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The aim of meta is to give gamers peak performance and enable them to be the best.</p>\n\n<p>The meta game includes gamers using their real-world expertise to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>This could be learning and testing the optimal strategies or even gaining awareness of the latest game updates, glitches, and bugs that can provide them with a competitive, often unfair advantage.</p>\n\n<h2>When Did the Term “Meta Gaming” First Transpire?</h2>\n\n<p>Using meta in gaming can be found back in <em>1956 </em>with zero-sum games in a report from the <a href=\"https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/n6jnAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=metagame\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Research Institute</a>. 15 years later, Nigel Howard published a book titled <a href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00401706.1973.10489097?journalCode=utch20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">“Paradoxes of Rationality: Theory of Metagames and Political Behavior”</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Howard used the term metagames in the context of the ongoing Cold War as an alternative to prisoner’s dilemma – an approach used for years when getting under the skin of game theory.</p>\n\n<p>At the beginning of the new millennium, game designer <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Garfield\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Garfield</a> helped bring the metagame into a new universe by defining its next-generation purpose as “how a game interfaces beyond itself” at the Game Developers Conference in 2000.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/afu516A828k\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>The Representation of Meta in Gaming Today</h2>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming is used to describe the latest strategic methods and trends among those who play a particular game.</p>\n\n<p>It is particularly common for metagaming to occur in card-based or collectible games, as well as team-based multiplayer games where specific battlegrounds and arenas have their very own metagames.</p>\n\n<p>These metagames are typically influenced by the game developers themselves. That’s because certain cards, arenas, or battlegrounds may often receive enhancements over time from publishers.</p>\n\n<p>These include game expansions such as new attributes for cards or in-game characters, and even new items and weaponry for the latest <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO games</a>.</p>\n\n<h3>Meta in RPGs</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XJyRzn78IE4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>In the context of modern <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG games</a>, meta in gaming is most commonly used to denote a gamer’s use of the accepted traits of a game.</p>\n\n<p>For instance, a player would be metagaming if they used an in-game character to carry out in-game actions that the player knows but the character could not.</p>\n\n<p>If a gamer discovers the long-term strategy of the overarching gamemaster, if they adjust their in-game actions to enable their character to thrive, then this would be deemed a form of meta gaming.</p>\n\n<p>Meta in gaming can also be found in <a href=\"https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-fighting-games-pc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fighting games</a>. A prime example is in the character match-up screen when a player decides which fighters to play with and fight against.</p>\n\n<p>They may take the time to assess each potential opponent’s strengths and weaknesses before picking a fighter that can easily neutralize their strengths and maximize the weaknesses of their opponents.</p>\n\n<p>To counteract this, some of the competitive eSports fighting titles have adopted blind selections to further randomize the outcome of fighter picks; thereby curbing meta in gaming mechanics and placing a greater emphasis on player skill.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Meta in Gaming Always Legitimate or Intended by Developers?</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, it <a href=\"https://gamedev.quora.com/Are-game-developers-for-or-against-metagaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">depends on what context</a> metagaming is used. In highly competitive video gaming, such as eSports, metagaming represents the peak of performance, where pros use the latest strategies and equipment to compete.</p>\n\n<p>However, this is a fine line, and some interpretations of metagaming prompt a negative reaction from gamers. One of the biggest forms of meta manipulation is <a href=\"/en/blog/stream-sniping/\">stream sniping</a>. This involves using another gamer's live stream to obtain knowledge to use against them in-game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3iL4-wIqYg4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A player could live stream their opponent's Twitch stream and gain an edge on their in-game positions and actions. The result is that stream sniping in <em>competitive </em>gaming environments can cause such devious and calculated gamers to be banned from some games.</p>\n\n<p>At the other end of the spectrum, there are instances where bugs can unwittingly rear their head in-game.</p>\n\n<p>Bugs are par for the course in video game development. However, there are cases where gamers have discovered the bugs before the developers, allowing them to take advantage of certain glitches. In most examples of bugs and glitches, these are discovered coincidentally.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers don't typically go out on a limb and attempt to manipulate a game's code and push it to its limits. Of course, some gamers train themselves to think like video game developers and seek those exploits to add to their metagame.</p>\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of this spectrum on meta in gaming is the plethora of opportunities for gamers to abuse game mechanics to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in some racing games you can use speed boosts, and here gamers have often used \"<a href=\"https://mutecity.org/wiki/Snaking\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">snaking</a>\". These mini-turbo boosts can be performed almost non-stop around circuits just by continuously drifting back and forth.</p>\n\n<p>In <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, gamers have long since engaged in an exploit known as \"kiting\" - whereby players lead the AI enemies into the most advantageous positions for the player to strike.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Effective Gaming Fair?</h2>\n\n<p>However, the gaming market is becoming an increasingly crowded marketplace. With more games to choose from than ever before, the need for effective and fair meta in gaming is apparent for developers to help their titles stand out from the crowd.</p>\n\n<p>There is a sense that legitimate meta in gaming will help to drive greater value from your paid-for titles – and even your free-to-play picks too.</p>\n\n<p>With new layers of gameplay and engagement, it’s little wonder that gamers are growing more invested in their favorite titles than before.</p>\n","date":"3/9/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Meta in gaming is still a controversial topic ","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/meta-in-gaming.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14716"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/olympic-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Sports Games that Embrace the Olympic Spirit: The Top 10 Olympic Video Games","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>Are you ready to run through the best Olympic video games in history? If you like the sporty things in life, our latest top 10 will certainly get your heart racing.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>We all know there are games that cover every aspect of life, as well as things outside the realms of reality. From war and space to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/castle-games/\">castle games</a>, you can immerse yourself in a plethora of weird and wonderful worlds.</p>\n\n<p>With that being the case, it’s hardly surprising that <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/sports/esports-fans-leagues-games.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sport is a big deal in gaming</a>. Within this genre are Olympic video games. As you’d expect, they focus on the Summer <em>and </em>Winter Olympics, which means you get to run, jump, ski, shoot, and a whole lot more.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vJxFL8j-QM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Now, people often ask whether we’ll see eSports in the Olympics. The answer is that <em>we don’t know</em>. If they are, it would be interesting to see world-class gamers compete in Olympic events at the Games.</p>\n\n<p>We know there’s skill involved, which is a good reason to include them. We also know that these games require a certain amount of physical effort because you have to tap buttons like crazy.</p>\n\n<p>Could that convince the IOC to put video games in the Olympics? We’ll have to wait and see. However, in lieu of that, we’ve picked out <em>10 of the best Olympic video games in history</em>.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to get sporty, scroll down for a rundown of the finest Olympic offerings.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 10 Olympic Video Games of All Time</h2>\n\n<p>Okay, so without further delay, here are 10 of the best Olympic video games of all time. We’ve not ranked them in order, so don’t get mad. We have, however, picked out 10 games we think embody the Olympic spirit and, in turn, the <em>spirit </em>of gaming.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeOxEaHn5wI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bigger, brighter, and bolder graphics make this one of the best Olympic video games in recent years. Of course, it’s also an <a href=\"https://www.olympicvideogames.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official game</a>, so there are plenty of familiar faces, landmarks, and events.</p>\n\n<p>There are 18 sports you can compete in, but the standout feature of this game is the fact you can customize just about every inch of an athlete.</p>\n\n<h3>Beijing 2008</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XC5BAjELudg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed by Eurocom and published by Sega, this 2008 tribute to the Beijing Olympic Games features 32 national teams and 38 events. That makes it one of<em> the most</em> comprehensive Olympic Games video game offerings in history.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are almost too many things to do in this game. However, if you want the full Olympic video games experience from the comfort of your own home, it’s perfect.</p>\n\n<h3>Vancouver 2010</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPajsNzRUH4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This Winter Olympics video game is another product of the Eurocom/Sega link-up. You can try a variety of Winter Olympic sports, including snowboarding, slalom, and bobsleigh.</p>\n\n<p>You can also improve your skills by completing <em>30 </em>different challenges, such as landing jumps in specific zones.</p>\n\n<h3>London 2012</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/S3daqKlU7_M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Another of the official Olympic video games, London 2012 took what the franchise started and made it better. There are 31 sports to compete in, each with its own leaderboard. The biggest reason to play this Olympic tribute is the national pride feature.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, your results contribute to the overall success of the nation you’re representing.</p>\n\n<h3>Steep: Road to the Winter Olympics – 2016</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUZj912Mkc4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This isn’t an official Winter Olympics video game, but that doesn’t mean it’s not entertaining. Developed by <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a>, Steep was available for PlayStation and Xbox, and it took the Olympic video games genre to a more extreme level.</p>\n\n<p>As well as standard sports, you can try base jumping, wingsuit flying races, and speed riding.</p>\n\n<h3>Athens 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5aaJxWczk0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Eurocom partnered with Sony for this Olympics video game and produced a small but well-appointed product. The list of sports isn’t as extensive as later Olympic titles, but all the main bases are covered.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can sprint, swim, shoot, and set your sights on gold in <em>more than</em> 20 events.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Gold (Barcelona '92) – 1992</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vLaa0GZxAg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This was the official Olympic Games video game for Barcelona ’92 and it was available for all Sega systems, including the Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear.</p>\n\n<p>Mashing the buttons was a major part of Olympic Gold, but what was most interesting was the competition you faced.</p>\n\n<p>Although rudimentary by the standards of today’s Olympic video games, the complexity setting meant each nation was better at certain sports than another. This actually added a nice layer of variety to the game.</p>\n\n<h3>Daley Thompson's Decathlon - 1984</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AR0e4q1EYM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s only fitting that <a href=\"https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daley-Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">one of the greatest Olympians</a> in history has an equally impressive game dedicated to his legacy. Compared to a modern Olympic Games video game, Daley Thompson's Decathlon is visually inferior. However, just like the man himself, it has plenty of other talents.</p>\n\n<p>The gameplay is entertaining and there’s an overarching goal. You compete in 10 events, naturally, over the course of two days. Therefore, you have a clear target to aim for, which isn’t always the case in Olympic video games.</p>\n\n<h3>Nagano Winter Olympics '98</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrU-ZSItpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Konami’s Nagano is often seen as a turning point for the Winter Olympics video game genre. This 1998 creation was the first true 3D Olympic Games video game, and it paved the way for everything we see today.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bringing a new level of aesthetic depth to the genre, Nagano Winter Olympics '98 wasn’t all about button mashing. There was some, but not like previous games.</p>\n\n<p>It was more refined and that helped future Olympic offerings become more like <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> than ever before.</p>\n\n<h3>Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jcu57wxUD9U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Olympic video games don’t have to be serious. There have been various showdowns between Mario and Sonic over the years, but their battle at the Tokyo Games is one of the most enjoyable. There are some critics of this game.</p>\n\n<p>For some, there’s a lack of content in story mode. Additionally, players that enjoy <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic games</a> don’t like the <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">aesthetics</a>. However, the gameplay is extremely entertaining and there are plenty of sports to compete in.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want an Olympics video game that’s a bit more <em>lighthearted</em>, Mario and Sonic is perfect.</p>\n\n<h2>Practice Makes Perfect</h2>\n\n<p>There you have our list of some of the best Olympic Games video games in history. But with each tournament comes a new offering, so perhaps the next classic is just around the corner.</p>\n\n<p>We'll just have to wait and see!</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"3/6/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The next step in Olympics: Olympic Video Games!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/olympic-video-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14710"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/rhythm-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Have you ever felt a beat infect your body? Are there times you find yourself mindlessly tapping a tune or humming along to a song? If so, rhythm games are for you.</p>\n\n<p>These browser, console, and PC games have become popular with players around the world over the last 20+ years. Indeed, ever since the release of classics such as <em>Dance Dance Revolution</em> and <em>PaRapper the Rapper</em>, gamers have been moving to the beat.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Now, with <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/\">virtual reality (VR)</a> bringing a new dimension to the genre and old hits being remade, it’s time to examine the phenomenon of online rhythm games.</p>\n\n<p>We’ll guide you through the nuances of the genre like a well-trained dance partner. We’ll show you the best moves to make (i.e. the top games). Then it’s your turn to strut your stuff.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to embrace the music and find your inner beat, here’s a rundown of the top ten rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-rhythm-games?\">What Are Rhythm Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjiDdx2SWiY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rhythm games are musical offerings where the aim is to move your feet and/or fingers to the sound of a beat. The technical definition of console and PC rhythm games is: <em>“an action video game that challenges a player’s sense of rhythm.”</em></p>\n\n<p>The main way this challenge manifests itself is dance. For example, if you’ve ever been to an amusement arcade, you’ll have seen games such as <a href=\"https://www.ddrgame.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dance Dance Revolution</a>. The aim of this game is to tap your feet in time with a beat.</p>\n\n<p>However, while dancing dominates the rhythm games genre, it’s not the only challenge you’ll face. Some of the best rhythm games test your ability to find the beat by playing a <em>computerized </em>instrument. The <a href=\"https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/guitar-hero-series\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guitar Hero series</a> is a great example of this.</p>\n\n<p>Singing games are also part of the genre. PaRappa the Rapper was the first singing rhythm game. Developed by <a href=\"https://closinglogosgroup.miraheze.org/wiki/NanaOn-Sha_(Japan)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NanaOn-Sha</a> and released in 1996, the aim was to rap in time with the onscreen characters.</p>\n\n<p>Other hits, such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SingStar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sing Star</a>, built on this and, subsequently, became some of the top rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"rhythm-games-greats:-people-who-can-beat-the-beat\">Rhythm Games Greats: People Who Can Beat the Beat</h2>\n\n<p>There are some people who can find a beat and keep time better than others. Of course, every rhythm games' player just wants to have fun. However, gaming is also competitive, so hitting a high score is always something to strive for.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, it helps if you have a passion for music. The following gamers have certainly got that and more:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pp1-otl\">PP1 OTL</h3>\n\n<p>This mysterious gamer became a Dance Dance Revolution Legend on May 21, 2011, after hitting a high score of <a href=\"https://www.trueachievements.com/game/Dance-Dance-Revolution/scores\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>3,419 points</em></a>. They hit all 50 trophies and bagged the maximum number of “Gamerscore” points on route to securing the highest total of all-time.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"ryota-wada\">Ryota Wada</h3>\n\n<p>Dance Dance Revolution has been a hit for more than a decade, but Wada remains one of the youngest players to ever hit a <em>perfect </em>score. The Japanese groover achieved an AAA rating on expert mode at the <em>age of 9</em> after mastering the song, Hyper Eurobeat.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, Wada is not only a legend in gaming but the world at large. His step-perfect performance earned him a spot in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/youngest-gamer-to-achieve-a-perfect-score-on-dance-dance-revolution\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of World Records</a>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJy7P3TDp6Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"matthew-a\">Matthew A</h3>\n\n<p>This Guitar Hero III player became a legend of rock in their own right after hitting one of the highest ever scores. Matthew notched up a total of 916,745 points while playing Through the Fire and the Flames on expert mode.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeremy-d\">Jeremy D</h3>\n\n<p>Another Guitar Hero fan set a record in 2015 when they hit a 7,500-note streak on Warriors of Rock! That score is not only impressive but a testament to Jeremy’s finger fitness because tapping away for that long is a tough task for anyone.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeff-“jedimaster633”-ashby\">Jeff “JediMaster633” Ashby</h3>\n\n<p>There have been some impressive Rock Band performances over the years. From drummers and bassists to guitar players. However, when it comes to vocals, few are better than Ashby.</p>\n\n<p>The American gamer has submitted some superb results to Cyberscore, but his rendition of Give it Away was the best. His 467,496 total was a world best and enough to beat Canada’s Jay “stealthhack”.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-rhythm-games-online\">The 10 Best Rhythm Games Online</h2>\n\n<p>Into having some fun and moving to the beat? Could you beat some of the top rhythm games performers? Ready to slay the same? Here's ten of the best console and browser rhythm games:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-beat-saber\">10. Beat Saber</h3>\n\n<p>If you fancy an immersive rhythm game where striking blocks is more important than hitting the right notes, Beat Saber is for you.</p>\n\n<p>This game isn’t overly complex, and its visuals are simple at best. However, among this simplicity is a virtual reality game that’s totally engrossing. The aim is simple: choose a colored lightsaber and swing for moving objects at the right times.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-audiosurf-2\">9. Audiosurf 2</h3>\n\n<p>Audiosurf 2 isn’t new, but it’s still worth a place on our round up of top-rated rhythm games. Its dynamics are similar to Thumper and other hits within the genre. You’re moving along a track and the aim is to hit notes (denoted by colored blocks) at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>That’s great, but it’s not why it’s on this list. Audiosurf 2 is among the best rhythm games because you can upload your own tracks. That means you don’t have to listen to stock songs and generic tunes.</p>\n\n<p>We all love listening to our own musical favorites, which is why Audiosurf 2 remains a go-to game within the rhythm community.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-rez-infinite\">8. Rez Infinite</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RQPhfwhrTJw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rez got fingers tapping when it was released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast and, thanks to some slick upgrades, it found its feet again in 2017 as Rez Infinite. Rez Infinite puts you back in control of a futuristic rhythm-seeker flying through space.