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These pieces of software usually fall into the category of a pre-made game engine.</p>\n\n<p>While they tend to do exactly what you might expect, namely, provide all the moving parts that make your favourite worlds come to life, engines can still seem like alien technology to novice game designers.</p>\n\n<p>Today, we’re going to break down the various leaders in this enigmatic space so that you can start your journey to the top of the video game charts.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>First, though, let’s define what exactly we mean by the term <em>video game engine</em>.</p>\n\n<p>In brief, an engine provides everything required for a game to run, including physics, level structure, sound, player inputs, as well as elements like the inventory, support for graphics, and the placement of enemies and other NPCs.</p>\n\n<p>Engines are often used over generations, which is one of the reasons that games released early in a franchise’s life tend to look and behave differently from later ones. A few commercial examples are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>RE Engine (Capcom)</li>\n\t<li>Luminous Engine (Square-Enix)</li>\n\t<li>Frostbite (DICE)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>In order to immerse fully into a game, the best game engines suspend players' sense of disbelief, making them unaware of anything happening \"under the hood\" but simple video game magic.</p>\n\n<p>So, let’s dive into the world of the game engine with three of the biggest ones around:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Unity 3D</h2>\n\n<p>As a gamer, there’s a good chance that you will have heard of <a href=\"https://unity.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unity 3D</a> even if you have no idea what a game engine is.</p>\n\n<p>This is because it’s often mentioned on the splash screens while a game is loading, along with the names of developers, publishers, and other tools involved in the creation of that particular title.</p>\n\n<p>Unity 3D is the most popular solution for building games, holding a 50% share of the game engine market on mobile phones, PC, and consoles*, though it has applications well beyond portable entertainment.</p>\n\n<p>Unity currently claims 71% of the top 1,000 mobile games in its portfolio.</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/uCwz001yPcQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One of several free game engines available online, Unity 3D can be used to create just about anything based on graphics, including <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, CGI movies, games, trailers, and animation. The company itself defines these products as RT3D or Real-Time 3D.</p>\n\n<p>However, Unity also has settings to work in 2D, which you can enable shortly after you open the program for the first time. For designers coming from tools with a more visual interface, such as Enterbrain’s RPG Maker series, Unity 3D can appear a little daunting.</p>\n\n<p>Almost everything has to be coded using C# or Java, though it’s entirely possible to put something together in an hour or so just via YouTube tutorials.</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/pbaOGZzth6g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This brings us to one of the greatest strengths of Unity - community support. The Unity website has an exhaustive amount of documentation but creators also benefit from educational material on YouTube, Udemy, and other websites that allow user-created content.</p>\n\n<p>Much of this media is also genre-specific, which means that videos about inventory systems in <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> or ways to implement microtransactions on mobile platforms are easy to find.</p>\n\n<p>Unity also maintains an asset store so that reluctant artists can still add some polish to their first Snake or Space Invaders clone.</p>\n\n<p>Arguably one of the biggest concerns facing first-time developers is whether a game engine will be enough to create something special. Well, worry not - Unity 3D is popular with both AAA developers and people just starting out in their bedrooms.</p>\n\n<p>It’s also scalable depending on what you intend to use it for and/or how much money your business is currently making.</p>\n\n<p>For example, Unity is free with some small restrictions on the condition that it’s not being used at a company with an income of more than $100K/year. Packages of up to $4,000/month are available at the enterprise level.</p>\n\n<p>You probably won’t need that kind of support from a game engine until you’re competing with the big studios, though.</p>\n\n<p>Overall, Unity 3D is the most accessible and one of the best-supported free game engines in the world today.</p>\n\n<p><em>*All figures from Unity.com</em></p>\n\n<h2>2. Unreal Engine</h2>\n\n<p>Much like Unity 3D, you’ve probably heard of this one by proxy too. <a href=\"https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Epic Games’</a> <a href=\"https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unreal Engine</a> has been around since 1998, albeit as the game engine behind one of the most popular <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a> (Unreal), as well as its various spin-offs.</p>\n\n<p>Since then, the software has blossomed through a handful of other iterations to stand on the cusp of a new one. Unreal Engine 5 will reportedly release sometime in 2022. Of course, that kind of longevity implies something a bit special.</p>\n\n<p>Unreal Engine is currently Unity’s strongest competitor due to its exceptional graphical capabilities. So, let’s dig into what this storied video game engine can do for the budding game designer.</p>\n\n<p>This product has a slightly different objective from its competitors, but is otherwise a game engine like any other. This time, though, Epic Games also lists tasks like architectural design and services for TV among its many possible applications.</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/NXPjz_npNxs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s worth noting that Unreal isn’t really built around an appeal for newbies, as its coding language (C++) might be considered a little archaic today. It also lacks Unity’s more intuitive interface.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, Unreal Engine is a popular choice for AAA developers and frequently sneaks its way into blockbuster releases. But let’s forget about the comparisons and focus on what Epic Games’ flagship engine <em>can </em>actually do.</p>\n\n<p>As mentioned, Unreal Engine is a graphical titan that appeals directly to artists, level designers, lighting experts, and simple tech aficionados.</p>\n\n<p>This platform includes support for volumetric fog, pixel-accurate shadows, post-processing, and “billions of triangles”, to quote the marketing material for Unreal Engine 5.</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/d1ZnM7CH-v4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As far as the future of graphics goes, Epic Games are chasing photorealism with no performance loss, which has been the dream of video games designers since Pong proved that it’s possible to make boxes move on a screen.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, this kind of advanced development requires hordes of experts rather than lone hobbyists. One of the main draws of Unreal Engine outside graphics is its native multiplatform tools.</p>\n\n<p>With the 2022 update, in particular, the game engine will be able to run anything on anything - or, at least, take a PC-made game and port it to consoles without much difficulty.</p>\n\n<p>For systems and publishers that have struggled with the quality of game ports in the past, such as the Nintendo Switch, this functionality could be extremely valuable to just about everybody involved in designing and playing video games.</p>\n\n<p>As far as operating costs go, Unreal Engine can be a little complicated, as royalties are involved. This is one of the great advantages of Unity 3D over Unreal, according to the former’s CEO. Unreal’s free-to-use licences come in two types, namely, <em>Publisher </em>and <em>Creator</em>.</p>\n\n<p>The difference here is that 5% royalties are due on the Publisher license once a product earns over $1m. Enterprise options are available from Epic Games on a negotiated plan, although a one-size-fits-all plan can be found at $1,500/year.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Amazon Lumberyard</h2>\n\n<p>Amazon has not enjoyed much success at all in the video game world. Granted, it pulled off something of a coup when buying Twitch and recently released the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO</a> <a href=\"//www.newworld.com/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">New World</a>. But those two occasions are the stars in an otherwise gloomy sky.</p>\n\n<p>Despite having roots stretching back more than a decade, <a href=\"https://www.amazongames.com/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Games</a> didn’t venture far from mobile and social media apps until 2018, when it released a title based on the popular Amazon Prime show The Grand Tour.</p>\n\n<p>Its adventures on console and PC have been nothing short of a disaster, with five games <em>cancelled </em>to date - including one (Crucible) after launch. So, it's arguable that New World has a point to prove.</p>\n\n<p>Perhaps more importantly for this article, so does the technology behind it - <a href=\"https://aws.amazon.com/lumberyard/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lumberyard</a>, one of the few completely free game engines.</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/E1NgI8urJ7o\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Lumberyard deserves its place on this list because it’s a new and interesting development in the realm of the game engine. Let’s forget everything we know about Amazon Games, then, and charge on with our analysis.</p>\n\n<p>First, Lumberyard is a modified version of the CryEngine, another development environment known for Crytek games like Far Cry and Crysis.</p>\n\n<p>Note that Lumberyard is a “fork” of CryEngine (and an arguably much-improved version of it) so developers already turned off by the mere mention of the latter shouldn’t be too alarmed.</p>\n\n<p>Given that the CryEngine is known for its graphical prowess and the memes it spawned as a consequence (e.g. “Can it run Crysis?”), Lumberyard sits firmly in the same category as Unreal rather than Unity 3D.</p>\n\n<p>If you’ve read the other two entries on our list, that should tell you a few things right away. Lumberyard isn’t as user-friendly as Unity 3D and it lacks the exhaustive documentation associated with that game engine, as it’s such a new entry into this space.</p>\n\n<p>However, for AAA developers, Lumberyard could potentially be millions of dollars cheaper over the course of several years. After all, Unreal Engine’s 5% royalties translate into a lot of money when studios like CD Projekt Red can shift 13m units in a launch month.</p>\n\n<p>So, what makes Lumberyard stand out as the potential best game engine? Amazon’s technological assets are almost second to none and some of its most popular tools are integrated with its debut game engine.</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/OMLkLf5mux4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A good example is Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is a cloud computing platform that can streamline the introduction of multiplayer into Lumberyard games.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the video game aspect of AWS, GameLift, is a premium service charged at a pay-as-you-go rate.</p>\n\n<p>It’s not overly expensive given the kind of resources multiplayer games need just to get off the ground, scaling upwards from about $8/month, but recurring bills are rarely popular with smaller studios.</p>\n\n<h2>4. The Verdict</h2>\n\n<p>The video game engine has a long and varied history, with the 3D variety going back to 1995. This platform - XnGine - was engineered by the still-active developer Bethesda and was involved in the creation of early The Elder Scrolls titles Daggerfall and Battlespire.</p>\n\n<p>Before these halcyon days, games were made from the ground up, with every piece and controller brand new. Engines now let entire game franchises exist in precisely the same world, right down to the code that governs how the virtual wind interacts with a character’s hair.</p>\n\n<p>They can be expanded, modded, ported, and otherwise prodded and poked until suitable for the next big game release, too.</p>\n\n<p>As a beginner in any of a number of industries, it’s hard to see beyond <em>Unity 3D</em> as the ultimate stepping stone into video game design.</p>\n\n<p>Combine it with other free tools, like Notepad 3D, Inkscape, YouTube, and Blender, and it’s possible to have almost everything you need to produce a game - other than time, some writers, an artist, and discipline, of course.</p>\n\n<p>However, some reviewers have noted that Unity tends to fall down when games require the highest graphical fidelity. This is where our other two options come in.</p>\n\n<p>Unreal Engine is our pick over Lumberyard but largely because Amazon’s engine could still be considered as an unknown property. When it comes to switching an existing project to Lumberyard, though, Jeff Bezos’ brainchild wins hands-down.</p>\n\n<p>Developers note that Lumberyard can take over the reins in a matter of hours or days.</p>\n\n<h2>Choosing the Best Game Engine Based on Your Needs</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, the best game engine depends on what you and your company require of development software. Do you want to learn and play around with something you don’t fully understand, or are you a student looking to break into the industry after graduation?</p>\n\n<p>To know even more, and get a fuller picture on the industry and how to advance in games creation, check our <a href=\"/en/blog/how-to-make-a-game/\">\"How to Make a Game?\"</a> post.</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/game-engine/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Turn Your Ideas into a Reality with the Right Game Engine\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/06/Why-You-Should-Work-Together-In-MMOs.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\": \"2021-10-17\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/17/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/06/Why-You-Should-Work-Together-In-MMOs.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13477"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/games-to-play-when-bored-online/"},"strings":{"title":"The Very Best Games to Play When Bored Online","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>Being bored online is a common thing in the online age. Despite the internet being home to so many millions of fascinating experiences, it's difficult to find a perfect time sink through the sheer volume available.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, a little research can reveal some of <em>the </em>best games to play when bored online. Whether you're looking to spend a few minutes here or there, or drop <em>hours </em>into engaging experiences, the titles below should have something for everyone.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>One thing to keep in mind before diving in is that, depending on the title, some of the suggested games to play when bored online might be difficult to get working. This is because, for a long time, <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a> were built off Macromedia Flash.</p>\n\n<p>Since Flash is now defunct and not supported by most browsers, this can make access a little tricky.</p>\n\n<h2>1. A Game to Play if You're Looking for Clumsy Hilarity – QWOP</h2>\n\n<p>The best games to play when bored online don’t have to be the most in-depth. In fact, they’re often the exact <em>opposite</em>. This is the attitude adopted by QWOP, which could also generously be called a kind of racing game.</p>\n\n<p>In QWOP, the player uses the eponymous keys to control the main character’s thighs and calves. With the end goal to complete a short race, this game is hilarious, especially when challenging friends.</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/YbYOsE7JyXs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Make no mistake, QWOP is not a game people get good at, rather they just do less terribly with time. An internet classic, QWOP might not be worth hours of dedication, but for quick diversions, it’s easily one of the best games to play when bored online.</p>\n\n<p>As for how somebody with such basic coordination skills managed to find his way into a foot race or even dress himself, that's a question for another day.</p>\n\n<h2>2. A Game to Play if You're Looking to Keep Mentally Active – Trivia Machine</h2>\n\n<p>Games can just be for fun, but they can also be useful tools in finding new and engaging mental experiences. Trivia Machine takes this path, as it tests different levels of knowledge in a wide range of themes and disciplines.</p>\n\n<p>From three different challenge levels of Elementary, Scholar, and Genius, Trivia Machine is one of the best games to play when bored online to challenge a player, and maybe even help them learn something new.</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/ZnzeGb01Mq8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As an older title, Trivia Machine can sometimes require BlueMaxima’s Flashpoint to work correctly on certain browsers, so keep that in mind.</p>\n\n<p>Otherwise, whether the title is used to improve knowledge or challenge other player’s high scores, Trivia Machine only gets better, and easier, with time.</p>\n\n<h2>3. A Game to Play if You're Obsessing over Food – Cookie Clicker</h2>\n\n<p>Cookie Clicker was the game that started the clicker game craze, and for many players, it's still the best in the business. Built on the idea of slow growth, those after the best games to play when bored online for long periods need look no further than Cookie Clicker.</p>\n\n<p>The way the game works is by, well, clicking. At first, players simply click to earn cookies, to accumulate as many as possible. Aiding in this pursuit are cookie-making Grandmas, factories, light-bending cookie prisms, and even Elder Gods drawing from <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lovecraftian</a> inspiration.</p>\n\n<p>Eventually, players will reach a point where they can reset their progress and start again with a larger cookie multiplier, repeating the process over and over.</p>\n\n<p>Sometimes the best online games to play when bored online never stop, and Cookie Clicker holds this attitude close to its sugary heart.</p>\n\n<h2>4. A Game to Play if You're Looking for a Classic Experience – Helicopter</h2>\n\n<p>A game called Flappy Bird became all the rage a few years ago due to its simple and addicting nature. Widely regarded as one of <em>the </em>best games to play when bored online at the time, Flappy Bird was actually a clone of an older game – <em>Helicopter</em>.</p>\n\n<p>Helicopter, first released in 2004, quickly became all the rage in high schools and workplaces as players competed in what was a deceptively difficult title.</p>\n\n<p>Like with Flappy Bird, players controlling Helicopter do so by pressing to guide the namesake through a range of vertical obstacles. Since the machine quickly falls to gravity, finding the right balance is tricky.</p>\n\n<p>Following crashes in Helicopter, players will usually hear announcements of unfairness, and then the player claiming how much better they can do. Rinse and repeat dozens of times, and it's no wonder Helicopter is one of the internet's best games to play when you're bored.</p>\n\n<h2>5. A Game to Play for Hardcore Gamers – Dwarf Fortress</h2>\n\n<p>Some games can be instantly playable with just a glance. Others, like Dwarf Fortress, can require an immense amount of reading and preparation before achieving even a base level of understanding.</p>\n\n<p>This can be an instant turnoff for many, but for those who put in the effort, Dwarf Fortress is often considered a contender for one of the best games to play when bored online.</p>\n\n<p>Playing Dwarf Fortress means setting out with a small Dwarf settlement and bracing it against the threat of the coming monster horde.</p>\n\n<p>While appearing simple due to the original's use of ASCII imagery, the gameplay beneath the surface of Dwarf Fortress is some of the most complicated gaming has ever seen. It might take some time to learn, but as every fan will tell you, the effort is worth it.</p>\n\n<h2>6. A Game to Play for a Challenge – Meat Boy</h2>\n\n<p>Games you choose to play when you're bored online are often relaxing, but sometimes all you want is a challenge. For gamers in this group, Meat Boy can be a <em>perfect </em>choice.</p>\n\n<p>This is a platform game and one which doesn't pull its punches in putting players through their paces.</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/82aIxe_xrmM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Beating a level in Meat Boy is simple, in theory. Get to the exit of each small screen, and continue through the game, it's that easy. The only things in the player's way are spikes, saws, monsters, and jumps that appear completely impossible until they’re not.</p>\n\n<p>This game was so popular that it went on to inspire a direct (and much harder) sequel, so for anyone who loves Meat Boy, the challenge isn’t over yet.</p>\n\n<h2>7. A Game to Play if You're Looking for a Niche Genre – Perfect Tower 2</h2>\n\n<p>The <em>Tower Defense</em> genre was once one of the most popular forms of online <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a>, and while it might no longer hold that position, the games are still undeniably great.</p>\n\n<p>Perfect Tower 2 is a, well, perfect illustration of one of the best games of any genre, to give a shot at when bored online. It might look simple at first, but stick with it, and eventually, the reason for simple graphics will make itself known.</p>\n\n<p>The goal seems easy, just stop the enemy cubes from reaching and destroying the base tower. With each new wave, more enemies arrive, with battles growing increasingly frantic.</p>\n\n<p>Players of Perfect Tower 2 will eventually be fighting off thousands of monsters at once, all while building their base and engaging in minigames. Like with Cookie Clicker, there’s an idle element to this one, so players don’t have to stay active if they don’t choose to.</p>\n\n<h2>Online, Bored and Looking for a Game to Play?</h2>\n\n<p>No matter a player’s choice of games to play when they are bored online, we've collected enough information here that nobody will be left wanting. Even better, these games aren’t locked to PC as they used to be, so players can engage through whichever avenue they think is best.</p>\n\n<p>Whether on a home computer, MacBook, mobile phone, or any other device, there are no wrong answers – so feel free to experiment, and choose whatever feels right to you!</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/games-to-play-when-bored-online/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"The Very Best Games to Play When Bored Online\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-header.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\": \"2021-10-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-header.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13466"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/how-to-make-a-game/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Make a Game: 6 Steps to Creative Glory","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>While it’s almost impossible to forge a career based on ideas alone, almost every good business or creative endeavor begins with one.</p>\n\n<p>This is especially true in the world of video gaming, where studios are built around unique concepts and win or lose based on how popular those game ideas are within the wider world.</p>\n\n<p>After all, at some point, Mario and Sonic were just daydreams in some designers' brains.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allowtransparency=\"allow=autoplay;\" clipboard-write=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"386\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/Ranger.HQ/photos/a.331872346862035/669865703062696/&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bringing ideas to life is always tough. As video games tend to be multifaceted beasts, requiring a host of different skills and/or individual experts, knowing how to make a game and putting that knowledge into practice are two entirely different things.</p>\n\n<p>Today, though, we’re going to put together a quick introduction to game design so that you can start learning how to make a game <em>independently</em>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>1. Play Everything, All the Time</h2>\n\n<p>First of all, there’s nothing wrong with starting out without a refined idea. In fact, it could be argued that playing games in a genre you’d like to emulate is the first and only thing you should be doing when you start learning how to make a video game, as it helps shape thoughts you might have.</p>\n\n<p>This is true of every hobby that requires inspiration as a starting point. There’s a reason Stephen King reads <em>eighty </em>books a year. Don’t stick to one genre either, even if learning how to create a game in the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> niche is a known objective.</p>\n\n<p>Ultimately, the game you create will need to be a hybrid of what you want to play and what’s attractive to other genre fans. That is, of course, unless you’re only learning how to make a game for yourself.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Start Journaling</h2>\n\n<p>One of the most daunting aspects of learning how to make a game is how some tutorials tend to phrase things. Game design documents, business plans, or any particular qualifications are not required to create a game.</p>\n\n<p>However, it’s important to have a place to organize your thoughts and game ideas. Keep a notebook, an Excel file, or a desktop wiki such as <a href=\"https://zim-wiki.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Zim</a> and jot down the elements that attract you to each individual title you play.</p>\n\n<p>Maybe it's <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PVP games</a> or the option to fight and/or romance aliens. It's up to you. There has been a <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-25-pigeon-dating-sim-hatoful-boyfriend-to-be-delisted-from-ios-android-ps-store-in-june\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pigeon dating simulator</a> out there, after all. The game Subnautica by Unknown Worlds was pulled into shape on list-making site Trello.</p>\n\n<p>Five decades after the release of Pong (1972), there are arguably no truly original ideas left in video gaming, so it’s the little quirks and new perspectives that elevate a game to superstardom. You'll learn more about this when you learn how to make your own game.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Gather Your Party (Optional)</h2>\n\n<p>In Dungeons & Dragons-based games like Baldur’s Gate, it’s impossible to proceed to a new area if one or more members of the adventuring party are missing.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, students learning how to make a game can proceed solo, but it doesn’t change the fact that video games are the ultimate in group projects.</p>\n\n<p>Like-minded friends may be able to offer skills that you do not currently possess, such as coding or artistic abilities. If nothing else, getting together some people to exchange game ideas is a fun way to fill an evening.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"384\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsubnautica%2Fphotos%2Fa.740568692625930%2F776686615680804%2F&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Places like Reddit, Twitch, Discord, and any forum dedicated to modding can be useful places to hunt down a few extra party members, but don’t staff yourself out of a job. Too many helpers can get in the way of your goal to learn how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Make it Go</h2>\n\n<p>Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, and Amazon Lumberyard are all inexpensive and professional game-making tools available to everybody interested in learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>However, note that the engine and coding language you end up using will almost definitely be a singular decision. Unity 3D only supports Java and C#, for instance, while Unreal Engine requires skills in C++, a powerful but rather cumbersome example of a programming language.</p>\n\n<p>For somebody learning how to make a video game, <a href=\"https://unity.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unity3D</a> is by far the best choice due to the wealth of documentation available.