generation purpose as “how a game interfaces beyond itself” at the Game Developers Conference in 2000.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/afu516A828k\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>The Representation of Meta in Gaming Today</h2>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming is used to describe the latest strategic methods and trends among those who play a particular game.</p>\n\n<p>It is particularly common for metagaming to occur in card-based or collectible games, as well as team-based multiplayer games where specific battlegrounds and arenas have their very own metagames.</p>\n\n<p>These metagames are typically influenced by the game developers themselves. That’s because certain cards, arenas, or battlegrounds may often receive enhancements over time from publishers.</p>\n\n<p>These include game expansions such as new attributes for cards or in-game characters, and even new items and weaponry for the latest <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO games</a>.</p>\n\n<h3>Meta in RPGs</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJyRzn78IE4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In the context of modern <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG games</a>, meta in gaming is most commonly used to denote a gamer’s use of the accepted traits of a game.</p>\n\n<p>For instance, a player would be metagaming if they used an in-game character to carry out in-game actions that the player knows but the character could not.</p>\n\n<p>If a gamer discovers the long-term strategy of the overarching gamemaster, if they adjust their in-game actions to enable their character to thrive, then this would be deemed a form of meta gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming can also be found in <a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-fighting-games-pc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fighting games</a>. A prime example is in the character match-up screen when a player decides which fighters to play with and fight against.</p>\n\n<p>They may take the time to assess each potential opponent’s strengths and weaknesses before picking a fighter that can easily neutralize their strengths and maximize the weaknesses of their opponents.</p>\n\n<p>To counteract this, some of the competitive eSports fighting titles have adopted blind selections to further randomize the outcome of fighter picks; thereby curbing meta in gaming mechanics and placing a greater emphasis on player skill.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Meta in Gaming Always Legitimate or Intended by Developers?</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, it <a href=\"https://gamedev.quora.com/Are-game-developers-for-or-against-metagaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">depends on what context</a> metagaming is used. In highly competitive video gaming, such as eSports, metagaming represents the peak of performance, where pros use the latest strategies and equipment to compete.</p>\n\n<p>However, this is a fine line, and some interpretations of metagaming prompt a negative reaction from gamers. One of the biggest forms of meta manipulation is <a href=\"/en/blog/stream-sniping/\">stream sniping</a>. This involves using another gamer's live stream to obtain knowledge to use against them in-game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3iL4-wIqYg4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A player could live stream their opponent's Twitch stream and gain an edge on their in-game positions and actions. The result is that stream sniping in <em>competitive </em>gaming environments can cause such devious and calculated gamers to be banned from some games.</p>\n\n<p>At the other end of the spectrum, there are instances where bugs can unwittingly rear their head in-game.</p>\n\n<p>Bugs are par for the course in video game development. However, there are cases where gamers have discovered the bugs before the developers, allowing them to take advantage of certain glitches.  In most examples of bugs and glitches, these are discovered coincidentally.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers don't typically go out on a limb and attempt to manipulate a game's code and push it to its limits. Of course, some gamers train themselves to think like video game developers and seek those exploits to add to their metagame.</p>\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of this spectrum on meta in gaming is the plethora of opportunities for gamers to abuse game mechanics to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in some racing games you can use speed boosts, and here gamers have often used \"<a href=\"https://mutecity.org/wiki/Snaking\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">snaking</a>\". These mini-turbo boosts can be performed almost non-stop around circuits just by continuously drifting back and forth.</p>\n\n<p>In <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, gamers have long since engaged in an exploit known as \"kiting\" - whereby players lead the AI enemies into the most advantageous positions for the player to strike.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Effective Gaming Fair?</h2>\n\n<p>However, the gaming market is becoming an increasingly crowded marketplace. With more games to choose from than ever before, the need for effective and fair meta in gaming is apparent for developers to help their titles stand out from the crowd.</p>\n\n<p>There is a sense that legitimate meta in gaming will help to drive greater value from your paid-for titles – and even your free-to-play picks too.</p>\n\n<p>With new layers of gameplay and engagement, it’s little wonder that gamers are growing more invested in their favorite titles than before.</p>\n","date":"3/9/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Meta in gaming is still a controversial topic ","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/meta-in-gaming.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14716"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/olympic-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Sports Games that Embrace the Olympic Spirit: The Top 10 Olympic Video Games","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>Are you ready to run through the best Olympic video games in history? If you like the sporty things in life, our latest top 10 will certainly get your heart racing.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>We all know there are games that cover every aspect of life, as well as things outside the realms of reality. From war and space to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/castle-games/\">castle games</a>, you can immerse yourself in a plethora of weird and wonderful worlds.</p>\n\n<p>With that being the case, it’s hardly surprising that <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/sports/esports-fans-leagues-games.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sport is a big deal in gaming</a>. Within this genre are Olympic video games. As you’d expect, they focus on the Summer <em>and </em>Winter Olympics, which means you get to run, jump, ski, shoot, and a whole lot more.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vJxFL8j-QM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Now, people often ask whether we’ll see eSports in the Olympics. The answer is that <em>we don’t know</em>. If they are, it would be interesting to see world-class gamers compete in Olympic events at the Games.</p>\n\n<p>We know there’s skill involved, which is a good reason to include them. We also know that these games require a certain amount of physical effort because you have to tap buttons like crazy.</p>\n\n<p>Could that convince the IOC to put video games in the Olympics? We’ll have to wait and see. However, in lieu of that, we’ve picked out <em>10 of the best Olympic video games in history</em>.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to get sporty, scroll down for a rundown of the finest Olympic offerings.