</p>\n\n<p>This time, however, you’ll be immersed in a 360-degree universe.</p>\n\n<p>Why? Because Rez Infinite is available as a virtual reality game. That means you can really lose yourself in the beat as you tap buttons in sync with techno sounds.</p>\n\n<p>If you can match the soundtracks beat-for-beat, you’ll defeat your enemies and take charge of the Rez Infinite universe.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-thumper\">7. Thumper</h3>\n\n<p>Thumper has been described as the rollercoaster of rhythm games. That’s because you’re put in charge of a beetle that’s flying down a track filled with twists, turns, bumps, and humps.</p>\n\n<p>These disruptions to an otherwise smooth ride are, of course, the obstacles you have to hit. The aim is to make it through nine psychedelic levels and conquer the final boss (a giant maniacal head), all while aggressive tunes play in the background.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-friday-night-funkin’\">6. Friday Night Funkin’</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the rhythm games free software out there, Friday Night Funkin’ is one of the best. This open-source creation was released in 2020 and survives on donations alone.</p>\n\n<p>People donated and continue to do so because it harks back to a time when rhythm games were pure dance challenges. That’s not to say new rhythm games online are bad. They’re certainly not.</p>\n\n<p>However, we all have a soft spot for the way things used to be and that’s what Friday Night Funkin’ taps into. The retro animations are matched by an equally retro premise: hit the right dance moves at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>For all intents and purposes, this game is a modern version of Dance Dance Revolution.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-rhythm-doctor\">5. Rhythm Doctor</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQBQe4XSvDY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This is the hardest, easiest rhythm game you’ll ever play. Rhythm Doctor sees you assume the role of medicine dispenser. That means you have to hand out medicine to patients at regular intervals.</p>\n\n<p>How regularly? Every seventh beat. Each time you hear the seventh beat, you hit the space bar, and the patient gets their meds.</p>\n\n<p>Sounds easy, right? Well, in many ways, it is. However, the problem is that there are countless distractions. Not only do the sounds get faster and more complex, there are background noises and all manner of animations taking place as you try to hit the seventh beat.</p>\n\n<p>As PC rhythm games go, this one is frustratingly engaging.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-bpm:-bullets-per-minute\">4. BPM: Bullets Per Minute</h3>\n\n<p>Anyone that can rattle off notes at machinegun speeds should play Bullets Per Minute. Unsurprisingly, the track list is filled with powerful rock tunes and your job is to jump, shoot, and slide your way around fantasy worlds.</p>\n\n<p>To make these moves, avoid attacks, and kill your enemies, you need to hit buttons on the right notes. More direct hits results in more direct hits, so make sure you can find the beat in every song.</p>\n\n<p>Given that Bullets Per Minute is all about high-octane action and demonic enemies, it’s perfect for those that suffer with <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> and need to let off some steam.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-sayonara-wild-hearts\">3. Sayonara Wild Hearts</h3>\n\n<p>A lot of rhythm games' free play and premium titles bombard you with animations. Yes, some of them look great, but there are times when an abundance of features becomes distracting. Sayonara Wild Hearts doesn’t fall into this trap.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, it’s beautiful in its simplicity along with a great selection of songs made especially for the game. That means you can focus on dancing your way through 23 levels. What’s also great about Sayonara Wild Hearts is the way each level moves into the next.</p>\n\n<p>It’s literally like an album, which is another reason it’s ranked among the best rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-pistol-whip\">2. Pistol Whip</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get when you cross rhythm games with a first-person shooter? That’s right, you get Pistol Whip. Unlike other rhythm games PC and console players will be familiar with, Pistol Whip is all about using the music to defeat an enemy.</p>\n\n<p>That means you’re not hitting the notes to make a tune or perform a dance move.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, each beat you hit directs a bullet towards incoming enemies. The better your timing, the more accurate and deadly your shots will be. In many ways, Pistol Whip is as much of an action <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure game</a> as a rhythmic challenge.</p>\n\n<p>However, regardless of the genres it straddles, you’ll love this game if you’re a fan of hitting deadly notes.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-fuser\">1. Fuser</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4jdym6nB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Where would rhythm games PC and console players be without Harmonix? The studio that brought us Guitar Hero has become one of the go-to names for online rhythm games, and Fuser is one of its best. It’s entertaining because it’s different.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike other console, PC, and browser rhythm games, Fuser doesn’t put you under pressure.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, you’re not playing against the clock or battling bad guys. Instead, you’re free to experiment. In fact, that’s the aim. You’re positioned behind a set of decks with one simple task: create a hit track.</p>\n\n<p>For rhythm games enthusiasts, Fuser offers a break from the norm and an enjoyable one at that.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-genre-to-enjoy\">A Genre to Enjoy</h2>\n\n<p>Rhythm games aren’t for everyone. There are a lot of hardcore gamers that believe Fuser and Pistol Whip et al are nothing more than novelty offerings. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming of all varieties, whether it’s <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> with an RPG vibe or console first-person shooters, can be fun.</p>\n\n<p>The fact rhythm games require you to move and react to a beat doesn’t make them any less entertaining, skilled, or enjoyable. With that mind, it’s worth looking at the console, browser, and PC rhythm games listed in this guide.</p>\n\n<p>You never know, you might discover a talent for dancing, singing, or musical instruments that you never knew you had.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/27/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Sometimes it seems like rhythm games are only getting more popular","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/rhythm-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14706"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/"},"strings":{"title":"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo gamer or you play video games as part of a collective with friends: having a cool video game room at home can radically improve the immersion and authenticity of your gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>The last 24 months have been a very strange time indeed, but if we’re going to be spending more of our time indoors, we might as well do so in a fun, purpose-built gaming room, right?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What’s a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>A gaming room should be considered your very own area for escapism. A chance to relax and enter new virtual worlds in the comfort of your home. If you’re a serious gamer, having a recreational gaming space that’s comfortable and enhances your gameplay is worth its weight in gold.</p>\n\n<h2>What Does a Gaming Room Have?</h2>\n\n<p>Most state-of-the-art gaming rooms will have <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-monitor/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an impressive screen</a> to display your PC or console games. It might even be multiple screens, depending on the nature of the <em>game</em>.</p>\n\n<p>High-quality <a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-gaming-speakers/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound systems</a> that deliver HD-quality audio can also help to immerse you in the action, while stylish yet <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=gaming%20room%20setup&eq=gaming&etslf=3494&term_meta[]=gaming%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=room%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=setup%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comfortable furniture</a> makes hours-long gaming sessions that little bit better.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Lay Out a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>Always keep in mind practicality when designing a gaming bedroom. In an <em>ideal </em>world, your room will be without windows that encourage natural light to shine in and reflect onto your screen(s).</p>\n\n<p>If your video games room does have windows, keep the screens as far away from the windows as possible or invest in roller blinds that can provide blackout coverage. Also, consider wall-mounted shelves to store gaming accessories if tabletop space is at a premium.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do I Make My Room Like a Gamer Room?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyTylWtvLRA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're looking into turning your bedroom or leisure space into your very own gaming zone, first and foremost you need a gaming <em>chair</em>. You can get chairs that suit both PC and console gaming, as well as simulators for sports like motorsport.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming room accessories like smart lighting, storage, and decorations can all help to create an on-point theme for your gamer room.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re an avid player of PC-based <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> or you’ve successfully acquired one of the next-generation consoles, check out the following <em>10 ideas</em> to make your gaming bedroom the envy of your pals.</p>\n\n<h3>1. The Ultimate Gaming Room Ideas for RPG Enthusiasts</h3>\n\n<p>As with any <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG title</a>, you are transported to a fictional, virtual world, taking control of a game’s protagonist and making crucial decisions in the development of each character.</p>\n\n<p>With RPGs capable of delivering some of the most immersive, open-world experiences available, consider investing heavily in the biggest screen size possible. If it’s a desktop gaming room, look for a curved panoramic desktop monitor that offers truly expansive visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Similarly, for console games, curved 4K screens can help to create a visual that welcomes you in and ensures a vibrant display.</p>\n\n<p>If you are passionate about a <em>particular </em>RPG title, you could always decorate your space in the theme of your favorite games. For instance, a medieval RPG would look and feel great when played in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tavern that you can enjoy during and after RPG sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>2. The Best Gaming Room Setup for Shooters</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vW6OP6Rwpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're more of a sharp-shooter (in gaming terms), you’ll want a game room setup that gives you laser-like focus in highly pressurized situations.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a sniper or someone with the speed and accuracy to engage in rifle combat on the ground, it’s probably a good idea not to get too creative with the lighting in your room.</p>\n\n<p><em>Avoid</em> neon lights and bright backlit areas that can detract your attention from the targets at hand on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>In an ideal world, you would want to invest in a gaming chair that makes it easy to sit back and focus. You can find gaming chairs with backrest reclines at full tilt, allowing you to sit at whichever angle you find best to get a perfect aim on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>Aside from an ergonomic chair, you’ll want either desktop or bookshelf speakers to provide the adrenaline rush of gunfire ringing in your ears. If it’s a desktop shooter game, consider investing in a backlit keyboard to make it easier to find your key functions in an instant.</p>\n\n<h3>3. How to Create the Best Racing Video Game Room</h3>\n\n<p>If you have a need for speed, why not invest some time and money into creating your own sim racing cockpit at home? It’s the next best thing to physically sit inside the Formula 1 cars or supercars you may be racing on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>It all starts with the visuals. If you’re going to be racing with a view of an F1 car cockpit, it’s important you have panoramic views of the racetrack.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s a good idea to put together a trio of monitor screens that, angled correctly, provide awesome screen coverage of the track ahead and the vehicles around you – ideal for overtaking and fending off overtakers from your AI and human rivals.</p>\n\n<p>Get yourself a <a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-racing-wheel-and-pedal-for-iracing-and-your-budget/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game steering wheel</a> with pedals, preferably ones that offer motor feedback for the utmost realism. You can also get racing game chairs that sit really close to the ground, just like you would in an F1 cockpit.</p>\n\n<p>These seats also have reliable weight capacity and the height and tension is usually fully customizable for any gamer.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Ideal Games Room Ideas for Strategy Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>When it comes to winning at strategy games, it’s all about being ahead of the curve. If you’re able to plan and think ahead, you’ll always be able to stay ahead of that eight ball.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why strategy gamers should always ensure they have plenty of desktop space for planning and strategizing mid-game. Turn-based strategy games may require you to sit back and consider your next move.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s enough space for pen and paper or a strategy board, you’ll need the headspace to plan your attacks.</p>\n\n<p>If space is tight, it’s a good idea to invest in a space-saving entertainment center that can house your desktop unit or console and leave your desk space clutter-free.</p>\n\n<p>Consider a desk or cabinet that has pull-out drawers or cabinets, particularly if your gaming desk doubles up as a work desk.</p>\n\n<p>As with gaming keyboards for shooters, strategy gamers like you would benefit greatly from a backlit keyboard. This will help to improve the overall aesthetic of your gaming setup and find those all-important action keys when the moment’s right to strike.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Best Gaming Room Layout for Competitive Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eFQtmkTqHR4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you are serious about becoming a competitive eSports professional, you’ll need a gaming environment that allows you to be the best you can be.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, it requires minimal external interruptions. It’s a good idea to soundproof your games room, this will ensure you can focus squarely on your gaming. Equally, if you have neighbors it will ensure you don’t disrupt them with your gaming either.</p>\n\n<p>Any eSports chair you choose should be ergonomically designed for long spells of gaming. Make sure it is fully adjustable to suit your height.</p>\n\n<p>This is vital as it will prevent you from sitting hunched over your desktop and ensure your arms sit at the same height as your mouse and keyboard. This can guard against unwanted ailments such as repetitive strain injury.</p>\n\n<p>Ideally, a competitive gamer like you should have a multi-screen setup. You’ll want to be able to play, interact and research simultaneously, particularly if you’re involved in multiplayer eSports.</p>\n\n<p>You might be able to get away with one large screen for unwinding between sessions and multiple smaller screens combined for your gaming. Ambient lighting can also help to set the mood before, during, and after your sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The Perfect Video Gaming Room Setup for Sports Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Do you play sports simulation games like FIFA and Madden? You’ll want a gaming setup at home that you can kick back and immerse yourself in the white heat of battle.</p>\n\n<p>One clever option that some gamers have managed to achieve is using a widescreen monitor on a 5120x1440 aspect ratio. This has enabled them to view 90% of the pitch on FIFA, giving them <em>immense </em>perspective as the action unfolds.</p>\n\n<p>Another effective way to immerse yourself in sports simulation games is to invest in a suitable <a href=\"https://www.svsound.com/blogs/svs/74745091-how-does-a-great-home-theater-system-benefit-the-gaming-experience\" target=\"_blank\">home theater system</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Ensure the system fits neatly within your entertainment center or atop your gaming desktop. Surround sound would be preferable to help you feel the crowd noise and the on-field atmosphere.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a particular sport, you could always choose to theme your new games room around it. If you exclusively play FIFA, why not turn your gaming environment into a soccer stadium?</p>\n\n<p>You could use decals to embed seats and goals on the walls to make you feel like you’re playing in the middle of an iconic arena like Wembley or Old Trafford.</p>\n\n<h3>7. How to Set Up Your Gaming Room for Arcade Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wBh5eYhvRB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you find yourself yearning for a sense of nostalgia, why not turn your entertainment space into an arcade gaming room? If you are a sucker for <em>vintage</em>, old-school arcade gaming, pay homage to it.</p>\n\n<p>Locate and install some arcade machines in your room – preferably away from windows to prevent the glare of natural light on the classic screens of these machines.</p>\n\n<p>The addition of multiple arcade machines and screens helps to create a competitive atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. You could take the arcade gaming experience to another level with themed décor inspired by your favorite titles.</p>\n\n<p>It could be Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or any other title that was big in the 80s and 90s. You could always build your own classic arcade machine cabinets using old-school console controllers, joysticks, and other retro gaming paraphernalia.</p>\n\n<p>They make for excellent decoration and help to set the tone of this celebration of gaming nostalgia in a personalised way.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Creating the Perfect Gaming Environment for Horror Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Horror games are some of the most spine-tingling and atmospheric you’ll find. If sweaty palms and heart-pounding gaming sessions is your bag, it’s important to consider some gaming room ideas that bring out the best in your favorite titles in the horror genre.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, you should look to keep the lighting dark and intense. In an ideal world, you would use a basement or an internal room with no windows or natural light. If that’s not possible, do everything you can to keep that daylight out, be it shutters, curtains or blinds.</p>\n\n<p>Once that external light has been kept out, try to keep the interior light to a minimum too. Use accent lights around your entertainment system and any spooky decorations you want to add to your walls.</p>\n\n<p>Uplighters can create a very dramatic, imposing effect underneath them. It could be masks, glow-in-the-dark decals, or some creatively chilling paintwork like faux bloodstains.</p>\n\n<p>When it comes to playing horror games, it’s often the sound effects and a fitting soundtrack that build the tension best.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re looking for a new gaming chair for your horror gaming room, consider one which has inbuilt speakers around your ears, ensuring surround sound capability that’s sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Engaging as many senses as possible at once will really catapult you into the storyline.</p>\n\n<h3>9. The Coolest Gaming Setups for MMO Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>First and foremost, the one thing any MMO gamer needs is a sizeable desk. If you’re a loyal desktop PC gamer and you enjoy the thrill of massively multiplayer games online, you’ll need plenty of real estate to work with.</p>\n\n<p>This will enable you to get a multi-screen setup or one large widescreen monitor if you prefer. It will also give you enough room for a dedicated microphone should you need it to communicate clearly in real-time during your MMO sessions.</p>\n\n<p>As a fully-fledged MMO gamer, it’s likely you will be spending days, weeks, or even years in your chosen virtual worlds. That’s why it’s so important that you think practically about your gaming bedroom setup.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a specific MMO game, such as <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>, you might be able to find bespoke accessories to enhance your gaming. There are some WoW keyboards out there with dedicated WoW keysets, it’s the same with Lord of the Rings Online.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll also be able to find plenty of figurines of MMO-related games like WoW and Lord of the Rings available to customize your gaming room further still. You can get your hands on even bigger replica models that are designed to sit on display stands.</p>\n\n<p>Something like this could make the ideal surround for your entertainment center by acting as the cherry on top of a perfectly-themed space entirely unique to you.</p>\n\n<h3>10. How to Create an Atmospheric Gaming Bedroom for Action Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpdHcemnu3w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Action games offer some of the most fast-paced gaming you’ll find on any PC or console.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll have probably experienced a healthy balance of excitement and <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> through the years, but however much your emotions may swing, you’ll want to enjoy your action gaming in the comfort of a gaming room you can immerse yourself in.</p>\n\n<p>Sound is one of the first things that comes to mind when creating a games room for titles in the action genre. Most modern-day action games produce multi-channel sound, so you’ll need to consider the positioning for anything up to five or even seven speakers.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re strapped for space, consider a multi-channel soundbar that can be positioned on your desk or entertainment center and help to distribute the game’s surround sound as evenly as possible.