</p>\n\n<p>A quick note of caution - engines can be overwhelming due to the number of things they can do, so it’s always best to get used to the interface before starting with anything more advanced. Understanding what an engine does is a separate skill from knowing how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Learn</h2>\n\n<p>Tutorials are at the heart of every creative hobby, whether it’s crochet, painting, or building things with clay.</p>\n\n<p>As a novice who is otherwise unattached to the wider video game industry, YouTube, Udemy, Skillshare, and similar sites will serve as your primary method of learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>It’s important to keep learning costs down at such an early stage though, as, if you’re going to drop out of video game design as a hobby, it will almost certainly happen in the first few days or weeks.</p>\n\n<p>The latter concern, keeping costs down, is an important thing to remember throughout your game design career. Unity 3D and many other well-known engines will allow you to make an entire game for free, provided that you have all the skills necessary to do so.</p>\n\n<p>As a starter, learning how to make a game with code and, separately, use an art program such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator will allow you to outline some characters or locations. This will help you avoid the dreaded programmer art while you’re learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>6. Bring it to Life</h2>\n\n<p>While this part is often considered the hardest bit of game development, it’s important not to segment building from the other parts we’ve covered in our list.</p>\n\n<p>Ideas will form and concepts will change as you're learning how to make a game, so attempting to set things in stone early on can cause problems.</p>\n\n<p>There are at least three development versions of Resident Evil 4, for instance, one of which became the action-platformer Devil May Cry. Let’s not forget that the Creeper mob in Minecraft was born from an incorrectly coded pig, too.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"281\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNoMansSky%2Fphotos%2Fa.1737692142926297%2F1737692309592947%2F%3Ftype%3D3&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Coding in an engine takes a long time and projects will fall to pieces every now and again, largely because computers are logical creations and need to be told precisely what to do.</p>\n\n<p>Ironically, this usually requires a bit of abstract thinking for humans to understand and can be one of the harder parts of learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>Viewing video games through the lens of a player exclusively is perhaps why so many people think they can do it better than the developers and publishers that put their livelihoods into the process.</p>\n\n<p>However, knowing how to make a game of any size and complexity takes time, patience, and effort. Watching a character you’ve coded jump or move for the first time is a rewarding feeling though, especially if it marks the first leap on the journey to becoming a fully-fledged game developer.</p>\n\n<h2>Time to Get Going!</h2>\n\n<p>We hope you've enjoyed reading this short guide about how to make a game in a modern engine. Games of every description can only get more popular so knowing how to make a game app is both a great career option and an enjoyable hobby.</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/ar-vs-vr/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"AR vs. VR: The Great Gaming Debate\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_8/Images-for-the-blog_Battle-Royale_header_4.webp\",  \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\": \"2021-09-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/11/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13463"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-story-games/"},"strings":{"title":"A Look at the Best Story Games Currently on the Market","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>Once upon a time, video games were seen as little more than forms of stimulation. Run through a maze, shoot up the armies of faceless bad guys, drive a circuit track over and over again. However, those days are increasingly behind us.</p>\n\n<p>Nowadays, the most exciting and engaging games are increasingly recognized not only as works of art in their own right, but also as unparalleled works of storytelling.  The best video games stories can easily compete with Oscar-winning films and Nobel or Pulitzer-winning novels.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>While <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> and deathmatch games certainly have their merits, there is nothing quite as immersive as playing the best story games out there.</p>\n\n<p>If you're looking for a truly gripping experience the next time you pick up your controller, here are the <em>absolute </em>best story driven games that you need to be playing in 2021:</p>\n\n<h2>10. 12 Minutes</h2>\n\n<p>Which game has the best story of 2020? 12 Minutes can definitely compete for this title, mostly due to its originality. Produced by indie developer Annapurna, this gripping title is one of those good story games that will keep you thinking for days after you have completed it. </p>\n\n<p>The entire game is set in a cramped apartment on a rainy night, with the player taking a birds'-eye view of the scene throughout.</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/XuL8FPhKr2Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The protagonist, voiced by none other than <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564215/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">James McAvoy</a>, is frantically arguing with his wife, before a police officer (voiced by <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000353/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Willem Dafoe</a>) bursts in and kills him. The screen goes black and everything is reset, with the argument starting once more.</p>\n\n<p>12 Minutes is a <em>time loop</em> game, where the player must re-live the same scene over and over again to figure out why this is happening and how to save your character's life.</p>\n\n<p>This point-and-click adventure game is unlike anything you have ever experienced before and is definitely one of the best story <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">games on PC</a> you'll ever play. </p>\n\n<h2>9. Resident Evil: Village </h2>\n\n<p>When it comes to the best story mode games, Resident Evil gives every other contender a serious run for its money. While the mini-games and combat options are pretty stellar, the rich, horrific, and tragic world of Resident Evil keeps us coming back again and again.</p>\n\n<p>This award-winning game instantly made it to the top 10 lists for the best story games of the <em>decade</em>, and it's not hard to see why. The action takes place in a sinister, remote village in Eastern Europe, complete with murderous fungi and a 7-foot-tall vampire countess.</p>\n\n<p>The game takes a step back from the previous RE games, focusing instead on deep character explorations to consider what humans can do when pushed to the limit of survival, as well as the recurrent themes in this series of greed, hubris, and power.</p>\n\n<p>As we mention in our <a href=\"/en/blog/10-best-games-2021/\">top 10 games of 2021 post</a> — this is definitely one of the best story based games you'll play this year. </p>\n\n<h2>8. The Room: Old Sins</h2>\n\n<p>If you are looking for a truly fantastic <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android game</a> that can immerse you in an unforgettable story, this quirky <a href=\"/en/games/genre/puzzle-games/\">puzzle game</a> is the one for you.</p>\n\n<p>The game follows on from the previous titles in the critically-acclaimed Room series, this time putting you in the heart of a creepy and sorrowful Victorian mansion. Here, you must determine the fate of its previous occupants while also bending the fabric of space and time.</p>\n\n<p>The puzzles in this game are second to none, and will likely keep you scratching your head for several hours at a time, making this ideal for those who love a challenge.</p>\n\n<p>What makes this one of the best story games are the clever ways that the plot reveals the context piece by piece, with each new hard-won nugget of information about the home's former occupants feeling incredibly rewarding. You won't find many good story games like this on mobile. </p>\n\n<h2>7. NieR Automata</h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">Robot games</a> have historically made for incredibly rich source material among the best story games, with Nier Automata standing a cut above the rest.</p>\n\n<p>Set in the Nier universe, which has attracted a cult fan following among fans of story based games for almost a decade now, this latest installment puts you in the shoes of two ancient android robots, 2B and 9S.</p>\n\n<p>In this devastated post-apocalyptic open world, you play as both characters while you roam a shell-shocked planet to uncover the origins of a war between humans and your own kind.</p>\n\n<p>This is a game that has frequently been described as one that requires multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate, as incredibly important plot points and clues are frequently hidden within easy-to-miss details.</p>\n\n<p>The journey is violent and incredibly entertaining, while the plot reveals some harsh truths about human nature and the propensity of our species to violence that seems to endure across time and space.</p>\n\n<p>This is one of the best story driven games for anyone who is feeling philosophical. </p>\n\n<h2>6. Hitman III </h2>\n\n<p>The Hitman series completely recalibrated the world of gaming when it got a much-needed reboot a decade ago. Since then, the franchise has gone from strength to strength, with the latest 2021 release counting among one of the best story games of the past decade.</p>\n\n<p>While the combat features are second-to-none, this really is one of the best story mode games out right now.</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/avAXhnbs69w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What makes this release so spectacular is the incredible plot and unforgettable writing, which takes a departure from the previous installments by shining a harsh mirror on Agent 47 and the goals that his employers ostensibly claim to strive towards. </p>\n\n<p>Hitman III keeps all of the epic assassination and stealth mechanics that we know and love, all while incorporating a timely plot that explores the inevitabilities that a life of violence and brutality will bring.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the incredibly rich settings of Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the English Countryside bring this memorable storyline to life. </p>\n\n<h2>5. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut</h2>\n\n<p>Upon its release in 2019, Disco Elysium instantly rocketed its way to the top of countless year-end lists, with some even describing it as the best game of the decade - making it another game mentioned in our top 10 of 2021.</p>\n\n<p>This <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">role-playing game</a> drops you into the heart of a city that is still recovering from a long war, a place where corruption, violence, and vice reign supreme.</p>\n\n<p>In one of the best story games on PC, you play a battle-hardened detective who must navigate a colorful underworld of warring political factions, from anarcho-communists to well-funded fascists, in order to restore order and prevent future conflicts from breaking out.</p>\n\n<p>The game features no conflict at all, instead opting for a rich dialogue-driven plot in which you must use your investigative and rhetorical abilities to unearth the conspiracies at foot.</p>\n\n<p>The re-released version, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, hit the shelves this summer, with additional missions and maps that thicken the plot even further. This is one of those good story games that will keep you coming back.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Life is Strange: New Colors </h2>\n\n<p>The Life is Strange game series has won hearts and minds all over the world, despite being light-hearted point-and-click games with virtually no action whatsoever.</p>\n\n<p>That's because the team behind this series has an unparalleled knack for strong script-writing and an ability to hire some of the most talented voice actors in the world right now.</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/PNt1aSkYfWk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In this latest addition, you step into the shoes of Alex Chen, who moves to the idyllic mountain town of Haven and is soon confronted with the death of her brother in a mysterious accident.</p>\n\n<p>From here, Chen must use her ability to read people's minds and auras to piece together what exactly happened, uncovering memories she had long forgotten in the process.</p>\n\n<p>As fans of this series would expect, this is a tender, heart-stopping journey that takes a timeless subject and explores it in greater depth than <em>any </em>Hollywood tearjerker. Be prepared for a whole lot of emotions!</p>\n\n<h2>3. Lake</h2>\n\n<p>Undoubtedly one of the most surprising and best story games of 2021, Lake is a slow-burn that immerses you in the rich life of an ordinary person, generating a bond that is rarely forged between player and character.</p>\n\n<p>In Lake, you play Meredith, a young woman who has returned from the big city to the town of Providence Oaks, Oregon, to help out her aging father. At first, you might find yourself bored, with the earliest tasks consisting of covering your dad's shift as a mail carrier.</p>\n\n<p>However, things begin to change quickly as the plot thickens and your relationships with the various townspeople are revealed.</p>\n\n<p>This is one of <em>the best</em> video game stories that somehow manages to take about four hours to complete while also making you confront serious questions about human ambition, the meaning of life, and the art of self-sacrifice. You won't find that in Call of Duty...</p>\n\n<h2>2. Twin Mirror</h2>\n\n<p>Sometimes the best story games are those that work with the medium of gaming to stretch creativity to its limits.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Twin Mirror, the indie PC role-playing game that splits its setting between small-town West Virginia and the internal \"mind palace\" of the protagonist, an increasingly jaded investigative journalist on the hunt for the scoop of the century.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this is one of those games where the main plot is almost ephemeral, with the real point being the exploration of rich and often painful relationships, in order to ask questions that many of us would rather not know the answer to.</p>\n\n<p>You don't want to hear spoilers for this one, since the twists are as good as it gets. Let's just say that this is a game that you will keep coming back to once you reach the unforgettable ending...</p>\n\n<h2>1. The Last of Us: Part II</h2>\n\n<p>Where to even start with this one? Just when you thought the first installment couldn't be topped, The Last of Us: Part II came along.</p>\n\n<p>Since its release a few months ago, this game has managed to <a href=\"https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-2-most-awarded-game/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">win the world record</a> for the highest number of \"Game of the Year\" awards ever received.</p>\n\n<p>That's because this is one of the best video game stories <em>ever </em>written. The game continues to explore the sad, drab world of a post-apocalyptic, post-pandemic America, where the infected are no longer the main threat, but rather the warring factions of survivors.</p>\n\n<p>This incredibly timely and disturbing game manages to incisively explore the resilience and frailties of the human spirit, while also looking at the factors that cause people to turn their backs on society.</p>\n\n<p>On top of it all, TLoU2 also manages to cram in one of the most gut-wrenching love stories ever depicted in the medium of video games. What more could you ask for? </p>\n\n<h2>Best Story Game Of All Time: Bioshock </h2>\n\n<p>Now that you have seen the best video games of the <em>past </em>year, let's take a look at the best story games <em>ever</em>. For this, there is one game that stands a cut above the rest in terms of writing, plot, setting, characterization, and themes.</p>\n\n<p>That is, of course, the <em><strong>Bioshock games</strong></em>.</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/gvtZVzQe8GY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The underwater, Randian metropolis of Rapture continues to capture imaginations in the 14 years since the release of the first title.</p>\n\n<p>This game series has always managed to keep its finger on the pulse, deftly exploring and parodying the kind of individualist, hyper-capitalist lies that those in power tell each other to justify their positions.</p>\n\n<p>The most recent installment in the series, Bioshock Infinite, also throws in a heady analysis of xenophobia and doomerism aboard the floating steampunk city of Columbia.</p>\n\n<p>If you are looking for some of the best video game stories <em>ever </em>made, you cannot do any better than the Bioshock series.</p>\n","date":"10/5/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_14/realtime-turnbased-header.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13448"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/what-game-should-i-play/"},"strings":{"title":"What Game Should I Play Next?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>Choice has become the real-life equivalent of the level one basement rat in every RPG - you're going to have to deal with it somehow if you want to actually play something.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we don't seem to have developed the brainpower necessary to filter through our ever-expanding game libraries. Let's lend you a sword to help you on your way, adventurer, with our answers to the problem of \"what game should I play?\"</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>We have gathered 20 games, and organized them in 4 lists (by theme) featuring 5 games each. And here they are, in all their glory:</p>\n\n<h2>#I Strange Places to Explore</h2>\n\n<h3>1. The Longing</h3>\n\n<p>Due to its unusual concept, a PC/Switch game that uses the ''idle'' or incremental mechanic common to some <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>, The Longing isn't often found on many lists answering the question of what PC game to play. </p>\n\n<p>This award-winning title doesn't ask anything of the player, other than to keep company to a lonely creature, living deep below the earth, named Shade, while he waits for his monarch to awaken after 400 days.</p>\n\n<p>It's a sad, slow game that echoes the feelings of many during <a href=\"https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-lockdowns/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2020's lockdowns</a>. Explore ancient places, collect items, read books - and wait.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Gris</h3>\n\n<p>A game by Nomada and Devolver, Gris has attained the coveted ''Overwhelmingly Positive'' review score on Steam from almost 40,000 player reviews. Much like Shade in the previous entry on this list, Gris is a character struggling with negative emotions, in this case, grief. </p>\n\n<p>The initial appeal of Gris is in its presentation. The hand-painted world shimmers in pastel shades of cyan and red. While it can be light on gameplay and story text, helping Gris on her journey (via abilities granted by her outfit) serves as its own reward.</p>\n\n<p>We consider Gris a major player when wondering what game to play, mostly because it's a genuine work of video game <em>art</em>.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Death Stranding</h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hideo_Kojima\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hideo Kojima</a>, the creator of several nearly impenetrable games for Konami, went separate ways with the publisher in 2015. Death Stranding, now arguably the poster child of the ''walking simulator'' genre of <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, is the first independent title from Kojima Productions. </p>\n\n<p>The purpose of Death Stranding is to deliver goods in the post-apocalyptic United States. However, during main character Sam's expedition, the character will explore elements like birth and death and all the weird things in between.</p>\n\n<p>As a Kojima game, it's definitely not for everyone, but fans of labyrinthine lore and plot aspects will enjoy this one.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Golf Club Wasteland</h3>\n\n<p>Here's the fourth entry in the Strange Adventures list, and potentially <em>the </em>answer to our question from earlier - \"what game should I play next?\"</p>\n\n<p>Oddly enough, golf has become one of the most adaptable games to ever grace a hard drive, with plenty of variants, themes, and personalities gracing the various video game platforms.</p>\n\n<p>Acclaimed by the <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/09/03/golf-club-wasteland-game-review/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post</a>, Golf Club Wasteland is exactly that - golf on a destroyed planet. Become a billionaire sports enthusiast and hit your ball through sewers, from the balconies of tumbledown apartment buildings, and deep underground.</p>\n\n<p>The atmosphere is as beautiful as it is oppressive in this indie title.</p>\n\n<h3>5. No Man's Sky</h3>\n\n<p>An unmitigated disaster at launch, No Man's Sky's redemption arc is now the stuff of legends. Developer Hello Games have released eighteen content patches since 2016 and the title was nominated for a Bafta award in 2020 and 2021.</p>\n\n<p>While echoes of its difficult start are likely to persist forever in the community, if any game deserves a second chance, it's this one.</p>\n\n<p>Even as a curiosity, it's hard not to recommend this one for our \"what game should I play?\" list.</p>\n\n<p>No Man's Sky's concept is simple - take your spaceship into the galaxy and do what you like. Follow the quests, learn alien languages, build bases, or pester the local wildlife for rides.</p>\n\n<h2>#II - Games to Relax with</h2>\n\n<h3>6. Dorfromantik</h3>\n\n<p>Made by students from Berlin, this simple yet surprisingly deep experience is all about matching titles to create a bucolic scene. Fit water to water and forest to forest, railway to railway and town to town, and try not to run out of precious tiles.</p>\n\n<p>Dorfromantik tasks the player with pairing as many sides of a hexagon as possible to the matching sides of previous tiles.</p>\n\n<p>Gentle ''quests'' that require a certain amount of points from the placing of city or forest tiles, for example, reward the player with more tiles to continue their adventures.</p>\n\n<p>A mix of puzzle and city-builder, Dorfromantik is another ''Overwhelmingly Positive'' game and very much worth the attention of those looking for the next game to play.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Minecraft</h3>\n\n<p>Minecraft has the unmatched ability to occupy whatever genre the player wants it to be, and is a popular choice of game to play on PC.</p>\n\n<p>The base game is about building things but cave-diving always adds an element of horror while PVP modes can introduce frantic action. The player-made game Spleef even attracts audiences on YouTube and Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>Minecraft is almost a gaming universal, appearing on <em>18 platforms</em> and operating systems since its debut in November 2011.</p>\n\n<p>With its new <a href=\"https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Caves_%26_Cliffs#:~:text=Caves%20%26%20Cliffs%20is%20the%20name,copper%2C%20new%20blocks%20and%20mobs.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Caves and Cliffs</a> update, Mojang's mega-seller adds plenty of new things to discover, including mountain goats, axolotl, a new copper ore, and a glowing squid. Just make sure you turn the monsters off if you want a peaceful evening.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Secret Cat Forest</h3>\n\n<p>A mobile game that has quite the fanbase on Facebook, Secret Cat Forest is the brainchild of <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android games</a> publisher IDEASAM.</p>\n\n<p>It's an expression of the phrase ''if you build it, they will come'' from 1989's Field of Dreams movie, only with cats instead of dead baseball players.</p>\n\n<p>In Secret Cat Forest, shake the enchanted tree to collect logs and build different pieces of furniture. Then, catch fish in the nearby pond to lure cats into your house.</p>\n\n<p>You have to acquire different combinations of rugs, tables, lights, and toys to meet cats named Tushie, Brainy, Fluffy, and Froggy, and tens of others. In return, they will leave you gifts.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Cloud Gardens</h3>\n\n<p>Somewhat ironically, the end of the world is often presented as a tranquil place. Even in the more violent zombie variants, there's often peace to be found amidst the ruins, often via a representation of what life still remains.</p>\n\n<p>Remember the giraffe scene from that one survival game set in an overrun United States? </p>\n\n<p>Cloud Gardens turns the post-apocalyptic genre on its head by deifying the player with the powers of nature itself. Build dioramas from the broken vestiges of humanity and beautify them with ferns, trees, wildlife, and other pleasant green things.</p>\n\n<p>Cloud Gardens is not so much a game as an experience in what it's like to serve the planet as Mother Nature.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Stardew Valley</h3>\n\n<p>Created by Eric ''ConcernedApe'' Barone, Stardew Valley is Harvest Moon if it was remade for burnt-out city-dwellers.</p>\n\n<p>At its most basic, it's a farming sim but the concept has expanded to include all aspects of modern <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a>, from dungeon crawling and NPC relationships to archaeology and minor city-building elements. </p>\n\n<p>While the time limits can feel unwelcome at times (often, by the time you get to the cave dungeon, it's time to go home), there's no true pressure to do anything you don't fancy.</p>\n\n<p>There's always plenty of vegetables to grow and slimes to smash and festivals come around each year whether you attend them or not. This is an easy one to round off the second \"what game should I play?\" list, for those looking for a laid back gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>#III - Dark and Spooky Tales</h2>\n\n<h3>11. Resident Evil Village</h3>\n\n<p>Horror has a great ability to provide catharsis - after all, when you're tucked up in bed, you're doing a lot better than the poor souls on the TV.</p>\n\n<p>Resident Evil Village, the eighth mainline entry in the franchise, and one of our obvious favorites, continues the direction set by its predecessor by keeping the first-person camera and returning protagonists Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield.</p>\n\n<p>The 9ft 6in Lady Dimitrescu and her horde of vampiric daughters became the game's breakout stars long before the title was even released to stores, and the title didn't disappoint on arrival.</p>\n\n<p>With the addition of classic horror icons like werewolves, Capcom has gone back further than even the first Resident Evil game for inspiration this time. A triumph title, it's likely to remain a favorite for a while.</p>\n\n<h3>12. Dysmantle </h3>\n\n<p>While just another zombie title on the surface, Dysmantle is actually a <em>cheerful </em>indie adventure about destroying everything in your path. Chairs, walls, computers, cars, zombies - it can all come down.</p>\n\n<p>If you're still asking \"what game should I play?\", then take into account that it's also one of a golden breed of early access games that add new content every month, keeping it fresh and interesting.</p>\n\n<p>Unusually for an action title, Dysmantle brings a sword to this particular gunfight, favoring melee weapons and close-quarters combat over shooting, though a hunting rifle is a recent addition to the game's arsenal. Farming and fishing are included, too.</p>\n\n<h3>13. Subnautica</h3>\n\n<p>Granted, it's a bit of an abstract addition to this part of our list of games to play, but Subnautica creates horror in a truly primal way. Thalassophobia (fear of the ocean) is very common in humans because it ultimately led to our survival as evolving apes.</p>\n\n<p>Yet, by placing the character alone on an ocean planet, Subnautica already has fingers up our collective spines.</p>\n\n<p>Giant monsters, an endless abyss, a colossal submerged spaceship, and all the worries of regular human survival combine to make Subnautica something of an exercise in survival and horror. It can also be beautiful, with a large range of vibrant biomes.</p>\n\n<h3>14. Visage</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the genres out there, horror is the one most cursed with adjectives in the media. Whether it's ''terrifying'' or ''nerve-shredding'', it can be difficult to tell one franchise from another when they all ultimately meet with the same review.