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 10 Olympic Video Games of All Time</h2>\n\n<p>Okay, so without further delay, here are 10 of the best Olympic video games of all time. We’ve not ranked them in order, so don’t get mad. We have, however, picked out 10 games we think embody the Olympic spirit and, in turn, the <em>spirit </em>of gaming.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeOxEaHn5wI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bigger, brighter, and bolder graphics make this one of the best Olympic video games in recent years. Of course, it’s also an <a href=\"https://www.olympicvideogames.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official game</a>, so there are plenty of familiar faces, landmarks, and events.</p>\n\n<p>There are 18 sports you can compete in, but the standout feature of this game is the fact you can customize just about every inch of an athlete.</p>\n\n<h3>Beijing 2008</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XC5BAjELudg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed by Eurocom and published by Sega, this 2008 tribute to the Beijing Olympic Games features 32 national teams and 38 events. That makes it one of<em> the most</em> comprehensive Olympic Games video game offerings in history.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are almost too many things to do in this game. However, if you want the full Olympic video games experience from the comfort of your own home, it’s perfect.</p>\n\n<h3>Vancouver 2010</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPajsNzRUH4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This Winter Olympics video game is another product of the Eurocom/Sega link-up. You can try a variety of Winter Olympic sports, including snowboarding, slalom, and bobsleigh.</p>\n\n<p>You can also improve your skills by completing <em>30 </em>different challenges, such as landing jumps in specific zones.</p>\n\n<h3>London 2012</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/S3daqKlU7_M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Another of the official Olympic video games, London 2012 took what the franchise started and made it better. There are 31 sports to compete in, each with its own leaderboard. The biggest reason to play this Olympic tribute is the national pride feature.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, your results contribute to the overall success of the nation you’re representing.</p>\n\n<h3>Steep: Road to the Winter Olympics – 2016</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUZj912Mkc4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This isn’t an official Winter Olympics video game, but that doesn’t mean it’s not entertaining. Developed by <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a>, Steep was available for PlayStation and Xbox, and it took the Olympic video games genre to a more extreme level.</p>\n\n<p>As well as standard sports, you can try base jumping, wingsuit flying races, and speed riding.</p>\n\n<h3>Athens 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5aaJxWczk0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Eurocom partnered with Sony for this Olympics video game and produced a small but well-appointed product. The list of sports isn’t as extensive as later Olympic titles, but all the main bases are covered.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can sprint, swim, shoot, and set your sights on gold in <em>more than</em> 20 events.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Gold (Barcelona '92) – 1992</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vLaa0GZxAg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This was the official Olympic Games video game for Barcelona ’92 and it was available for all Sega systems, including the Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear.</p>\n\n<p>Mashing the buttons was a major part of Olympic Gold, but what was most interesting was the competition you faced.</p>\n\n<p>Although rudimentary by the standards of today’s Olympic video games, the complexity setting meant each nation was better at certain sports than another. This actually added a nice layer of variety to the game.</p>\n\n<h3>Daley Thompson's Decathlon - 1984</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AR0e4q1EYM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s only fitting that <a href=\"https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daley-Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">one of the greatest Olympians</a> in history has an equally impressive game dedicated to his legacy. Compared to a modern Olympic Games video game, Daley Thompson's Decathlon is visually inferior. However, just like the man himself, it has plenty of other talents.</p>\n\n<p>The gameplay is entertaining and there’s an overarching goal. You compete in 10 events, naturally, over the course of two days. Therefore, you have a clear target to aim for, which isn’t always the case in Olympic video games.</p>\n\n<h3>Nagano Winter Olympics '98</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrU-ZSItpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Konami’s Nagano is often seen as a turning point for the Winter Olympics video game genre. This 1998 creation was the first true 3D Olympic Games video game, and it paved the way for everything we see today.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bringing a new level of aesthetic depth to the genre, Nagano Winter Olympics '98 wasn’t all about button mashing. There was some, but not like previous games.</p>\n\n<p>It was more refined and that helped future Olympic offerings become more like <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> than ever before.</p>\n\n<h3>Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jcu57wxUD9U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Olympic video games don’t have to be serious. There have been various showdowns between Mario and Sonic over the years, but their battle at the Tokyo Games is one of the most enjoyable. There are some critics of this game.</p>\n\n<p>For some, there’s a lack of content in story mode. Additionally, players that enjoy <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic games</a> don’t like the <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">aesthetics</a>. However, the gameplay is extremely entertaining and there are plenty of sports to compete in.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want an Olympics video game that’s a bit more <em>lighthearted</em>, Mario and Sonic is perfect.</p>\n\n<h2>Practice Makes Perfect</h2>\n\n<p>There you have our list of some of the best Olympic Games video games in history. But with each tournament comes a new offering, so perhaps the next classic is just around the corner.</p>\n\n<p>We'll just have to wait and see!</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"3/6/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The next step in Olympics: Olympic Video Games!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/olympic-video-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14710"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/rhythm-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Have you ever felt a beat infect your body? Are there times you find yourself mindlessly tapping a tune or humming along to a song? If so, rhythm games are for you.</p>\n\n<p>These browser, console, and PC games have become popular with players around the world over the last 20+ years. Indeed, ever since the release of classics such as <em>Dance Dance Revolution</em> and <em>PaRapper the Rapper</em>, gamers have been moving to the beat.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Now, with <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/\">virtual reality (VR)</a> bringing a new dimension to the genre and old hits being remade, it’s time to examine the phenomenon of online rhythm games.</p>\n\n<p>We’ll guide you through the nuances of the genre like a well-trained dance partner. We’ll show you the best moves to make (i.e. the top games). Then it’s your turn to strut your stuff.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to embrace the music and find your inner beat, here’s a rundown of the top ten rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-rhythm-games?