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of a <em>particular </em>action title, why not decorate your recreational space accordingly? For example, if the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(franchise)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Halo franchise</a> is your thing, consider creating a futuristic gaming environment, with the most contemporary furniture, décor, and accessories.</p>\n\n<p>Anything that makes you feel like you’re stepping forward in time as you walk into your gaming room to play. Smart lighting can help to create a more edgy, modern feel for futuristic action titles.</p>\n\n<p>With multiple color settings, you can set the scheme for different levels or missions if you wish.</p>\n\n<h2>Your Gaming Room Setup Is All About Your Own Preferences</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, creating the right gaming room for you is about designing an environment that allows you to fully switch off from the stresses and strains of everyday life.</p>\n\n<p>A home video game room should be <em>detached </em>from reality and hopefully, these layout and accessory ideas will give you plenty of food for thought. It's all about indulging in whatever world you want to create and being a part of it for a while.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/1-positive-factors.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-24\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/24/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"You can create your own world with the right gaming room setup","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/perfect-gaming-room.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14703"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dnd-classes/"},"strings":{"title":"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"840000","description":"<p>The lesson is in session and today, we’re talking about <em>classes </em>in Dungeons & Dragons (DND). Only by understanding DND classes can you get the most from your medieval fantasy adventures. So, with this in mind, check out our guide to DND classes.</p>\n\n<p>RPGs, such as Dungeons & Dragons, are built on <em>engaging and complex </em>characters. Indeed, you can’t have living, breathing, and evolving worlds unless you’ve got two-dimensional characters with unique personalities and skills.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why classes are a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other popular RPGs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>This guide will take a look at DND classes and, as well as outline the main ones, we’ll explain what they are and why they’re important.</p>\n\n<p>By the time you’ve reached the end of this quest, you should be able to choose the perfect class and get the most from your medieval gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are DND Classes?</h2>\n\n<p>RPG classes define characters based on their <em>skills, abilities, personality, </em>and <em>nature</em>. There are classes in all types of RPG. From <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a>. Each class aligns with the overarching theme of a game and, in turn, the storyline.</p>\n\n<p>It’s these categories that make RPGs complex and engaging. Why? Because the mix of abilities ensures that no two sessions are the same. In other words, contrasting classes mean that each encounter has the potential to be different.</p>\n\n<p>So that’s the theoretical reason for <a href=\"/en/blog/rpg-classes/\">RPG classes</a>, but how does all of this manifest in reality? Moreover, what do classes <em>do </em>in DND?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5g8vbTne6Iw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Dungeons & Dragons classes are categories that define the traits a character defaults to in common situations. More specifically, DND classes refer to a character’s <em>special skills</em>, <em>vocation</em>, <em>tactics</em>, and <em>temperament</em>.</p>\n\n<p>These characteristics come into play when you’re fighting monsters, interacting with other characters, and exploring dungeons. In essence, the class determines how your character will act in different scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>Now, it’s important to note that DND classes don’t have to define how <em>you </em>react. For example, you may have chosen a class of character that’s strong. Therefore, their default move into confrontations is to fight i.e. because they’re strong.</p>\n\n<p>However, that doesn’t mean you have to fight. Instead, you could try to negotiate. Even if this isn’t a particular skill a class is known for, that doesn’t mean you can’t try it.</p>\n\n<p>In essence, <em>you’re</em> in control. You should use the main skills of a DND class to guide your decisions but don’t see them as the only route to success.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Do DND Classes Matter?</h2>\n\n<p>DND classes matter because you need to build a character in Dungeons & Dragons. The main areas you need to focus on when building a character are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Race</strong>: This is the ethnic background of your character. Common races in Dungeons & Dragons are the dwarfs, the elves, the humanoids, and the halflings.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Class</strong>: Your character will come from a class that has certain special skills and traits.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Ability </strong>Scores: Once you’ve chosen a race and class, it’s time to set the ability scores. The common way of doing this is by rolling four six-sided dice. The attributes you’re determining a value for are: Strength (Str), Dexterity (Dex), Constitution (Con), Intelligence (Int), Wisdom (Wis), and Charisma (Cha).</li>\n\t<li><strong>Naming</strong>: You need to give your character a name and backstory before bringing it to life.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Equipment</strong>: The final step in building a character is equipment. The weapons and armor available are determined by your character’s race and class.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>As you can see, DND classes are just one component of a larger puzzle. However, along with race, the class of your character is the most important decision you make because it determines the parameters of your abilities and equipment.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to ensure that you choose the appropriate DND class for your playing style and overall goals.</p>\n\n<h2>The Main D&D Classes</h2>\n\n<p>There are 12 main D&D classes as more have emerged as the series has evolved, but all sub-classes ultimately stem from the basic class. So, what are the basic D&D classes?</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Barbarian</li>\n\t<li>Bard</li>\n\t<li>Cleric</li>\n\t<li>Druid</li>\n\t<li>Fighter</li>\n\t<li>Monk</li>\n\t<li>Paladin</li>\n\t<li>Ranger</li>\n\t<li>Rogue</li>\n\t<li>Sorcerer</li>\n\t<li>Warlock</li>\n\t<li>Wizard</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Choosing a DND class is the first step in your journey, but it’s by no means the final move you’ll make. The aim is to use your character to explore new dungeons, take down dragons, and build networks. As such, you can progress within your class.</p>\n\n<p>That means you can unlock and/or improve class skills. For example, if wisdom is a particular skill within a class, you can improve your wisdom score as you progress in a game.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this demonstrates the need to choose an appropriate class before you start. There’s no point in choosing a DND class that’s known for its wisdom if you’re someone that values strength. The only caveat here is that most editions of Dungeons & Dragons allow for multiclassing.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can either play and advance in two classes simultaneously or you can branch out at a set point and change classes. This isn’t always possible or easy. However, it’s something to consider if you’re a serious player.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Find Your DND Class</h2>\n\n<p>You now know what DND classes are available, but what class is best in D&D? The answer is that there isn’t a “best” class, only the one that suits you. Yes, certain classes excel in different areas. But it all comes down to the way you like to play.</p>\n\n<p>For example, if you enjoy fighting, the best class for you is <em>Fighter </em>(more about the Fighter below).</p>\n\n<p>If you prefer casting spells, but you want the easiest DND class for beginners, <em>Warlocks </em>are perfect. The point here is that there are different DND classes for different needs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Choosing the correct class could be crucial for your success in DnD\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg\" style=\"width: 800px; height: 294px;\" /></p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to base your decisions on your natural playing preferences and, moreover, the strategies you want to employ.</p>\n\n<p>For example, you may naturally be drawn to the Fighter because you like confrontations. However, you might notice that other players in the game are also gravitating towards this class.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, in the interests of being different and, potentially, gaining an advantage, you choose to be a <em>Druid</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This is where experience and DND tactics come into play. Every move you make in a game will be influenced by the class you choose. That means you have to select the class you feel comfortable playing with, as well as one that can help you find an edge.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve mastered this, you should be well on your way to finding the perfect DND class.</p>\n\n<h2>DND Classes Explained</h2>\n\n<p>Knowing that choosing the right DND class is a matter of personal preference and tactics, the only way to make the right decision is to understand your options.</p>\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>12 DND classes</strong> and what their particular traits are:</p>\n\n<h2>Barbarian</h2>\n\n<p>The Barbarian was, initially, a sub-class of the Fighter. However, it evolved into a standalone class known for excelling in combat through a combination of fury and force.</p>\n\n<p>The Barbarian is often less skilled than a fighter, but powerful enough to make up the deficit with overall strength and aggression.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A great axe, any martial melee weapon, two-handed axes, any simple weapon, or an explorer’s pack with four javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Skills: Intimidation, survival, animal handling, perception, athletics, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Bard</h2>\n\n<p>Bards are versatile characters that are capable of fighting and using their minds. The main characteristic of a bard is that they have a way with words, such that they can turn them into magic spells.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A rapier, a longsword, any simple weapon, a diplomat’s pack, an entertainer’s pack, a lute, other musical instruments, dagger, and leather armor.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Three musical instruments.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Any three major skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Cleric</h2>\n\n<p>Combining strength and divine magic, Clerics are masters of healing. Characters in this DND class can control the undead and have powers over life and death, which makes them extremely useful in a number of situations.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Scale mail, leather armor, chainmail, a mace, a war hammer, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, a shield, and a holy symbol.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Religion, insight, history, medicine, and persuasion (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Druid</h2>\n\n<p>Druids are masters of nature. Like Clerics, they have a way with magic, but their powers don’t work against the undead. However, their spells are effective against nature to the extent that Druids can actually change into various types of animals.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields (armor and shields can’t be made of metal).</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, a druidic focus, an explorer’s pack, any simple melee weapon, a scimitar, wooden shield, any simple weapon.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Herbalism toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Intelligence and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Animal handling, arcana, medicine, insight, religion, nature, survival, and perception (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Fighter</h2>\n\n<p>Fighters can come from a variety of backgrounds, including former soldiers, adventurers, bodyguards, and bandit kings. However, the one thing that links them all is the ability to fight. These characters are hardy, strong, tactical, and skilled with weapons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail, leather armor, longbow and 20 arrows, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, two-handed axes, a martial weapon and a shield, two martial weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Constitution and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Acrobatics, athletics, history, animal handling, perception, insight, intimidation, and survival (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Monk</h2>\n\n<p>Monks are skilled fighters with a mystical edge. You should see these characters as masters of discipline. Introverted and not necessarily physically imposing. However, they can be deadly thanks to their apparent connection to another realm.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Darts, an explorer’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, any simple weapon, a short sword.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Any artisan’s tools or musical instrument.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Athletics, insight, religion, acrobatics, history, and stealth.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Paladin</h2>\n\n<p>Paladins are a DND class bound by honor and morality. They are, in essence, knights of the realm who are skilled fighters and spellcasters. However, they must always keep on the right side of good and uphold justice at all times.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail and a holy symbol, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, two martial weapons, a martial weapon and a shield, any simple melee weapon, and five javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Intimidation, athletics, medicine, insight, religion, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Ranger</h2>\n\n<p>Rangers are hunters and skilled with an axe. Their skills are honed through a life of cutting trees and working with wood, but they’re also useful in combat situations. Rangers are reclusive and not necessarily mystical, but they do have an affinity with nature.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A longbow and a quiver of 20 arrows, scale mail, leather armor, two short swords, two simple melee weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and dexterity.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, Athletics, animal handling, investigation, insight, perception, nature, and survival.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Rogue</h2>\n\n<p>The Rogue was an official base class from the Player’s Handbook in early editions of Dungeons & Dragons. As you’d expect, the Rogue doesn’t play by the rules. They are stealthy and skilled.</p>\n\n<p>Their main talents include finding and disarming traps, picking locks, and taking out unsuspecting opponents with sneak attacks.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, two daggers, thief’s tools, an explorer’s pack, burglar’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, short sword, a short bow and quiver of 20 arrows, and a rapier.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Thief’s toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, sleight of hand deception, performance, insight, acrobatics, persuasion, intimidation, investigation, perception, and athletics.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Sorcerer</h2>\n\n<p>The sorcerer may falter in a physical confrontation, but they’re masters of magic. Specifically, they’re masters of arcane magic and that makes them the most powerful characters in Dungeons & Dragons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Two daggers, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, a component pouch, an arcane focus, an explorer’s pack, and a dungeoneer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, intimidation, religious deception, insight, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Warlock</h2>\n\n<p>Warlocks were initially introduced as a non-core base class that practiced arcane magic. However, as Dungeons & Dragons evolved, they became the main class. Warlocks have magical powers endowed to them by supernatural beings such as demons.</p>\n\n<p>The defining feature of a Warlock is that they can use their magic at will and without limit.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A dungeoneer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, any simple weapon, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, leather armor, and two daggers.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, history, deception, investigation, intimidation, religion, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Wizard</h2>\n\n<p>Wizards won’t be much use in a fight if weapons are the key to victory. However, if spells are required, there are few that can match this character class. Unlike other magic-based DND classes, Wizards cast their spells based on acquired knowledge.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, they build up their repertoire of spells as the game evolves, which means they may start off as fairly weak but gain in strength.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A spellbook, an explorer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, and a dagger.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, medicine, religion history, insight, and investigation.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>A Lesson on DND Classes</h2>\n\n<p>As you can see, there are DND classes aplenty and each one has its own particular set of skills. The reality is that you can have fun and enjoy Dungeons & Dragons with any class.</p>\n\n<p>However, if you really want to get the most out of your sessions, it’s worth studying the traits and choosing those that pique your interest.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of magic, consider the Warlocks, Wizards, and Sorcerers. If you have a penchant for physical combat, check out the Fighters, Monks, and Barbarians. The lesson here is Dungeons & Dragons is a fantastically complex game with multiple twists and turns.</p>\n\n<p>Character classes contribute to these dynamics and that’s why you need to understand them <em>before</em> you embark on your first adventure.</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/dnd-classes/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_22/VKN_Blog-images---Vikings-weapons.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-14\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/14/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Choosing a DnD character requires some basic research","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/dnd-classes.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14694"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/"},"strings":{"title":"Video Game Aesthetics Are Important, Period. But Why?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Are you someone that values video games with a sense of artistic flair and innovation? If so, the chances are your video game selections may be hugely influenced by how a game looks as well as how it plays.</p>\n\n<p>Although gameplay may be the be-all and end-all to <em>some </em>gamers, game aesthetics are another differentiator among the gaming fraternity. Art designs that look dull or underdeveloped in line with a game’s theme will turn off some gamers.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>That’s why video game developers place increasing importance on the video game aesthetic angle, to drive engagement and encourage gamers to fully immerse themselves in their new virtual worlds.</p>\n\n<h2>What Is a Video Game Aesthetic?</h2>\n\n<p>A video game aesthetic focuses on how a game is stylized. The video game developers that successfully create unique and recognizable art styles for their characters, in-game items, accessories, and the gaming interface itself tend to stand the test of time.</p>\n\n<p>Those video games that lack their own sense of style are far more likely to disappear into the ether, as they are infinitely more forgettable than games that look and feel like their competitors.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/mobile-games/raid-shadow-legends/\"><img alt=\"Memorable game aesthetics mean memorable Games\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/raid/backgrounds/section-2.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>A solid comparison would be the old-school classics of Crysis and Duke Nukem 3D.</p>\n\n<p>Many considered Crysis to have the edge because of its superior graphics, but the unique styling and artistry of Duke Nukem helped it to become an iconic franchise that continues to stand the test of time.</p>\n\n<p>Duke Nukem’s weaponry and props were designed with the same cutting edge as the Duke himself. As for Crysis, although its graphics were ground-breaking at the time, newer shooters have been released, rendering it almost indistinguishable in the present day.</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/ljp5cPqrV4E\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The detail and power of a video game’s graphics are part of its overall aesthetic. Many other details combine to create a video game aesthetic.</p>\n\n<p>It could be <a href=\"/en/blog/social-gaming-and-sound/\">sound effects</a> or musical soundtracks that generate a new level of immersion, far beyond the superficial nature of graphics.</p>\n\n<p>Where some video game developers fail is to design their new games without a specific style or game aesthetics in mind.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, they focus on making their graphics as razor-sharp as possible, without considering the game’s concept or indeed the nuts and bolts of the gameplay itself.</p>\n\n<p>Without giving gamers the ability to truly engage and discover a deeper connection with a game, its longevity is questionable.</p>\n\n<h2>How Does a Video Game Aesthetic Differ from Its Graphics?</h2>\n\n<p>A common error made among gamers and indeed some within the gaming industry are to view video game aesthetics and graphics as the same thing. Of course, <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">graphics are vitally important</a> to the integrity of a video game.</p>\n\n<p>They help a game deliver greater detail, but detail alone does not dictate whether a game is good or bad. Graphics relate to the \"power\" of a game, but the aesthetics encompass the theme and style of a game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eOSHkv4TAo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A strong video game aesthetic can be equally powerful, if not more so, than graphics alone. It can demand a gamer’s full concentration, inviting them into a new digital environment.</p>\n\n<p>Although hardcore gamers may be prepared to overlook somewhat ugly art styling or user interfaces in favor of engaging core gameplay, the archetypal modern-day gamer is all about the gaming \"experience\".</p>\n\n<p>Aesthetics that feed into the theme and plot of a game are <em>far more likely</em> to draw <a href=\"https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/402181\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gen Z gamers</a> in than high-definition graphics or ultra-fast frame rates.