</p>\n\n<p>Visage hasn't escaped this fate but it at least seems to be living up to the hype and is definitely an option for those wondering what game they should play next, and enjoy a good scare.</p>\n\n<p>Visage is a rare psychological horror game done well. The game's apparent objective is to unmake the player's sanity by contorting the world around them.</p>\n\n<p>It's otherwise a classic haunted house tale that seems to take some visual cues from the remaster of the first Resident Evil, at least in terms of its twisted hallways and ornate bedrooms.</p>\n\n<h3>15. Dead by Daylight</h3>\n\n<p>While its concept is typically cynical - escape the monster or die - Dead by Daylight earns its place on our list of \"what game should I play?\" by virtue of the fact that it's very popular on streaming platform Twitch and continues to provide updates in the form of new antagonists.</p>\n\n<p>To date, developer Behaviour Interactive has added a number of ''celebrity'' bad guys in the form of Michael Myers, Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, Ghost Face, and even Nemesis and Pyramid Head from Resident Evil 3 and Silent Hill 2, respectively.</p>\n\n<h2>#IV - Remastered Classics</h2>\n\n<h3>16. Planescape: Torment (Enhanced Edition)</h3>\n\n<p>Planescape: Torment is a gloomy romp through a world based on the Dungeons & Dragons campaign of the same name.</p>\n\n<p>Critically acclaimed to this day, the player must take on the mantle of the Nameless One, a badly-scarred immortal who has lived more lives than he can remember, and his cohort of oddities.</p>\n\n<p>Throughout his quest across the planes, the Nameless One comes across people he has befriended, loved, and betrayed previously.</p>\n\n<p>This remastered version of the 1999 epic maintains the combat-lite, story-heavy focus of the original perfectly.</p>\n\n<h3>17. Command & Conquer (Remastered Collection)</h3>\n\n<p>C&C fans haven't been treated very kindly in recent years. The final game in the Tiberium trilogy can only be referred to as a mistake while the newish mobile game went down about as well as Blizzard's introduction of the same with the Diablo franchise.</p>\n\n<p>Evidently, players aren't <em>always </em>interested in mobile apps.</p>\n\n<p>The C&C Remastered Collection is a long-overdue love letter to the classic RTS. It includes every mission from the two introductory games and all expansion packs, which amounts to around one hundred campaigns in total.</p>\n\n<p>The once-secret ant and dinosaur missions make a return too - and it's all re-rendered in glorious <em>HD quality.</em></p>\n\n<h3>18. Halo (The Master Chief Collection)</h3>\n\n<p>A collection of Halo games from the franchise's first thirty years, this collection serves as a perfect introduction to the pivotal FPS series for those who missed it all the first time around.</p>\n\n<p>For long-serving fans, it's also a great recap ahead of the release of the brand new installment Halo Infinite towards the end of 2021. </p>\n\n<p>Halo is a forerunner of the ''small squad vs. overwhelming alien force'' trope that features heavily in shooters like Destiny 2, Mass Effect, and fellow Xbox title Gears of War.</p>\n\n<p>It also introduced many elements (and memes) to the shooter genre and is an obvious highlight of any list of what games you should play.</p>\n\n<h3>19. Final Fantasy VII (Remake)</h3>\n\n<p>For all his flaws, Final Fantasy VII's protagonist Cloud Strife is one of the most recognizable characters in video gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Much the same can be said for his arch-nemesis Sephiroth, who was designed to be the polar opposite in appearance to Cloud, from the width and length of their swords to the hands they wield them with.</p>\n\n<p>While controversial in some aspects, the remake of this 1997 RPG brings the cast from the first disc together in their battle to save the planet from the evil corporation SHINRA.</p>\n\n<p>The newer title, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, brings charismatic thief Yuffie back into the fold too.</p>\n\n<h3>20. Mass Effect (Legendary Edition)</h3>\n\n<p>The original three Mass Effect games are as close to a perfect trilogy as it's possible to get in video gaming.</p>\n\n<p>From the dark yet somehow optimistic atmosphere of the first game, the universe collapses first into a struggle against nefarious organizations and then into a battle for survival against a nearly all-powerful foe.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it's perhaps fair to say that Mass Effect's monstrous Reapers fell into the same trap as the Borg from Star Trek (they had to be humanized to be stoppable) and confusion over the third game's ending is unlikely to ever go away.</p>\n\n<p>Still, none of that detracts from the overall experience the Legendary Edition offers.</p>\n\n<h2>\"What Should I Play Next?\" In a Nutshell</h2>\n\n<p>Congratulations on coming this far in our article! Going over all of our answers to the ultimate quandary of \"what game should I play?\" is <em>not </em>an easy task.</p>\n\n<p>The question at hand is an evolving and difficult one to answer, given the number of games now out there. However, hopefully, we've helped shine a light on some of the more interesting titles that deserve your attention.</p>\n\n<p>Good luck, and happy gaming!</p>\n","date":"10/5/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/building-online-community.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13450"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dlc-gaming/"},"strings":{"title":"DLC Gaming and the Quest to Keep Stories Alive ","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>It’s easy to get too technical when it comes to gaming, but the DLC meaning you need to know is pretty straightforward. Yes, there are some nuances that you have to understand.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of the DLC meaning in games, though, the main concept to grasp is that content can be <em>downloaded</em>. What does that mean in practice? That’s what you’ll discover in the following sections. </p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As well as discussing the finer details of DLC gaming content and how they create living ecosystems, we’ll touch on the pros and cons of this feature.</p>\n\n<p>And, just for completeness, this guide will also highlight some of the best DLC games and the types of extras you can expect to find when you play PC, console, and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>So, with that being said, here’s <em>everything </em>you need to know about downloadable content in gaming. </p>\n\n<h2>What is DLC Gaming?</h2>\n\n<p>DLC gaming stands for <em>Downloadable Content</em>. The type of content you can download will vary. The meaning of DLC in gaming, however, simply refers to <em>anything </em>that enhances a product.</p>\n\n<p>This could be something simple like new character outfits, or it can be more complex downloads such as extra levels. The point to grasp here is that the downloadable content will be a digital add-on. It will be something that brings a new depth and dimension to whatever game you’re playing.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the counter to DLC gaming is <em>non-DLC gaming</em>. Games without downloadable content were the main option before the internet. As online gaming flourished and everything from <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a> became popular on the internet, DLC came into its own.</p>\n\n<p>Today, players have the option to purchase games and enjoy them as originally intended or they can embrace an evolving storyline by downloading additional content. That’s an exciting prospect and one of the main reasons gaming continues to thrive in the online era. </p>\n\n<h2>The History of DLC Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>The internet may have made DLC gaming popular, but its roots stretch back a few <em>decades </em>before the online boom of the early 2000s. The forerunner to modern DLC gaming content was a dialup service known as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameLine\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">GameLine</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Atari 2600 owners in the 1980s could call the GameLine and download a game. The initial cost for the hardware was $60 and the membership fee was $15. Members could then download games for $1 and keep them for a week.</p>\n\n<p>That was a lot of money to spend on games back in the 1980s, which is why GameLine fizzled out. The fact Atari was able to send packets of data across specially designed phone lines was revolutionary.</p>\n\n<p>It meant players could access a library of games <em>without </em>having to buy dozens of cartridges. It also showed that there was a desire among gamers to get something extra once they’d purchased something. </p>\n\n<h3>Expansion Packs Evolve into Digital Downloads</h3>\n\n<p>From this starting point in the 1980s, DLC gaming evolved into <em>expansion packs</em>. Although GameLine was great, it wasn’t powerful enough to support the type of upgrades and add-ons companies wanted to sell.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC gaming</a> started to take off in the 1990s and games such as the Sims were leading the way with regards to evolving environments and tasks with no specific end goal. </p>\n\n<p>Expansion packs played into this trend of creating digital worlds that, like our own, are living, breathing entities. This trend is even more popular today and that’s why developers have made expansion packs a digital phenomenon.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/dreamcast.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sega’s Dreamcast</a> was the first console to offer DLC in the first decade of the 2000s. Although the add-ons were small and somewhat trivial in nature, they built on the innovations of the past and, moreover, started a content war among the major console creators.</p>\n\n<p>PlayStation didn’t immediately follow Sega into the DLC gaming arena, but Microsoft did with <a href=\"https://www.xbox.com/en-US/live\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Xbox Live</a>. Microsoft’s original batch of content, including certain games, was free for Xbox Live members. This proved extremely popular, and PlayStation soon joined the party.</p>\n\n<p>From new cars for games such as <a href=\"https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gran Turismo</a> to extra songs in Guitar Hero, DLC gaming content flooded the industry from 2010 onwards, which is why it’s now a mature market. </p>\n\n<h2>What Types of DLC is Available?</h2>\n\n<p>Gaming DLC can be free or cost money. Whatever category the add-ons fall into, the aim is to bring a new dimension to the game you’re playing. As a general guide, here are the types of in-game DLC you’ll be able to download:</p>\n\n<h3>Extra Features</h3>\n\n<p>These add-ons can be anything from new characters to extra levels. You’ll also find that these features can add tasks and challenges to existing parts of a game. For example, you might have completed a level before downloading some content.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve installed the upgrade, the same level might contain extra enemies, more puzzles, or secret bonuses that change the overall experience. </p>\n\n<h3>Character Upgrades</h3>\n\n<p>Some of the most popular DLC upgrades are weaponry and skills. Otherwise known as character upgrades, these extras are designed to make your character a little bit tougher, slightly more durable, a better fighter, or simply have more weapons at their disposal.</p>\n\n<p>The benefit of new skills, tools, and powerups is to help you progress in the game, beat enemies you couldn’t before, or just be better as a character. </p>\n\n<h3>Cosmetic Content</h3>\n\n<p>Not all DLC gaming content is designed to make you stronger, faster, and more skilled. There are some upgrades that are simply there to make characters or settings more aesthetically pleasing. These add-ons can be anything from different scenery, new outfits for a character, or skins for weapons.</p>\n\n<p>This type of DLC in gaming won’t necessarily make you a better player or unlock new parts of the game. It’s simply there to add a new sparkle to what’s already there. </p>\n\n<h3>Loot Boxes</h3>\n\n<p>One of the more controversial types of DLC content in gaming are loot boxes. These boxes cost money and they contain a random prize. Sometimes the value of the prize is less than what you paid for the box, sometimes it’s more. This is the controversial element.</p>\n\n<p>Some critics have likened loot boxes to gambling. Regardless of your opinion, loot boxes are a type of add-on that can unlock new characters, weapons, skins, upgrades, and in-game credits. </p>\n\n<h3>Season Passes and Special Prizes</h3>\n\n<p>Another type of DLC gaming content to look out for is passes. These passes will grant you early access to upcoming DLC content. The passes can also get you entry to prize draws or contests with special prizes. </p>\n\n<h2>What Games with DLC Can I Play?</h2>\n\n<p>Now we’ve broken down the DLC meaning, let’s run through some of the top games from this genre. The market is always changing, but it’s usually the case that DLC content is used for games that either have no start/end points or have overarching stories.</p>\n\n<p>This is because the add-ons can be used to expand whatever universe the developers have created. Some of the DLC gaming hits you can try are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Call of Duty</li>\n\t<li>Hitman</li>\n\t<li>The Outer Worlds</li>\n\t<li>Diablo</li>\n\t<li>Baldur’s Gate</li>\n\t<li>Red Dead Redemption</li>\n\t<li>Grand Theft Auto</li>\n\t<li>Dragon Age</li>\n\t<li>Borderlands</li>\n\t<li>Fallout</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Where Can I Find DLC Games?</h2>\n\n<p>You can find DLC content online through a variety of reputable sources. The main places to get digital upgrades and add-ons for your favorite PC and console games are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/xbox?icid=CNavDevicesXbox\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Store</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://www.nintendo.com/games/buy-digital/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo eShop</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://store.playstation.com/en-us/pages/latest/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">PlayStation Store</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Steam</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Each store has its own way of distributing DLC. In general, you’ll be given a special code once you’ve made a purchase. You then have to go through a link and input your code. This verifies your transaction and initiates the download.</p>\n\n<p>The time it takes for the download to complete will depend on the size and type of your upgrade, as well as your device and internet connection. Some DLC game upgrades can take minutes, others can take <em>hours </em>(!).</p>\n\n<h2>What About Mobile DLC Gaming Content?</h2>\n\n<p>There is some crossover between DLC content and in-app purchases for mobile games. Both types of upgrades come at a cost and they both add something to your experience. However, in-app purchases aren’t necessarily designed to help you advance or unlock something new.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, they’re typically used to buy more ammunition/health/time. They can also be used to get extra lives or replenish your in-game credits instantly rather than waiting for a set period of time. </p>\n\n<p>In general, new levels, characters, and features are added to mobile games for free. They’re added to the mix each time you install app updates. For example, <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mortal-kombat/id949701151\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mortal Kombat for iOS</a> often adds new fighters or challenges after an app update.</p>\n\n<p>Because this game uses the freemium model, they typically don’t cost anything. However, there may be ways to increase the speed at which you can make use of these upgrades by paying. So, in this regard, mobile gaming DLC could be described as a hybrid system. </p>\n\n<h2>Downloadable Gaming Content Summarized</h2>\n\n<p>Some people love gaming DLC, other people don’t. There was a time when a publisher put out a game and it was complete. There are some benefits to this, like a one-off cost. Customers pay one price and they get the full experience.</p>\n\n<p>This set-up also means that there’s a definite start and end point. For example, if you’re playing a shooter without additional DLC, you know that the game is complete once you make it through the final level.  Some people like being able to draw a line under their experience.</p>\n\n<p>Other players get to the end of the game and feel a sense of bathos. In other words, they’re left with a feeling of disappointment and anticlimax that it’s over. DLC allows developers to keep the dream alive.</p>\n\n<p>There are players that love this. Once they start a game, they become invested in the storyline, and they want it to continue. This is why DLC is thriving. There are some games that can’t be contained in a single product.</p>\n\n<p>Yes, bringing out a sequel can keep things going. However, sequels often skew the main story in a slightly different direction. DLC keeps the setting and story the same, but it adds new wrinkles to the mix. Games are designed to be played and replayed.</p>\n\n<p>Some people are happy to repeat the same experiences over and over again. Some people aren’t. For those that don’t mind repeats, non-DLC games are great. For those that want an ever-evolving experience, there are <em>plenty </em>of DLC games out there!</p>\n","date":"10/4/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_20/clan-leader-2.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13446"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/newest-games-2021/"},"strings":{"title":"The Newest Games 2021 Has to Offer: What to Play and Why","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>What are the newest games 2021 has to offer? As you’d expect, the list is constantly changing. However, there have been some fantastic offerings in 2021. From innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooters</a> to artsy storybook games with a dark twist, there really is something for everyone.</p>\n\n<p>This round-up of the newest games of 2021 should give you an idea of just how buoyant the industry is right now and, in turn, provide some inspiration for your next gaming adventure.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Play the Newest Games of 2021?</h2>\n\n<p>2021's newest games clearly offer benefits in terms of ideas and innovations. For example, <a href=\"https://bethesda.net/en/game/deathloop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Deathloop</a> was made available for PlayStation 5 and brings a new depth to shooting games. It does this, in part, by taking advantage of PlayStation 5’s 4K gaming capabilities.</p>\n\n<p>This makes the action feel immersive and realistic. What’s more, it’s an example of why the newest games that 2021 has to offer should always be high on your list of options. </p>\n\n<p>Because developers have the latest technology at their disposal, they can turn their <em>wildest </em>ideas into reality! That, above all else, is why you should try new games whenever possible.</p>\n\n<h2>Where Can I Find Such Games?</h2>\n\n<p>The newest games of 2021 are available across <em>all </em>platforms. As well as <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC</a> and console, there are some great new games for <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile devices</a>. Just as you can enjoy hits such as <a href=\"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/\">Raid: Shadow Legends</a> on your phone (yes, this is a shameless plug), you can play the hottest games of 2021 on the go.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, as you’re scrolling through our list of top-rated new games, keep in mind that no platform has been excluded from the mix.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are the Newest Games 2021 to Play?</h2>\n\n<p>They are, as you’d expect, a matter of preference. However, the following list is highly touted by industry experts and loved by players, meaning there is some degree of consensus about them.</p>\n\n<p>As promised and without further ado, here are our top 10 picks of the newest games of 2021 to try:</p>\n\n<h3>1. Resident Evil Village</h3>\n\n<p>The latest offering from the franchise takes what its predecessor, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, started and builds on it. The “village” is somewhere in Eastern Europe and set in the Victorion era. Like Biohazard, you have a first-person perspective.</p>\n\n<p>However, in <em>this </em>game, the levels are much larger and more immersive. The defining feature of this game is the fact that enemies are more intelligent than previous Resident Evils.</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/btFclZUXpzA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Creatures such as werewolves are more agile and they’re capable of using weapons. In turn, this means the protagonist, Ethan Winters, has to be more skilled and better equipped.</p>\n\n<p>In this sense, the game harks back to Resident Evil 4 thanks to similarities within the inventory management system. Overall, this makes Resident Evil Village a lot more action-focused than recent Capcom offerings so do keep in mind that it's one for those who love all-out violence.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Deathloop</h3>\n\n<p>This first-person shooter from Arkane Lyon has been described by some as the best new game of 2021. It has shades of Arkane’s 2017 game Prey, but the environments and weaponry are much more elaborate.</p>\n\n<p>The fact this game initially went live on PlayStation 5 should tell you that it’s designed to look just as impressive as it plays.</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/FxgwIP4Cqpc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this game uses a time-loop structure. However, unlike Hades, you’re not stuck in the same areas. Instead, you move back and forth through time but in a more linear way. You unlock new pieces of information, and this creates a much greater sense of progression and narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Additionally, the four main areas you get to access time and time again are worth exploring. They’re not simply a set of obstacles to clear. Instead, they’re immersive mini worlds filled with surprises that give Deathloop a real depth.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Far Cry 6</h3>\n\n<p>The first-person shooter is set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara, a place ruled by El Presidente, Antón Castillo. You assume the role of Dani Rojas and your mission is simple: take down Castillo and prevent his son from continuing the evil regime.</p>\n\n<p>The tropical paradise has been described as the largest Far Cry playground to date. This opens up a myriad of possibilities which, in turn, makes this as much of an action-adventure game as a shooter.</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/FeJ5lbFjQ3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Actor Giancarlo Esposito is the voice of Castillo and this provides a nice dramatic element to Far Cry 6. However, the defining feature is the development of the fangs for hire system.</p>\n\n<p>Being able to recruit local animals to help set traps and execute unsuspecting villains has become a staple of the Far Cry franchise and its evolution in the sixth instalment is impressive. Add to this the innovative ways you can make deadly weapons, and this could be the best Far Cry yet!</p>\n\n<h3>4. Halo Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>Halo Infinite was built for PCs but it’s also available on consoles. The most striking thing about this game is the ground-breaking free to play multiplayer experience. As always, you’ll play the role of Master Chief and lead him on a quest to save humanity.</p>\n\n<p>Following some negative feedback during the pre-release phase, the developers at 343 Industries tweaked the graphics.</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/HZtc5-syeAk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>They replaced the primary and secondary color layers with patterns and markings. In simple terms, the graphics were given more depth which, in turn, allows for greater player expressions. The increased realism of the graphics runs in unison with a more human storyline.</p>\n\n<p>In this edition of Halo, we get to see much more of Master Chief and his personal desire to save the world. That gives Halo Infinite a much greater narrative depth which is further enhanced by the fact you can now access the multiplayer mode for free.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Back 4 Blood</h3>\n\n<p>Created by the team behind the Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood is a co-operative first-person shooter with<em> “extreme replayability”</em>. That’s a lofty claim to make but the developers are certainly onto something.</p>\n\n<p>Your task is to work with other characters and take down a zombie-like army known as the Ridden. That fact in and of itself is exciting. Zombie games are always entertaining.</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/kyBbYndoyTE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, the real reason Back 4 Blood can say it offers “extreme replayability” is because of the enhanced modifiers. Alongside a plethora of weapons, the maps change each time you play. This means you never know when or where the enemies will strike.</p>\n\n<p>That keeps things feeling fresh. What’s more, Back 4 Blood has a <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> feature where you can compete in teams of eight for ultimate supremacy.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The House In Fata Morgana - Dreams Of The Revenants Edition</h3>\n\n<p>Storybook fans will love this game. Of course, it was originally released on PlayStation Vita and PC. However, it was rereleased for the Nintendo Switch in 2021 and, subsequently, given a new lease of life.</p>\n\n<p>As described by Nintendo, the House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel. What’s neat about this game is that it really is a novel in the sense that it has a main plot and various subplots. This means your journey through its gothic settings is far from linear.</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/hvL6Yrv1b8w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the aesthetics are superb but there’s a dark undercurrent to House in Fata Morgana. In fact, it’s a very dark undercurrent. From stories of innocence lost to violence, obsession and all the other base emotions we go through in times of despair, this game covers them all.</p>\n\n<p>That’s what makes it one of the best new games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Farlight 84</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get if you combine Fortnite with Brawl Stars? Well, you’d probably get something that looks a lot like Farlight 84. This mobile shooter uses Unreal Engine to create a fast-paced, sometimes quirky gaming experience where you need to be quick on the draw.</p>\n\n<p>You can choose to be the hunter or the hunted. Alternatively, if you just want to go crazy with some futuristic weapons, you can try the battle royale mode.</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/-qVRvg9DmCY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Like the other newest games 2021 can offer, Farlight 84 looks great. What’s best about it though is the fact you can fight in a variety of ways. There are speed matches that last four minutes, you can fight in the sky, and you can battle against enemy vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, this is a multifaceted shooter where you can embrace the carnage in a myriad of ways.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Genesis Noir</h3>\n\n<p>Love stories don’t get much bigger than Genesis Noir. This game takes place before, during and after the big bang. That might be interesting in its own right...</p>\n\n<p>But, when you learn that the fate of the world and your love are tied up with the expansion of the universe, things get even more interesting.  From the name you can tell that this game has a dark, artistic vibe. However, it’s not all looks and no substance.</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/AyvOoCZyWRQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>You have to point and click your way through a series of cleverly designed puzzles in order to explore new worlds. The smallest moves can make a huge difference in this game.</p>\n\n<p>For example, planting a flower can speed up the expansion of the universe or a phone call can destroy it. Genesis Noir is a unique, twisted and nuanced game where you really have to think outside the box to succeed.