\">What Are Rhythm Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjiDdx2SWiY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rhythm games are musical offerings where the aim is to move your feet and/or fingers to the sound of a beat. The technical definition of console and PC rhythm games is: <em>“an action video game that challenges a player’s sense of rhythm.”</em></p>\n\n<p>The main way this challenge manifests itself is dance. For example, if you’ve ever been to an amusement arcade, you’ll have seen games such as <a href=\"https://www.ddrgame.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dance Dance Revolution</a>. The aim of this game is to tap your feet in time with a beat.</p>\n\n<p>However, while dancing dominates the rhythm games genre, it’s not the only challenge you’ll face. Some of the best rhythm games test your ability to find the beat by playing a <em>computerized </em>instrument. The <a href=\"https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/guitar-hero-series\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guitar Hero series</a> is a great example of this.</p>\n\n<p>Singing games are also part of the genre. PaRappa the Rapper was the first singing rhythm game. Developed by <a href=\"https://closinglogosgroup.miraheze.org/wiki/NanaOn-Sha_(Japan)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NanaOn-Sha</a> and released in 1996, the aim was to rap in time with the onscreen characters.</p>\n\n<p>Other hits, such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SingStar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sing Star</a>, built on this and, subsequently, became some of the top rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"rhythm-games-greats:-people-who-can-beat-the-beat\">Rhythm Games Greats: People Who Can Beat the Beat</h2>\n\n<p>There are some people who can find a beat and keep time better than others. Of course, every rhythm games' player just wants to have fun. However, gaming is also competitive, so hitting a high score is always something to strive for.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, it helps if you have a passion for music. The following gamers have certainly got that and more:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pp1-otl\">PP1 OTL</h3>\n\n<p>This mysterious gamer became a Dance Dance Revolution Legend on May 21, 2011, after hitting a high score of <a href=\"https://www.trueachievements.com/game/Dance-Dance-Revolution/scores\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>3,419 points</em></a>. They hit all 50 trophies and bagged the maximum number of “Gamerscore” points on route to securing the highest total of all-time.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"ryota-wada\">Ryota Wada</h3>\n\n<p>Dance Dance Revolution has been a hit for more than a decade, but Wada remains one of the youngest players to ever hit a <em>perfect </em>score. The Japanese groover achieved an AAA rating on expert mode at the <em>age of 9</em> after mastering the song, Hyper Eurobeat.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, Wada is not only a legend in gaming but the world at large. His step-perfect performance earned him a spot in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/youngest-gamer-to-achieve-a-perfect-score-on-dance-dance-revolution\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of World Records</a>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJy7P3TDp6Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"matthew-a\">Matthew A</h3>\n\n<p>This Guitar Hero III player became a legend of rock in their own right after hitting one of the highest ever scores. Matthew notched up a total of 916,745 points while playing Through the Fire and the Flames on expert mode.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeremy-d\">Jeremy D</h3>\n\n<p>Another Guitar Hero fan set a record in 2015 when they hit a 7,500-note streak on Warriors of Rock! That score is not only impressive but a testament to Jeremy’s finger fitness because tapping away for that long is a tough task for anyone.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeff-“jedimaster633”-ashby\">Jeff “JediMaster633” Ashby</h3>\n\n<p>There have been some impressive Rock Band performances over the years. From drummers and bassists to guitar players. However, when it comes to vocals, few are better than Ashby.</p>\n\n<p>The American gamer has submitted some superb results to Cyberscore, but his rendition of Give it Away was the best. His 467,496 total was a world best and enough to beat Canada’s Jay “stealthhack”.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-rhythm-games-online\">The 10 Best Rhythm Games Online</h2>\n\n<p>Into having some fun and moving to the beat? Could you beat some of the top rhythm games performers? Ready to slay the same? Here's ten of the best console and browser rhythm games:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-beat-saber\">10. Beat Saber</h3>\n\n<p>If you fancy an immersive rhythm game where striking blocks is more important than hitting the right notes, Beat Saber is for you.</p>\n\n<p>This game isn’t overly complex, and its visuals are simple at best. However, among this simplicity is a virtual reality game that’s totally engrossing. The aim is simple: choose a colored lightsaber and swing for moving objects at the right times.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-audiosurf-2\">9. Audiosurf 2</h3>\n\n<p>Audiosurf 2 isn’t new, but it’s still worth a place on our round up of top-rated rhythm games. Its dynamics are similar to Thumper and other hits within the genre. You’re moving along a track and the aim is to hit notes (denoted by colored blocks) at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>That’s great, but it’s not why it’s on this list. Audiosurf 2 is among the best rhythm games because you can upload your own tracks. That means you don’t have to listen to stock songs and generic tunes.</p>\n\n<p>We all love listening to our own musical favorites, which is why Audiosurf 2 remains a go-to game within the rhythm community.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-rez-infinite\">8. Rez Infinite</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RQPhfwhrTJw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rez got fingers tapping when it was released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast and, thanks to some slick upgrades, it found its feet again in 2017 as Rez Infinite. Rez Infinite puts you back in control of a futuristic rhythm-seeker flying through space.</p>\n\n<p>This time, however, you’ll be immersed in a 360-degree universe.</p>\n\n<p>Why? Because Rez Infinite is available as a virtual reality game. That means you can really lose yourself in the beat as you tap buttons in sync with techno sounds.</p>\n\n<p>If you can match the soundtracks beat-for-beat, you’ll defeat your enemies and take charge of the Rez Infinite universe.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-thumper\">7. Thumper</h3>\n\n<p>Thumper has been described as the rollercoaster of rhythm games. That’s because you’re put in charge of a beetle that’s flying down a track filled with twists, turns, bumps, and humps.</p>\n\n<p>These disruptions to an otherwise smooth ride are, of course, the obstacles you have to hit. The aim is to make it through nine psychedelic levels and conquer the final boss (a giant maniacal head), all while aggressive tunes play in the background.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-friday-night-funkin’\">6. Friday Night Funkin’</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the rhythm games free software out there, Friday Night Funkin’ is one of the best. This open-source creation was released in 2020 and survives on donations alone.</p>\n\n<p>People donated and continue to do so because it harks back to a time when rhythm games were pure dance challenges. That’s not to say new rhythm games online are bad. They’re certainly not.</p>\n\n<p>However, we all have a soft spot for the way things used to be and that’s what Friday Night Funkin’ taps into. The retro animations are matched by an equally retro premise: hit the right dance moves at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>For all intents and purposes, this game is a modern version of Dance Dance Revolution.