</p>\n\n<h3>If You Value a Video Game Aesthetic, Does That Make You a Casual Gamer?</h3>\n\n<p>Not at all. A video game aesthetic is a number-one factor in game selection for some gamers. They want a game to look, feel and sound like its concept, allowing you to suspend reality and indulge in an other-worldly environment.</p>\n\n<p>Choosing your next game based on aesthetics is anything but shallow. It proves you’re someone that’s serious about developers designing and building unique experiences and challenges.</p>\n\n<p>To the casual gamer, high-fidelity HD graphics with 4k resolution and ray-tracing are rarely achievable anyhow. They may not have a powerful enough graphics processing unit to fulfill the potential of games that focus solely on graphics.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why games that have artistic consistency have a place in today’s gaming scene. As a visual medium, video game aesthetics matter to everyone – even if some gamers don’t realize it.</p>\n\n<h3>Are Video Games a Work of Art?</h3>\n\n<p>There is a convincing argument that video game design is absolutely a form of art. You only have to look at conventional art to see its existence in a video game aesthetic.</p>\n\n<p>Within a classical composition, shapes and lines provide the core elements of a painting or sculpture, just like they do when designing virtual three-dimensional environments.</p>\n\n<h3>What Is the Most Beautiful-Looking Video Game?</h3>\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful video games is <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/405324035195906046/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Final Fantasy XV</a>. This iconic franchise has long since offered an enchanting gaming experience and the latest edition in the series is no exception.</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/CNM6o9um1dc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The magnificent open-world of Eos contains a multitude of landscapes to explore, as well as a healthy number of jaw-dropping beasts to overcome. The success of this franchise is based on its ability to marry a unique and consistent aesthetic with engaging gameplay.</p>\n\n<h3>What Is the Most Visually Appealing Video Game?</h3>\n\n<p>The entire BioShock trilogy is one of the most visually striking, with the most recent release BioShock Infinite capturing the imagination like never before.</p>\n\n<p>It well and truly answers the question as to whether video games can be art, with its unique artistic styling providing architecture akin to a neoclassical city.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 7 Most Aesthetically Pleasing Video Games Revealed</h2>\n\n<p>Looking for titles that deliver the most impressive video game aesthetic? We’ve got you covered. Read on for seven of the finest examples of artistic styling in video games in recent times.</p>\n\n<h3>1. Journey</h3>\n\n<p>It’s almost been a decade since Thatgamecompany’s release of Journey on the PlayStation 3, but this adventure classic remains at the forefront of most gamers’ minds purely from an artistic perspective.</p>\n\n<p>Journey was later ported to PC and iOS in 2019, subject to popular demand, allowing many more to marvel in its visual and auditory art.</p>\n\n<p>This game is an exploration of a bleak desert landscape, as you embark on a survival mission by slaying enemies along the way. The game’s designers and illustrators confirmed their ambition to create a feeling of timelessness and its rather ethereal world achieves that.</p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/2013-03-05-journey-dishonored-and-the-room-win-big-with-bafta-game-awards.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2013 British Academy of Film and Television Arts</a> handed it five awards, including recognition for its <strong>Artistic and Audio Achievements</strong> – both of which helped to create a hugely moving aesthetic.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Limbo</h3>\n\n<p>Puzzle-platform title Limbo was a hugely successful indie game from Playdead, whose simple yet innovative 2D side-scroller aesthetic in black and white created a stripped-back gaming experience.</p>\n\n<p>The eeriness achieved from the black and white aesthetic immediately created a sense of fear and helplessness that perfectly fits the game’s narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Limbo was one of the most successful releases on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, receiving critical acclaim for its artistry, which was heavily inspired by <a href=\"https://www.acmi.net.au/stories-and-ideas/out-darkness-influence-german-expressionism/\" target=\"_blank\">film noir and German Expressionism</a>.</p>\n\n<p>The dark, bleak aesthetics are comparable with some <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a>, with the nameless boy protagonist used to create the “edge of hell” environment that the game’s creators wanted. Hence the use of the name Limbo with the Latin word \"limbus\" meaning \"edge\".</p>\n\n<h3>3. Flower</h3>\n\n<p>It’s another win for Thatgamecompany once again with their 2009 release of Flower. Designed by Nicholas Clark and Jenova Chen, the duo developed Flower as the natural successor to their previous game Flow.</p>\n\n<p>Jenova Chen was the brains behind the aesthetics of Flower, having been inspired to create this game due to the limited range of emotions generated by most modern-day video games.</p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.cinemablend.com/games/Spike-VGA-2009-Winners-List-21673.html\" target=\"_blank\">2009 Spike Video Game Awards</a> named Flower the <strong>Best Independent Game</strong>, with the narrative, told entirely through emotional cues and aesthetics.</p>\n\n<p>That’s because players control the wind, attempting to move a flower petal through the air with their controllers. Everything the petals touch gains a new lease of colorful life, which helps to create hopeful, joyous emotions.</p>\n\n<p>It’s the perfect opportunity to be at one with the world’s wind!</p>\n\n<h3>4. BioShock Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>The BioShock franchise has long held a proud reputation for realism, but BioShock Infinite takes the biscuit. You would be forgiven for forgetting that the virtual world in BioShock Infinite is a floating one.</p>\n\n<p>Such is the authenticity and commitment to designing a true-to-life early 1900s environment – complete with architectural and technological marvels.</p>\n\n<p>Critics acclaimed the in-game city of Columbia as one of the game’s brightest assets. The city was described as one of the “most visually captivating” by GamesRadar’s Lucas Sullivan, who remarked on the aesthetic’s attention to detail.</p>\n\n<p>It’s, therefore, no surprise to see Infinite scoop <strong>Best Visual Design</strong> at the 2013 Golden Joystick Awards and <strong>Best Visual Art</strong> at the 14th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards.</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/KCHb39Zrsqs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3>5. Uncharted</h3>\n\n<p>The Uncharted franchise is the brainchild of Amy Hennig, who has worked in close collaboration with developers Naughty Dog to deliver some truly spectacular action-adventure games on the PlayStation.</p>\n\n<p>The original launched in 2007 on the PS3, and its four games have since sold over 41 million units worldwide. Much of this is largely due to the stunning video game aesthetic of the series.</p>\n\n<p>The fourth edition – A Thief’s End – is considered one of the most stunning and immersive console games of all time.</p>\n\n<p>With its blend of handcrafted graphics and game environments honed by Physically Based Rendering (PBR), A Thief’s End provides a unique layer of depth both in terms of micro and macro-environmental storytelling.</p>\n\n<p>Everything has its rightful place, right down to the most inanimate real-world objects.</p>\n\n<h3>6. Red Dead Redemption 2</h3>\n\n<p>There is a reason why Rockstar Studios’ Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the <a href=\"https://screenrant.com/rdr2-sales-best-selling-rockstar-games-lists/#:~:text=Rockstar%20currently%20has%20five%20games,in%20the%20past%20four%20years.\" target=\"_blank\">best-selling video games</a> of all time.</p>\n\n<p>This release alone has sold over 39 million units, which is staggering when you compare the 41 million units shifted across all four Uncharted titles.</p>\n\n<p>That reason is the magnificence of its aesthetic, with its eight years of development focusing on depicting a real-world reflection of the in-game characters and world.</p>\n\n<p>David Meikleham of GamesRadar described it as the “pinnacle of video game design” in the present day.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Keza MacDonald of The Guardian labeled it a “high water-mark for lifelike video game worlds”, such as the attention to detail with features like its dynamic weather system and an ecology of flora and fauna that offers unrivaled realism and physicality.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of video game aesthetics, Red Dead Redemption 2 has set the standard for <a href=\"/en/games/category/new-games/\">new games</a> on eighth-generation games consoles in the open-world genre.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Hades</h3>\n\n<p>Supergiant Games has released some hugely impressive indie games in its time, but there have been none more popular than Hades.</p>\n\n<p>The 2020 action role-playing game is set in ancient Greece. You play the role of Zagreus, the prince of the Underworld, and embark on a journey to Mount Olympus and evade the clutches of his father, Hades. The game is displayed in <a href=\"https://www.quora.com/What-is-an-isometric-game\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an isometric format.</a></p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest positives about Hades from an aesthetic point of view is its thematic consistency. The gaming environment and the protagonist himself are oozing with mythological charm, as is so much of the environment’s architecture.</p>\n\n<p>It was nominated for Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2020 and won Best Game Design at the 17th British Academy Games Awards.</p>\n\n<h2>Can You Imagine Playing a Game That Is Not Aesthetic?</h2>\n\n<p>On reflection, many gamers may read this and consider that visuals <em>do </em>matter more to them than they initially realized.</p>\n\n<p>The harsh reality is that it’s much harder for gamers to immerse themselves in a game that’s clunky and lacking in personality, than a good-looking game with a unique art direction.</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/video-game-aesthetic/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Video Game Aesthetics Are Important, Period. 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But what does GaaS stand for in gaming and how does it work? This is a type of revenue model that allows game developers to generate continuous income from a game.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers also benefit, as they have the chance to spend their money on what is important to them, rather than everyone having to spend on exactly the same things. The signs are that it's something that is here to stay, so let’s see how it started and where it might go from here.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-background-of-gaas\">The Background of GaaS</h2>\n\n<p>The subject of <a href=\"https://www.wepc.com/statistics/video-gaming-monetization/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game monetization</a> became a vast subject as the industry expanded at an incredible rate in the last part of the 20th century. The traditional retail purchase method of buying games in land-based stores was becoming increasingly replaced by <em>digital </em>distribution.</p>\n\n<p>Yet, this still led to a lop-sided model where developers could make most of their money from the launch of a game, but then their revenue would drop off once sales fell.</p>\n\n<p>As the games market diversified, it was also becoming clear that games had to cater to a broad group of players with different tastes, playing styles, and budgets.</p>\n\n<p>This led to games as a service emerging as an alternative that offered a more stable, sustainable way of doing business.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"less-money,-improved-transactions\">Less Money, Improved Transactions</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"GaaS makes games more customizable\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/june/illustrations/26.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>By collecting smaller amounts of money more regularly, the developers realized they could plan updates and expansion packs more carefully while allowing players to choose exactly what they paid for.</p>\n\n<p>Games as a service first became popular in massively multiplayer online (MMO) <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a>. Gamers would pay for features such as enhanced weapons and skins to help them progress through these games.</p>\n\n<p>This trend began to take off around 2007 / 2008, as some of the most popular games of that period began to introduce this model.</p>\n\n<p>By adopting the GaaS principles, the pioneers of this way of playing could establish ongoing revenue streams for <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"dynamic-game-pricing\">Dynamic Game Pricing</h3>\n\n<p>This can prove to be more profitable than the previous model of selling the game for a fixed price, if it stays popular with enough gamers for long enough. This compares favorably to the games as a product method that games publishers had used previously.</p>\n\n<p>This way of doing business meant that the developer could earn <em>enormous </em>sums in a short period, but could then go through a lull once the game’s sales had tailed off and they worked on bringing out new titles.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Mobile gamers will possibly rule the market\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/week_7/11_Mobile.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-mobile-market-report-2021-free-version/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">success of mobile gaming</a> has allowed games as a service to continue to grow. The idea of offering a game that is free to play, but that has in-game purchases or subscriptions, appeals to mobile gamers.</p>\n\n<p>This type of gamer often looks to pass some time playing in a way that suits them and without making big purchases.</p>\n\n<p>The list of the highest-grossing <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> includes titles with earnings that stretch into billions of dollars and are still growing at an impressive rate. There is no doubt that GaaS has helped these games to earn such high amounts of revenue sustainably.</p>\n\n<p>The success of this approach has encouraged games producers to regularly produce new content and updates, making their games fresher and more interesting for players in the longer term. We can see games as a service in a wide range of varied titles.</p>\n\n<p>So how is it applied to so many different games?</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-work?\">How Does It Work?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Real and in-game money\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-1.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>The GaaS model is simple to understand. The publisher typically makes the game available for free, or for a small cost. After that, players have the option of paying to access additional features or continuing to play under a subscription.</p>\n\n<p>Each player then has the freedom to decide whether to pay and, if so, <em>what </em>they spend their money on.</p>\n\n<p>The same approach doesn’t work on every game. So developers have to alter the overall method used so that it fits in with different games and audience demands.</p>\n\n<p>This adds to the feeling that it's a revenue model that takes the player’s needs into account as much as the developer’s. We can split out games as service types into the following categories:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"subscriptions\">Subscriptions</h3>\n\n<p>Subscriptions are often carried out monthly and provide regular income that allows the developer to run the servers and introduce new content.</p>\n\n<p>A gamer may need to pay for a subscription after their free trial period has ended, or once they reach a certain level of experience or exploration in the game. It's a particularly common approach in <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Services that allow you to choose from a wide variety of different games rather than a single title also used subscriptions. We can see this approach in many services, and it also opens up the possibility of carrying out <a href=\"/en/blog/what-is-cloud-gaming/\">cloud gaming</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"games-with-microtransactions\">Games with Microtransactions</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Loot boxes filled with game goodies\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_14/grinding-4.jpg\" title=\"\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here, the player spends more on small in-game purchases, which may be carried out regularly or on a less frequent basis. The cost of each transaction is usually just a fraction of the price of a full game under the conventional purchasing model.</p>\n\n<p>You can buy various items in this way, from new maps to useful gear, clothing, health, in-game currency, or power-ups.</p>\n\n<p>This can come in the shape of <a href=\"/en/blog/truple-a-games-microtransactions-loot-boxes/\">loot boxes</a>, which often give the player a randomly chosen item. Not every player will pay for microtransactions, but they are designed to appeal to as many players as possible.</p>\n\n<p>Even if each transaction is minimal, if a game has millions of regular players, then the total can add up quickly.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"season-passes\">Season Passes</h3>\n\n<p>The idea of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_pass_(video_games)\" target=\"_blank\">season passes in gaming</a> first appeared in about 2010 or 2011. They allow you to buy access to future content, and they can be purchased when buying the game or at a later stage.</p>\n\n<p>One of the key issues is that the season pass is bought without knowing exactly what updates it will give access to later.</p>\n\n<p>Someone who doesn’t buy a season pass can still play the game. Yet, they won’t be able to enter any new maps, missions, or modes that are released. You might also see a battle pass mentioned as a method of providing games as a service.</p>\n\n<p>This is a similar concept, but it allows the player to carry out challenges to enter brand new customization options.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"combinations-of-gaas-features\">Combinations of GaaS Features</h3>\n\n<p>Some titles include two or more different aspects of games as a service in them. For example, with lifestyle games, you may see the chance to buy equipment, in-game currency, or game updates.</p>\n\n<p>The developer has to look for an approach that suits them and their users.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"who-benefits-from-this-approach?\">Who Benefits from This Approach?</h2>\n\n<p>Are games as a service bad? No, provided it's done fairly and transparently, with no <em>obligation </em>or pressuring players to spend money. It offers an option to purchase extra content that can benefit everyone involved in making or playing games.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Developers and players can benefit from GaaS\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-3.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>Game developers can derive great financial rewards from the games as a service model. If they produce a game that appeals to many players, they can receive a stable level of income from it over a long period.</p>\n\n<p>However, it's also fair to say that players can benefit from this arrangement. You can play a game that interests you for free. You can then decide whether to pay to keep playing it and progress further. There is no obligation to spend money on it.</p>\n\n<p>There is the chance for the player to set their budget for the game. They may spend more than they would have done in buying a game outright under the traditional approach, paying regularly to keep it fresh and interesting.</p>\n\n<p>Or they could opt against making too many microtransactions and look for a new game when they feel the need for some change.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"gaas,-gamers-&-game-developers\">GaaS, Gamers & Game Developers</h2>\n\n<p>Gamers can now choose exactly how to play a game, based on what interests them most of all. In this way, they can spend their money on weapons, maps, skins, or whatever they think will keep them playing the game and enjoying it.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Games are becoming more personalized\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/mmo-mmorpg-3.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>This should allow them to keep their interest in a game for longer, rather than giving up on it once they have completed the original levels or a series of missions.</p>\n\n<p>Studies have shown that the overall revenue comes from a small percentage of the player base. For example, in some games, about 5% of the players pay 20 times more than the average level of revenue generated per user.</p>\n\n<p>This small number of gamers is enough to provide the revenue needed to carry on developing the game for everyone’s benefit, making the games as a service approach sustainable without needing everyone to pay all the time.</p>\n\n<p>Another point to remember is that the games as a product approach we saw in the past lowers the incentive for developers to fix bugs or otherwise continue to work on a game that has already been released.</p>\n\n<p>With GaaS, it becomes more financially sensible for them to keep working on a game as long as people will pay for it.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"illegal-game-copies-&-gaas\">Illegal Game Copies & GaaS</h2>\n\n<p>As for the developers, they also benefit from a lowered risk of people selling pirated copies of their work. This is one of the key changes when they adopt games as a service rather than games as a product.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Illegal copies can cause great losses for developers\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/week_7/17_working_together.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since the price of the game itself is no longer their primary source of income, they won’t lose out as much if illegal copies are sold. Therefore, they get a fairer reward for their work by receiving the money that players spend on their games.</p>\n\n<p>This doesn’t provide a guarantee that game developers will earn more than they did before. When adjusted for inflation, the revenue earned on long-term classics from the 80s and 90s still put them at the top of the list of the highest-grossing games across all formats.</p>\n\n<p>However, it does now give them a way of generating a steady income stream. This new model has changed the way the industry works for the better.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-potential-future-of-games-as-a-service\">The Potential Future of Games as a Service</h2>\n\n<p>As we have seen, games as a service is a part of the gaming world that has become important in recent years.</p>\n\n<p>While there has been some controversy over elements such as loot boxes, this is now an accepted part of the industry that we should see in more and more new games from now on.</p>\n\n<p>Where do games as a service go from here? One possibility is that we see an increasing level of diversity, with each of the different categories we looked at earlier growing in size.