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Hitman 3</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone loves Agent 47 and now he’s back to finish what he started. This game is the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and you need to stop Kody Haynes. As an art collector, he may seem fairly innocuous.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes’s love of art, however, has turned into a dark <em>obsession</em>. In addition to stealing fortunes to fund his habit, the now reclusive Haynes can’t stand to see anyone touch his art collection, not even the previous owners.</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/R_Ob-fupzKg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This possessive streak has left a trail of dead bodies and only Agent 47 can stop the madness. Like previous Hitman offerings, the storyline is present throughout and you’re equipped with an arsenal of deadly skills.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes is no fool though, and getting through his boobytrapped mansion isn’t easy. Indeed, it’s this that makes Hitman 3 one of <em>the most taxing </em>games<em> </em>among the newest games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Nier Reincarnation</h3>\n\n<p>Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, Nier Reincarnation is an innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> for Android and iOS devices. The game is set in a place called the Cage. Within the cage are a series of ghostly figures that follow you around as you step inside scarecrows.</p>\n\n<p>Each scarecrow contains a memory, which means you’re basically playing through a series of mini stories. Naturally, these stories are filled with impending danger. Therefore, you need to find weapon upgrades and a variety of special attacks to survive.</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/ufbNBvY9Fdo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As well as progressing linearly through the stories, you can choose battle mode. This allows you to enter any memory (aka story) as a team of three (you, plus two characters) and fight enemies. The side-scrolling nature of the game creates a sense of progression.</p>\n\n<p>And, the fact you can skip back and forth between stories keeps things all the more interesting. For that reason, Nier Reincarnation is certainly one of the newest games of 2021 to look out for.</p>\n\n<h2>Games to Look Out for in 2022</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve listed 10 of the newest games 2021 has to offer, but what is there to look forward to? This year’s offerings have taken existing ideas to new places and brought interesting innovations to the fore.</p>\n\n<p>Can we expect more of the same in 2022 or will something truly revolutionary burst onto the scene? Well, from what we know right now, these are some of the games to look out for in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2</li>\n\t<li>Elden Ring</li>\n\t<li>Destiny 2: Lightfall</li>\n\t<li>Gran Turismo 7</li>\n\t<li>Rainbow Six Extraction</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>Between the newest games in 2021 and those coming out in 2022, there’s a lot to be excited about right now, regardless of the genre you love or the gaming device you use!</p>\n","date":"9/30/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_16/cross-platform-1.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13445"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/"},"strings":{"title":"AR vs. VR: The Great Gaming Debate","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"240000","description":"<p>The <em>augmented reality</em> vs <em>virtual reality</em> debate is one that’s raged on for a few years and will do so for many more.</p>\n\n<p>Because both serve a similar goal, i.e. to create digitally realistic environments, people often see it as AR vs VR. In reality, both can exist in the same space and serve their own purpose.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As you can enjoy different genres of games, such as <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, you can also enjoy both AR and VR without any conflict.</p>\n\n<p>To understand why it doesn’t have to be a case of AR vs VR, we need to look at what both innovations offer and, in turn, how they differ.</p>\n\n<h2>What is the Main Difference Between VR and AR?</h2>\n\n<p>The Augmented Reality (AR) vs Virtual Reality (VR) debate usually hangs on the notion of one being better than the other but, in reality, both are impressive.</p>\n\n<p>The obvious difference is how digital elements are presented to the user. AR systems combine digital elements with the physical world, fusing the two rather than <em>separating </em>them:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>AR serves a different purpose than VR in the sense that it <em>creates a unity</em> between the physical and digital worlds.</li>\n\t<li>VR immerses users into a virtual world that’s <em>disconnected </em>from reality or, more specifically, a world that’s designed to <em>be its own reality.</em></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>What is Augmented Reality (AR)?</h2>\n\n<p>Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes digital elements onto physical objects. AR is commonly used on mobile devices, but there are headsets such as <a href=\"https://www.google.com/glass/start/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Google Glass</a>. Yet, the main feature of AR is that it maps animations onto the world around the user.</p>\n\n<p>To read more about AR games, you can visit our dedicated <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-games/\">blog post</a> on the subject.</p>\n\n<ul>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>What is Virtual Reality (VR)?</h2>\n\n<p>Virtual reality (VR) is a <em>completely</em> immersive experience. VR software is connected to a headset that’s designed to shut out the physical world. This disconnects the user from reality and, in turn, makes the virtual world in which they’re operating feel real.</p>\n\n<p>VR blocks out the world - it aims to flood the user’s senses to create an immersive 360-degree world.</p>\n\n<h3>Is AR harder than VR?</h3>\n\n<p>It’s harder to <em>create </em>AR because the digital elements have to interact with physical objects. As well as the need to process data quickly and efficiently, AR software has to project clear images onto the physical world.</p>\n\n<p>The games themselves will vary in difficulty depending on what you have to do.</p>\n\n<h2>It Doesn’t Have to Be AR vs VR</h2>\n\n<p>AR vs VR might often be a debate among tech fans, but it doesn’t have to be. On a technical level, there is merit to the augmented reality vs virtual reality debate. However, for consumers, there is no need to see it in the same manner. They’re similar innovations but they offer <em>different </em>experiences.</p>\n\n<p>AR brings a digital experience to you. VR takes you to the digital experience. AR makes the world around you feel like a game. VR takes you to a different world. Therefore, as a user, you have to choose the experience that suits you best. It’s not AR vs VR, it’s fusion vs. total immersion.</p>\n\n<p>The one you choose is a matter of personal preference.  </p>\n\n<h2>Can VR and AR work together?</h2>\n\n<p>Finally, to prove the AR vs VR debate isn’t useful, we can look at the mixed reality vs augmented reality debate. Mixed reality (MR) is a step <em>beyond </em>augmented reality. In classic AR, you can’t interact with the digital elements.</p>\n\n<p>They can act of their own accord, but you can’t manipulate them. In contrast, MR allows you to touch, move, and interact with items in the digital world, which is the direction AR is going nowadays.</p>\n\n<p>This is why it’s better to think about the mixed reality vs augmented reality debate rather than AR vs VR. Fusing the digital with the physical and then being able to <em>interact </em>with the two unlocks even more ways to play games. That’s a positive.</p>\n\n<p>However, when it comes down to it, regardless of whether you’re thinking about AR vs VR or mixed reality vs augmented reality, it’s <em>all </em>positive. Indeed, these are the innovations that are taking gaming to a whole new level!</p>\n","date":"9/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_8/Images-for-the-blog_Battle-Royale_header_4.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13422"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/ar-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Are AR Games the Future? How Augmented Reality Gaming is Changing the Game","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Virtual reality (VR) has gripped the gaming community in recent years, but it’s not the only alternative reality technology that’s reshaped how we think about games. Augmented reality (AR) has shown just as much potential as VR with regards to adding more depth to our gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s simple puzzles or more complex creations, AR has added new layers of immersion to a variety of games.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Given their conceptual similarities that they both create a virtually realistic experience, some people have pitted AR against VR. But it doesn’t <em>have </em>to be a combative division between the two.</p>\n\n<p>Both express the concept of virtually realistic experiences in different ways, which is why consumers don’t have to choose one or the other. Instead, they can enjoy unique gaming experiences using either innovation.</p>\n\n<h3>What is the appeal of AR games?</h3>\n\n<p>It enhances your real-life surroundings and adds fantasy and game elements. This technology lets you bring gaming elements into the real world. Now, you can search your environment to discover rare items or capture monsters.</p>\n\n<p>By exploring the history of augmented reality gaming, you’ll see why this technology stands tall on its own and how it can offer experiences traditional games can’t. To explore the potential of AR games and what they bring to the industry, let’s take a look at where they came from and where they’re heading.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are AR Games?</h2>\n\n<p>Augmented reality gaming combines virtual elements with a player’s surroundings. It maps digital animations onto the physical world. AR games can create simple scenarios where a single object is superimposed onto the user’s environment.</p>\n\n<p>For example, an AR chess game could project a virtual chessboard onto a table. From there, the player would be able to use their device to move chess pieces as if they were moving across the table in front of them.</p>\n\n<p>AR games also have the ability to create complex environments whereby in-game elements and characters interact with the physical world. For example, an AR <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting game</a> could feature a scenario where creatures appear from behind a sofa or have the ability to climb up walls.</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/1C6FzrYJQwc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>These types of games blur the lines between the physical and digital world. In turn, they create an immersive experience the isn’t confined by the limitations of a headset in the way things are in VR games.</p>\n\n<h2>How Can I Play AR Games?</h2>\n\n<p>Certain headsets allow you to enjoy an augmented reality gaming experience. Google Glass is an example of an AR headset. The glasses let the user see the world around them while also seeing a digital overlay.</p>\n\n<p>This technology is still in its infancy but it’s an example of how AR is evolving and how it has uses outside of gaming.</p>\n\n<p>For the majority of AR games, you’ll use a mobile device. This means you’ll be able to play AR <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android games</a> via a smartphone or tablet. Additionally, even though there aren’t any AR <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mac-games/\">Mac games</a> available, you will be able to play via your iPhone or iPad.</p>\n\n<p>The way these games work on a mobile device is simple. Once you’ve loaded up the game, it uses the mobile’s camera, clock, GPS, and gyroscope to read its surroundings. The camera provides the visual data, while the GPS and gyroscope handling positioning.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, the clock ties everything together by letting the software know exactly what point in time things are happening. AR technology can process this information and project digital animations on the world that’s been mapped out by the mobile device.</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/QN95nNDtxjo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This means you can hold up your mobile and see digital animations superimposed onto whatever is in the eye line of your device. What’s more, augmented reality technology is now at the point where it can process data from the outside world so fast that there is very little lag.</p>\n\n<p>This allows you to walk around and see an enhanced world via your mobile’s screen in real-time.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>The History of AR Games: From the Military to Mainstream Popularity</h2>\n\n<p>AR games might be new but the technology behind them has been around since the late 60s. Computer scientist <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Sutherland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ivan Sutherland</a> was working on augmented reality at Harvard University throughout the 1960s.</p>\n\n<p>He created a head-mounted device that could use geolocal information (i.e. data from the physical world) to overlay a digital terrain via the device. This technology was originally used for military and aviation purposes.</p>\n\n<p>In many ways, the digital overlay Sutherland’s headset produced was like the heads-up displays now used inside modern cars. Heads-up displays project information onto a car’s windscreen. This information is only visible to the driver or unless you’re in front of the projection.</p>\n\n<p>These displays are, in many ways, an extension of what Sutherland created in 1968.</p>\n\n<h3>2008: Augmented Reality Becomes Mainstream</h3>\n\n<p>It would take until 2008 for the first commercially available AR app to hit the market. Although augmented reality was being used in the military and aviation, it wasn’t until BMW harnessed this technology to create an innovative advert that it became mainstream.</p>\n\n<p>BMW’s advert was printed in a magazine. Readers could hold the ad in front of their computer’s camera, and it would link to the Mini on the screen. Readers could then move the page around to view the car from different angles.</p>\n\n<p>This connection between the car on the screen and the magazine was the first commercial example of AR in action.</p>\n\n<h3>Ready, Set, Go for AR Games</h3>\n\n<p>The next few years saw other companies, including Coca-Cola and Disney, use augmented reality in their marketing campaigns. This led up to the gaming industry’s first major AR breakthrough.</p>\n\n<p>Developed by Niantic and Nintendo, this 2016 AR game not only hit one billion downloads within three years, it showed gamers exactly what augmented reality could do for the industry.</p>\n\n<p>The premise was simple: players would use their mobile to search their local environment for Pokémon characters. In essence, it’s a game of hide and seek where digital characters are hidden behind objects in the player’s physical world.</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\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DADRX_bYMMo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The success of Pokémon Go was the turning point for AR games and, in turn, an example of what’s possible.</p>\n\n<h3>AR Hits and Misses: Examples in Gaming</h3>\n\n<p>Some believe AR games are the future, while others think it’s already a spent force. One major argument against AR games being the future is the fact nothing has come close to Pokémon Go's mainstream popularity or, indeed, quality.</p>\n\n<p>That game has generated more than $3 billion in revenue which is more than anything else out there. Linked to this argument against AR games is the fact they’re confined to mobile devices.</p>\n\n<p>We know that mobile gaming is a burgeoning market and that products such as Fortnite have thrived in this medium. However, while traditional mobile games have flourished, AR innovations such as Jurassic World Alive and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite haven’t enjoyed the same level of success.</p>\n\n<p>It’s also worth noting that augmented reality has become popular in the advertising world and live experiences. Holovis, a UK-based company, has created a product that links AR and theme park rides.</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/Bpj6f1yUb3k\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Guests can use their mobiles to view animated projections inside the ride. The aim is to enhance the experience of a ride by offering something before and after it’s finished. The ride remains the same. But, the digital elements create a world around it that makes it more immersive.</p>\n\n<p>The enhancement of live experiences may be where the augmented reality makes its greatest contributions. Yet, it still has a place in gaming. Indeed, the game Egg, Inc. links to Google’s ARCore to create a seamless merging of the physical with the digital.</p>\n\n<p>It’s the development of products such as ARCore that could take AR games to the next level. There may also be a way to incorporate AR headsets such as Google Glass into the mix.</p>\n\n<p>Creating hands-free experiences could improve the experience because, as it stands, mobile AR games need you to be holding your phone. That’s not an issue given that mobile games are popular. However, the core aim of augmented reality is to create an immersive experience.</p>\n\n<p>Allowing players to use two hands instead of one could make this aim more achievable.</p>\n\n<h2>AR vs. VR: Two Innovations That Don’t Have to Compete in Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>AR games are built on the foundations of technology that’s been around since the <em>1960s (!)</em>. Products such as Pokémon Go have already shown what’s possible, but it’s hard to escape the influence of virtual reality. AR and VR are, in many ways, shooting for the same goal from different angles.</p>\n\n<p>VR may not be perfect right now but the immersion a headset offers has given it the edge over AR up to this point. The sense of being surrounded by a digital world is something AR can’t offer but VR can. By that token, it seems that VR is more suited to gaming.</p>\n\n<p>However, AR does offer a unique experience and, in turn, some interesting opportunities. While it might not be the right technology for <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, AR is ideal for digital products that aim to recreate real scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>For example, AR technology could do that by projecting roulette wheels and cards onto a physical table. This is just one example of what’s possible but it shows how augmented reality can fit into the gaming industry at large.</p>\n\n<p>VR and AR are shooting at the same goal, but they don’t have to compete with each other. One is best in certain scenarios, the other can create new experiences in other scenarios. AR can enhance a player’s experience in gaming, as long as it’s in the right setting.</p>\n\n<p>Products such as Pokémon Go have shown that this technology works. Therefore, the goal of all developers in the AR gaming space should be to find their niche. If given the chance, AR games can be another fantastic addition to the industry at large.</p>\n","date":"9/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/05/positive-aspects-gaming-part-2.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13421"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-gaming-tablets/"},"strings":{"title":"The 5 Best Gaming Tablets to Consider Buying","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>Tablet gaming has exploded in the last few years, and 2021 looks to raise the industry to new heights. With machines far more powerful and affordable than ever before, there's never been a better time to upgrade or experience this world for the first time.</p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest obstacles for some gamers was touch screen controls. Well, you can rest easy.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/android-tablets/how-to-use-bluetooth-on-your-android-tablet/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth support for tablets</a> is standard, meaning it’s quick and easy to connect these with controllers or mouse and keyboard setups. Remember: the best gaming tablet has to be one you can <em>control</em>.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, our extensive research has provided some interesting answers to the question of what is best, and for which user. We've looked at specs, operating systems, and cost too.</p>\n\n<p>From hardcore titles to more casual-friendly <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, here's what our research uncovered:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Best High-End Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-7/8n17j0m5zzqs?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Surface Pro 7</a></h2>\n\n<p>Though the best gaming tablet will depend on your use-case and wallet, there’s no doubt that when it comes to performance, the best out there are going to be the most expensive.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, which has a price tag to match its power. Included on this device are the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Windows 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 12.3-inch at 2736 x 1824</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Up to Quad-core i7</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 1TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 16 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It might seem odd to see a desktop operating system on this list, but there’s no denying the power offered by the Surface Pro 7. Blurring the boundaries between PC and mobile, this machine is the 2021 king in the premium-space battle for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<p>The only real problem with the Surface Pro 7, outside of the price, is that the system doesn’t natively support mobile apps due to the Windows 10 OS. That said, users of the devices can download the program BlueStacks to overcome this limitation.</p>\n\n<p>It is a little bit of a hassle, but it’s also a temporary setback. When Windows 11 (which does support Android apps) launches later this year, users will be able to upgrade for free, so any inconvenience is only temporary.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact that the device is so powerful that it can run a huge library of PC Steam and other games, and high-end tablet gamers with a budget have an easy choice. This isn’t just the best gaming tablet for those with the money, it’s a strong performer all around.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Best Mid-Tier Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s6-lite-64gb-oxford-gray-wi-fi-sm-p610nzaaxar/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite</a></h2>\n\n<p>If your idea of the best gaming tablet is a balance of price and performance, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Offering enough power to run the most <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>, while not costing an arm and a leg, this is a mobile device that finds a place as a constant best-seller.</p>\n\n<p>It could even be the best android tablet for gaming too. As for what’s under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite includes the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.4-inch at 2000 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>While not as powerful as the more expensive models, this device still includes some great features to help it stand among the pack. These include a long battery life, which is a big advantage for mobile games, a high-quality and color-rich screen, and even an S Pen inking stylus.</p>\n\n<p>The issue we can see with this tablet is that it might not age well when the next generation of games arrives. But that’s a risk every device but the most expensive has to face.</p>\n\n<p>For now, and for players looking for a strong mid-range system, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could be the best gaming tablet around.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Best Entry-Level Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPad 10.2 (2019)</a></h2>\n\n<p>Not all players are looking to set the world on fire with the most demanding games, and for these players, the best gaming tablet is going to be an affordable one. True, the Apple iPad 10.2 might be a couple of years old at this point, but that’s hardly a mark against Apple’s consistent mark of quality.</p>\n\n<p>This is a strong system not just for iPad games, but also for a wide range of other applications.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: iPadOS 13</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.2-inch at 1620 x 2160</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Apple A10 Fusion</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For casual gamers, the iPad 10.2 can serve as a strong entry point to thousands of older and less demanding titles. Even better, it can interface with your existing Apple products, including iPhones and iMacs, to make setup and coordination a breeze.</p>\n\n<p>The iPad 10.2 won’t open enormous 3D worlds to players, but for those not interested in taking this route anyway, this device is a strong contender for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Best Browser Gaming Tablet - <a href=\"https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/tablets/mediapad-t5/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1</a></h2>\n\n<p>Some gamers love big PC programs, others prefer apps, and for a few of us, the most fun titles are those accessible straight from a browser. For those in this group, the best gaming tablet is going to be the one best designed for the online browsing experience.</p>\n\n<p>This means high-power isn't a must, but the ease of use is crucial. For this purpose, we've selected the Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.0</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.1-inch at 1920 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Despite being a low-powered device, the Huawei MediaPad doesn’t suffer from many of the slowdown issues that affect similar devices. Like the iPad, it won't set any records, but it will perform extremely well as an android gaming tablet used for browser games.</p>\n\n<p>Since some of the best modern games started as browser experiences, this means users of this device are never going to be wanting for choice.</p>\n\n<p>For those looking towards browser or less-demanding titles, storage shouldn’t be much of an issue with this tablet as these games don't typically need much space. Gamers looking towards more taxing experiences should look for a large storage capacity.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, as a browser-gaming device, we wouldn’t recommend users try to leverage the MediaPad power for larger apps or 3D games, but it should also perform adequately for less demanding titles.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, then the Huawei MediaPad T5 could be the best gaming tablet on the market.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Best Large-Screen Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-view/galaxy-view2-2019-64gb-dark-grey-att-sm-t927azkaatt/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy View2</a></h2>\n\n<p>For users with dexterity or visual concerns, then the best gaming tablet won't be the most powerful, it will be the one with the greatest level of accessibility. This is where the Samsung Galaxy View2 comes in, offering an enormous screen with all the advantages the extra display space implies.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.1</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 17.3-inch at 1080 x 1920</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The Galaxy View 2 isn't especially powerful, but it does fulfill a use-case that many players will find indispensable. 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These pieces of software usually fall into the category of a pre-made game engine.</p>\n\n<p>While they tend to do exactly what you might expect, namely, provide all the moving parts that make your favourite worlds come to life, engines can still seem like alien technology to novice game designers.</p>\n\n<p>Today, we’re going to break down the various leaders in this enigmatic space so that you can start your journey to the top of the video game charts.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>First, though, let’s define what exactly we mean by the term <em>video game engine</em>.</p>\n\n<p>In brief, an engine provides everything required for a game to run, including physics, level structure, sound, player inputs, as well as elements like the inventory, support for graphics, and the placement of enemies and other NPCs.