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-rhythm-doctor\">5. Rhythm Doctor</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQBQe4XSvDY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This is the hardest, easiest rhythm game you’ll ever play. Rhythm Doctor sees you assume the role of medicine dispenser. That means you have to hand out medicine to patients at regular intervals.</p>\n\n<p>How regularly? Every seventh beat. Each time you hear the seventh beat, you hit the space bar, and the patient gets their meds.</p>\n\n<p>Sounds easy, right? Well, in many ways, it is. However, the problem is that there are countless distractions. Not only do the sounds get faster and more complex, there are background noises and all manner of animations taking place as you try to hit the seventh beat.</p>\n\n<p>As PC rhythm games go, this one is frustratingly engaging.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-bpm:-bullets-per-minute\">4. BPM: Bullets Per Minute</h3>\n\n<p>Anyone that can rattle off notes at machinegun speeds should play Bullets Per Minute. Unsurprisingly, the track list is filled with powerful rock tunes and your job is to jump, shoot, and slide your way around fantasy worlds.</p>\n\n<p>To make these moves, avoid attacks, and kill your enemies, you need to hit buttons on the right notes. More direct hits results in more direct hits, so make sure you can find the beat in every song.</p>\n\n<p>Given that Bullets Per Minute is all about high-octane action and demonic enemies, it’s perfect for those that suffer with <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> and need to let off some steam.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-sayonara-wild-hearts\">3. Sayonara Wild Hearts</h3>\n\n<p>A lot of rhythm games' free play and premium titles bombard you with animations. Yes, some of them look great, but there are times when an abundance of features becomes distracting. Sayonara Wild Hearts doesn’t fall into this trap.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, it’s beautiful in its simplicity along with a great selection of songs made especially for the game. That means you can focus on dancing your way through 23 levels. What’s also great about Sayonara Wild Hearts is the way each level moves into the next.</p>\n\n<p>It’s literally like an album, which is another reason it’s ranked among the best rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-pistol-whip\">2. Pistol Whip</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get when you cross rhythm games with a first-person shooter? That’s right, you get Pistol Whip. Unlike other rhythm games PC and console players will be familiar with, Pistol Whip is all about using the music to defeat an enemy.</p>\n\n<p>That means you’re not hitting the notes to make a tune or perform a dance move.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, each beat you hit directs a bullet towards incoming enemies. The better your timing, the more accurate and deadly your shots will be. In many ways, Pistol Whip is as much of an action <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure game</a> as a rhythmic challenge.</p>\n\n<p>However, regardless of the genres it straddles, you’ll love this game if you’re a fan of hitting deadly notes.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-fuser\">1. Fuser</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4jdym6nB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Where would rhythm games PC and console players be without Harmonix? The studio that brought us Guitar Hero has become one of the go-to names for online rhythm games, and Fuser is one of its best. It’s entertaining because it’s different.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike other console, PC, and browser rhythm games, Fuser doesn’t put you under pressure.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, you’re not playing against the clock or battling bad guys. Instead, you’re free to experiment. In fact, that’s the aim. You’re positioned behind a set of decks with one simple task: create a hit track.</p>\n\n<p>For rhythm games enthusiasts, Fuser offers a break from the norm and an enjoyable one at that.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-genre-to-enjoy\">A Genre to Enjoy</h2>\n\n<p>Rhythm games aren’t for everyone. There are a lot of hardcore gamers that believe Fuser and Pistol Whip et al are nothing more than novelty offerings. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming of all varieties, whether it’s <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> with an RPG vibe or console first-person shooters, can be fun.</p>\n\n<p>The fact rhythm games require you to move and react to a beat doesn’t make them any less entertaining, skilled, or enjoyable. With that mind, it’s worth looking at the console, browser, and PC rhythm games listed in this guide.</p>\n\n<p>You never know, you might discover a talent for dancing, singing, or musical instruments that you never knew you had.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/27/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Sometimes it seems like rhythm games are only getting more popular","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/rhythm-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14706"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/"},"strings":{"title":"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo gamer or you play video games as part of a collective with friends: having a cool video game room at home can radically improve the immersion and authenticity of your gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>The last 24 months have been a very strange time indeed, but if we’re going to be spending more of our time indoors, we might as well do so in a fun, purpose-built gaming room, right?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What’s a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>A gaming room should be considered your very own area for escapism. A chance to relax and enter new virtual worlds in the comfort of your home. If you’re a serious gamer, having a recreational gaming space that’s comfortable and enhances your gameplay is worth its weight in gold.</p>\n\n<h2>What Does a Gaming Room Have?</h2>\n\n<p>Most state-of-the-art gaming rooms will have <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-monitor/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an impressive screen</a> to display your PC or console games. It might even be multiple screens, depending on the nature of the <em>game</em>.</p>\n\n<p>High-quality <a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-gaming-speakers/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound systems</a> that deliver HD-quality audio can also help to immerse you in the action, while stylish yet <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=gaming%20room%20setup&eq=gaming&etslf=3494&term_meta[]=gaming%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=room%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=setup%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comfortable furniture</a> makes hours-long gaming sessions that little bit better.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Lay Out a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>Always keep in mind practicality when designing a gaming bedroom. In an <em>ideal </em>world, your room will be without windows that encourage natural light to shine in and reflect onto your screen(s).</p>\n\n<p>If your video games room does have windows, keep the screens as far away from the windows as possible or invest in roller blinds that can provide blackout coverage. Also, consider wall-mounted shelves to store gaming accessories if tabletop space is at a premium.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do I Make My Room Like a Gamer Room?