</p>\n\n<p>The introduction of new types of GaaS methods could give gamers new ways of making the most of their gaming while helping developers to carry on creating fresh content.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Games as a Service can improve for both players and creators\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_20/clan-leader-3.jpg\" style=\"width: 888px; height: 600px;\" /></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"blockchain-technology-in-gaas\">Blockchain Technology in GaaS</h3>\n\n<p>Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are elements of games built on blockchain technology. They may become collectible items that people can sell to other players for large amounts of money. This may become one of the fastest-growing GaaS sectors in the future.</p>\n\n<p>We have already seen that there is a demand for this type of game, with traders selling the most popular crypto assets for profits. These are sometimes called <a href=\"/en/blog/play-to-earn/\">play-to-earn games</a> because of the opportunity they present for making money on them.</p>\n\n<p>The developers gain a percentage of the completed trades, meaning that they carry on making more money if the title grows in popularity and the NFTs become sought after.</p>\n\n<p>Players can also trade on some non-blockchain games, with the developer again taking a small percentage from each transaction.</p>\n\n<p>The fact that they can customize each way of playing to suit the individual players is a huge point that should ensure that games as a service continue to grow in popularity.</p>\n\n<p>It's difficult to imagine going back to a situation in which we each pay the same amount to get the same access to every part of a game.</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/what-is-gaas/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"What Is Games as a Service and How Does It Work?\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-2.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-17\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/17/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/what-is-gaas.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13667"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/realistic-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Revealed: 10 Games with the Most Realistic Graphics","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Throughout the development of gaming culture, one important feature that has always been highly sought-after by devs and gamers alike is photorealism. When we boot up our favorite games, we want to be immersed in the story on offer.</p>\n\n<p>Often, the most effective way to do this is to ensure realistic games, or games with the most realistic graphics as possible.</p>\n\n<p>This is why some of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling titles of the past decade are those that can boast truly photorealistic graphics that can transport the player into the heart of the story.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Of course, we're not saying that <a href=\"/en/games/platform/flash-games/\">flash games</a> do not have their merits, as these can often be superior to even the most realistic video game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>However, there is a lot to be said for a game with graphics so sharp and clear that it feels like you really are shooting your way through a <a href=\"https://tropedia.fandom.com/wiki/Zombie_Apocalypse\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">zombie apocalypse</a>, or <a href=\"https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Races_in_GTA_Online\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">racing a supercar</a> through the streets of Manhattan, or colonizing the vast reaches of <a href=\"https://www.mobiusdigitalgames.com/outer-wilds.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">outer space</a>.</p>\n\n<p>So, here are <em>the</em> most realistic games to ever be released:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Ghost of Tsushima</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/iqysmS4lxwQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The contender for the top spot might seem obvious to some, given how this game blew pretty much everyone away with its cutting-edge graphics.</p>\n\n<p>\"Ghost of Tsushima\" is a PS4/PS5 game exclusive that takes place in 13th century Japan, on the dreamy island of Tsushima. You play the role of a battle-hardened Samurai who must cross the vast expanse of the island to wrest back control from invading Mongol forces.</p>\n\n<p>This is a game that brings the beautiful natural setting alive in vivid technicolor, while also rendering human movements and sounds that are more realistic than <em>anything </em>that has been done before. This is what makes this title the most realistic game in the world today.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Red Dead Redemption II</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dw_oH5oiUSE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The sequel to the smash-hit RDR1 and one of the best-selling games of all time, RDR2 is a masterclass in games with the most realistic graphics. This is probably the most realistic video game because of the sheer <em>scale </em>of it all.</p>\n\n<p>RDR2 is a western epic set across one of the most ambitious open-world environments ever created, and every single plant, animal, and human is unique and appears to be just as real as anything you would outside of the game.</p>\n\n<p>RDR2 is a game that brings its enthralling environment to life like no other game before or since has achieved, which is why it remains a top contender for the most realistic game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>It only makes sense that RDR2 would be the first of multiple Rockstar titles to make it onto this list. The production team, which has offices and studios in several countries, has attracted global renown for its ability to painstakingly recreate realistic and convincing digital environments.</p>\n\n<p>One of the main ways in which Rockstar approaches its open worlds, including the vast expanse of New Hanover, is to develop an animation for literally <em>everything</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This means that every flower, every cloud, every bird's wing - all of it has its own animation to ensure that it moves in its own way, just as it would in the real world.</p>\n\n<p>Another tactic that Rockstar uses to great effect in RDR2 is the player avatar itself, which will be impacted by everything the world throws at it:</p>\n\n<p>Step in a puddle and expect muddy boots. Eat some stew in the pub late at night and you'll run around with a stain on your duster for days. Bump into the same NPC more than once and expect them to give you a piece of their mind.</p>\n\n<p>It is this commitment to detail that sets Rockstar, and Red Dead Redemption 2, apart from their peers.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Call of Duty Mobile</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bcg2Pmo4WV4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What is the most realistic looking game? Many often cast their minds to next-gen console titles.</p>\n\n<p>However, sometimes credit is due to developers that can use the limited resources of smartphone GPUs to produce a game that is more photorealistic than the vast majority of console content out there.</p>\n\n<p>We are talking of course, about Call of Duty Mobile, an award-winning FPS that demonstrates just how far <a href=\"/en/games/os/ios-games/\">iOS games</a> have come, and how many of the best games around can now be <a href=\"/en/blog/best-mobile-games-2021/\">found on mobile</a>.</p>\n\n<p>This is an online first-person <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooter</a> that pushes the hardware limits of smartphones to the absolute maximum, with gorgeous results.</p>\n\n<h2>4. GTA V</h2>\n\n<p>No list of realistic games would be complete without mentioning Grand Theft Auto V, which is probably one of the <a href=\"https://www.denofgeek.com/games/grand-theft-auto-sales-figures-best-selling-video-game-franchises/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">most commercially successful console titles</a> to ever be released.</p>\n\n<p>Although there are other open-world games out there with arguably more realistic graphics, few others can bring the modern world to life like GTA V.</p>\n\n<p>Anyone who has strolled the manic and bleak streets of Los Santos (a somewhat exaggerated version of 2010s Los Angeles) will testify to the ability of this game to capture the essence of contemporary urban life in a way that few others before or since have achieved.</p>\n\n<p>This is what realistic games have the power to do.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Death Stranding</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlMpN26ts7s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A haunting, unusual game that probably deserves the award for being the most timely video game ever released, Death Stranding is one of the few games that genuinely appears to be actual video footage.</p>\n\n<p>Every skin cell, hair follicle, and clothing wrinkle is painstakingly rendered, making this a game that feels like anything but. The subject matter also makes for a sobering experience.</p>\n\n<p>Released in spring 2020 and set in the near future, the player steps into the shoes of a courier who must deliver vital resources to isolated, cut-off communities across a post-apocalyptic world, where plague and aliens make venturing outside dangerous.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like something you could use more of in your life, then give Death Stranding a try.</p>\n\n<p>What really sets this game apart is the Herculean efforts the production team went through to ensure movie-level graphics and visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Kojima Productions, the developer, meticulously scanned real-world objects such as cellphones, weapons, and furniture to ensure totally realistic renderings. Meanwhile, skin and materials have been rendered with dozens of layers to bring every crease and fold to life, all of which are powered by the seriously powerful Decima engine.</p>\n\n<p>All of this makes the star-studded cast of the game - which features A-listers such as Léa Seydou, Mads Mikkelsen, and Norman Reedus, among others - feel like they are right there in the room with you.</p>\n\n<h2>6. Control</h2>\n\n<p>A sleeper hit from a Finnish game studio that is emerging as something of a cult classic, the 2019 game Control shows us all how even supernatural stories can be transformed into realistic games.</p>\n\n<p>The setting is the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control, a windowless skyscraper in Manhattan that houses a vast universe of telekinetic monsters and terrifying phenomena.</p>\n\n<p>You must explore this 50s-era building and use your own telekinetic powers to tear it apart inch by inch in the hunt for your missing brother.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this is a game that offers unparalleled immersion into a truly unique environment, one where every single bootprint on the shiny marble floors makes the game feel more and more realistic.</p>\n\n<p>The setting is brought to life through the use of ray tracing, an emerging technique that uses rendering algorithms to <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_(video_game)#Technology\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">digitally reproduce light and shadows</a> in hyperrealistic ways, making it one of the most realistic games to date.</p>\n\n<p>As of 2022, Control is one of only a <em>handful </em>of games in existence to have used this technique to bring a photorealistic environment to life, using ray tracing to add texture to the brutalist environs and shine to the metallic surfaces of the FBC.</p>\n\n<h2>7. Cyberpunk 2077</h2>\n\n<p>This might seem like a <em>controversial </em>entry, given the enormous problems experienced by the players and the overworked devs of this famously buggy game.</p>\n\n<p>However, for people playing Cyberpunk on a souped-up gaming PC or a next-gen console, most of the bugs have been ironed out and what is left is the truly immersive and photorealistic future city that the developers originally intended.</p>\n\n<p>Sky City is a beauty to behold, when everything is working correctly. It is something that feels in equal measure outlandish and eerily plausible as the future of urban living, which is exactly what makes Cyberpunk one of the most realistic games we have ever played.</p>\n\n<h2>8. The Last of Us: Part Two</h2>\n\n<p>Just when we thought the first one couldn't be topped, out comes the sequel that scooped up every gaming award in existence and was immediately subjected to a bidding war over movie rights. The Last of Us: Part Two, has all of the same great ingredients as its predecessor.</p>\n\n<p>A terrifying post-apocalyptic world filled with fungus-infected zombies, hauntingly believable characters, and unforgettable vistas of a world that went suddenly, horribly over the cliff edge.</p>\n\n<p>What makes this sequel stand out, even more, is the unprecedented realism it offers. The graphics and the haunting world that it renders are unlike anything we have ever seen, which only adds to the pure terror of this stealthy survival horror.</p>\n\n<p>This series is produced by Naughty Dog, which is fast rising as a competitor to Rockstar for its commitment to rendering photorealistic in-game worlds, and ensuring only the most realistic games made it out of the studio.</p>\n\n<p>TLOU2 makes extensive use of motion capture technology from the cast hired to play the actors, meaning that pretty much every movement you see in the cut scenes is a real one.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Naughty Dog actually decamped to Seattle (where the game is set) and spent months there before beginning development, capturing every building and surface to ensure a most realistic depiction of the city as possible.</p>\n\n<h2>9. Forza Horizon 5</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DPQBxxu_ut4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>There are plenty of driving games that have gone down the realism approach, but very few have succeeded.</p>\n\n<p>It takes some very skilled developers to get the right balance between vivid racing, photorealistic graphics, and realistic driving mechanics that are not too difficult to learn.</p>\n\n<p>Fortunately, it seems like there was no shortage of talent in the team behind Forza Horizon 5, the game that manages to deftly pull off all of these. If you have never played a racing game before, make sure it is this one.</p>\n\n<p>It is the closest most of us will ever come to racing a souped-up Bugatti around the rim of an active volcano.</p>\n\n<p>What really stands FH5 apart from competitor titles is its ability to render stunning real-world racing environments both up-close and at a distance, all while your car does <em>200 miles per hour</em>.</p>\n\n<p>The developer, Playground Games, achieves this through the extensive use of a technique known as photogrammetry, which involves recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant imagery and collecting as much data as possible on individual objects.</p>\n\n<p>This is a painstaking level of attention to detail that makes this one of the most realistic games in the driving genre to date.</p>\n\n<h2>10. Microsoft Flight Simulator</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeixuIaNpmA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Sometimes, realistic gaming requires a genuine commitment to the physics and technical requirements of the real-world environment you are trying to emulate. That is why the 2020 Microsoft Flight Simulator is such a worthy addition to this list.</p>\n\n<p>Used widely for real-life pilot training around the world, while also being enjoyed by leisure players of all stripes, this is a game that takes one of the most amazing things a human can do - take flight - and brings it straight into your living room in photorealistic detail.</p>\n\n<p>This game mimics pretty much everything about what it is like to take control of a real-life aircraft, which is exactly what makes it such a joy to play, even if it is pretty difficult.</p>\n\n<p>These are the most realistic games that you can play in 2022. Whether you're looking to bring a real-world location to life or experience a fantasy that can only ever be rendered in the virtual, these are the games that will allow you to do it!</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/realistic-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Revealed: 10 Games with the Most Realistic Graphics\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2016/11/4.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/13/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/realistic-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13663"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/stream-sniping/"},"strings":{"title":"Everything You Need to Know About Stream-Sniping","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Whether you’re a fan of deathmatch free-for-alls or RTS epics, you have probably watched a video game live stream of your favorite title. You may even broadcast your own gaming sessions on popular platforms such as Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>Game streaming platforms are increasingly integral to both the video gaming industry and the wider creator economy. Today, more than 15 million people actively view streams on Twitch <a href=\"https://mediakix.com/blog/top-twitch-statistics-live-streaming-game-platform/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">every single day</a>, collectively consuming <em>71 million hours</em>’ worth of content per day.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Video game live streaming has cemented the global status and careers of some of the most successful streamers, with gamers such as <a href=\"/en/blog/ninja-gamer-in-raid/\">Ninja</a>, Rubius, and Tfue boasting millions of followers and millions of dollars in annual earnings based solely on their streaming activities.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you are a huge fan of the hottest Twitch streamers or are an aspiring streaming superstar yourself, you need to be aware of the practice of stream-sniping. But what is stream sniping exactly?</p>\n\n<p>To find out the full stream-sniping meaning, why it matters, and how you can stop it from happening to you, read this complete guide to find out.</p>\n\n<h2>What is Stream Sniping?</h2>\n\n<p>First, let’s break down the actual stream sniping meaning. In a nutshell, stream-sniping is <em>the act of hijacking or derailing another user's live stream in order to either prevent them from completing a task or simply to harass that user</em>.</p>\n\n<p>Stream-sniping can happen in a few different ways. Most commonly, stream-sniping takes the form of entering a streamer’s broadcast of a game and using an informational or resource advantage to harass the player and prevent them from making any progress in the game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/mVfNBCt4ZYs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One could take advantage of the streamer’s broadcast to learn their exact location on the map in a game such as <a href=\"https://www.callofduty.com/content/atvi/callofduty/warzone/web/en/home.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Call of Duty: Warzone</a> and continually kill them.</p>\n\n<p>A stream-snipe like this could even involve multiple malicious users gatecrashing a stream and ganging up on the streamer to prevent them from making any progress in their game.</p>\n\n<p>It’s not hard to see why stream-sniping is so insidious, and why major streaming platforms such as Twitch are making serious moves to ban the practice (more on this later). Stream-sniping can severely impede the ability of a creator to make content for their audience.</p>\n\n<p>This also ruins the experience for the fans, who will be tuning in to watch their favorite creator play. Meanwhile, stream-sniping is also regularly used to harass gamers, with particularly ugly incidents targeting female gamers having come into the spotlight in recent months.</p>\n\n<p>At its core, stream-sniping is a deeply unfair practice. It is a form of cheating that spoils the fun for everyone and goes against all of the principles of fair play.</p>\n\n<p>It can also be <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">immensely frustrating</a> for anyone who watches game streams to get an insight into the hottest new games, as sniping obstructs the ability of the streamer to explore the game in question.</p>\n\n<p>This is why the meaning of stream sniping is so important to understand, whether you are a creator or an audience member.</p>\n\n<h2>Different Types of Stream-Sniping</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_92V0WoLXlE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Delving into \"What is stream sniping?\", it is important to revisit our earlier point about how there are multiple ways that a malicious user could go about it. These are the most common types of stream-sniping activities we are seeing on platforms at the moment:</p>\n\n<h3>Ghosting</h3>\n\n<p>This is another word for the kind of stream-sniping we described above. It is the most widespread form of stream-sniping, one that is simply a form of cheating in which a user will use a live stream to gain a tactical advantage in an online game.</p>\n\n<p>This might involve using the stream to find out where the streamer is on the map, in order to always stay one step ahead. This is obviously unfair, not least because the streamer does not have the luxury of being able to see where the malicious user is on the map.</p>\n\n<p>Another form of ghosting might involve playing the long game, viewing a streamer’s broadcasts in order to learn their playing style, and anticipating it.</p>\n\n<p>It might involve using a broadcast to learn what kind of weapons or mods a streamer is using so that the user can always out-gun them in the lobby.</p>\n\n<h3>Trolling</h3>\n\n<p>This is simply a form of disruptive gatecrashing designed to do nothing more than irritate the streamer and the audience, preventing the streamer from actually getting anything done in the game itself.</p>\n\n<p>It might involve multiple trolls entering the same match or lobby as the streamer and just doing everything possible to obstruct them and make it impossible for them to complete their objective or show their audience anything about the game.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, and live-streaming platforms are certainly no exception.</p>\n\n<h3>Harassment</h3>\n\n<p>This is the darkest side of stream-sniping, one that can have extremely pernicious real-world consequences. It can largely be described as the act of invading a streamer’s broadcast in order to engage in targeted harassment and abuse.</p>\n\n<p>This is something that certain communities in the gaming world, such as female or LGBTQ streamers, often have to contend with.</p>\n\n<p>At its most dangerous, this practice manifests as something known as “IRL stream sniping”, where streamers are targeted, harassed, and even assaulted in person by malicious trolls. It should come as no surprise that this is a banned practice on all streaming platforms.</p>\n\n<p>Anyone caught engaging in this sort of activity can expect a lifetime ban at best and serious legal action at worst.</p>\n\n<h2>Stream-Sniping is Not Always Bad</h2>\n\n<p>It's worth noting that not <em>all </em>stream-sniping is necessarily bad. Sometimes, stream-snipes are organized as a wholesome way of showing love to a particular streamer or organizing an in-game surprise event such as a virtual flash mob.