</p>\n\n<p>Engines are often used over generations, which is one of the reasons that games released early in a franchise’s life tend to look and behave differently from later ones. A few commercial examples are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>RE Engine (Capcom)</li>\n\t<li>Luminous Engine (Square-Enix)</li>\n\t<li>Frostbite (DICE)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>In order to immerse fully into a game, the best game engines suspend players' sense of disbelief, making them unaware of anything happening \"under the hood\" but simple video game magic.</p>\n\n<p>So, let’s dive into the world of the game engine with three of the biggest ones around:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Unity 3D</h2>\n\n<p>As a gamer, there’s a good chance that you will have heard of <a href=\"https://unity.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unity 3D</a> even if you have no idea what a game engine is.</p>\n\n<p>This is because it’s often mentioned on the splash screens while a game is loading, along with the names of developers, publishers, and other tools involved in the creation of that particular title.</p>\n\n<p>Unity 3D is the most popular solution for building games, holding a 50% share of the game engine market on mobile phones, PC, and consoles*, though it has applications well beyond portable entertainment.</p>\n\n<p>Unity currently claims 71% of the top 1,000 mobile games in its portfolio.</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/uCwz001yPcQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One of several free game engines available online, Unity 3D can be used to create just about anything based on graphics, including <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, CGI movies, games, trailers, and animation. The company itself defines these products as RT3D or Real-Time 3D.</p>\n\n<p>However, Unity also has settings to work in 2D, which you can enable shortly after you open the program for the first time. For designers coming from tools with a more visual interface, such as Enterbrain’s RPG Maker series, Unity 3D can appear a little daunting.</p>\n\n<p>Almost everything has to be coded using C# or Java, though it’s entirely possible to put something together in an hour or so just via YouTube tutorials.</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/pbaOGZzth6g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This brings us to one of the greatest strengths of Unity - community support. The Unity website has an exhaustive amount of documentation but creators also benefit from educational material on YouTube, Udemy, and other websites that allow user-created content.</p>\n\n<p>Much of this media is also genre-specific, which means that videos about inventory systems in <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> or ways to implement microtransactions on mobile platforms are easy to find.</p>\n\n<p>Unity also maintains an asset store so that reluctant artists can still add some polish to their first Snake or Space Invaders clone.</p>\n\n<p>Arguably one of the biggest concerns facing first-time developers is whether a game engine will be enough to create something special. Well, worry not - Unity 3D is popular with both AAA developers and people just starting out in their bedrooms.</p>\n\n<p>It’s also scalable depending on what you intend to use it for and/or how much money your business is currently making.</p>\n\n<p>For example, Unity is free with some small restrictions on the condition that it’s not being used at a company with an income of more than $100K/year. Packages of up to $4,000/month are available at the enterprise level.</p>\n\n<p>You probably won’t need that kind of support from a game engine until you’re competing with the big studios, though.</p>\n\n<p>Overall, Unity 3D is the most accessible and one of the best-supported free game engines in the world today.</p>\n\n<p><em>*All figures from Unity.com</em></p>\n\n<h2>2. Unreal Engine</h2>\n\n<p>Much like Unity 3D, you’ve probably heard of this one by proxy too. <a href=\"https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Epic Games’</a> <a href=\"https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unreal Engine</a> has been around since 1998, albeit as the game engine behind one of the most popular <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a> (Unreal), as well as its various spin-offs.</p>\n\n<p>Since then, the software has blossomed through a handful of other iterations to stand on the cusp of a new one. Unreal Engine 5 will reportedly release sometime in 2022. Of course, that kind of longevity implies something a bit special.</p>\n\n<p>Unreal Engine is currently Unity’s strongest competitor due to its exceptional graphical capabilities. So, let’s dig into what this storied video game engine can do for the budding game designer.</p>\n\n<p>This product has a slightly different objective from its competitors, but is otherwise a game engine like any other. This time, though, Epic Games also lists tasks like architectural design and services for TV among its many possible applications.</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/NXPjz_npNxs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s worth noting that Unreal isn’t really built around an appeal for newbies, as its coding language (C++) might be considered a little archaic today. It also lacks Unity’s more intuitive interface.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, Unreal Engine is a popular choice for AAA developers and frequently sneaks its way into blockbuster releases. But let’s forget about the comparisons and focus on what Epic Games’ flagship engine <em>can </em>actually do.</p>\n\n<p>As mentioned, Unreal Engine is a graphical titan that appeals directly to artists, level designers, lighting experts, and simple tech aficionados.</p>\n\n<p>This platform includes support for volumetric fog, pixel-accurate shadows, post-processing, and “billions of triangles”, to quote the marketing material for Unreal Engine 5.</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/d1ZnM7CH-v4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As far as the future of graphics goes, Epic Games are chasing photorealism with no performance loss, which has been the dream of video games designers since Pong proved that it’s possible to make boxes move on a screen.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, this kind of advanced development requires hordes of experts rather than lone hobbyists. One of the main draws of Unreal Engine outside graphics is its native multiplatform tools.</p>\n\n<p>With the 2022 update, in particular, the game engine will be able to run anything on anything - or, at least, take a PC-made game and port it to consoles without much difficulty.</p>\n\n<p>For systems and publishers that have struggled with the quality of game ports in the past, such as the Nintendo Switch, this functionality could be extremely valuable to just about everybody involved in designing and playing video games.</p>\n\n<p>As far as operating costs go, Unreal Engine can be a little complicated, as royalties are involved. This is one of the great advantages of Unity 3D over Unreal, according to the former’s CEO. Unreal’s free-to-use licences come in two types, namely, <em>Publisher </em>and <em>Creator</em>.</p>\n\n<p>The difference here is that 5% royalties are due on the Publisher license once a product earns over $1m. Enterprise options are available from Epic Games on a negotiated plan, although a one-size-fits-all plan can be found at $1,500/year.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Amazon Lumberyard</h2>\n\n<p>Amazon has not enjoyed much success at all in the video game world. Granted, it pulled off something of a coup when buying Twitch and recently released the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO</a> <a href=\"//www.newworld.com/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">New World</a>. But those two occasions are the stars in an otherwise gloomy sky.</p>\n\n<p>Despite having roots stretching back more than a decade, <a href=\"https://www.amazongames.com/en-us\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon Games</a> didn’t venture far from mobile and social media apps until 2018, when it released a title based on the popular Amazon Prime show The Grand Tour.</p>\n\n<p>Its adventures on console and PC have been nothing short of a disaster, with five games <em>cancelled </em>to date - including one (Crucible) after launch. So, it's arguable that New World has a point to prove.</p>\n\n<p>Perhaps more importantly for this article, so does the technology behind it - <a href=\"https://aws.amazon.com/lumberyard/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lumberyard</a>, one of the few completely free game engines.</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/E1NgI8urJ7o\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Lumberyard deserves its place on this list because it’s a new and interesting development in the realm of the game engine. Let’s forget everything we know about Amazon Games, then, and charge on with our analysis.</p>\n\n<p>First, Lumberyard is a modified version of the CryEngine, another development environment known for Crytek games like Far Cry and Crysis.</p>\n\n<p>Note that Lumberyard is a “fork” of CryEngine (and an arguably much-improved version of it) so developers already turned off by the mere mention of the latter shouldn’t be too alarmed.</p>\n\n<p>Given that the CryEngine is known for its graphical prowess and the memes it spawned as a consequence (e.g. “Can it run Crysis?”), Lumberyard sits firmly in the same category as Unreal rather than Unity 3D.</p>\n\n<p>If you’ve read the other two entries on our list, that should tell you a few things right away. Lumberyard isn’t as user-friendly as Unity 3D and it lacks the exhaustive documentation associated with that game engine, as it’s such a new entry into this space.</p>\n\n<p>However, for AAA developers, Lumberyard could potentially be millions of dollars cheaper over the course of several years. After all, Unreal Engine’s 5% royalties translate into a lot of money when studios like CD Projekt Red can shift 13m units in a launch month.</p>\n\n<p>So, what makes Lumberyard stand out as the potential best game engine? Amazon’s technological assets are almost second to none and some of its most popular tools are integrated with its debut game engine.</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/OMLkLf5mux4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A good example is Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is a cloud computing platform that can streamline the introduction of multiplayer into Lumberyard games.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the video game aspect of AWS, GameLift, is a premium service charged at a pay-as-you-go rate.</p>\n\n<p>It’s not overly expensive given the kind of resources multiplayer games need just to get off the ground, scaling upwards from about $8/month, but recurring bills are rarely popular with smaller studios.</p>\n\n<h2>4. The Verdict</h2>\n\n<p>The video game engine has a long and varied history, with the 3D variety going back to 1995. This platform - XnGine - was engineered by the still-active developer Bethesda and was involved in the creation of early The Elder Scrolls titles Daggerfall and Battlespire.</p>\n\n<p>Before these halcyon days, games were made from the ground up, with every piece and controller brand new. Engines now let entire game franchises exist in precisely the same world, right down to the code that governs how the virtual wind interacts with a character’s hair.</p>\n\n<p>They can be expanded, modded, ported, and otherwise prodded and poked until suitable for the next big game release, too.</p>\n\n<p>As a beginner in any of a number of industries, it’s hard to see beyond <em>Unity 3D</em> as the ultimate stepping stone into video game design.</p>\n\n<p>Combine it with other free tools, like Notepad 3D, Inkscape, YouTube, and Blender, and it’s possible to have almost everything you need to produce a game - other than time, some writers, an artist, and discipline, of course.</p>\n\n<p>However, some reviewers have noted that Unity tends to fall down when games require the highest graphical fidelity. This is where our other two options come in.</p>\n\n<p>Unreal Engine is our pick over Lumberyard but largely because Amazon’s engine could still be considered as an unknown property. When it comes to switching an existing project to Lumberyard, though, Jeff Bezos’ brainchild wins hands-down.</p>\n\n<p>Developers note that Lumberyard can take over the reins in a matter of hours or days.</p>\n\n<h2>Choosing the Best Game Engine Based on Your Needs</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, the best game engine depends on what you and your company require of development software. Do you want to learn and play around with something you don’t fully understand, or are you a student looking to break into the industry after graduation?</p>\n\n<p>To know even more, and get a fuller picture on the industry and how to advance in games creation, check our <a href=\"/en/blog/how-to-make-a-game/\">\"How to Make a Game?\"</a> post.</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/game-engine/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Turn Your Ideas into a Reality with the Right Game Engine\",\n  \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/06/Why-You-Should-Work-Together-In-MMOs.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\": \"2021-10-17\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/17/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/06/Why-You-Should-Work-Together-In-MMOs.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13477"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/games-to-play-when-bored-online/"},"strings":{"title":"The Very Best Games to Play When Bored Online","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>Being bored online is a common thing in the online age. Despite the internet being home to so many millions of fascinating experiences, it's difficult to find a perfect time sink through the sheer volume available.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, a little research can reveal some of <em>the </em>best games to play when bored online. Whether you're looking to spend a few minutes here or there, or drop <em>hours </em>into engaging experiences, the titles below should have something for everyone.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>One thing to keep in mind before diving in is that, depending on the title, some of the suggested games to play when bored online might be difficult to get working. This is because, for a long time, <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a> were built off Macromedia Flash.</p>\n\n<p>Since Flash is now defunct and not supported by most browsers, this can make access a little tricky.</p>\n\n<h2>1. A Game to Play if You're Looking for Clumsy Hilarity – QWOP</h2>\n\n<p>The best games to play when bored online don’t have to be the most in-depth. In fact, they’re often the exact <em>opposite</em>. This is the attitude adopted by QWOP, which could also generously be called a kind of racing game.</p>\n\n<p>In QWOP, the player uses the eponymous keys to control the main character’s thighs and calves. With the end goal to complete a short race, this game is hilarious, especially when challenging friends.</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/YbYOsE7JyXs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Make no mistake, QWOP is not a game people get good at, rather they just do less terribly with time. An internet classic, QWOP might not be worth hours of dedication, but for quick diversions, it’s easily one of the best games to play when bored online.</p>\n\n<p>As for how somebody with such basic coordination skills managed to find his way into a foot race or even dress himself, that's a question for another day.</p>\n\n<h2>2. A Game to Play if You're Looking to Keep Mentally Active – Trivia Machine</h2>\n\n<p>Games can just be for fun, but they can also be useful tools in finding new and engaging mental experiences. Trivia Machine takes this path, as it tests different levels of knowledge in a wide range of themes and disciplines.</p>\n\n<p>From three different challenge levels of Elementary, Scholar, and Genius, Trivia Machine is one of the best games to play when bored online to challenge a player, and maybe even help them learn something new.</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/ZnzeGb01Mq8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As an older title, Trivia Machine can sometimes require BlueMaxima’s Flashpoint to work correctly on certain browsers, so keep that in mind.</p>\n\n<p>Otherwise, whether the title is used to improve knowledge or challenge other player’s high scores, Trivia Machine only gets better, and easier, with time.</p>\n\n<h2>3. A Game to Play if You're Obsessing over Food – Cookie Clicker</h2>\n\n<p>Cookie Clicker was the game that started the clicker game craze, and for many players, it's still the best in the business. Built on the idea of slow growth, those after the best games to play when bored online for long periods need look no further than Cookie Clicker.</p>\n\n<p>The way the game works is by, well, clicking. At first, players simply click to earn cookies, to accumulate as many as possible. Aiding in this pursuit are cookie-making Grandmas, factories, light-bending cookie prisms, and even Elder Gods drawing from <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lovecraftian</a> inspiration.</p>\n\n<p>Eventually, players will reach a point where they can reset their progress and start again with a larger cookie multiplier, repeating the process over and over.</p>\n\n<p>Sometimes the best online games to play when bored online never stop, and Cookie Clicker holds this attitude close to its sugary heart.</p>\n\n<h2>4. A Game to Play if You're Looking for a Classic Experience – Helicopter</h2>\n\n<p>A game called Flappy Bird became all the rage a few years ago due to its simple and addicting nature. Widely regarded as one of <em>the </em>best games to play when bored online at the time, Flappy Bird was actually a clone of an older game – <em>Helicopter</em>.</p>\n\n<p>Helicopter, first released in 2004, quickly became all the rage in high schools and workplaces as players competed in what was a deceptively difficult title.</p>\n\n<p>Like with Flappy Bird, players controlling Helicopter do so by pressing to guide the namesake through a range of vertical obstacles. Since the machine quickly falls to gravity, finding the right balance is tricky.</p>\n\n<p>Following crashes in Helicopter, players will usually hear announcements of unfairness, and then the player claiming how much better they can do. Rinse and repeat dozens of times, and it's no wonder Helicopter is one of the internet's best games to play when you're bored.</p>\n\n<h2>5. A Game to Play for Hardcore Gamers – Dwarf Fortress</h2>\n\n<p>Some games can be instantly playable with just a glance. Others, like Dwarf Fortress, can require an immense amount of reading and preparation before achieving even a base level of understanding.</p>\n\n<p>This can be an instant turnoff for many, but for those who put in the effort, Dwarf Fortress is often considered a contender for one of the best games to play when bored online.</p>\n\n<p>Playing Dwarf Fortress means setting out with a small Dwarf settlement and bracing it against the threat of the coming monster horde.</p>\n\n<p>While appearing simple due to the original's use of ASCII imagery, the gameplay beneath the surface of Dwarf Fortress is some of the most complicated gaming has ever seen. It might take some time to learn, but as every fan will tell you, the effort is worth it.</p>\n\n<h2>6. A Game to Play for a Challenge – Meat Boy</h2>\n\n<p>Games you choose to play when you're bored online are often relaxing, but sometimes all you want is a challenge. For gamers in this group, Meat Boy can be a <em>perfect </em>choice.</p>\n\n<p>This is a platform game and one which doesn't pull its punches in putting players through their paces.</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/82aIxe_xrmM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Beating a level in Meat Boy is simple, in theory. Get to the exit of each small screen, and continue through the game, it's that easy. The only things in the player's way are spikes, saws, monsters, and jumps that appear completely impossible until they’re not.</p>\n\n<p>This game was so popular that it went on to inspire a direct (and much harder) sequel, so for anyone who loves Meat Boy, the challenge isn’t over yet.</p>\n\n<h2>7. A Game to Play if You're Looking for a Niche Genre – Perfect Tower 2</h2>\n\n<p>The <em>Tower Defense</em> genre was once one of the most popular forms of online <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a>, and while it might no longer hold that position, the games are still undeniably great.</p>\n\n<p>Perfect Tower 2 is a, well, perfect illustration of one of the best games of any genre, to give a shot at when bored online. It might look simple at first, but stick with it, and eventually, the reason for simple graphics will make itself known.</p>\n\n<p>The goal seems easy, just stop the enemy cubes from reaching and destroying the base tower. With each new wave, more enemies arrive, with battles growing increasingly frantic.</p>\n\n<p>Players of Perfect Tower 2 will eventually be fighting off thousands of monsters at once, all while building their base and engaging in minigames. Like with Cookie Clicker, there’s an idle element to this one, so players don’t have to stay active if they don’t choose to.</p>\n\n<h2>Online, Bored and Looking for a Game to Play?</h2>\n\n<p>No matter a player’s choice of games to play when they are bored online, we've collected enough information here that nobody will be left wanting. Even better, these games aren’t locked to PC as they used to be, so players can engage through whichever avenue they think is best.</p>\n\n<p>Whether on a home computer, MacBook, mobile phone, or any other device, there are no wrong answers – so feel free to experiment, and choose whatever feels right to you!</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/games-to-play-when-bored-online/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"The Very Best Games to Play When Bored Online\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-header.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\": \"2021-10-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-header.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13466"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/how-to-make-a-game/"},"strings":{"title":"How to Make a Game: 6 Steps to Creative Glory","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"420000","description":"<p>While it’s almost impossible to forge a career based on ideas alone, almost every good business or creative endeavor begins with one.</p>\n\n<p>This is especially true in the world of video gaming, where studios are built around unique concepts and win or lose based on how popular those game ideas are within the wider world.</p>\n\n<p>After all, at some point, Mario and Sonic were just daydreams in some designers' brains.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allowtransparency=\"allow=autoplay;\" clipboard-write=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"386\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/Ranger.HQ/photos/a.331872346862035/669865703062696/&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bringing ideas to life is always tough. As video games tend to be multifaceted beasts, requiring a host of different skills and/or individual experts, knowing how to make a game and putting that knowledge into practice are two entirely different things.</p>\n\n<p>Today, though, we’re going to put together a quick introduction to game design so that you can start learning how to make a game <em>independently</em>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>1. Play Everything, All the Time</h2>\n\n<p>First of all, there’s nothing wrong with starting out without a refined idea. In fact, it could be argued that playing games in a genre you’d like to emulate is the first and only thing you should be doing when you start learning how to make a video game, as it helps shape thoughts you might have.</p>\n\n<p>This is true of every hobby that requires inspiration as a starting point. There’s a reason Stephen King reads <em>eighty </em>books a year. Don’t stick to one genre either, even if learning how to create a game in the <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> niche is a known objective.</p>\n\n<p>Ultimately, the game you create will need to be a hybrid of what you want to play and what’s attractive to other genre fans. That is, of course, unless you’re only learning how to make a game for yourself.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Start Journaling</h2>\n\n<p>One of the most daunting aspects of learning how to make a game is how some tutorials tend to phrase things. Game design documents, business plans, or any particular qualifications are not required to create a game.</p>\n\n<p>However, it’s important to have a place to organize your thoughts and game ideas. Keep a notebook, an Excel file, or a desktop wiki such as <a href=\"https://zim-wiki.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Zim</a> and jot down the elements that attract you to each individual title you play.</p>\n\n<p>Maybe it's <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PVP games</a> or the option to fight and/or romance aliens. It's up to you. There has been a <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-25-pigeon-dating-sim-hatoful-boyfriend-to-be-delisted-from-ios-android-ps-store-in-june\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pigeon dating simulator</a> out there, after all. The game Subnautica by Unknown Worlds was pulled into shape on list-making site Trello.</p>\n\n<p>Five decades after the release of Pong (1972), there are arguably no truly original ideas left in video gaming, so it’s the little quirks and new perspectives that elevate a game to superstardom. You'll learn more about this when you learn how to make your own game.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Gather Your Party (Optional)</h2>\n\n<p>In Dungeons & Dragons-based games like Baldur’s Gate, it’s impossible to proceed to a new area if one or more members of the adventuring party are missing.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, students learning how to make a game can proceed solo, but it doesn’t change the fact that video games are the ultimate in group projects.</p>\n\n<p>Like-minded friends may be able to offer skills that you do not currently possess, such as coding or artistic abilities. If nothing else, getting together some people to exchange game ideas is a fun way to fill an evening.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"384\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsubnautica%2Fphotos%2Fa.740568692625930%2F776686615680804%2F&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Places like Reddit, Twitch, Discord, and any forum dedicated to modding can be useful places to hunt down a few extra party members, but don’t staff yourself out of a job. Too many helpers can get in the way of your goal to learn how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Make it Go</h2>\n\n<p>Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, and Amazon Lumberyard are all inexpensive and professional game-making tools available to everybody interested in learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>However, note that the engine and coding language you end up using will almost definitely be a singular decision. Unity 3D only supports Java and C#, for instance, while Unreal Engine requires skills in C++, a powerful but rather cumbersome example of a programming language.</p>\n\n<p>For somebody learning how to make a video game, <a href=\"https://unity.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Unity3D</a> is by far the best choice due to the wealth of documentation available.</p>\n\n<p>A quick note of caution - engines can be overwhelming due to the number of things they can do, so it’s always best to get used to the interface before starting with anything more advanced. Understanding what an engine does is a separate skill from knowing how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Learn</h2>\n\n<p>Tutorials are at the heart of every creative hobby, whether it’s crochet, painting, or building things with clay.</p>\n\n<p>As a novice who is otherwise unattached to the wider video game industry, YouTube, Udemy, Skillshare, and similar sites will serve as your primary method of learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>It’s important to keep learning costs down at such an early stage though, as, if you’re going to drop out of video game design as a hobby, it will almost certainly happen in the first few days or weeks.</p>\n\n<p>The latter concern, keeping costs down, is an important thing to remember throughout your game design career. Unity 3D and many other well-known engines will allow you to make an entire game for free, provided that you have all the skills necessary to do so.