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyTylWtvLRA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're looking into turning your bedroom or leisure space into your very own gaming zone, first and foremost you need a gaming <em>chair</em>. You can get chairs that suit both PC and console gaming, as well as simulators for sports like motorsport.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming room accessories like smart lighting, storage, and decorations can all help to create an on-point theme for your gamer room.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re an avid player of PC-based <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> or you’ve successfully acquired one of the next-generation consoles, check out the following <em>10 ideas</em> to make your gaming bedroom the envy of your pals.</p>\n\n<h3>1. The Ultimate Gaming Room Ideas for RPG Enthusiasts</h3>\n\n<p>As with any <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG title</a>, you are transported to a fictional, virtual world, taking control of a game’s protagonist and making crucial decisions in the development of each character.</p>\n\n<p>With RPGs capable of delivering some of the most immersive, open-world experiences available, consider investing heavily in the biggest screen size possible. If it’s a desktop gaming room, look for a curved panoramic desktop monitor that offers truly expansive visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Similarly, for console games, curved 4K screens can help to create a visual that welcomes you in and ensures a vibrant display.</p>\n\n<p>If you are passionate about a <em>particular </em>RPG title, you could always decorate your space in the theme of your favorite games. For instance, a medieval RPG would look and feel great when played in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tavern that you can enjoy during and after RPG sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>2. The Best Gaming Room Setup for Shooters</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vW6OP6Rwpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're more of a sharp-shooter (in gaming terms), you’ll want a game room setup that gives you laser-like focus in highly pressurized situations.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a sniper or someone with the speed and accuracy to engage in rifle combat on the ground, it’s probably a good idea not to get too creative with the lighting in your room.</p>\n\n<p><em>Avoid</em> neon lights and bright backlit areas that can detract your attention from the targets at hand on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>In an ideal world, you would want to invest in a gaming chair that makes it easy to sit back and focus. You can find gaming chairs with backrest reclines at full tilt, allowing you to sit at whichever angle you find best to get a perfect aim on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>Aside from an ergonomic chair, you’ll want either desktop or bookshelf speakers to provide the adrenaline rush of gunfire ringing in your ears. If it’s a desktop shooter game, consider investing in a backlit keyboard to make it easier to find your key functions in an instant.</p>\n\n<h3>3. How to Create the Best Racing Video Game Room</h3>\n\n<p>If you have a need for speed, why not invest some time and money into creating your own sim racing cockpit at home? It’s the next best thing to physically sit inside the Formula 1 cars or supercars you may be racing on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>It all starts with the visuals. If you’re going to be racing with a view of an F1 car cockpit, it’s important you have panoramic views of the racetrack.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s a good idea to put together a trio of monitor screens that, angled correctly, provide awesome screen coverage of the track ahead and the vehicles around you – ideal for overtaking and fending off overtakers from your AI and human rivals.</p>\n\n<p>Get yourself a <a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-racing-wheel-and-pedal-for-iracing-and-your-budget/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game steering wheel</a> with pedals, preferably ones that offer motor feedback for the utmost realism. You can also get racing game chairs that sit really close to the ground, just like you would in an F1 cockpit.</p>\n\n<p>These seats also have reliable weight capacity and the height and tension is usually fully customizable for any gamer.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Ideal Games Room Ideas for Strategy Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>When it comes to winning at strategy games, it’s all about being ahead of the curve. If you’re able to plan and think ahead, you’ll always be able to stay ahead of that eight ball.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why strategy gamers should always ensure they have plenty of desktop space for planning and strategizing mid-game. Turn-based strategy games may require you to sit back and consider your next move.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s enough space for pen and paper or a strategy board, you’ll need the headspace to plan your attacks.</p>\n\n<p>If space is tight, it’s a good idea to invest in a space-saving entertainment center that can house your desktop unit or console and leave your desk space clutter-free.</p>\n\n<p>Consider a desk or cabinet that has pull-out drawers or cabinets, particularly if your gaming desk doubles up as a work desk.</p>\n\n<p>As with gaming keyboards for shooters, strategy gamers like you would benefit greatly from a backlit keyboard. This will help to improve the overall aesthetic of your gaming setup and find those all-important action keys when the moment’s right to strike.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Best Gaming Room Layout for Competitive Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eFQtmkTqHR4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you are serious about becoming a competitive eSports professional, you’ll need a gaming environment that allows you to be the best you can be.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, it requires minimal external interruptions. It’s a good idea to soundproof your games room, this will ensure you can focus squarely on your gaming. Equally, if you have neighbors it will ensure you don’t disrupt them with your gaming either.</p>\n\n<p>Any eSports chair you choose should be ergonomically designed for long spells of gaming. Make sure it is fully adjustable to suit your height.</p>\n\n<p>This is vital as it will prevent you from sitting hunched over your desktop and ensure your arms sit at the same height as your mouse and keyboard. This can guard against unwanted ailments such as repetitive strain injury.</p>\n\n<p>Ideally, a competitive gamer like you should have a multi-screen setup. You’ll want to be able to play, interact and research simultaneously, particularly if you’re involved in multiplayer eSports.</p>\n\n<p>You might be able to get away with one large screen for unwinding between sessions and multiple smaller screens combined for your gaming. Ambient lighting can also help to set the mood before, during, and after your sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The Perfect Video Gaming Room Setup for Sports Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Do you play sports simulation games like FIFA and Madden? You’ll want a gaming setup at home that you can kick back and immerse yourself in the white heat of battle.</p>\n\n<p>One clever option that some gamers have managed to achieve is using a widescreen monitor on a 5120x1440 aspect ratio. This has enabled them to view 90% of the pitch on FIFA, giving them <em>immense </em>perspective as the action unfolds.</p>\n\n<p>Another effective way to immerse yourself in sports simulation games is to invest in a suitable <a href=\"https://www.svsound.com/blogs/svs/74745091-how-does-a-great-home-theater-system-benefit-the-gaming-experience\" target=\"_blank\">home theater system</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Ensure the system fits neatly within your entertainment center or atop your gaming desktop. Surround sound would be preferable to help you feel the crowd noise and the on-field atmosphere.