</p>\n\n<p>One of the more affirming examples of stream-sniping examples was seen in August 2021, when the streaming superstar Melina was bombarded with expressions of support and wholesome questions from her fans during a stream, with some <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-streamer-in-hysterics-after-waves-of-irl-stream-snipers-hijack-broadcast-1626151/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pretty adorable results</a>.</p>\n\n<p>To really understand the meaning of stream sniping, it is worth keeping in mind that it is not always used in a wholly negative context. However, the vast majority of times the connotation is, unfortunately, a negative one.</p>\n\n<h2>High-Profile Stream-Sniping Incidents</h2>\n\n<p>Stream-sniping has been around since the very dawn of game streaming, often with unpleasant and pretty infuriating results.</p>\n\n<p>There are countless examples of stream-sniping from the past year alone that have severely impeded the ability of creators to actually get their content out to their fans.</p>\n\n<p>In July 2021, the streaming mega-star xQc was playing a few rounds of Warzone when his stream, which was being viewed by thousands of people at the time, <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/xqc-explodes-warzone-stream-snipers-twitch-stream-1618742/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">was continually interrupted</a> by a team of snipers who kept gatecrashing and killing him off.</p>\n\n<p>The repeated snipes were so disruptive that xQc had to stop playing altogether, while fans pitched in with advice on how to keep the trolls out.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, popular Hearthstone streamers Kripparrian and Disguised Toast got so frustrated with one particular gang of streaming snipers that they took matters into their own hands.</p>\n\n<p>After multiple incidents of disruptive sniping, the streamers made a YouTube video exposing the trolls in an attempt to get platforms to pay attention and boot them out for good.</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/TYw0cWI0Q_w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Then there are those examples of IRL stream-sniping that have had a real-world impact on streamers themselves. In May 2021, Asmongold, the founder of the OTK squad, revealed that he was considering <a href=\"https://www.ginx.tv/en/twitch/asmongold-otk-security-irl-stream-sniping-incident-mizkif\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">hiring security</a> for his team after an IRL stream was interrupted by a particularly determined troll.</p>\n\n<p>This is why it is so important to take stream-sniping seriously if you are going to broadcast your own gaming sessions online.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Prevent Stream-Sniping</h2>\n\n<p>So, you’re about to download games and start streaming to your growing audience of fans. What can you do to safeguard against stream-sniping and ensure that it does not happen to you?</p>\n\n<h3>Set a Delay Interval in Your Streaming Software</h3>\n\n<p>Fortunately, platforms such as Twitch and YouTube have handy settings that make it much more difficult for malicious users to engage in stream-sniping. The most effective way to go about this is by going into your broadcast settings and introducing a delay interval to all of your content.</p>\n\n<p>To do this in Twitch, head to <strong>Stream Manager > Preferences > Channel</strong> and set the duration of your interval. This will introduce a delay between your playtime and your broadcast so that everything the audience sees is actually a few seconds, minutes, or even hours behind.</p>\n\n<p>If you use a dedicated broadcasting software such as OBS Studio or Streamlabs OBS, head to <strong>Settings > Advanced > Stream Delay</strong> to do the exact same thing.</p>\n\n<h3>Be Mindful of Your Username</h3>\n\n<p>Understandably, aspiring streamers rely on their username to build recognition and their fanbase. However, your username is the primary target for stream-snipers looking to disrupt your broadcasts.</p>\n\n<p>Consider avoiding putting “TVV” in your username when playing, as this lets everyone in the game know that you are a Twitch streamer and will make you a target for any trolls that happen to be in the lobby with you.</p>\n\n<p>You should also consider hiding or changing your username when broadcasting so that it is not possible for snipers to locate and identify you in-play.</p>\n\n<h3>Hide Yourself</h3>\n\n<p>There is a range of tools that you can take advantage of to hide from trolls when live streaming.</p>\n\n<p>Some games, such as CoD: Black Ops Cold War and Sea of Thieves, have streaming settings that allow you to hide your server name and any other identifying information during broadcasts to make it impossible for targeted attacks to occur.</p>\n\n<h3>Always Report Stream Sniping</h3>\n\n<p>This is something that both streamers and audiences can do to combat stream sniping and prevent malicious actors from engaging in this harmful activity in the future. Whenever you see an incident of stream-sniping taking place, do not hesitate to <em>report it</em>.</p>\n\n<p>You can head to the Twitch Help platform to quickly and anonymously report a user. You can even give stream sniping as a reason for your report, which may result in that user being permanently banned from Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>By reporting stream sniping when you see it, you can make game streaming more enjoyable for everyone.</p>\n\n<h3>Use an Overlay</h3>\n\n<p>Finally, you can opt to use an overlay to ensure that any malicious actor viewing your live stream is not able to ascertain where you are on the map or which lobby you are in. An overlay will block your minimap from all viewers and obscure any other information that might indicate your location in a particular game.</p>\n\n<p>You can activate your overlay instantly on pretty much any FPS game you can think of, including League of Legends and Fortnite. For example, to activate an overlay on OBS, simply:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open the “scenes” box and select the “+” icon</li>\n\t<li>Name your scene and select it</li>\n\t<li>Head to the “sources” box and select “images”</li>\n\t<li>Name the image you want to use as your overlay, hit “ok”</li>\n\t<li>Head to “browse” and select the image from your files that you are using, then hit “ok”</li>\n\t<li>Position the image where you want it to appear on your screen and resize as needed, hitting “ok” when all of the information you wish to hide is obscured</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>The Future of Stream Sniping</h2>\n\n<p>In recent months, Twitch, Discord, and YouTube have all <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/community-guidelines/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">updated their policies</a> to address the problem of stream sniping, and included it under their banned and harmful practices.</p>\n\n<p>This represents a growing acknowledgment of the problem of stream-sniping not just for creators and their audiences, but also the platforms themselves.</p>\n\n<p>As such, expect platforms to take an increasingly aggressive line against stream-sniping in the future, as well as more policies and tools to empower streamers who might become targets of this activity.</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/stream-sniping/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Everything You Need to Know About Stream-Sniping\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-troll.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-12\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/12/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/stream-sniping.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13662"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-mmorpgs-2022/"},"strings":{"title":"What Are the Best MMORPGs in 2022?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>Few genres of games encapsulate the promises and potential of the internet age like MMORPGs. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games connect players across continents, they involve broad and evolving new worlds, and they challenge users to coordinate like no others.</p>\n\n<p>Before the turn of the new millennium, there were so few of these titles that offering a list of the best was simple. Today, the exact opposite is true.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Flooded with new and classic options, determining what could be the best MMORPG of 2022 is a challenging task. <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> are now highly varied, with new titles continuing to expand the genre and blur the lines of how they're defined.</p>\n\n<p>From the old <a href=\"/en/games/platform/html5-games/\">HTML5 games</a> to cutting-edge new experiences, there are far too many games today for any one person to play.</p>\n\n<p>With all that said, there are some standouts for the best MMORPG 2022 offers that are <em>undeniably </em>loved. Taking a look at ten of these, we explore what players can expect.</p>\n\n<h2>World of Warcraft</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2004</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free up to level 20. $40 for the full game. $15 a month subscription fee.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Blizzard Entertainment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>No list of the best <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a> expected in 2022 would be complete without mentioning <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>. No spring chicken, the original version of WoW hit shelves back in 2004.</p>\n\n<p>This title quickly set the gaming world on fire, becoming one of the most influential releases of all time. WoW took what was often an overcomplicated genre and simplified the formula.</p>\n\n<div class=\"om-embedded-campaign\" data-campaign-id=\"12\"> </div>\n\n<p>Despite this, it was still a deep experience, only with a level of accessibility that few could boast. Undergoing significant redesign since its launch, WoW has seen eight expansions over its lifespan.</p>\n\n<p>Officially, WoW carried the torch after the base Warcraft RTS series. After Warcraft 3 launched in 2002, developer Blizzard wanted to take a new tack. With WoW, they brought MMOs to the masses, creating a <em>global </em>phenomenon.</p>\n\n<p>WoW kept growing as the first expansions continued to roll out. It peaked with the release of Wrath of Lich King in 2008, which many consider the game's high point.</p>\n\n<p>Since then, efforts to rein in ballooning stats have caused some to question its direction, but many still engage happily.</p>\n\n<p>WoW might not be the king it once was, but the game still performs at the top tier. Modern WoW is more approachable than ever, it still plays great, and for this, it's counted as maybe <em>the </em>best MMORPG even in 2022.</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/vlVSJ0AvZe0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Final Fantasy 14</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2010, 2013</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free to Play to level 60. $20 for Starter Edition, $60 for Complete Edition. $15 a month subscription fee.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Square Enix</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>When the first version of FF14 launched in 2010, it was a total failure. The game was limited, it performed poorly, and it seemed to ignore many of the lessons of its FF11 predecessor. So bad was the release, that developer Square Enix took the title offline.</p>\n\n<p>Going back to the drawing board, the company then decided that it was time to try again. In the years that followed they redesigned FF14 from the ground up, releasing it in 2013 as FF14: A Realm Reborn.</p>\n\n<p>From what was a complete misfire, the famed Final Fantasy phoenix rose. FF14: ARR wasn't just a good MMO born from a bad one, it was a great game with a promising future.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, players could dominate the landscape with their favorite Final Fantasy classes, competing and cooperating like never before. From the healing White Mage class to the high-jumping Dragoon, this new title was a love letter to fans.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike WoW, which many saw as failing over time,<a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-sales-have-increased-in-q1-but-revenue-is-down-in-games-division/1100-6494826/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> FF14: ARR continued to improve</a>. A big part of this was thanks to the story focus that the title embraced so much. Each expansion built on a strong narrative, into what many consider the best Final Fantasy story ever.</p>\n\n<p>Now hitting shelves with Endwalker, the game has officially overtaken WoW as the most popular and arguably best MMORPG in 2022.</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/zTTtd6bnhFs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Old School RuneScape</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2013</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Jagex</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Around the turn of the new millennium, many home computers couldn't play advanced games. Solving this problem were web games, which were simple enough to run on nearly anything. </p>\n\n<p>Some, like the original RuneScape, even let players enjoy MMO games right from their <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browsers</a>.</p>\n\n<p>As such an old game, the look of RuneScape was limited, to say the least. With updates, the game kept looking better, but some players feared it lost the classic charm. To solve this problem, the developer released Old School RuneScape.</p>\n\n<p>This version adopted the old look but kept performance updates and quality of life changes. It might look 20 years old, but make no mistake, this is still one of the best MMORPG titles around.</p>\n\n<p>Players in Old School RuneScape chase the same goals that made the original a classic. Collect gear, fight monsters, set up shop, and click until your mouse wears out. Easy to run, free, and with low requirements, it's easy to see why this game still holds up.</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/HH7sN-zR8qE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>New World</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: September 2021</li>\n\t<li>Price: $30 (no subscription fee)</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Amazon Games Orange County</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Taking place on a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean, New World adopts a more realistic theme than most. This is a title that makes the player feel like an explorer of old, setting out to discover uncharted land while competing with a host of yet-unknown dangers.</p>\n\n<p>It's a fresh take, and with some serious quality, it's also among the best MMORPGs in 2022.</p>\n\n<p>In their journeys, players will fight off animals both real and mythical, leveling up and improving their gear as they go. In their downtime, emphasis is on building and maintaining shelter, to show off a mastery of the otherwise hostile landscape.</p>\n\n<p>For the wider story, each player finds themselves caught between the actions of three major factions. Each of these factions fights, schemes, and attempts to carve out as much ownership of the new land as possible.</p>\n\n<p>One of the things that elevate New World to being a contender for one of the top MMORPGs in 2022 is its <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/new-world-community-challenges-the-devs-to-play-their-own-endgame-and-the-devs-accepted-myrkguard\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">emphasis on community</a>. You might not care for your faction, but there's still satisfaction in fighting for your human neighbors and community.</p>\n\n<p>As exciting as this can be, players should also be aware that not everything in this new land is as natural as it might seem.</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/OKnUBs-Ko44\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Guild Wars 2</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2012</li>\n\t<li>Price: The base game is free, newer expansions cost $30. No subscription fees.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: ArenaNet</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The first Guild Wars marked a point of revolution in the MMORPG industry. It was far more active than most titles and avoided the traditional holy trinity for more varied class options.</p>\n\n<p>The developers carried these ideas over to their sequel, helping making the game one of the best MMORPGs in 2022.</p>\n\n<p>Set in Tyria, Guild Wars 2 marks the return of five Elder Dragons, a devastating species responsible for some of the land's greatest catastrophes.</p>\n\n<p>With such an imminent threat at hand, the different races and guilds must band together in an uneasy alliance to fight for their survival.</p>\n\n<p>Guild War 2 also finds success in how it leans into the idea of the Living Story concept. As the years pass, major story elements have had appreciable repercussions on the explorable space.</p>\n\n<p>Sometimes new areas open up, other times entire zones are left destroyed after intense battles.</p>\n\n<p>With no monthly fee, Guild Wars 2 shows that sometimes the best MMORPGs <em>don't </em>require constant attention. There's always something to come back to and see in this game, and players have shown their appreciation for that fact.</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/KiNpIbd5jeE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Starbase</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: July 2021</li>\n\t<li>Price: $24.50 (no subscription fee)</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Frozenbyte</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Entering early access in 2021, Starbase has quickly shown itself to be a major competitor for the best MMORPG in 2022 crown. Still in early access, the game has already pulled in critical acclaim from the public.</p>\n\n<p>While space might seem a natural target for an MMO, most efforts have consistently fallen short like Star Citizen.</p>\n\n<p>With a heavy emphasis on sci-fi, players in Starbase control a humanoid robot as their player character. Working alone or with friends, the goal is to gather materials, craft ships and weapons, and ultimately, build a base to call home.</p>\n\n<p>Including combat, flight, mining, and a sense of scale only possible in the void, the appeal of Starbase is easy to understand. Starbase could easily end up one of the greatest games of the decade.</p>\n\n<p>All this, and the game's still in early access, and progressing at a steady rate. 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A prime example is in the character match-up screen when a player decides which fighters to play with and fight against.</p>\n\n<p>They may take the time to assess each potential opponent’s strengths and weaknesses before picking a fighter that can easily neutralize their strengths and maximize the weaknesses of their opponents.</p>\n\n<p>To counteract this, some of the competitive eSports fighting titles have adopted blind selections to further randomize the outcome of fighter picks; thereby curbing meta in gaming mechanics and placing a greater emphasis on player skill.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Meta in Gaming Always Legitimate or Intended by Developers?</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, it <a href=\"https://gamedev.quora.com/Are-game-developers-for-or-against-metagaming\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">depends on what context</a> metagaming is used. In highly competitive video gaming, such as eSports, metagaming represents the peak of performance, where pros use the latest strategies and equipment to compete.</p>\n\n<p>However, this is a fine line, and some interpretations of metagaming prompt a negative reaction from gamers. One of the biggest forms of meta manipulation is <a href=\"/en/blog/stream-sniping/\">stream sniping</a>. This involves using another gamer's live stream to obtain knowledge to use against them in-game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3iL4-wIqYg4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A player could live stream their opponent's Twitch stream and gain an edge on their in-game positions and actions. The result is that stream sniping in <em>competitive </em>gaming environments can cause such devious and calculated gamers to be banned from some games.</p>\n\n<p>At the other end of the spectrum, there are instances where bugs can unwittingly rear their head in-game.</p>\n\n<p>Bugs are par for the course in video game development. However, there are cases where gamers have discovered the bugs before the developers, allowing them to take advantage of certain glitches. In most examples of bugs and glitches, these are discovered coincidentally.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers don't typically go out on a limb and attempt to manipulate a game's code and push it to its limits. Of course, some gamers train themselves to think like video game developers and seek those exploits to add to their metagame.</p>\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of this spectrum on meta in gaming is the plethora of opportunities for gamers to abuse game mechanics to gain an in-game advantage.</p>\n\n<p>For example, in some racing games you can use speed boosts, and here gamers have often used \"<a href=\"https://mutecity.org/wiki/Snaking\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">snaking</a>\". These mini-turbo boosts can be performed almost non-stop around circuits just by continuously drifting back and forth.</p>\n\n<p>In <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure games</a>, gamers have long since engaged in an exploit known as \"kiting\" - whereby players lead the AI enemies into the most advantageous positions for the player to strike.</p>\n\n<h2>Is Effective Gaming Fair?</h2>\n\n<p>However, the gaming market is becoming an increasingly crowded marketplace. With more games to choose from than ever before, the need for effective and fair meta in gaming is apparent for developers to help their titles stand out from the crowd.</p>\n\n<p>There is a sense that legitimate meta in gaming will help to drive greater value from your paid-for titles – and even your free-to-play picks too.</p>\n\n<p>With new layers of gameplay and engagement, it’s little wonder that gamers are growing more invested in their favorite titles than before.</p>\n","date":"3/9/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Meta in gaming is still a controversial topic ","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/meta-in-gaming.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14716"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/olympic-video-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Sports Games that Embrace the Olympic Spirit: The Top 10 Olympic Video Games","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"360000","description":"<p>Are you ready to run through the best Olympic video games in history? If you like the sporty things in life, our latest top 10 will certainly get your heart racing.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>We all know there are games that cover every aspect of life, as well as things outside the realms of reality. From war and space to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/castle-games/\">castle games</a>, you can immerse yourself in a plethora of weird and wonderful worlds.</p>\n\n<p>With that being the case, it’s hardly surprising that <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/sports/esports-fans-leagues-games.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sport is a big deal in gaming</a>. Within this genre are Olympic video games. As you’d expect, they focus on the Summer <em>and </em>Winter Olympics, which means you get to run, jump, ski, shoot, and a whole lot more.