</p>\n\n<p>As a starter, learning how to make a game with code and, separately, use an art program such as Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator will allow you to outline some characters or locations. This will help you avoid the dreaded programmer art while you’re learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<h2>6. Bring it to Life</h2>\n\n<p>While this part is often considered the hardest bit of game development, it’s important not to segment building from the other parts we’ve covered in our list.</p>\n\n<p>Ideas will form and concepts will change as you're learning how to make a game, so attempting to set things in stone early on can cause problems.</p>\n\n<p>There are at least three development versions of Resident Evil 4, for instance, one of which became the action-platformer Devil May Cry. Let’s not forget that the Creeper mob in Minecraft was born from an incorrectly coded pig, too.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"281\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNoMansSky%2Fphotos%2Fa.1737692142926297%2F1737692309592947%2F%3Ftype%3D3&show_text=true&width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Coding in an engine takes a long time and projects will fall to pieces every now and again, largely because computers are logical creations and need to be told precisely what to do.</p>\n\n<p>Ironically, this usually requires a bit of abstract thinking for humans to understand and can be one of the harder parts of learning how to make a game.</p>\n\n<p>Viewing video games through the lens of a player exclusively is perhaps why so many people think they can do it better than the developers and publishers that put their livelihoods into the process.</p>\n\n<p>However, knowing how to make a game of any size and complexity takes time, patience, and effort. Watching a character you’ve coded jump or move for the first time is a rewarding feeling though, especially if it marks the first leap on the journey to becoming a fully-fledged game developer.</p>\n\n<h2>Time to Get Going!</h2>\n\n<p>We hope you've enjoyed reading this short guide about how to make a game in a modern engine. Games of every description can only get more popular so knowing how to make a game app is both a great career option and an enjoyable hobby.</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/ar-vs-vr/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"AR vs. VR: The Great Gaming Debate\",\n  \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_8/Images-for-the-blog_Battle-Royale_header_4.webp\",  \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\": \"2021-09-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"10/11/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13463"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-story-games/"},"strings":{"title":"A Look at the Best Story Games Currently on the Market","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>Once upon a time, video games were seen as little more than forms of stimulation. Run through a maze, shoot up the armies of faceless bad guys, drive a circuit track over and over again. However, those days are increasingly behind us.</p>\n\n<p>Nowadays, the most exciting and engaging games are increasingly recognized not only as works of art in their own right, but also as unparalleled works of storytelling.  The best video games stories can easily compete with Oscar-winning films and Nobel or Pulitzer-winning novels.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>While <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> and deathmatch games certainly have their merits, there is nothing quite as immersive as playing the best story games out there.</p>\n\n<p>If you're looking for a truly gripping experience the next time you pick up your controller, here are the <em>absolute </em>best story driven games that you need to be playing in 2021:</p>\n\n<h2>10. 12 Minutes</h2>\n\n<p>Which game has the best story of 2020? 12 Minutes can definitely compete for this title, mostly due to its originality. Produced by indie developer Annapurna, this gripping title is one of those good story games that will keep you thinking for days after you have completed it. </p>\n\n<p>The entire game is set in a cramped apartment on a rainy night, with the player taking a birds'-eye view of the scene throughout.</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/XuL8FPhKr2Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The protagonist, voiced by none other than <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564215/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">James McAvoy</a>, is frantically arguing with his wife, before a police officer (voiced by <a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000353/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Willem Dafoe</a>) bursts in and kills him. The screen goes black and everything is reset, with the argument starting once more.</p>\n\n<p>12 Minutes is a <em>time loop</em> game, where the player must re-live the same scene over and over again to figure out why this is happening and how to save your character's life.</p>\n\n<p>This point-and-click adventure game is unlike anything you have ever experienced before and is definitely one of the best story <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">games on PC</a> you'll ever play. </p>\n\n<h2>9. Resident Evil: Village </h2>\n\n<p>When it comes to the best story mode games, Resident Evil gives every other contender a serious run for its money. While the mini-games and combat options are pretty stellar, the rich, horrific, and tragic world of Resident Evil keeps us coming back again and again.</p>\n\n<p>This award-winning game instantly made it to the top 10 lists for the best story games of the <em>decade</em>, and it's not hard to see why. The action takes place in a sinister, remote village in Eastern Europe, complete with murderous fungi and a 7-foot-tall vampire countess.</p>\n\n<p>The game takes a step back from the previous RE games, focusing instead on deep character explorations to consider what humans can do when pushed to the limit of survival, as well as the recurrent themes in this series of greed, hubris, and power.</p>\n\n<p>As we mention in our <a href=\"/en/blog/10-best-games-2021/\">top 10 games of 2021 post</a> — this is definitely one of the best story based games you'll play this year. </p>\n\n<h2>8. The Room: Old Sins</h2>\n\n<p>If you are looking for a truly fantastic <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android game</a> that can immerse you in an unforgettable story, this quirky <a href=\"/en/games/genre/puzzle-games/\">puzzle game</a> is the one for you.</p>\n\n<p>The game follows on from the previous titles in the critically-acclaimed Room series, this time putting you in the heart of a creepy and sorrowful Victorian mansion. Here, you must determine the fate of its previous occupants while also bending the fabric of space and time.</p>\n\n<p>The puzzles in this game are second to none, and will likely keep you scratching your head for several hours at a time, making this ideal for those who love a challenge.</p>\n\n<p>What makes this one of the best story games are the clever ways that the plot reveals the context piece by piece, with each new hard-won nugget of information about the home's former occupants feeling incredibly rewarding. You won't find many good story games like this on mobile. </p>\n\n<h2>7. NieR Automata</h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">Robot games</a> have historically made for incredibly rich source material among the best story games, with Nier Automata standing a cut above the rest.</p>\n\n<p>Set in the Nier universe, which has attracted a cult fan following among fans of story based games for almost a decade now, this latest installment puts you in the shoes of two ancient android robots, 2B and 9S.</p>\n\n<p>In this devastated post-apocalyptic open world, you play as both characters while you roam a shell-shocked planet to uncover the origins of a war between humans and your own kind.</p>\n\n<p>This is a game that has frequently been described as one that requires multiple playthroughs to fully appreciate, as incredibly important plot points and clues are frequently hidden within easy-to-miss details.</p>\n\n<p>The journey is violent and incredibly entertaining, while the plot reveals some harsh truths about human nature and the propensity of our species to violence that seems to endure across time and space.</p>\n\n<p>This is one of the best story driven games for anyone who is feeling philosophical. </p>\n\n<h2>6. Hitman III </h2>\n\n<p>The Hitman series completely recalibrated the world of gaming when it got a much-needed reboot a decade ago. Since then, the franchise has gone from strength to strength, with the latest 2021 release counting among one of the best story games of the past decade.</p>\n\n<p>While the combat features are second-to-none, this really is one of the best story mode games out right now.</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/avAXhnbs69w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What makes this release so spectacular is the incredible plot and unforgettable writing, which takes a departure from the previous installments by shining a harsh mirror on Agent 47 and the goals that his employers ostensibly claim to strive towards. </p>\n\n<p>Hitman III keeps all of the epic assassination and stealth mechanics that we know and love, all while incorporating a timely plot that explores the inevitabilities that a life of violence and brutality will bring.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the incredibly rich settings of Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, and the English Countryside bring this memorable storyline to life. </p>\n\n<h2>5. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut</h2>\n\n<p>Upon its release in 2019, Disco Elysium instantly rocketed its way to the top of countless year-end lists, with some even describing it as the best game of the decade - making it another game mentioned in our top 10 of 2021.</p>\n\n<p>This <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">role-playing game</a> drops you into the heart of a city that is still recovering from a long war, a place where corruption, violence, and vice reign supreme.</p>\n\n<p>In one of the best story games on PC, you play a battle-hardened detective who must navigate a colorful underworld of warring political factions, from anarcho-communists to well-funded fascists, in order to restore order and prevent future conflicts from breaking out.</p>\n\n<p>The game features no conflict at all, instead opting for a rich dialogue-driven plot in which you must use your investigative and rhetorical abilities to unearth the conspiracies at foot.</p>\n\n<p>The re-released version, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, hit the shelves this summer, with additional missions and maps that thicken the plot even further. This is one of those good story games that will keep you coming back.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Life is Strange: New Colors </h2>\n\n<p>The Life is Strange game series has won hearts and minds all over the world, despite being light-hearted point-and-click games with virtually no action whatsoever.</p>\n\n<p>That's because the team behind this series has an unparalleled knack for strong script-writing and an ability to hire some of the most talented voice actors in the world right now.</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/PNt1aSkYfWk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In this latest addition, you step into the shoes of Alex Chen, who moves to the idyllic mountain town of Haven and is soon confronted with the death of her brother in a mysterious accident.</p>\n\n<p>From here, Chen must use her ability to read people's minds and auras to piece together what exactly happened, uncovering memories she had long forgotten in the process.</p>\n\n<p>As fans of this series would expect, this is a tender, heart-stopping journey that takes a timeless subject and explores it in greater depth than <em>any </em>Hollywood tearjerker. Be prepared for a whole lot of emotions!</p>\n\n<h2>3. Lake</h2>\n\n<p>Undoubtedly one of the most surprising and best story games of 2021, Lake is a slow-burn that immerses you in the rich life of an ordinary person, generating a bond that is rarely forged between player and character.</p>\n\n<p>In Lake, you play Meredith, a young woman who has returned from the big city to the town of Providence Oaks, Oregon, to help out her aging father. At first, you might find yourself bored, with the earliest tasks consisting of covering your dad's shift as a mail carrier.</p>\n\n<p>However, things begin to change quickly as the plot thickens and your relationships with the various townspeople are revealed.</p>\n\n<p>This is one of <em>the best</em> video game stories that somehow manages to take about four hours to complete while also making you confront serious questions about human ambition, the meaning of life, and the art of self-sacrifice. You won't find that in Call of Duty...</p>\n\n<h2>2. Twin Mirror</h2>\n\n<p>Sometimes the best story games are those that work with the medium of gaming to stretch creativity to its limits.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Twin Mirror, the indie PC role-playing game that splits its setting between small-town West Virginia and the internal \"mind palace\" of the protagonist, an increasingly jaded investigative journalist on the hunt for the scoop of the century.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this is one of those games where the main plot is almost ephemeral, with the real point being the exploration of rich and often painful relationships, in order to ask questions that many of us would rather not know the answer to.</p>\n\n<p>You don't want to hear spoilers for this one, since the twists are as good as it gets. Let's just say that this is a game that you will keep coming back to once you reach the unforgettable ending...</p>\n\n<h2>1. The Last of Us: Part II</h2>\n\n<p>Where to even start with this one? Just when you thought the first installment couldn't be topped, The Last of Us: Part II came along.</p>\n\n<p>Since its release a few months ago, this game has managed to <a href=\"https://screenrant.com/last-of-us-2-most-awarded-game/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">win the world record</a> for the highest number of \"Game of the Year\" awards ever received.</p>\n\n<p>That's because this is one of the best video game stories <em>ever </em>written. The game continues to explore the sad, drab world of a post-apocalyptic, post-pandemic America, where the infected are no longer the main threat, but rather the warring factions of survivors.</p>\n\n<p>This incredibly timely and disturbing game manages to incisively explore the resilience and frailties of the human spirit, while also looking at the factors that cause people to turn their backs on society.</p>\n\n<p>On top of it all, TLoU2 also manages to cram in one of the most gut-wrenching love stories ever depicted in the medium of video games. What more could you ask for? </p>\n\n<h2>Best Story Game Of All Time: Bioshock </h2>\n\n<p>Now that you have seen the best video games of the <em>past </em>year, let's take a look at the best story games <em>ever</em>. For this, there is one game that stands a cut above the rest in terms of writing, plot, setting, characterization, and themes.</p>\n\n<p>That is, of course, the <em><strong>Bioshock games</strong></em>.</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/gvtZVzQe8GY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The underwater, Randian metropolis of Rapture continues to capture imaginations in the 14 years since the release of the first title.</p>\n\n<p>This game series has always managed to keep its finger on the pulse, deftly exploring and parodying the kind of individualist, hyper-capitalist lies that those in power tell each other to justify their positions.</p>\n\n<p>The most recent installment in the series, Bioshock Infinite, also throws in a heady analysis of xenophobia and doomerism aboard the floating steampunk city of Columbia.</p>\n\n<p>If you are looking for some of the best video game stories <em>ever </em>made, you cannot do any better than the Bioshock series.</p>\n","date":"10/5/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_14/realtime-turnbased-header.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13448"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/what-game-should-i-play/"},"strings":{"title":"What Game Should I Play Next?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>Choice has become the real-life equivalent of the level one basement rat in every RPG - you're going to have to deal with it somehow if you want to actually play something.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we don't seem to have developed the brainpower necessary to filter through our ever-expanding game libraries. Let's lend you a sword to help you on your way, adventurer, with our answers to the problem of \"what game should I play?\"</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>We have gathered 20 games, and organized them in 4 lists (by theme) featuring 5 games each. And here they are, in all their glory:</p>\n\n<h2>#I Strange Places to Explore</h2>\n\n<h3>1. The Longing</h3>\n\n<p>Due to its unusual concept, a PC/Switch game that uses the ''idle'' or incremental mechanic common to some <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>, The Longing isn't often found on many lists answering the question of what PC game to play. </p>\n\n<p>This award-winning title doesn't ask anything of the player, other than to keep company to a lonely creature, living deep below the earth, named Shade, while he waits for his monarch to awaken after 400 days.</p>\n\n<p>It's a sad, slow game that echoes the feelings of many during <a href=\"https://ig.ft.com/coronavirus-lockdowns/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2020's lockdowns</a>. Explore ancient places, collect items, read books - and wait.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Gris</h3>\n\n<p>A game by Nomada and Devolver, Gris has attained the coveted ''Overwhelmingly Positive'' review score on Steam from almost 40,000 player reviews. Much like Shade in the previous entry on this list, Gris is a character struggling with negative emotions, in this case, grief. </p>\n\n<p>The initial appeal of Gris is in its presentation. The hand-painted world shimmers in pastel shades of cyan and red. While it can be light on gameplay and story text, helping Gris on her journey (via abilities granted by her outfit) serves as its own reward.</p>\n\n<p>We consider Gris a major player when wondering what game to play, mostly because it's a genuine work of video game <em>art</em>.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Death Stranding</h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hideo_Kojima\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hideo Kojima</a>, the creator of several nearly impenetrable games for Konami, went separate ways with the publisher in 2015. Death Stranding, now arguably the poster child of the ''walking simulator'' genre of <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, is the first independent title from Kojima Productions. </p>\n\n<p>The purpose of Death Stranding is to deliver goods in the post-apocalyptic United States. However, during main character Sam's expedition, the character will explore elements like birth and death and all the weird things in between.</p>\n\n<p>As a Kojima game, it's definitely not for everyone, but fans of labyrinthine lore and plot aspects will enjoy this one.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Golf Club Wasteland</h3>\n\n<p>Here's the fourth entry in the Strange Adventures list, and potentially <em>the </em>answer to our question from earlier - \"what game should I play next?\"</p>\n\n<p>Oddly enough, golf has become one of the most adaptable games to ever grace a hard drive, with plenty of variants, themes, and personalities gracing the various video game platforms.</p>\n\n<p>Acclaimed by the <a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/09/03/golf-club-wasteland-game-review/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Post</a>, Golf Club Wasteland is exactly that - golf on a destroyed planet. Become a billionaire sports enthusiast and hit your ball through sewers, from the balconies of tumbledown apartment buildings, and deep underground.</p>\n\n<p>The atmosphere is as beautiful as it is oppressive in this indie title.</p>\n\n<h3>5. No Man's Sky</h3>\n\n<p>An unmitigated disaster at launch, No Man's Sky's redemption arc is now the stuff of legends. Developer Hello Games have released eighteen content patches since 2016 and the title was nominated for a Bafta award in 2020 and 2021.</p>\n\n<p>While echoes of its difficult start are likely to persist forever in the community, if any game deserves a second chance, it's this one.</p>\n\n<p>Even as a curiosity, it's hard not to recommend this one for our \"what game should I play?\" list.</p>\n\n<p>No Man's Sky's concept is simple - take your spaceship into the galaxy and do what you like. Follow the quests, learn alien languages, build bases, or pester the local wildlife for rides.</p>\n\n<h2>#II - Games to Relax with</h2>\n\n<h3>6. Dorfromantik</h3>\n\n<p>Made by students from Berlin, this simple yet surprisingly deep experience is all about matching titles to create a bucolic scene. Fit water to water and forest to forest, railway to railway and town to town, and try not to run out of precious tiles.</p>\n\n<p>Dorfromantik tasks the player with pairing as many sides of a hexagon as possible to the matching sides of previous tiles.</p>\n\n<p>Gentle ''quests'' that require a certain amount of points from the placing of city or forest tiles, for example, reward the player with more tiles to continue their adventures.</p>\n\n<p>A mix of puzzle and city-builder, Dorfromantik is another ''Overwhelmingly Positive'' game and very much worth the attention of those looking for the next game to play.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Minecraft</h3>\n\n<p>Minecraft has the unmatched ability to occupy whatever genre the player wants it to be, and is a popular choice of game to play on PC.</p>\n\n<p>The base game is about building things but cave-diving always adds an element of horror while PVP modes can introduce frantic action. The player-made game Spleef even attracts audiences on YouTube and Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>Minecraft is almost a gaming universal, appearing on <em>18 platforms</em> and operating systems since its debut in November 2011.</p>\n\n<p>With its new <a href=\"https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Caves_%26_Cliffs#:~:text=Caves%20%26%20Cliffs%20is%20the%20name,copper%2C%20new%20blocks%20and%20mobs.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Caves and Cliffs</a> update, Mojang's mega-seller adds plenty of new things to discover, including mountain goats, axolotl, a new copper ore, and a glowing squid. Just make sure you turn the monsters off if you want a peaceful evening.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Secret Cat Forest</h3>\n\n<p>A mobile game that has quite the fanbase on Facebook, Secret Cat Forest is the brainchild of <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android games</a> publisher IDEASAM.</p>\n\n<p>It's an expression of the phrase ''if you build it, they will come'' from 1989's Field of Dreams movie, only with cats instead of dead baseball players.</p>\n\n<p>In Secret Cat Forest, shake the enchanted tree to collect logs and build different pieces of furniture. Then, catch fish in the nearby pond to lure cats into your house.</p>\n\n<p>You have to acquire different combinations of rugs, tables, lights, and toys to meet cats named Tushie, Brainy, Fluffy, and Froggy, and tens of others. In return, they will leave you gifts.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Cloud Gardens</h3>\n\n<p>Somewhat ironically, the end of the world is often presented as a tranquil place. Even in the more violent zombie variants, there's often peace to be found amidst the ruins, often via a representation of what life still remains.</p>\n\n<p>Remember the giraffe scene from that one survival game set in an overrun United States? </p>\n\n<p>Cloud Gardens turns the post-apocalyptic genre on its head by deifying the player with the powers of nature itself. Build dioramas from the broken vestiges of humanity and beautify them with ferns, trees, wildlife, and other pleasant green things.</p>\n\n<p>Cloud Gardens is not so much a game as an experience in what it's like to serve the planet as Mother Nature.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Stardew Valley</h3>\n\n<p>Created by Eric ''ConcernedApe'' Barone, Stardew Valley is Harvest Moon if it was remade for burnt-out city-dwellers.</p>\n\n<p>At its most basic, it's a farming sim but the concept has expanded to include all aspects of modern <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a>, from dungeon crawling and NPC relationships to archaeology and minor city-building elements. </p>\n\n<p>While the time limits can feel unwelcome at times (often, by the time you get to the cave dungeon, it's time to go home), there's no true pressure to do anything you don't fancy.</p>\n\n<p>There's always plenty of vegetables to grow and slimes to smash and festivals come around each year whether you attend them or not. This is an easy one to round off the second \"what game should I play?\" list, for those looking for a laid back gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>#III - Dark and Spooky Tales</h2>\n\n<h3>11. Resident Evil Village</h3>\n\n<p>Horror has a great ability to provide catharsis - after all, when you're tucked up in bed, you're doing a lot better than the poor souls on the TV.</p>\n\n<p>Resident Evil Village, the eighth mainline entry in the franchise, and one of our obvious favorites, continues the direction set by its predecessor by keeping the first-person camera and returning protagonists Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield.</p>\n\n<p>The 9ft 6in Lady Dimitrescu and her horde of vampiric daughters became the game's breakout stars long before the title was even released to stores, and the title didn't disappoint on arrival.</p>\n\n<p>With the addition of classic horror icons like werewolves, Capcom has gone back further than even the first Resident Evil game for inspiration this time. A triumph title, it's likely to remain a favorite for a while.</p>\n\n<h3>12. Dysmantle </h3>\n\n<p>While just another zombie title on the surface, Dysmantle is actually a <em>cheerful </em>indie adventure about destroying everything in your path. Chairs, walls, computers, cars, zombies - it can all come down.</p>\n\n<p>If you're still asking \"what game should I play?\", then take into account that it's also one of a golden breed of early access games that add new content every month, keeping it fresh and interesting.</p>\n\n<p>Unusually for an action title, Dysmantle brings a sword to this particular gunfight, favoring melee weapons and close-quarters combat over shooting, though a hunting rifle is a recent addition to the game's arsenal. Farming and fishing are included, too.</p>\n\n<h3>13. Subnautica</h3>\n\n<p>Granted, it's a bit of an abstract addition to this part of our list of games to play, but Subnautica creates horror in a truly primal way. Thalassophobia (fear of the ocean) is very common in humans because it ultimately led to our survival as evolving apes.</p>\n\n<p>Yet, by placing the character alone on an ocean planet, Subnautica already has fingers up our collective spines.</p>\n\n<p>Giant monsters, an endless abyss, a colossal submerged spaceship, and all the worries of regular human survival combine to make Subnautica something of an exercise in survival and horror. It can also be beautiful, with a large range of vibrant biomes.</p>\n\n<h3>14. Visage</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the genres out there, horror is the one most cursed with adjectives in the media. Whether it's ''terrifying'' or ''nerve-shredding'', it can be difficult to tell one franchise from another when they all ultimately meet with the same review.</p>\n\n<p>Visage hasn't escaped this fate but it at least seems to be living up to the hype and is definitely an option for those wondering what game they should play next, and enjoy a good scare.</p>\n\n<p>Visage is a rare psychological horror game done well. The game's apparent objective is to unmake the player's sanity by contorting the world around them.</p>\n\n<p>It's otherwise a classic haunted house tale that seems to take some visual cues from the remaster of the first Resident Evil, at least in terms of its twisted hallways and ornate bedrooms.</p>\n\n<h3>15. Dead by Daylight</h3>\n\n<p>While its concept is typically cynical - escape the monster or die - Dead by Daylight earns its place on our list of \"what game should I play?\" by virtue of the fact that it's very popular on streaming platform Twitch and continues to provide updates in the form of new antagonists.