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a particular sport, you could always choose to theme your new games room around it. If you exclusively play FIFA, why not turn your gaming environment into a soccer stadium?</p>\n\n<p>You could use decals to embed seats and goals on the walls to make you feel like you’re playing in the middle of an iconic arena like Wembley or Old Trafford.</p>\n\n<h3>7. How to Set Up Your Gaming Room for Arcade Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wBh5eYhvRB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you find yourself yearning for a sense of nostalgia, why not turn your entertainment space into an arcade gaming room? If you are a sucker for <em>vintage</em>, old-school arcade gaming, pay homage to it.</p>\n\n<p>Locate and install some arcade machines in your room – preferably away from windows to prevent the glare of natural light on the classic screens of these machines.</p>\n\n<p>The addition of multiple arcade machines and screens helps to create a competitive atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. You could take the arcade gaming experience to another level with themed décor inspired by your favorite titles.</p>\n\n<p>It could be Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or any other title that was big in the 80s and 90s. You could always build your own classic arcade machine cabinets using old-school console controllers, joysticks, and other retro gaming paraphernalia.</p>\n\n<p>They make for excellent decoration and help to set the tone of this celebration of gaming nostalgia in a personalised way.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Creating the Perfect Gaming Environment for Horror Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Horror games are some of the most spine-tingling and atmospheric you’ll find. If sweaty palms and heart-pounding gaming sessions is your bag, it’s important to consider some gaming room ideas that bring out the best in your favorite titles in the horror genre.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, you should look to keep the lighting dark and intense. In an ideal world, you would use a basement or an internal room with no windows or natural light. If that’s not possible, do everything you can to keep that daylight out, be it shutters, curtains or blinds.</p>\n\n<p>Once that external light has been kept out, try to keep the interior light to a minimum too. Use accent lights around your entertainment system and any spooky decorations you want to add to your walls.</p>\n\n<p>Uplighters can create a very dramatic, imposing effect underneath them. It could be masks, glow-in-the-dark decals, or some creatively chilling paintwork like faux bloodstains.</p>\n\n<p>When it comes to playing horror games, it’s often the sound effects and a fitting soundtrack that build the tension best.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re looking for a new gaming chair for your horror gaming room, consider one which has inbuilt speakers around your ears, ensuring surround sound capability that’s sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Engaging as many senses as possible at once will really catapult you into the storyline.</p>\n\n<h3>9. The Coolest Gaming Setups for MMO Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>First and foremost, the one thing any MMO gamer needs is a sizeable desk. If you’re a loyal desktop PC gamer and you enjoy the thrill of massively multiplayer games online, you’ll need plenty of real estate to work with.</p>\n\n<p>This will enable you to get a multi-screen setup or one large widescreen monitor if you prefer. It will also give you enough room for a dedicated microphone should you need it to communicate clearly in real-time during your MMO sessions.</p>\n\n<p>As a fully-fledged MMO gamer, it’s likely you will be spending days, weeks, or even years in your chosen virtual worlds. That’s why it’s so important that you think practically about your gaming bedroom setup.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a specific MMO game, such as <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>, you might be able to find bespoke accessories to enhance your gaming. There are some WoW keyboards out there with dedicated WoW keysets, it’s the same with Lord of the Rings Online.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll also be able to find plenty of figurines of MMO-related games like WoW and Lord of the Rings available to customize your gaming room further still. You can get your hands on even bigger replica models that are designed to sit on display stands.</p>\n\n<p>Something like this could make the ideal surround for your entertainment center by acting as the cherry on top of a perfectly-themed space entirely unique to you.</p>\n\n<h3>10. How to Create an Atmospheric Gaming Bedroom for Action Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpdHcemnu3w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Action games offer some of the most fast-paced gaming you’ll find on any PC or console.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll have probably experienced a healthy balance of excitement and <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> through the years, but however much your emotions may swing, you’ll want to enjoy your action gaming in the comfort of a gaming room you can immerse yourself in.</p>\n\n<p>Sound is one of the first things that comes to mind when creating a games room for titles in the action genre. Most modern-day action games produce multi-channel sound, so you’ll need to consider the positioning for anything up to five or even seven speakers.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re strapped for space, consider a multi-channel soundbar that can be positioned on your desk or entertainment center and help to distribute the game’s surround sound as evenly as possible.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of a <em>particular </em>action title, why not decorate your recreational space accordingly? For example, if the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(franchise)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Halo franchise</a> is your thing, consider creating a futuristic gaming environment, with the most contemporary furniture, décor, and accessories.</p>\n\n<p>Anything that makes you feel like you’re stepping forward in time as you walk into your gaming room to play. Smart lighting can help to create a more edgy, modern feel for futuristic action titles.</p>\n\n<p>With multiple color settings, you can set the scheme for different levels or missions if you wish.</p>\n\n<h2>Your Gaming Room Setup Is All About Your Own Preferences</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, creating the right gaming room for you is about designing an environment that allows you to fully switch off from the stresses and strains of everyday life.</p>\n\n<p>A home video game room should be <em>detached </em>from reality and hopefully, these layout and accessory ideas will give you plenty of food for thought. It's all about indulging in whatever world you want to create and being a part of it for a while.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/1-positive-factors.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-24\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/24/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"You can create your own world with the right gaming room setup","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/perfect-gaming-room.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14703"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dnd-classes/"},"strings":{"title":"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"840000","description":"<p>The lesson is in session and today, we’re talking about <em>classes </em>in Dungeons & Dragons (DND). Only by understanding DND classes can you get the most from your medieval fantasy adventures. So, with this in mind, check out our guide to DND classes.</p>\n\n<p>RPGs, such as Dungeons & Dragons, are built on <em>engaging and complex </em>characters. Indeed, you can’t have living, breathing, and evolving worlds unless you’ve got two-dimensional characters with unique personalities and skills.