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vJxFL8j-QM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Now, people often ask whether we’ll see eSports in the Olympics. The answer is that <em>we don’t know</em>. If they are, it would be interesting to see world-class gamers compete in Olympic events at the Games.</p>\n\n<p>We know there’s skill involved, which is a good reason to include them. We also know that these games require a certain amount of physical effort because you have to tap buttons like crazy.</p>\n\n<p>Could that convince the IOC to put video games in the Olympics? We’ll have to wait and see. However, in lieu of that, we’ve picked out <em>10 of the best Olympic video games in history</em>.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to get sporty, scroll down for a rundown of the finest Olympic offerings.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 10 Olympic Video Games of All Time</h2>\n\n<p>Okay, so without further delay, here are 10 of the best Olympic video games of all time. We’ve not ranked them in order, so don’t get mad. We have, however, picked out 10 games we think embody the Olympic spirit and, in turn, the <em>spirit </em>of gaming.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xeOxEaHn5wI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Bigger, brighter, and bolder graphics make this one of the best Olympic video games in recent years. Of course, it’s also an <a href=\"https://www.olympicvideogames.com/us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">official game</a>, so there are plenty of familiar faces, landmarks, and events.</p>\n\n<p>There are 18 sports you can compete in, but the standout feature of this game is the fact you can customize just about every inch of an athlete.</p>\n\n<h3>Beijing 2008</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XC5BAjELudg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Developed by Eurocom and published by Sega, this 2008 tribute to the Beijing Olympic Games features 32 national teams and 38 events. That makes it one of<em> the most</em> comprehensive Olympic Games video game offerings in history.</p>\n\n<p>Indeed, there are almost too many things to do in this game. However, if you want the full Olympic video games experience from the comfort of your own home, it’s perfect.</p>\n\n<h3>Vancouver 2010</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPajsNzRUH4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This Winter Olympics video game is another product of the Eurocom/Sega link-up. You can try a variety of Winter Olympic sports, including snowboarding, slalom, and bobsleigh.</p>\n\n<p>You can also improve your skills by completing <em>30 </em>different challenges, such as landing jumps in specific zones.</p>\n\n<h3>London 2012</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/S3daqKlU7_M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Another of the official Olympic video games, London 2012 took what the franchise started and made it better. There are 31 sports to compete in, each with its own leaderboard. The biggest reason to play this Olympic tribute is the national pride feature.</p>\n\n<p>Basically, your results contribute to the overall success of the nation you’re representing.</p>\n\n<h3>Steep: Road to the Winter Olympics – 2016</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AUZj912Mkc4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This isn’t an official Winter Olympics video game, but that doesn’t mean it’s not entertaining. Developed by <a href=\"https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ubisoft</a>, Steep was available for PlayStation and Xbox, and it took the Olympic video games genre to a more extreme level.</p>\n\n<p>As well as standard sports, you can try base jumping, wingsuit flying races, and speed riding.</p>\n\n<h3>Athens 2004</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5aaJxWczk0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Eurocom partnered with Sony for this Olympics video game and produced a small but well-appointed product. The list of sports isn’t as extensive as later Olympic titles, but all the main bases are covered.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can sprint, swim, shoot, and set your sights on gold in <em>more than</em> 20 events.</p>\n\n<h3>Olympic Gold (Barcelona '92) – 1992</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_vLaa0GZxAg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This was the official Olympic Games video game for Barcelona ’92 and it was available for all Sega systems, including the Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear.</p>\n\n<p>Mashing the buttons was a major part of Olympic Gold, but what was most interesting was the competition you faced.</p>\n\n<p>Although rudimentary by the standards of today’s Olympic video games, the complexity setting meant each nation was better at certain sports than another. This actually added a nice layer of variety to the game.</p>\n\n<h3>Daley Thompson's Decathlon - 1984</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_AR0e4q1EYM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>It’s only fitting that <a href=\"https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daley-Thompson\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">one of the greatest Olympians</a> in history has an equally impressive game dedicated to his legacy. Compared to a modern Olympic Games video game, Daley Thompson's Decathlon is visually inferior. However, just like the man himself, it has plenty of other talents.</p>\n\n<p>The gameplay is entertaining and there’s an overarching goal. You compete in 10 events, naturally, over the course of two days. Therefore, you have a clear target to aim for, which isn’t always the case in Olympic video games.</p>\n\n<h3>Nagano Winter Olympics '98</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lrU-ZSItpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Konami’s Nagano is often seen as a turning point for the Winter Olympics video game genre. This 1998 creation was the first true 3D Olympic Games video game, and it paved the way for everything we see today.</p>\n\n<p>As well as bringing a new level of aesthetic depth to the genre, Nagano Winter Olympics '98 wasn’t all about button mashing. There was some, but not like previous games.</p>\n\n<p>It was more refined and that helped future Olympic offerings become more like <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> than ever before.</p>\n\n<h3>Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jcu57wxUD9U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Olympic video games don’t have to be serious. There have been various showdowns between Mario and Sonic over the years, but their battle at the Tokyo Games is one of the most enjoyable. There are some critics of this game.</p>\n\n<p>For some, there’s a lack of content in story mode. Additionally, players that enjoy <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">realistic games</a> don’t like the <a href=\"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/\">aesthetics</a>. However, the gameplay is extremely entertaining and there are plenty of sports to compete in.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want an Olympics video game that’s a bit more <em>lighthearted</em>, Mario and Sonic is perfect.</p>\n\n<h2>Practice Makes Perfect</h2>\n\n<p>There you have our list of some of the best Olympic Games video games in history. But with each tournament comes a new offering, so perhaps the next classic is just around the corner.</p>\n\n<p>We'll just have to wait and see!</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"3/6/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"The next step in Olympics: Olympic Video Games!","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/olympic-video-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14710"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/rhythm-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Have you ever felt a beat infect your body? Are there times you find yourself mindlessly tapping a tune or humming along to a song? If so, rhythm games are for you.</p>\n\n<p>These browser, console, and PC games have become popular with players around the world over the last 20+ years. Indeed, ever since the release of classics such as <em>Dance Dance Revolution</em> and <em>PaRapper the Rapper</em>, gamers have been moving to the beat.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Now, with <a href=\"/en/blog/ar-vs-vr/\">virtual reality (VR)</a> bringing a new dimension to the genre and old hits being remade, it’s time to examine the phenomenon of online rhythm games.</p>\n\n<p>We’ll guide you through the nuances of the genre like a well-trained dance partner. We’ll show you the best moves to make (i.e. the top games). Then it’s your turn to strut your stuff.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re ready to embrace the music and find your inner beat, here’s a rundown of the top ten rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-rhythm-games?\">What Are Rhythm Games?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/bjiDdx2SWiY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rhythm games are musical offerings where the aim is to move your feet and/or fingers to the sound of a beat. The technical definition of console and PC rhythm games is: <em>“an action video game that challenges a player’s sense of rhythm.”</em></p>\n\n<p>The main way this challenge manifests itself is dance. For example, if you’ve ever been to an amusement arcade, you’ll have seen games such as <a href=\"https://www.ddrgame.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Dance Dance Revolution</a>. The aim of this game is to tap your feet in time with a beat.</p>\n\n<p>However, while dancing dominates the rhythm games genre, it’s not the only challenge you’ll face. Some of the best rhythm games test your ability to find the beat by playing a <em>computerized </em>instrument. The <a href=\"https://www.mobygames.com/game-group/guitar-hero-series\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guitar Hero series</a> is a great example of this.</p>\n\n<p>Singing games are also part of the genre. PaRappa the Rapper was the first singing rhythm game. Developed by <a href=\"https://closinglogosgroup.miraheze.org/wiki/NanaOn-Sha_(Japan)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NanaOn-Sha</a> and released in 1996, the aim was to rap in time with the onscreen characters.</p>\n\n<p>Other hits, such as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SingStar\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sing Star</a>, built on this and, subsequently, became some of the top rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"rhythm-games-greats:-people-who-can-beat-the-beat\">Rhythm Games Greats: People Who Can Beat the Beat</h2>\n\n<p>There are some people who can find a beat and keep time better than others. Of course, every rhythm games' player just wants to have fun. However, gaming is also competitive, so hitting a high score is always something to strive for.</p>\n\n<p>Naturally, it helps if you have a passion for music. The following gamers have certainly got that and more:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"pp1-otl\">PP1 OTL</h3>\n\n<p>This mysterious gamer became a Dance Dance Revolution Legend on May 21, 2011, after hitting a high score of <a href=\"https://www.trueachievements.com/game/Dance-Dance-Revolution/scores\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><em>3,419 points</em></a>. They hit all 50 trophies and bagged the maximum number of “Gamerscore” points on route to securing the highest total of all-time.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"ryota-wada\">Ryota Wada</h3>\n\n<p>Dance Dance Revolution has been a hit for more than a decade, but Wada remains one of the youngest players to ever hit a <em>perfect </em>score. The Japanese groover achieved an AAA rating on expert mode at the <em>age of 9</em> after mastering the song, Hyper Eurobeat.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, Wada is not only a legend in gaming but the world at large. His step-perfect performance earned him a spot in the <a href=\"https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/youngest-gamer-to-achieve-a-perfect-score-on-dance-dance-revolution\" target=\"_blank\">Guinness Book of World Records</a>.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vJy7P3TDp6Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"matthew-a\">Matthew A</h3>\n\n<p>This Guitar Hero III player became a legend of rock in their own right after hitting one of the highest ever scores. Matthew notched up a total of 916,745 points while playing Through the Fire and the Flames on expert mode.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeremy-d\">Jeremy D</h3>\n\n<p>Another Guitar Hero fan set a record in 2015 when they hit a 7,500-note streak on Warriors of Rock! That score is not only impressive but a testament to Jeremy’s finger fitness because tapping away for that long is a tough task for anyone.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"jeff-“jedimaster633”-ashby\">Jeff “JediMaster633” Ashby</h3>\n\n<p>There have been some impressive Rock Band performances over the years. From drummers and bassists to guitar players. However, when it comes to vocals, few are better than Ashby.</p>\n\n<p>The American gamer has submitted some superb results to Cyberscore, but his rendition of Give it Away was the best. His 467,496 total was a world best and enough to beat Canada’s Jay “stealthhack”.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-10-best-rhythm-games-online\">The 10 Best Rhythm Games Online</h2>\n\n<p>Into having some fun and moving to the beat? Could you beat some of the top rhythm games performers? Ready to slay the same? Here's ten of the best console and browser rhythm games:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"10.-beat-saber\">10. Beat Saber</h3>\n\n<p>If you fancy an immersive rhythm game where striking blocks is more important than hitting the right notes, Beat Saber is for you.</p>\n\n<p>This game isn’t overly complex, and its visuals are simple at best. However, among this simplicity is a virtual reality game that’s totally engrossing. The aim is simple: choose a colored lightsaber and swing for moving objects at the right times.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"9.-audiosurf-2\">9. Audiosurf 2</h3>\n\n<p>Audiosurf 2 isn’t new, but it’s still worth a place on our round up of top-rated rhythm games. Its dynamics are similar to Thumper and other hits within the genre. You’re moving along a track and the aim is to hit notes (denoted by colored blocks) at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>That’s great, but it’s not why it’s on this list. Audiosurf 2 is among the best rhythm games because you can upload your own tracks. That means you don’t have to listen to stock songs and generic tunes.</p>\n\n<p>We all love listening to our own musical favorites, which is why Audiosurf 2 remains a go-to game within the rhythm community.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"8.-rez-infinite\">8. Rez Infinite</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RQPhfwhrTJw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Rez got fingers tapping when it was released in 2001 for the Sega Dreamcast and, thanks to some slick upgrades, it found its feet again in 2017 as Rez Infinite. Rez Infinite puts you back in control of a futuristic rhythm-seeker flying through space.</p>\n\n<p>This time, however, you’ll be immersed in a 360-degree universe.</p>\n\n<p>Why? Because Rez Infinite is available as a virtual reality game. That means you can really lose yourself in the beat as you tap buttons in sync with techno sounds.</p>\n\n<p>If you can match the soundtracks beat-for-beat, you’ll defeat your enemies and take charge of the Rez Infinite universe.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"7.-thumper\">7. Thumper</h3>\n\n<p>Thumper has been described as the rollercoaster of rhythm games. That’s because you’re put in charge of a beetle that’s flying down a track filled with twists, turns, bumps, and humps.</p>\n\n<p>These disruptions to an otherwise smooth ride are, of course, the obstacles you have to hit. The aim is to make it through nine psychedelic levels and conquer the final boss (a giant maniacal head), all while aggressive tunes play in the background.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"6.-friday-night-funkin’\">6. Friday Night Funkin’</h3>\n\n<p>Of all the rhythm games free software out there, Friday Night Funkin’ is one of the best. This open-source creation was released in 2020 and survives on donations alone.</p>\n\n<p>People donated and continue to do so because it harks back to a time when rhythm games were pure dance challenges. That’s not to say new rhythm games online are bad. They’re certainly not.</p>\n\n<p>However, we all have a soft spot for the way things used to be and that’s what Friday Night Funkin’ taps into. The retro animations are matched by an equally retro premise: hit the right dance moves at the right time.</p>\n\n<p>For all intents and purposes, this game is a modern version of Dance Dance Revolution.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"5.-rhythm-doctor\">5. Rhythm Doctor</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQBQe4XSvDY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>This is the hardest, easiest rhythm game you’ll ever play. Rhythm Doctor sees you assume the role of medicine dispenser. That means you have to hand out medicine to patients at regular intervals.</p>\n\n<p>How regularly? Every seventh beat. Each time you hear the seventh beat, you hit the space bar, and the patient gets their meds.</p>\n\n<p>Sounds easy, right? Well, in many ways, it is. However, the problem is that there are countless distractions. Not only do the sounds get faster and more complex, there are background noises and all manner of animations taking place as you try to hit the seventh beat.</p>\n\n<p>As PC rhythm games go, this one is frustratingly engaging.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"4.-bpm:-bullets-per-minute\">4. BPM: Bullets Per Minute</h3>\n\n<p>Anyone that can rattle off notes at machinegun speeds should play Bullets Per Minute. Unsurprisingly, the track list is filled with powerful rock tunes and your job is to jump, shoot, and slide your way around fantasy worlds.</p>\n\n<p>To make these moves, avoid attacks, and kill your enemies, you need to hit buttons on the right notes. More direct hits results in more direct hits, so make sure you can find the beat in every song.</p>\n\n<p>Given that Bullets Per Minute is all about high-octane action and demonic enemies, it’s perfect for those that suffer with <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> and need to let off some steam.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"3.-sayonara-wild-hearts\">3. Sayonara Wild Hearts</h3>\n\n<p>A lot of rhythm games' free play and premium titles bombard you with animations. Yes, some of them look great, but there are times when an abundance of features becomes distracting. Sayonara Wild Hearts doesn’t fall into this trap.</p>\n\n<p>In fact, it’s beautiful in its simplicity along with a great selection of songs made especially for the game. That means you can focus on dancing your way through 23 levels. What’s also great about Sayonara Wild Hearts is the way each level moves into the next.</p>\n\n<p>It’s literally like an album, which is another reason it’s ranked among the best rhythm games online.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"2.-pistol-whip\">2. Pistol Whip</h3>\n\n<p>What do you get when you cross rhythm games with a first-person shooter? That’s right, you get Pistol Whip. Unlike other rhythm games PC and console players will be familiar with, Pistol Whip is all about using the music to defeat an enemy.</p>\n\n<p>That means you’re not hitting the notes to make a tune or perform a dance move.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, each beat you hit directs a bullet towards incoming enemies. The better your timing, the more accurate and deadly your shots will be. In many ways, Pistol Whip is as much of an action <a href=\"/en/games/genre/adventure-games/\">adventure game</a> as a rhythmic challenge.</p>\n\n<p>However, regardless of the genres it straddles, you’ll love this game if you’re a fan of hitting deadly notes.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"1.-fuser\">1. Fuser</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cz4jdym6nB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Where would rhythm games PC and console players be without Harmonix? The studio that brought us Guitar Hero has become one of the go-to names for online rhythm games, and Fuser is one of its best. It’s entertaining because it’s different.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike other console, PC, and browser rhythm games, Fuser doesn’t put you under pressure.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, you’re not playing against the clock or battling bad guys. Instead, you’re free to experiment. In fact, that’s the aim. You’re positioned behind a set of decks with one simple task: create a hit track.</p>\n\n<p>For rhythm games enthusiasts, Fuser offers a break from the norm and an enjoyable one at that.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-genre-to-enjoy\">A Genre to Enjoy</h2>\n\n<p>Rhythm games aren’t for everyone. There are a lot of hardcore gamers that believe Fuser and Pistol Whip et al are nothing more than novelty offerings. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming of all varieties, whether it’s <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a> with an RPG vibe or console first-person shooters, can be fun.</p>\n\n<p>The fact rhythm games require you to move and react to a beat doesn’t make them any less entertaining, skilled, or enjoyable. With that mind, it’s worth looking at the console, browser, and PC rhythm games listed in this guide.</p>\n\n<p>You never know, you might discover a talent for dancing, singing, or musical instruments that you never knew you had.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/rhythm-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Rhythm Games: Feel the Beat to Win the Game!\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2014/07/social-gaming-needs-great-sound_preview.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-27\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/27/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Sometimes it seems like rhythm games are only getting more popular","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/rhythm-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14706"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/"},"strings":{"title":"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>It doesn’t matter whether you’re a solo gamer or you play video games as part of a collective with friends: having a cool video game room at home can radically improve the immersion and authenticity of your gaming experiences.</p>\n\n<p>The last 24 months have been a very strange time indeed, but if we’re going to be spending more of our time indoors, we might as well do so in a fun, purpose-built gaming room, right?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2>What’s a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>A gaming room should be considered your very own area for escapism. A chance to relax and enter new virtual worlds in the comfort of your home. If you’re a serious gamer, having a recreational gaming space that’s comfortable and enhances your gameplay is worth its weight in gold.</p>\n\n<h2>What Does a Gaming Room Have?</h2>\n\n<p>Most state-of-the-art gaming rooms will have <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/best-gaming-monitor/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an impressive screen</a> to display your PC or console games. It might even be multiple screens, depending on the nature of the <em>game</em>.