</p>\n\n<p>To date, developer Behaviour Interactive has added a number of ''celebrity'' bad guys in the form of Michael Myers, Leatherface, Freddy Krueger, Ghost Face, and even Nemesis and Pyramid Head from Resident Evil 3 and Silent Hill 2, respectively.</p>\n\n<h2>#IV - Remastered Classics</h2>\n\n<h3>16. Planescape: Torment (Enhanced Edition)</h3>\n\n<p>Planescape: Torment is a gloomy romp through a world based on the Dungeons & Dragons campaign of the same name.</p>\n\n<p>Critically acclaimed to this day, the player must take on the mantle of the Nameless One, a badly-scarred immortal who has lived more lives than he can remember, and his cohort of oddities.</p>\n\n<p>Throughout his quest across the planes, the Nameless One comes across people he has befriended, loved, and betrayed previously.</p>\n\n<p>This remastered version of the 1999 epic maintains the combat-lite, story-heavy focus of the original perfectly.</p>\n\n<h3>17. Command & Conquer (Remastered Collection)</h3>\n\n<p>C&C fans haven't been treated very kindly in recent years. The final game in the Tiberium trilogy can only be referred to as a mistake while the newish mobile game went down about as well as Blizzard's introduction of the same with the Diablo franchise.</p>\n\n<p>Evidently, players aren't <em>always </em>interested in mobile apps.</p>\n\n<p>The C&C Remastered Collection is a long-overdue love letter to the classic RTS. It includes every mission from the two introductory games and all expansion packs, which amounts to around one hundred campaigns in total.</p>\n\n<p>The once-secret ant and dinosaur missions make a return too - and it's all re-rendered in glorious <em>HD quality.</em></p>\n\n<h3>18. Halo (The Master Chief Collection)</h3>\n\n<p>A collection of Halo games from the franchise's first thirty years, this collection serves as a perfect introduction to the pivotal FPS series for those who missed it all the first time around.</p>\n\n<p>For long-serving fans, it's also a great recap ahead of the release of the brand new installment Halo Infinite towards the end of 2021. </p>\n\n<p>Halo is a forerunner of the ''small squad vs. overwhelming alien force'' trope that features heavily in shooters like Destiny 2, Mass Effect, and fellow Xbox title Gears of War.</p>\n\n<p>It also introduced many elements (and memes) to the shooter genre and is an obvious highlight of any list of what games you should play.</p>\n\n<h3>19. Final Fantasy VII (Remake)</h3>\n\n<p>For all his flaws, Final Fantasy VII's protagonist Cloud Strife is one of the most recognizable characters in video gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Much the same can be said for his arch-nemesis Sephiroth, who was designed to be the polar opposite in appearance to Cloud, from the width and length of their swords to the hands they wield them with.</p>\n\n<p>While controversial in some aspects, the remake of this 1997 RPG brings the cast from the first disc together in their battle to save the planet from the evil corporation SHINRA.</p>\n\n<p>The newer title, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, brings charismatic thief Yuffie back into the fold too.</p>\n\n<h3>20. Mass Effect (Legendary Edition)</h3>\n\n<p>The original three Mass Effect games are as close to a perfect trilogy as it's possible to get in video gaming.</p>\n\n<p>From the dark yet somehow optimistic atmosphere of the first game, the universe collapses first into a struggle against nefarious organizations and then into a battle for survival against a nearly all-powerful foe.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, it's perhaps fair to say that Mass Effect's monstrous Reapers fell into the same trap as the Borg from Star Trek (they had to be humanized to be stoppable) and confusion over the third game's ending is unlikely to ever go away.</p>\n\n<p>Still, none of that detracts from the overall experience the Legendary Edition offers.</p>\n\n<h2>\"What Should I Play Next?\" In a Nutshell</h2>\n\n<p>Congratulations on coming this far in our article! Going over all of our answers to the ultimate quandary of \"what game should I play?\" is <em>not </em>an easy task.</p>\n\n<p>The question at hand is an evolving and difficult one to answer, given the number of games now out there. However, hopefully, we've helped shine a light on some of the more interesting titles that deserve your attention.</p>\n\n<p>Good luck, and happy gaming!</p>\n","date":"10/5/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/building-online-community.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13450"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dlc-gaming/"},"strings":{"title":"DLC Gaming and the Quest to Keep Stories Alive ","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>It’s easy to get too technical when it comes to gaming, but the DLC meaning you need to know is pretty straightforward. Yes, there are some nuances that you have to understand.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of the DLC meaning in games, though, the main concept to grasp is that content can be <em>downloaded</em>. What does that mean in practice? That’s what you’ll discover in the following sections. </p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As well as discussing the finer details of DLC gaming content and how they create living ecosystems, we’ll touch on the pros and cons of this feature.</p>\n\n<p>And, just for completeness, this guide will also highlight some of the best DLC games and the types of extras you can expect to find when you play PC, console, and <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>So, with that being said, here’s <em>everything </em>you need to know about downloadable content in gaming. </p>\n\n<h2>What is DLC Gaming?</h2>\n\n<p>DLC gaming stands for <em>Downloadable Content</em>. The type of content you can download will vary. The meaning of DLC in gaming, however, simply refers to <em>anything </em>that enhances a product.</p>\n\n<p>This could be something simple like new character outfits, or it can be more complex downloads such as extra levels. The point to grasp here is that the downloadable content will be a digital add-on. It will be something that brings a new depth and dimension to whatever game you’re playing.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the counter to DLC gaming is <em>non-DLC gaming</em>. Games without downloadable content were the main option before the internet. As online gaming flourished and everything from <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a> became popular on the internet, DLC came into its own.</p>\n\n<p>Today, players have the option to purchase games and enjoy them as originally intended or they can embrace an evolving storyline by downloading additional content. That’s an exciting prospect and one of the main reasons gaming continues to thrive in the online era. </p>\n\n<h2>The History of DLC Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>The internet may have made DLC gaming popular, but its roots stretch back a few <em>decades </em>before the online boom of the early 2000s. The forerunner to modern DLC gaming content was a dialup service known as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GameLine\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">GameLine</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Atari 2600 owners in the 1980s could call the GameLine and download a game. The initial cost for the hardware was $60 and the membership fee was $15. Members could then download games for $1 and keep them for a week.</p>\n\n<p>That was a lot of money to spend on games back in the 1980s, which is why GameLine fizzled out. The fact Atari was able to send packets of data across specially designed phone lines was revolutionary.</p>\n\n<p>It meant players could access a library of games <em>without </em>having to buy dozens of cartridges. It also showed that there was a desire among gamers to get something extra once they’d purchased something. </p>\n\n<h3>Expansion Packs Evolve into Digital Downloads</h3>\n\n<p>From this starting point in the 1980s, DLC gaming evolved into <em>expansion packs</em>. Although GameLine was great, it wasn’t powerful enough to support the type of upgrades and add-ons companies wanted to sell.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC gaming</a> started to take off in the 1990s and games such as the Sims were leading the way with regards to evolving environments and tasks with no specific end goal. </p>\n\n<p>Expansion packs played into this trend of creating digital worlds that, like our own, are living, breathing entities. This trend is even more popular today and that’s why developers have made expansion packs a digital phenomenon.</p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/dreamcast.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sega’s Dreamcast</a> was the first console to offer DLC in the first decade of the 2000s. Although the add-ons were small and somewhat trivial in nature, they built on the innovations of the past and, moreover, started a content war among the major console creators.</p>\n\n<p>PlayStation didn’t immediately follow Sega into the DLC gaming arena, but Microsoft did with <a href=\"https://www.xbox.com/en-US/live\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Xbox Live</a>. Microsoft’s original batch of content, including certain games, was free for Xbox Live members. This proved extremely popular, and PlayStation soon joined the party.</p>\n\n<p>From new cars for games such as <a href=\"https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gran Turismo</a> to extra songs in Guitar Hero, DLC gaming content flooded the industry from 2010 onwards, which is why it’s now a mature market. </p>\n\n<h2>What Types of DLC is Available?</h2>\n\n<p>Gaming DLC can be free or cost money. Whatever category the add-ons fall into, the aim is to bring a new dimension to the game you’re playing. As a general guide, here are the types of in-game DLC you’ll be able to download:</p>\n\n<h3>Extra Features</h3>\n\n<p>These add-ons can be anything from new characters to extra levels. You’ll also find that these features can add tasks and challenges to existing parts of a game. For example, you might have completed a level before downloading some content.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve installed the upgrade, the same level might contain extra enemies, more puzzles, or secret bonuses that change the overall experience. </p>\n\n<h3>Character Upgrades</h3>\n\n<p>Some of the most popular DLC upgrades are weaponry and skills. Otherwise known as character upgrades, these extras are designed to make your character a little bit tougher, slightly more durable, a better fighter, or simply have more weapons at their disposal.</p>\n\n<p>The benefit of new skills, tools, and powerups is to help you progress in the game, beat enemies you couldn’t before, or just be better as a character. </p>\n\n<h3>Cosmetic Content</h3>\n\n<p>Not all DLC gaming content is designed to make you stronger, faster, and more skilled. There are some upgrades that are simply there to make characters or settings more aesthetically pleasing. These add-ons can be anything from different scenery, new outfits for a character, or skins for weapons.</p>\n\n<p>This type of DLC in gaming won’t necessarily make you a better player or unlock new parts of the game. It’s simply there to add a new sparkle to what’s already there. </p>\n\n<h3>Loot Boxes</h3>\n\n<p>One of the more controversial types of DLC content in gaming are loot boxes. These boxes cost money and they contain a random prize. Sometimes the value of the prize is less than what you paid for the box, sometimes it’s more. This is the controversial element.</p>\n\n<p>Some critics have likened loot boxes to gambling. Regardless of your opinion, loot boxes are a type of add-on that can unlock new characters, weapons, skins, upgrades, and in-game credits. </p>\n\n<h3>Season Passes and Special Prizes</h3>\n\n<p>Another type of DLC gaming content to look out for is passes. These passes will grant you early access to upcoming DLC content. The passes can also get you entry to prize draws or contests with special prizes. </p>\n\n<h2>What Games with DLC Can I Play?</h2>\n\n<p>Now we’ve broken down the DLC meaning, let’s run through some of the top games from this genre. The market is always changing, but it’s usually the case that DLC content is used for games that either have no start/end points or have overarching stories.</p>\n\n<p>This is because the add-ons can be used to expand whatever universe the developers have created. Some of the DLC gaming hits you can try are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Call of Duty</li>\n\t<li>Hitman</li>\n\t<li>The Outer Worlds</li>\n\t<li>Diablo</li>\n\t<li>Baldur’s Gate</li>\n\t<li>Red Dead Redemption</li>\n\t<li>Grand Theft Auto</li>\n\t<li>Dragon Age</li>\n\t<li>Borderlands</li>\n\t<li>Fallout</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Where Can I Find DLC Games?</h2>\n\n<p>You can find DLC content online through a variety of reputable sources. The main places to get digital upgrades and add-ons for your favorite PC and console games are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/xbox?icid=CNavDevicesXbox\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Store</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://www.nintendo.com/games/buy-digital/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Nintendo eShop</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://store.playstation.com/en-us/pages/latest/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">PlayStation Store</a></li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Steam</a></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Each store has its own way of distributing DLC. In general, you’ll be given a special code once you’ve made a purchase. You then have to go through a link and input your code. This verifies your transaction and initiates the download.</p>\n\n<p>The time it takes for the download to complete will depend on the size and type of your upgrade, as well as your device and internet connection. Some DLC game upgrades can take minutes, others can take <em>hours </em>(!).</p>\n\n<h2>What About Mobile DLC Gaming Content?</h2>\n\n<p>There is some crossover between DLC content and in-app purchases for mobile games. Both types of upgrades come at a cost and they both add something to your experience. However, in-app purchases aren’t necessarily designed to help you advance or unlock something new.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, they’re typically used to buy more ammunition/health/time. They can also be used to get extra lives or replenish your in-game credits instantly rather than waiting for a set period of time. </p>\n\n<p>In general, new levels, characters, and features are added to mobile games for free. They’re added to the mix each time you install app updates. For example, <a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mortal-kombat/id949701151\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mortal Kombat for iOS</a> often adds new fighters or challenges after an app update.</p>\n\n<p>Because this game uses the freemium model, they typically don’t cost anything. However, there may be ways to increase the speed at which you can make use of these upgrades by paying. So, in this regard, mobile gaming DLC could be described as a hybrid system. </p>\n\n<h2>Downloadable Gaming Content Summarized</h2>\n\n<p>Some people love gaming DLC, other people don’t. There was a time when a publisher put out a game and it was complete. There are some benefits to this, like a one-off cost. Customers pay one price and they get the full experience.</p>\n\n<p>This set-up also means that there’s a definite start and end point. For example, if you’re playing a shooter without additional DLC, you know that the game is complete once you make it through the final level.  Some people like being able to draw a line under their experience.</p>\n\n<p>Other players get to the end of the game and feel a sense of bathos. In other words, they’re left with a feeling of disappointment and anticlimax that it’s over. DLC allows developers to keep the dream alive.</p>\n\n<p>There are players that love this. Once they start a game, they become invested in the storyline, and they want it to continue. This is why DLC is thriving. There are some games that can’t be contained in a single product.</p>\n\n<p>Yes, bringing out a sequel can keep things going. However, sequels often skew the main story in a slightly different direction. DLC keeps the setting and story the same, but it adds new wrinkles to the mix. Games are designed to be played and replayed.</p>\n\n<p>Some people are happy to repeat the same experiences over and over again. Some people aren’t. For those that don’t mind repeats, non-DLC games are great. For those that want an ever-evolving experience, there are <em>plenty </em>of DLC games out there!</p>\n","date":"10/4/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_20/clan-leader-2.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13446"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/newest-games-2021/"},"strings":{"title":"The Newest Games 2021 Has to Offer: What to Play and Why","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"600000","description":"<p>What are the newest games 2021 has to offer? As you’d expect, the list is constantly changing. However, there have been some fantastic offerings in 2021. From innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooters</a> to artsy storybook games with a dark twist, there really is something for everyone.</p>\n\n<p>This round-up of the newest games of 2021 should give you an idea of just how buoyant the industry is right now and, in turn, provide some inspiration for your next gaming adventure.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Play the Newest Games of 2021?</h2>\n\n<p>2021's newest games clearly offer benefits in terms of ideas and innovations. For example, <a href=\"https://bethesda.net/en/game/deathloop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Deathloop</a> was made available for PlayStation 5 and brings a new depth to shooting games. It does this, in part, by taking advantage of PlayStation 5’s 4K gaming capabilities.</p>\n\n<p>This makes the action feel immersive and realistic. What’s more, it’s an example of why the newest games that 2021 has to offer should always be high on your list of options. </p>\n\n<p>Because developers have the latest technology at their disposal, they can turn their <em>wildest </em>ideas into reality! That, above all else, is why you should try new games whenever possible.</p>\n\n<h2>Where Can I Find Such Games?</h2>\n\n<p>The newest games of 2021 are available across <em>all </em>platforms. As well as <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC</a> and console, there are some great new games for <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile devices</a>. Just as you can enjoy hits such as <a href=\"/en/game/raid-shadow-legends/\">Raid: Shadow Legends</a> on your phone (yes, this is a shameless plug), you can play the hottest games of 2021 on the go.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, as you’re scrolling through our list of top-rated new games, keep in mind that no platform has been excluded from the mix.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are the Newest Games 2021 to Play?</h2>\n\n<p>They are, as you’d expect, a matter of preference. However, the following list is highly touted by industry experts and loved by players, meaning there is some degree of consensus about them.</p>\n\n<p>As promised and without further ado, here are our top 10 picks of the newest games of 2021 to try:</p>\n\n<h3>1. Resident Evil Village</h3>\n\n<p>The latest offering from the franchise takes what its predecessor, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, started and builds on it. The “village” is somewhere in Eastern Europe and set in the Victorion era. Like Biohazard, you have a first-person perspective.</p>\n\n<p>However, in <em>this </em>game, the levels are much larger and more immersive. The defining feature of this game is the fact that enemies are more intelligent than previous Resident Evils.</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/btFclZUXpzA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Creatures such as werewolves are more agile and they’re capable of using weapons. In turn, this means the protagonist, Ethan Winters, has to be more skilled and better equipped.</p>\n\n<p>In this sense, the game harks back to Resident Evil 4 thanks to similarities within the inventory management system. Overall, this makes Resident Evil Village a lot more action-focused than recent Capcom offerings so do keep in mind that it's one for those who love all-out violence.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Deathloop</h3>\n\n<p>This first-person shooter from Arkane Lyon has been described by some as the best new game of 2021. It has shades of Arkane’s 2017 game Prey, but the environments and weaponry are much more elaborate.</p>\n\n<p>The fact this game initially went live on PlayStation 5 should tell you that it’s designed to look just as impressive as it plays.</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/FxgwIP4Cqpc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this game uses a time-loop structure. However, unlike Hades, you’re not stuck in the same areas. Instead, you move back and forth through time but in a more linear way. You unlock new pieces of information, and this creates a much greater sense of progression and narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Additionally, the four main areas you get to access time and time again are worth exploring. They’re not simply a set of obstacles to clear. Instead, they’re immersive mini worlds filled with surprises that give Deathloop a real depth.</p>\n\n<h3>3. Far Cry 6</h3>\n\n<p>The first-person shooter is set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara, a place ruled by El Presidente, Antón Castillo. You assume the role of Dani Rojas and your mission is simple: take down Castillo and prevent his son from continuing the evil regime.</p>\n\n<p>The tropical paradise has been described as the largest Far Cry playground to date. This opens up a myriad of possibilities which, in turn, makes this as much of an action-adventure game as a shooter.</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/FeJ5lbFjQ3I\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Actor Giancarlo Esposito is the voice of Castillo and this provides a nice dramatic element to Far Cry 6. However, the defining feature is the development of the fangs for hire system.</p>\n\n<p>Being able to recruit local animals to help set traps and execute unsuspecting villains has become a staple of the Far Cry franchise and its evolution in the sixth instalment is impressive. Add to this the innovative ways you can make deadly weapons, and this could be the best Far Cry yet!</p>\n\n<h3>4. Halo Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>Halo Infinite was built for PCs but it’s also available on consoles. The most striking thing about this game is the ground-breaking free to play multiplayer experience. As always, you’ll play the role of Master Chief and lead him on a quest to save humanity.</p>\n\n<p>Following some negative feedback during the pre-release phase, the developers at 343 Industries tweaked the graphics.</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/HZtc5-syeAk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>They replaced the primary and secondary color layers with patterns and markings. In simple terms, the graphics were given more depth which, in turn, allows for greater player expressions. The increased realism of the graphics runs in unison with a more human storyline.</p>\n\n<p>In this edition of Halo, we get to see much more of Master Chief and his personal desire to save the world. That gives Halo Infinite a much greater narrative depth which is further enhanced by the fact you can now access the multiplayer mode for free.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Back 4 Blood</h3>\n\n<p>Created by the team behind the Left 4 Dead franchise, Back 4 Blood is a co-operative first-person shooter with<em> “extreme replayability”</em>. That’s a lofty claim to make but the developers are certainly onto something.</p>\n\n<p>Your task is to work with other characters and take down a zombie-like army known as the Ridden. That fact in and of itself is exciting. Zombie games are always entertaining.</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/kyBbYndoyTE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>However, the real reason Back 4 Blood can say it offers “extreme replayability” is because of the enhanced modifiers. Alongside a plethora of weapons, the maps change each time you play. This means you never know when or where the enemies will strike.</p>\n\n<p>That keeps things feeling fresh. What’s more, Back 4 Blood has a <a href=\"/en/games/genre/pvp-games/\">PvP</a> feature where you can compete in teams of eight for ultimate supremacy.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The House In Fata Morgana - Dreams Of The Revenants Edition</h3>\n\n<p>Storybook fans will love this game. Of course, it was originally released on PlayStation Vita and PC. However, it was rereleased for the Nintendo Switch in 2021 and, subsequently, given a new lease of life.</p>\n\n<p>As described by Nintendo, the House in Fata Morgana is a full-length visual novel. What’s neat about this game is that it really is a novel in the sense that it has a main plot and various subplots. This means your journey through its gothic settings is far from linear.</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/hvL6Yrv1b8w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Naturally, the aesthetics are superb but there’s a dark undercurrent to House in Fata Morgana. In fact, it’s a very dark undercurrent. From stories of innocence lost to violence, obsession and all the other base emotions we go through in times of despair, this game covers them all.</p>\n\n<p>That’s what makes it one of the best new games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Farlight 84</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get if you combine Fortnite with Brawl Stars? Well, you’d probably get something that looks a lot like Farlight 84. This mobile shooter uses Unreal Engine to create a fast-paced, sometimes quirky gaming experience where you need to be quick on the draw.</p>\n\n<p>You can choose to be the hunter or the hunted. Alternatively, if you just want to go crazy with some futuristic weapons, you can try the battle royale mode.</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/-qVRvg9DmCY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Like the other newest games 2021 can offer, Farlight 84 looks great. What’s best about it though is the fact you can fight in a variety of ways. There are speed matches that last four minutes, you can fight in the sky, and you can battle against enemy vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, this is a multifaceted shooter where you can embrace the carnage in a myriad of ways.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Genesis Noir</h3>\n\n<p>Love stories don’t get much bigger than Genesis Noir. This game takes place before, during and after the big bang. That might be interesting in its own right...</p>\n\n<p>But, when you learn that the fate of the world and your love are tied up with the expansion of the universe, things get even more interesting.  From the name you can tell that this game has a dark, artistic vibe. However, it’s not all looks and no substance.</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/AyvOoCZyWRQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>You have to point and click your way through a series of cleverly designed puzzles in order to explore new worlds. The smallest moves can make a huge difference in this game.</p>\n\n<p>For example, planting a flower can speed up the expansion of the universe or a phone call can destroy it. Genesis Noir is a unique, twisted and nuanced game where you really have to think outside the box to succeed.</p>\n\n<h3>9. Hitman 3</h3>\n\n<p>Everyone loves Agent 47 and now he’s back to finish what he started. This game is the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and you need to stop Kody Haynes. As an art collector, he may seem fairly innocuous.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes’s love of art, however, has turned into a dark <em>obsession</em>. In addition to stealing fortunes to fund his habit, the now reclusive Haynes can’t stand to see anyone touch his art collection, not even the previous owners.</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/R_Ob-fupzKg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This possessive streak has left a trail of dead bodies and only Agent 47 can stop the madness. Like previous Hitman offerings, the storyline is present throughout and you’re equipped with an arsenal of deadly skills.</p>\n\n<p>Haynes is no fool though, and getting through his boobytrapped mansion isn’t easy. Indeed, it’s this that makes Hitman 3 one of <em>the most taxing </em>games<em> </em>among the newest games of 2021.