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why classes are a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other popular RPGs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>This guide will take a look at DND classes and, as well as outline the main ones, we’ll explain what they are and why they’re important.</p>\n\n<p>By the time you’ve reached the end of this quest, you should be able to choose the perfect class and get the most from your medieval gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are DND Classes?</h2>\n\n<p>RPG classes define characters based on their <em>skills, abilities, personality, </em>and <em>nature</em>. There are classes in all types of RPG. From <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a>. Each class aligns with the overarching theme of a game and, in turn, the storyline.</p>\n\n<p>It’s these categories that make RPGs complex and engaging. Why? Because the mix of abilities ensures that no two sessions are the same. In other words, contrasting classes mean that each encounter has the potential to be different.</p>\n\n<p>So that’s the theoretical reason for <a href=\"/en/blog/rpg-classes/\">RPG classes</a>, but how does all of this manifest in reality? Moreover, what do classes <em>do </em>in DND?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5g8vbTne6Iw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Dungeons & Dragons classes are categories that define the traits a character defaults to in common situations. More specifically, DND classes refer to a character’s <em>special skills</em>, <em>vocation</em>, <em>tactics</em>, and <em>temperament</em>.</p>\n\n<p>These characteristics come into play when you’re fighting monsters, interacting with other characters, and exploring dungeons. In essence, the class determines how your character will act in different scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>Now, it’s important to note that DND classes don’t have to define how <em>you </em>react. For example, you may have chosen a class of character that’s strong. Therefore, their default move into confrontations is to fight i.e. because they’re strong.</p>\n\n<p>However, that doesn’t mean you have to fight. Instead, you could try to negotiate. Even if this isn’t a particular skill a class is known for, that doesn’t mean you can’t try it.</p>\n\n<p>In essence, <em>you’re</em> in control. You should use the main skills of a DND class to guide your decisions but don’t see them as the only route to success.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Do DND Classes Matter?</h2>\n\n<p>DND classes matter because you need to build a character in Dungeons & Dragons. The main areas you need to focus on when building a character are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Race</strong>: This is the ethnic background of your character. Common races in Dungeons & Dragons are the dwarfs, the elves, the humanoids, and the halflings.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Class</strong>: Your character will come from a class that has certain special skills and traits.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Ability </strong>Scores: Once you’ve chosen a race and class, it’s time to set the ability scores. The common way of doing this is by rolling four six-sided dice. The attributes you’re determining a value for are: Strength (Str), Dexterity (Dex), Constitution (Con), Intelligence (Int), Wisdom (Wis), and Charisma (Cha).</li>\n\t<li><strong>Naming</strong>: You need to give your character a name and backstory before bringing it to life.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Equipment</strong>: The final step in building a character is equipment. The weapons and armor available are determined by your character’s race and class.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>As you can see, DND classes are just one component of a larger puzzle. However, along with race, the class of your character is the most important decision you make because it determines the parameters of your abilities and equipment.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to ensure that you choose the appropriate DND class for your playing style and overall goals.</p>\n\n<h2>The Main D&D Classes</h2>\n\n<p>There are 12 main D&D classes as more have emerged as the series has evolved, but all sub-classes ultimately stem from the basic class. So, what are the basic D&D classes?</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Barbarian</li>\n\t<li>Bard</li>\n\t<li>Cleric</li>\n\t<li>Druid</li>\n\t<li>Fighter</li>\n\t<li>Monk</li>\n\t<li>Paladin</li>\n\t<li>Ranger</li>\n\t<li>Rogue</li>\n\t<li>Sorcerer</li>\n\t<li>Warlock</li>\n\t<li>Wizard</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Choosing a DND class is the first step in your journey, but it’s by no means the final move you’ll make. The aim is to use your character to explore new dungeons, take down dragons, and build networks. As such, you can progress within your class.</p>\n\n<p>That means you can unlock and/or improve class skills. For example, if wisdom is a particular skill within a class, you can improve your wisdom score as you progress in a game.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this demonstrates the need to choose an appropriate class before you start. There’s no point in choosing a DND class that’s known for its wisdom if you’re someone that values strength. The only caveat here is that most editions of Dungeons & Dragons allow for multiclassing.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can either play and advance in two classes simultaneously or you can branch out at a set point and change classes. This isn’t always possible or easy. However, it’s something to consider if you’re a serious player.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Find Your DND Class</h2>\n\n<p>You now know what DND classes are available, but what class is best in D&D? The answer is that there isn’t a “best” class, only the one that suits you. Yes, certain classes excel in different areas. But it all comes down to the way you like to play.</p>\n\n<p>For example, if you enjoy fighting, the best class for you is <em>Fighter </em>(more about the Fighter below).</p>\n\n<p>If you prefer casting spells, but you want the easiest DND class for beginners, <em>Warlocks </em>are perfect. The point here is that there are different DND classes for different needs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Choosing the correct class could be crucial for your success in DnD\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg\" style=\"width: 800px; height: 294px;\" /></p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to base your decisions on your natural playing preferences and, moreover, the strategies you want to employ.</p>\n\n<p>For example, you may naturally be drawn to the Fighter because you like confrontations. However, you might notice that other players in the game are also gravitating towards this class.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, in the interests of being different and, potentially, gaining an advantage, you choose to be a <em>Druid</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This is where experience and DND tactics come into play. Every move you make in a game will be influenced by the class you choose. That means you have to select the class you feel comfortable playing with, as well as one that can help you find an edge.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve mastered this, you should be well on your way to finding the perfect DND class.</p>\n\n<h2>DND Classes Explained</h2>\n\n<p>Knowing that choosing the right DND class is a matter of personal preference and tactics, the only way to make the right decision is to understand your options.</p>\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>12 DND classes</strong> and what their particular traits are:</p>\n\n<h2>Barbarian</h2>\n\n<p>The Barbarian was, initially, a sub-class of the Fighter. However, it evolved into a standalone class known for excelling in combat through a combination of fury and force.