</p>\n\n<h3>10. Nier Reincarnation</h3>\n\n<p>Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, Nier Reincarnation is an innovative <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG</a> for Android and iOS devices. The game is set in a place called the Cage. Within the cage are a series of ghostly figures that follow you around as you step inside scarecrows.</p>\n\n<p>Each scarecrow contains a memory, which means you’re basically playing through a series of mini stories. Naturally, these stories are filled with impending danger. Therefore, you need to find weapon upgrades and a variety of special attacks to survive.</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/ufbNBvY9Fdo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>As well as progressing linearly through the stories, you can choose battle mode. This allows you to enter any memory (aka story) as a team of three (you, plus two characters) and fight enemies. The side-scrolling nature of the game creates a sense of progression.</p>\n\n<p>And, the fact you can skip back and forth between stories keeps things all the more interesting. For that reason, Nier Reincarnation is certainly one of the newest games of 2021 to look out for.</p>\n\n<h2>Games to Look Out for in 2022</h2>\n\n<p>We’ve listed 10 of the newest games 2021 has to offer, but what is there to look forward to? This year’s offerings have taken existing ideas to new places and brought interesting innovations to the fore.</p>\n\n<p>Can we expect more of the same in 2022 or will something truly revolutionary burst onto the scene? Well, from what we know right now, these are some of the games to look out for in 2022:</p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2</li>\n\t<li>Elden Ring</li>\n\t<li>Destiny 2: Lightfall</li>\n\t<li>Gran Turismo 7</li>\n\t<li>Rainbow Six Extraction</li>\n</ol>\n\n<p>Between the newest games in 2021 and those coming out in 2022, there’s a lot to be excited about right now, regardless of the genre you love or the gaming device you use!</p>\n","date":"9/30/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_16/cross-platform-1.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13445"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/"},"strings":{"title":"AR vs. VR: The Great Gaming Debate","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"240000","description":"<p>The <em>augmented reality</em> vs <em>virtual reality</em> debate is one that’s raged on for a few years and will do so for many more.</p>\n\n<p>Because both serve a similar goal, i.e. to create digitally realistic environments, people often see it as AR vs VR. In reality, both can exist in the same space and serve their own purpose.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>As you can enjoy different genres of games, such as <a href=\"/en/games/genre/robot-games/\">robot games</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, you can also enjoy both AR and VR without any conflict.</p>\n\n<p>To understand why it doesn’t have to be a case of AR vs VR, we need to look at what both innovations offer and, in turn, how they differ.</p>\n\n<h2>What is the Main Difference Between VR and AR?</h2>\n\n<p>The Augmented Reality (AR) vs Virtual Reality (VR) debate usually hangs on the notion of one being better than the other but, in reality, both are impressive.</p>\n\n<p>The obvious difference is how digital elements are presented to the user. AR systems combine digital elements with the physical world, fusing the two rather than <em>separating </em>them:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>AR serves a different purpose than VR in the sense that it <em>creates a unity</em> between the physical and digital worlds.</li>\n\t<li>VR immerses users into a virtual world that’s <em>disconnected </em>from reality or, more specifically, a world that’s designed to <em>be its own reality.</em></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>What is Augmented Reality (AR)?</h2>\n\n<p>Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes digital elements onto physical objects. AR is commonly used on mobile devices, but there are headsets such as <a href=\"https://www.google.com/glass/start/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Google Glass</a>. Yet, the main feature of AR is that it maps animations onto the world around the user.</p>\n\n<p>To read more about AR games, you can visit our dedicated <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-games/\">blog post</a> on the subject.</p>\n\n<ul>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>What is Virtual Reality (VR)?</h2>\n\n<p>Virtual reality (VR) is a <em>completely</em> immersive experience. VR software is connected to a headset that’s designed to shut out the physical world. This disconnects the user from reality and, in turn, makes the virtual world in which they’re operating feel real.</p>\n\n<p>VR blocks out the world - it aims to flood the user’s senses to create an immersive 360-degree world.</p>\n\n<h3>Is AR harder than VR?</h3>\n\n<p>It’s harder to <em>create </em>AR because the digital elements have to interact with physical objects. As well as the need to process data quickly and efficiently, AR software has to project clear images onto the physical world.</p>\n\n<p>The games themselves will vary in difficulty depending on what you have to do.</p>\n\n<h2>It Doesn’t Have to Be AR vs VR</h2>\n\n<p>AR vs VR might often be a debate among tech fans, but it doesn’t have to be. On a technical level, there is merit to the augmented reality vs virtual reality debate. However, for consumers, there is no need to see it in the same manner. They’re similar innovations but they offer <em>different </em>experiences.</p>\n\n<p>AR brings a digital experience to you. VR takes you to the digital experience. AR makes the world around you feel like a game. VR takes you to a different world. Therefore, as a user, you have to choose the experience that suits you best. It’s not AR vs VR, it’s fusion vs. total immersion.</p>\n\n<p>The one you choose is a matter of personal preference.  </p>\n\n<h2>Can VR and AR work together?</h2>\n\n<p>Finally, to prove the AR vs VR debate isn’t useful, we can look at the mixed reality vs augmented reality debate. Mixed reality (MR) is a step <em>beyond </em>augmented reality. In classic AR, you can’t interact with the digital elements.</p>\n\n<p>They can act of their own accord, but you can’t manipulate them. In contrast, MR allows you to touch, move, and interact with items in the digital world, which is the direction AR is going nowadays.</p>\n\n<p>This is why it’s better to think about the mixed reality vs augmented reality debate rather than AR vs VR. Fusing the digital with the physical and then being able to <em>interact </em>with the two unlocks even more ways to play games. That’s a positive.</p>\n\n<p>However, when it comes down to it, regardless of whether you’re thinking about AR vs VR or mixed reality vs augmented reality, it’s <em>all </em>positive. Indeed, these are the innovations that are taking gaming to a whole new level!</p>\n","date":"9/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_8/Images-for-the-blog_Battle-Royale_header_4.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13422"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/ar-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Are AR Games the Future? How Augmented Reality Gaming is Changing the Game","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"540000","description":"<p>Virtual reality (VR) has gripped the gaming community in recent years, but it’s not the only alternative reality technology that’s reshaped how we think about games. Augmented reality (AR) has shown just as much potential as VR with regards to adding more depth to our gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s simple puzzles or more complex creations, AR has added new layers of immersion to a variety of games.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Given their conceptual similarities that they both create a virtually realistic experience, some people have pitted AR against VR. But it doesn’t <em>have </em>to be a combative division between the two.</p>\n\n<p>Both express the concept of virtually realistic experiences in different ways, which is why consumers don’t have to choose one or the other. Instead, they can enjoy unique gaming experiences using either innovation.</p>\n\n<h3>What is the appeal of AR games?</h3>\n\n<p>It enhances your real-life surroundings and adds fantasy and game elements. This technology lets you bring gaming elements into the real world. Now, you can search your environment to discover rare items or capture monsters.</p>\n\n<p>By exploring the history of augmented reality gaming, you’ll see why this technology stands tall on its own and how it can offer experiences traditional games can’t. To explore the potential of AR games and what they bring to the industry, let’s take a look at where they came from and where they’re heading.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are AR Games?</h2>\n\n<p>Augmented reality gaming combines virtual elements with a player’s surroundings. It maps digital animations onto the physical world. AR games can create simple scenarios where a single object is superimposed onto the user’s environment.</p>\n\n<p>For example, an AR chess game could project a virtual chessboard onto a table. From there, the player would be able to use their device to move chess pieces as if they were moving across the table in front of them.</p>\n\n<p>AR games also have the ability to create complex environments whereby in-game elements and characters interact with the physical world. For example, an AR <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting game</a> could feature a scenario where creatures appear from behind a sofa or have the ability to climb up walls.</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/1C6FzrYJQwc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>These types of games blur the lines between the physical and digital world. In turn, they create an immersive experience the isn’t confined by the limitations of a headset in the way things are in VR games.</p>\n\n<h2>How Can I Play AR Games?</h2>\n\n<p>Certain headsets allow you to enjoy an augmented reality gaming experience. Google Glass is an example of an AR headset. The glasses let the user see the world around them while also seeing a digital overlay.</p>\n\n<p>This technology is still in its infancy but it’s an example of how AR is evolving and how it has uses outside of gaming.</p>\n\n<p>For the majority of AR games, you’ll use a mobile device. This means you’ll be able to play AR <a href=\"/en/games/os/android-games/\">Android games</a> via a smartphone or tablet. Additionally, even though there aren’t any AR <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mac-games/\">Mac games</a> available, you will be able to play via your iPhone or iPad.</p>\n\n<p>The way these games work on a mobile device is simple. Once you’ve loaded up the game, it uses the mobile’s camera, clock, GPS, and gyroscope to read its surroundings. The camera provides the visual data, while the GPS and gyroscope handling positioning.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, the clock ties everything together by letting the software know exactly what point in time things are happening. AR technology can process this information and project digital animations on the world that’s been mapped out by the mobile device.</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/QN95nNDtxjo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This means you can hold up your mobile and see digital animations superimposed onto whatever is in the eye line of your device. What’s more, augmented reality technology is now at the point where it can process data from the outside world so fast that there is very little lag.</p>\n\n<p>This allows you to walk around and see an enhanced world via your mobile’s screen in real-time.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>The History of AR Games: From the Military to Mainstream Popularity</h2>\n\n<p>AR games might be new but the technology behind them has been around since the late 60s. Computer scientist <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Sutherland\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ivan Sutherland</a> was working on augmented reality at Harvard University throughout the 1960s.</p>\n\n<p>He created a head-mounted device that could use geolocal information (i.e. data from the physical world) to overlay a digital terrain via the device. This technology was originally used for military and aviation purposes.</p>\n\n<p>In many ways, the digital overlay Sutherland’s headset produced was like the heads-up displays now used inside modern cars. Heads-up displays project information onto a car’s windscreen. This information is only visible to the driver or unless you’re in front of the projection.</p>\n\n<p>These displays are, in many ways, an extension of what Sutherland created in 1968.</p>\n\n<h3>2008: Augmented Reality Becomes Mainstream</h3>\n\n<p>It would take until 2008 for the first commercially available AR app to hit the market. Although augmented reality was being used in the military and aviation, it wasn’t until BMW harnessed this technology to create an innovative advert that it became mainstream.</p>\n\n<p>BMW’s advert was printed in a magazine. Readers could hold the ad in front of their computer’s camera, and it would link to the Mini on the screen. Readers could then move the page around to view the car from different angles.</p>\n\n<p>This connection between the car on the screen and the magazine was the first commercial example of AR in action.</p>\n\n<h3>Ready, Set, Go for AR Games</h3>\n\n<p>The next few years saw other companies, including Coca-Cola and Disney, use augmented reality in their marketing campaigns. This led up to the gaming industry’s first major AR breakthrough.</p>\n\n<p>Developed by Niantic and Nintendo, this 2016 AR game not only hit one billion downloads within three years, it showed gamers exactly what augmented reality could do for the industry.</p>\n\n<p>The premise was simple: players would use their mobile to search their local environment for Pokémon characters. In essence, it’s a game of hide and seek where digital characters are hidden behind objects in the player’s physical world.</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\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DADRX_bYMMo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The success of Pokémon Go was the turning point for AR games and, in turn, an example of what’s possible.</p>\n\n<h3>AR Hits and Misses: Examples in Gaming</h3>\n\n<p>Some believe AR games are the future, while others think it’s already a spent force. One major argument against AR games being the future is the fact nothing has come close to Pokémon Go's mainstream popularity or, indeed, quality.</p>\n\n<p>That game has generated more than $3 billion in revenue which is more than anything else out there. Linked to this argument against AR games is the fact they’re confined to mobile devices.</p>\n\n<p>We know that mobile gaming is a burgeoning market and that products such as Fortnite have thrived in this medium. However, while traditional mobile games have flourished, AR innovations such as Jurassic World Alive and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite haven’t enjoyed the same level of success.</p>\n\n<p>It’s also worth noting that augmented reality has become popular in the advertising world and live experiences. Holovis, a UK-based company, has created a product that links AR and theme park rides.</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/Bpj6f1yUb3k\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Guests can use their mobiles to view animated projections inside the ride. The aim is to enhance the experience of a ride by offering something before and after it’s finished. The ride remains the same. But, the digital elements create a world around it that makes it more immersive.</p>\n\n<p>The enhancement of live experiences may be where the augmented reality makes its greatest contributions. Yet, it still has a place in gaming. Indeed, the game Egg, Inc. links to Google’s ARCore to create a seamless merging of the physical with the digital.</p>\n\n<p>It’s the development of products such as ARCore that could take AR games to the next level. There may also be a way to incorporate AR headsets such as Google Glass into the mix.</p>\n\n<p>Creating hands-free experiences could improve the experience because, as it stands, mobile AR games need you to be holding your phone. That’s not an issue given that mobile games are popular. However, the core aim of augmented reality is to create an immersive experience.</p>\n\n<p>Allowing players to use two hands instead of one could make this aim more achievable.</p>\n\n<h2>AR vs. VR: Two Innovations That Don’t Have to Compete in Gaming</h2>\n\n<p>AR games are built on the foundations of technology that’s been around since the <em>1960s (!)</em>. Products such as Pokémon Go have already shown what’s possible, but it’s hard to escape the influence of virtual reality. AR and VR are, in many ways, shooting for the same goal from different angles.</p>\n\n<p>VR may not be perfect right now but the immersion a headset offers has given it the edge over AR up to this point. The sense of being surrounded by a digital world is something AR can’t offer but VR can. By that token, it seems that VR is more suited to gaming.</p>\n\n<p>However, AR does offer a unique experience and, in turn, some interesting opportunities. While it might not be the right technology for <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPGs</a> or <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, AR is ideal for digital products that aim to recreate real scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>For example, AR technology could do that by projecting roulette wheels and cards onto a physical table. This is just one example of what’s possible but it shows how augmented reality can fit into the gaming industry at large.</p>\n\n<p>VR and AR are shooting at the same goal, but they don’t have to compete with each other. One is best in certain scenarios, the other can create new experiences in other scenarios. AR can enhance a player’s experience in gaming, as long as it’s in the right setting.</p>\n\n<p>Products such as Pokémon Go have shown that this technology works. Therefore, the goal of all developers in the AR gaming space should be to find their niche. If given the chance, AR games can be another fantastic addition to the industry at large.</p>\n","date":"9/13/2021"},"images":{"preview":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/05/positive-aspects-gaming-part-2.jpg"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13421"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-gaming-tablets/"},"strings":{"title":"The 5 Best Gaming Tablets to Consider Buying","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"480000","description":"<p>Tablet gaming has exploded in the last few years, and 2021 looks to raise the industry to new heights. With machines far more powerful and affordable than ever before, there's never been a better time to upgrade or experience this world for the first time.</p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest obstacles for some gamers was touch screen controls. Well, you can rest easy.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/plarium-play/download-guest/?plid=147426&pxl=seo&appId=27\"><img alt=\"Raid Shadow Legends On PC\" src=\"https://gallery-pl.go-game.io/uploads/2019/10/RAD_RAID_EN_1920x1080_Serj_2018-0507_01Id5209_B74904_970x250_NoOS_English&IMG=1LSO.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/consumer-electronics/tablets/android-tablets/how-to-use-bluetooth-on-your-android-tablet/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Bluetooth support for tablets</a> is standard, meaning it’s quick and easy to connect these with controllers or mouse and keyboard setups. Remember: the best gaming tablet has to be one you can <em>control</em>.</p>\n\n<p>With that in mind, our extensive research has provided some interesting answers to the question of what is best, and for which user. We've looked at specs, operating systems, and cost too.</p>\n\n<p>From hardcore titles to more casual-friendly <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browser games</a>, here's what our research uncovered:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Best High-End Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-pro-7/8n17j0m5zzqs?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Surface Pro 7</a></h2>\n\n<p>Though the best gaming tablet will depend on your use-case and wallet, there’s no doubt that when it comes to performance, the best out there are going to be the most expensive.</p>\n\n<p>This is the case with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, which has a price tag to match its power. Included on this device are the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Windows 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 12.3-inch at 2736 x 1824</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Up to Quad-core i7</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 1TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 16 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It might seem odd to see a desktop operating system on this list, but there’s no denying the power offered by the Surface Pro 7. Blurring the boundaries between PC and mobile, this machine is the 2021 king in the premium-space battle for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<p>The only real problem with the Surface Pro 7, outside of the price, is that the system doesn’t natively support mobile apps due to the Windows 10 OS. That said, users of the devices can download the program BlueStacks to overcome this limitation.</p>\n\n<p>It is a little bit of a hassle, but it’s also a temporary setback. When Windows 11 (which does support Android apps) launches later this year, users will be able to upgrade for free, so any inconvenience is only temporary.</p>\n\n<p>Add to this the fact that the device is so powerful that it can run a huge library of PC Steam and other games, and high-end tablet gamers with a budget have an easy choice. This isn’t just the best gaming tablet for those with the money, it’s a strong performer all around.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Best Mid-Tier Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-s/galaxy-tab-s6-lite-64gb-oxford-gray-wi-fi-sm-p610nzaaxar/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite</a></h2>\n\n<p>If your idea of the best gaming tablet is a balance of price and performance, then look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Offering enough power to run the most <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>, while not costing an arm and a leg, this is a mobile device that finds a place as a constant best-seller.</p>\n\n<p>It could even be the best android tablet for gaming too. As for what’s under the hood, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite includes the following:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 10</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.4-inch at 2000 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>While not as powerful as the more expensive models, this device still includes some great features to help it stand among the pack. These include a long battery life, which is a big advantage for mobile games, a high-quality and color-rich screen, and even an S Pen inking stylus.</p>\n\n<p>The issue we can see with this tablet is that it might not age well when the next generation of games arrives. But that’s a risk every device but the most expensive has to face.</p>\n\n<p>For now, and for players looking for a strong mid-range system, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could be the best gaming tablet around.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Best Entry-Level Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Apple iPad 10.2 (2019)</a></h2>\n\n<p>Not all players are looking to set the world on fire with the most demanding games, and for these players, the best gaming tablet is going to be an affordable one. True, the Apple iPad 10.2 might be a couple of years old at this point, but that’s hardly a mark against Apple’s consistent mark of quality.</p>\n\n<p>This is a strong system not just for iPad games, but also for a wide range of other applications.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: iPadOS 13</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.2-inch at 1620 x 2160</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Apple A10 Fusion</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 128TB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For casual gamers, the iPad 10.2 can serve as a strong entry point to thousands of older and less demanding titles. Even better, it can interface with your existing Apple products, including iPhones and iMacs, to make setup and coordination a breeze.</p>\n\n<p>The iPad 10.2 won’t open enormous 3D worlds to players, but for those not interested in taking this route anyway, this device is a strong contender for the best gaming tablet.</p>\n\n<h2>4. Best Browser Gaming Tablet - <a href=\"https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/tablets/mediapad-t5/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1</a></h2>\n\n<p>Some gamers love big PC programs, others prefer apps, and for a few of us, the most fun titles are those accessible straight from a browser. For those in this group, the best gaming tablet is going to be the one best designed for the online browsing experience.</p>\n\n<p>This means high-power isn't a must, but the ease of use is crucial. For this purpose, we've selected the Huawei MediaPad T5 10.1.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.0</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 10.1-inch at 1920 x 1200</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53</li>\n\t<li>Storage: Up to 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: Up to 4 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Despite being a low-powered device, the Huawei MediaPad doesn’t suffer from many of the slowdown issues that affect similar devices. Like the iPad, it won't set any records, but it will perform extremely well as an android gaming tablet used for browser games.</p>\n\n<p>Since some of the best modern games started as browser experiences, this means users of this device are never going to be wanting for choice.</p>\n\n<p>For those looking towards browser or less-demanding titles, storage shouldn’t be much of an issue with this tablet as these games don't typically need much space. Gamers looking towards more taxing experiences should look for a large storage capacity.</p>\n\n<p>Of course, as a browser-gaming device, we wouldn’t recommend users try to leverage the MediaPad power for larger apps or 3D games, but it should also perform adequately for less demanding titles.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like you, then the Huawei MediaPad T5 could be the best gaming tablet on the market.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Best Large-Screen Gaming Tablet – <a href=\"https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-view/galaxy-view2-2019-64gb-dark-grey-att-sm-t927azkaatt/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Samsung Galaxy View2</a></h2>\n\n<p>For users with dexterity or visual concerns, then the best gaming tablet won't be the most powerful, it will be the one with the greatest level of accessibility. This is where the Samsung Galaxy View2 comes in, offering an enormous screen with all the advantages the extra display space implies.</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Operating System: Android 8.1</li>\n\t<li>Screen Size/ Resolution: 17.3-inch at 1080 x 1920</li>\n\t<li>CPU: Octa-core 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73</li>\n\t<li>Storage: 64 GB</li>\n\t<li>RAM: 3 GB</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The Galaxy View 2 isn't especially powerful, but it does fulfill a use-case that many players will find indispensable. Easy to control, easy to read, and easy to type on, this might not just be the best gaming tablet for many users, it could also be one of the only viable choices.</p>\n\n<p>Plus, if you do want to step away from gaming for a little bit, the huge screen also makes this tablet a great fit for media like YouTube and Netflix streaming.</p>\n\n<h3>FAQ</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How do I know if my games will run well on a tablet?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>This is a difficult question to answer, given how much games can change over time. That said, if you are curious as to how a game performs right now, you should be sure to run Google searches on your tablet of choice together with the word benchmark to get a general idea.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong><em>How much RAM does a tablet need?</em></strong></li>\n\t<li>Again, this depends on how much you want to future-proof your device. 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