</p>\n\n<p>The Barbarian is often less skilled than a fighter, but powerful enough to make up the deficit with overall strength and aggression.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A great axe, any martial melee weapon, two-handed axes, any simple weapon, or an explorer’s pack with four javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Skills: Intimidation, survival, animal handling, perception, athletics, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Bard</h2>\n\n<p>Bards are versatile characters that are capable of fighting and using their minds. The main characteristic of a bard is that they have a way with words, such that they can turn them into magic spells.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A rapier, a longsword, any simple weapon, a diplomat’s pack, an entertainer’s pack, a lute, other musical instruments, dagger, and leather armor.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Three musical instruments.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Any three major skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Cleric</h2>\n\n<p>Combining strength and divine magic, Clerics are masters of healing. Characters in this DND class can control the undead and have powers over life and death, which makes them extremely useful in a number of situations.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Scale mail, leather armor, chainmail, a mace, a war hammer, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, a shield, and a holy symbol.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Religion, insight, history, medicine, and persuasion (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Druid</h2>\n\n<p>Druids are masters of nature. Like Clerics, they have a way with magic, but their powers don’t work against the undead. However, their spells are effective against nature to the extent that Druids can actually change into various types of animals.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields (armor and shields can’t be made of metal).</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, a druidic focus, an explorer’s pack, any simple melee weapon, a scimitar, wooden shield, any simple weapon.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Herbalism toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Intelligence and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Animal handling, arcana, medicine, insight, religion, nature, survival, and perception (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Fighter</h2>\n\n<p>Fighters can come from a variety of backgrounds, including former soldiers, adventurers, bodyguards, and bandit kings. However, the one thing that links them all is the ability to fight. 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However, they can be deadly thanks to their apparent connection to another realm.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Darts, an explorer’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, any simple weapon, a short sword.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Any artisan’s tools or musical instrument.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Athletics, insight, religion, acrobatics, history, and stealth.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Paladin</h2>\n\n<p>Paladins are a DND class bound by honor and morality. They are, in essence, knights of the realm who are skilled fighters and spellcasters. However, they must always keep on the right side of good and uphold justice at all times.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail and a holy symbol, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, two martial weapons, a martial weapon and a shield, any simple melee weapon, and five javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Intimidation, athletics, medicine, insight, religion, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Ranger</h2>\n\n<p>Rangers are hunters and skilled with an axe. Their skills are honed through a life of cutting trees and working with wood, but they’re also useful in combat situations. Rangers are reclusive and not necessarily mystical, but they do have an affinity with nature.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A longbow and a quiver of 20 arrows, scale mail, leather armor, two short swords, two simple melee weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and dexterity.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, Athletics, animal handling, investigation, insight, perception, nature, and survival.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Rogue</h2>\n\n<p>The Rogue was an official base class from the Player’s Handbook in early editions of Dungeons & Dragons. As you’d expect, the Rogue doesn’t play by the rules. They are stealthy and skilled.</p>\n\n<p>Their main talents include finding and disarming traps, picking locks, and taking out unsuspecting opponents with sneak attacks.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, two daggers, thief’s tools, an explorer’s pack, burglar’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, short sword, a short bow and quiver of 20 arrows, and a rapier.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Thief’s toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, sleight of hand deception, performance, insight, acrobatics, persuasion, intimidation, investigation, perception, and athletics.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Sorcerer</h2>\n\n<p>The sorcerer may falter in a physical confrontation, but they’re masters of magic. Specifically, they’re masters of arcane magic and that makes them the most powerful characters in Dungeons & Dragons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Two daggers, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, a component pouch, an arcane focus, an explorer’s pack, and a dungeoneer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, intimidation, religious deception, insight, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Warlock</h2>\n\n<p>Warlocks were initially introduced as a non-core base class that practiced arcane magic. However, as Dungeons & Dragons evolved, they became the main class. Warlocks have magical powers endowed to them by supernatural beings such as demons.</p>\n\n<p>The defining feature of a Warlock is that they can use their magic at will and without limit.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A dungeoneer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, any simple weapon, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, leather armor, and two daggers.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, history, deception, investigation, intimidation, religion, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Wizard</h2>\n\n<p>Wizards won’t be much use in a fight if weapons are the key to victory. However, if spells are required, there are few that can match this character class. Unlike other magic-based DND classes, Wizards cast their spells based on acquired knowledge.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, they build up their repertoire of spells as the game evolves, which means they may start off as fairly weak but gain in strength.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A spellbook, an explorer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, and a dagger.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, medicine, religion history, insight, and investigation.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>A Lesson on DND Classes</h2>\n\n<p>As you can see, there are DND classes aplenty and each one has its own particular set of skills. The reality is that you can have fun and enjoy Dungeons & Dragons with any class.</p>\n\n<p>However, if you really want to get the most out of your sessions, it’s worth studying the traits and choosing those that pique your interest.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of magic, consider the Warlocks, Wizards, and Sorcerers. If you have a penchant for physical combat, check out the Fighters, Monks, and Barbarians. 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