</p>\n\n<p>High-quality <a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/best-gaming-speakers/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound systems</a> that deliver HD-quality audio can also help to immerse you in the action, while stylish yet <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=gaming%20room%20setup&eq=gaming&etslf=3494&term_meta[]=gaming%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=room%7Cautocomplete%7C0&term_meta[]=setup%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comfortable furniture</a> makes hours-long gaming sessions that little bit better.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do You Lay Out a Gaming Room?</h2>\n\n<p>Always keep in mind practicality when designing a gaming bedroom. In an <em>ideal </em>world, your room will be without windows that encourage natural light to shine in and reflect onto your screen(s).</p>\n\n<p>If your video games room does have windows, keep the screens as far away from the windows as possible or invest in roller blinds that can provide blackout coverage. Also, consider wall-mounted shelves to store gaming accessories if tabletop space is at a premium.</p>\n\n<h2>How Do I Make My Room Like a Gamer Room?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/JyTylWtvLRA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're looking into turning your bedroom or leisure space into your very own gaming zone, first and foremost you need a gaming <em>chair</em>. You can get chairs that suit both PC and console gaming, as well as simulators for sports like motorsport.</p>\n\n<p>Gaming room accessories like smart lighting, storage, and decorations can all help to create an on-point theme for your gamer room.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re an avid player of PC-based <a href=\"/en/games/genre/action-games/\">action games</a> and <a href=\"/en/games/genre/strategy-games/\">strategy games</a> or you’ve successfully acquired one of the next-generation consoles, check out the following <em>10 ideas</em> to make your gaming bedroom the envy of your pals.</p>\n\n<h3>1. The Ultimate Gaming Room Ideas for RPG Enthusiasts</h3>\n\n<p>As with any <a href=\"/en/games/genre/rpg-games/\">RPG title</a>, you are transported to a fictional, virtual world, taking control of a game’s protagonist and making crucial decisions in the development of each character.</p>\n\n<p>With RPGs capable of delivering some of the most immersive, open-world experiences available, consider investing heavily in the biggest screen size possible. If it’s a desktop gaming room, look for a curved panoramic desktop monitor that offers truly expansive visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Similarly, for console games, curved 4K screens can help to create a visual that welcomes you in and ensures a vibrant display.</p>\n\n<p>If you are passionate about a <em>particular </em>RPG title, you could always decorate your space in the theme of your favorite games. For instance, a medieval RPG would look and feel great when played in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tavern that you can enjoy during and after RPG sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>2. The Best Gaming Room Setup for Shooters</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vW6OP6Rwpdk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you're more of a sharp-shooter (in gaming terms), you’ll want a game room setup that gives you laser-like focus in highly pressurized situations.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you’re a sniper or someone with the speed and accuracy to engage in rifle combat on the ground, it’s probably a good idea not to get too creative with the lighting in your room.</p>\n\n<p><em>Avoid</em> neon lights and bright backlit areas that can detract your attention from the targets at hand on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>In an ideal world, you would want to invest in a gaming chair that makes it easy to sit back and focus. You can find gaming chairs with backrest reclines at full tilt, allowing you to sit at whichever angle you find best to get a perfect aim on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>Aside from an ergonomic chair, you’ll want either desktop or bookshelf speakers to provide the adrenaline rush of gunfire ringing in your ears. If it’s a desktop shooter game, consider investing in a backlit keyboard to make it easier to find your key functions in an instant.</p>\n\n<h3>3. How to Create the Best Racing Video Game Room</h3>\n\n<p>If you have a need for speed, why not invest some time and money into creating your own sim racing cockpit at home? It’s the next best thing to physically sit inside the Formula 1 cars or supercars you may be racing on-screen.</p>\n\n<p>It all starts with the visuals. If you’re going to be racing with a view of an F1 car cockpit, it’s important you have panoramic views of the racetrack.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why it’s a good idea to put together a trio of monitor screens that, angled correctly, provide awesome screen coverage of the track ahead and the vehicles around you – ideal for overtaking and fending off overtakers from your AI and human rivals.</p>\n\n<p>Get yourself a <a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/best-racing-wheel-and-pedal-for-iracing-and-your-budget/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game steering wheel</a> with pedals, preferably ones that offer motor feedback for the utmost realism. You can also get racing game chairs that sit really close to the ground, just like you would in an F1 cockpit.</p>\n\n<p>These seats also have reliable weight capacity and the height and tension is usually fully customizable for any gamer.</p>\n\n<h3>4. Ideal Games Room Ideas for Strategy Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>When it comes to winning at strategy games, it’s all about being ahead of the curve. If you’re able to plan and think ahead, you’ll always be able to stay ahead of that eight ball.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why strategy gamers should always ensure they have plenty of desktop space for planning and strategizing mid-game. Turn-based strategy games may require you to sit back and consider your next move.</p>\n\n<p>Whether it’s enough space for pen and paper or a strategy board, you’ll need the headspace to plan your attacks.</p>\n\n<p>If space is tight, it’s a good idea to invest in a space-saving entertainment center that can house your desktop unit or console and leave your desk space clutter-free.</p>\n\n<p>Consider a desk or cabinet that has pull-out drawers or cabinets, particularly if your gaming desk doubles up as a work desk.</p>\n\n<p>As with gaming keyboards for shooters, strategy gamers like you would benefit greatly from a backlit keyboard. This will help to improve the overall aesthetic of your gaming setup and find those all-important action keys when the moment’s right to strike.</p>\n\n<h3>5. Best Gaming Room Layout for Competitive Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eFQtmkTqHR4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you are serious about becoming a competitive eSports professional, you’ll need a gaming environment that allows you to be the best you can be.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, it requires minimal external interruptions. It’s a good idea to soundproof your games room, this will ensure you can focus squarely on your gaming. Equally, if you have neighbors it will ensure you don’t disrupt them with your gaming either.</p>\n\n<p>Any eSports chair you choose should be ergonomically designed for long spells of gaming. Make sure it is fully adjustable to suit your height.</p>\n\n<p>This is vital as it will prevent you from sitting hunched over your desktop and ensure your arms sit at the same height as your mouse and keyboard. This can guard against unwanted ailments such as repetitive strain injury.</p>\n\n<p>Ideally, a competitive gamer like you should have a multi-screen setup. You’ll want to be able to play, interact and research simultaneously, particularly if you’re involved in multiplayer eSports.</p>\n\n<p>You might be able to get away with one large screen for unwinding between sessions and multiple smaller screens combined for your gaming. Ambient lighting can also help to set the mood before, during, and after your sessions.</p>\n\n<h3>6. The Perfect Video Gaming Room Setup for Sports Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Do you play sports simulation games like FIFA and Madden? You’ll want a gaming setup at home that you can kick back and immerse yourself in the white heat of battle.</p>\n\n<p>One clever option that some gamers have managed to achieve is using a widescreen monitor on a 5120x1440 aspect ratio. This has enabled them to view 90% of the pitch on FIFA, giving them <em>immense </em>perspective as the action unfolds.</p>\n\n<p>Another effective way to immerse yourself in sports simulation games is to invest in a suitable <a href=\"https://www.svsound.com/blogs/svs/74745091-how-does-a-great-home-theater-system-benefit-the-gaming-experience\" target=\"_blank\">home theater system</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Ensure the system fits neatly within your entertainment center or atop your gaming desktop. Surround sound would be preferable to help you feel the crowd noise and the on-field atmosphere.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a particular sport, you could always choose to theme your new games room around it. If you exclusively play FIFA, why not turn your gaming environment into a soccer stadium?</p>\n\n<p>You could use decals to embed seats and goals on the walls to make you feel like you’re playing in the middle of an iconic arena like Wembley or Old Trafford.</p>\n\n<h3>7. How to Set Up Your Gaming Room for Arcade Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wBh5eYhvRB0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>If you find yourself yearning for a sense of nostalgia, why not turn your entertainment space into an arcade gaming room? If you are a sucker for <em>vintage</em>, old-school arcade gaming, pay homage to it.</p>\n\n<p>Locate and install some arcade machines in your room – preferably away from windows to prevent the glare of natural light on the classic screens of these machines.</p>\n\n<p>The addition of multiple arcade machines and screens helps to create a competitive atmosphere that you and your friends are sure to enjoy. You could take the arcade gaming experience to another level with themed décor inspired by your favorite titles.</p>\n\n<p>It could be Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or any other title that was big in the 80s and 90s. You could always build your own classic arcade machine cabinets using old-school console controllers, joysticks, and other retro gaming paraphernalia.</p>\n\n<p>They make for excellent decoration and help to set the tone of this celebration of gaming nostalgia in a personalised way.</p>\n\n<h3>8. Creating the Perfect Gaming Environment for Horror Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>Horror games are some of the most spine-tingling and atmospheric you’ll find. If sweaty palms and heart-pounding gaming sessions is your bag, it’s important to consider some gaming room ideas that bring out the best in your favorite titles in the horror genre.</p>\n\n<p>First and foremost, you should look to keep the lighting dark and intense. In an ideal world, you would use a basement or an internal room with no windows or natural light. If that’s not possible, do everything you can to keep that daylight out, be it shutters, curtains or blinds.</p>\n\n<p>Once that external light has been kept out, try to keep the interior light to a minimum too. Use accent lights around your entertainment system and any spooky decorations you want to add to your walls.</p>\n\n<p>Uplighters can create a very dramatic, imposing effect underneath them. It could be masks, glow-in-the-dark decals, or some creatively chilling paintwork like faux bloodstains.</p>\n\n<p>When it comes to playing horror games, it’s often the sound effects and a fitting soundtrack that build the tension best.</p>\n\n<p>So, if you’re looking for a new gaming chair for your horror gaming room, consider one which has inbuilt speakers around your ears, ensuring surround sound capability that’s sure to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Engaging as many senses as possible at once will really catapult you into the storyline.</p>\n\n<h3>9. The Coolest Gaming Setups for MMO Gamers</h3>\n\n<p>First and foremost, the one thing any MMO gamer needs is a sizeable desk. If you’re a loyal desktop PC gamer and you enjoy the thrill of massively multiplayer games online, you’ll need plenty of real estate to work with.</p>\n\n<p>This will enable you to get a multi-screen setup or one large widescreen monitor if you prefer. It will also give you enough room for a dedicated microphone should you need it to communicate clearly in real-time during your MMO sessions.</p>\n\n<p>As a fully-fledged MMO gamer, it’s likely you will be spending days, weeks, or even years in your chosen virtual worlds. That’s why it’s so important that you think practically about your gaming bedroom setup.</p>\n\n<p>If you play a specific MMO game, such as <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>, you might be able to find bespoke accessories to enhance your gaming. There are some WoW keyboards out there with dedicated WoW keysets, it’s the same with Lord of the Rings Online.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll also be able to find plenty of figurines of MMO-related games like WoW and Lord of the Rings available to customize your gaming room further still. You can get your hands on even bigger replica models that are designed to sit on display stands.</p>\n\n<p>Something like this could make the ideal surround for your entertainment center by acting as the cherry on top of a perfectly-themed space entirely unique to you.</p>\n\n<h3>10. How to Create an Atmospheric Gaming Bedroom for Action Gamers</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DpdHcemnu3w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Action games offer some of the most fast-paced gaming you’ll find on any PC or console.</p>\n\n<p>You’ll have probably experienced a healthy balance of excitement and <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">gamer rage</a> through the years, but however much your emotions may swing, you’ll want to enjoy your action gaming in the comfort of a gaming room you can immerse yourself in.</p>\n\n<p>Sound is one of the first things that comes to mind when creating a games room for titles in the action genre. Most modern-day action games produce multi-channel sound, so you’ll need to consider the positioning for anything up to five or even seven speakers.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re strapped for space, consider a multi-channel soundbar that can be positioned on your desk or entertainment center and help to distribute the game’s surround sound as evenly as possible.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of a <em>particular </em>action title, why not decorate your recreational space accordingly? For example, if the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(franchise)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Halo franchise</a> is your thing, consider creating a futuristic gaming environment, with the most contemporary furniture, décor, and accessories.</p>\n\n<p>Anything that makes you feel like you’re stepping forward in time as you walk into your gaming room to play. Smart lighting can help to create a more edgy, modern feel for futuristic action titles.</p>\n\n<p>With multiple color settings, you can set the scheme for different levels or missions if you wish.</p>\n\n<h2>Your Gaming Room Setup Is All About Your Own Preferences</h2>\n\n<p>Ultimately, creating the right gaming room for you is about designing an environment that allows you to fully switch off from the stresses and strains of everyday life.</p>\n\n<p>A home video game room should be <em>detached </em>from reality and hopefully, these layout and accessory ideas will give you plenty of food for thought. It's all about indulging in whatever world you want to create and being a part of it for a while.</p>\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n \"@id\": \"https://plarium.com/en/blog/perfect-gaming-room/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Creating Your Perfect Gaming Room\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/1-positive-factors.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-24\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/24/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"You can create your own world with the right gaming room setup","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/perfect-gaming-room.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14703"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/dnd-classes/"},"strings":{"title":"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"840000","description":"<p>The lesson is in session and today, we’re talking about <em>classes </em>in Dungeons & Dragons (DND). Only by understanding DND classes can you get the most from your medieval fantasy adventures. So, with this in mind, check out our guide to DND classes.</p>\n\n<p>RPGs, such as Dungeons & Dragons, are built on <em>engaging and complex </em>characters. Indeed, you can’t have living, breathing, and evolving worlds unless you’ve got two-dimensional characters with unique personalities and skills.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why classes are a cornerstone of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as other popular RPGs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>This guide will take a look at DND classes and, as well as outline the main ones, we’ll explain what they are and why they’re important.</p>\n\n<p>By the time you’ve reached the end of this quest, you should be able to choose the perfect class and get the most from your medieval gaming experience.</p>\n\n<h2>What Are DND Classes?</h2>\n\n<p>RPG classes define characters based on their <em>skills, abilities, personality, </em>and <em>nature</em>. There are classes in all types of RPG. From <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a> to <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooting games</a>. Each class aligns with the overarching theme of a game and, in turn, the storyline.</p>\n\n<p>It’s these categories that make RPGs complex and engaging. Why? Because the mix of abilities ensures that no two sessions are the same. In other words, contrasting classes mean that each encounter has the potential to be different.</p>\n\n<p>So that’s the theoretical reason for <a href=\"/en/blog/rpg-classes/\">RPG classes</a>, but how does all of this manifest in reality? Moreover, what do classes <em>do </em>in DND?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5g8vbTne6Iw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Dungeons & Dragons classes are categories that define the traits a character defaults to in common situations. More specifically, DND classes refer to a character’s <em>special skills</em>, <em>vocation</em>, <em>tactics</em>, and <em>temperament</em>.</p>\n\n<p>These characteristics come into play when you’re fighting monsters, interacting with other characters, and exploring dungeons. In essence, the class determines how your character will act in different scenarios.</p>\n\n<p>Now, it’s important to note that DND classes don’t have to define how <em>you </em>react. For example, you may have chosen a class of character that’s strong. Therefore, their default move into confrontations is to fight i.e. because they’re strong.</p>\n\n<p>However, that doesn’t mean you have to fight. Instead, you could try to negotiate. Even if this isn’t a particular skill a class is known for, that doesn’t mean you can’t try it.</p>\n\n<p>In essence, <em>you’re</em> in control. You should use the main skills of a DND class to guide your decisions but don’t see them as the only route to success.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Do DND Classes Matter?</h2>\n\n<p>DND classes matter because you need to build a character in Dungeons & Dragons. The main areas you need to focus on when building a character are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><strong>Race</strong>: This is the ethnic background of your character. Common races in Dungeons & Dragons are the dwarfs, the elves, the humanoids, and the halflings.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Class</strong>: Your character will come from a class that has certain special skills and traits.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Ability </strong>Scores: Once you’ve chosen a race and class, it’s time to set the ability scores. The common way of doing this is by rolling four six-sided dice. The attributes you’re determining a value for are: Strength (Str), Dexterity (Dex), Constitution (Con), Intelligence (Int), Wisdom (Wis), and Charisma (Cha).</li>\n\t<li><strong>Naming</strong>: You need to give your character a name and backstory before bringing it to life.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Equipment</strong>: The final step in building a character is equipment. The weapons and armor available are determined by your character’s race and class.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>As you can see, DND classes are just one component of a larger puzzle. However, along with race, the class of your character is the most important decision you make because it determines the parameters of your abilities and equipment.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to ensure that you choose the appropriate DND class for your playing style and overall goals.</p>\n\n<h2>The Main D&D Classes</h2>\n\n<p>There are 12 main D&D classes as more have emerged as the series has evolved, but all sub-classes ultimately stem from the basic class. So, what are the basic D&D classes?</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Barbarian</li>\n\t<li>Bard</li>\n\t<li>Cleric</li>\n\t<li>Druid</li>\n\t<li>Fighter</li>\n\t<li>Monk</li>\n\t<li>Paladin</li>\n\t<li>Ranger</li>\n\t<li>Rogue</li>\n\t<li>Sorcerer</li>\n\t<li>Warlock</li>\n\t<li>Wizard</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Choosing a DND class is the first step in your journey, but it’s by no means the final move you’ll make. The aim is to use your character to explore new dungeons, take down dragons, and build networks. As such, you can progress within your class.</p>\n\n<p>That means you can unlock and/or improve class skills. For example, if wisdom is a particular skill within a class, you can improve your wisdom score as you progress in a game.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this demonstrates the need to choose an appropriate class before you start. There’s no point in choosing a DND class that’s known for its wisdom if you’re someone that values strength. The only caveat here is that most editions of Dungeons & Dragons allow for multiclassing.</p>\n\n<p>This means you can either play and advance in two classes simultaneously or you can branch out at a set point and change classes. This isn’t always possible or easy. However, it’s something to consider if you’re a serious player.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Find Your DND Class</h2>\n\n<p>You now know what DND classes are available, but what class is best in D&D? The answer is that there isn’t a “best” class, only the one that suits you. Yes, certain classes excel in different areas. But it all comes down to the way you like to play.</p>\n\n<p>For example, if you enjoy fighting, the best class for you is <em>Fighter </em>(more about the Fighter below).</p>\n\n<p>If you prefer casting spells, but you want the easiest DND class for beginners, <em>Warlocks </em>are perfect. The point here is that there are different DND classes for different needs.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Choosing the correct class could be crucial for your success in DnD\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_28/games-help-education.jpg\" style=\"width: 800px; height: 294px;\" /></p>\n\n<p>Therefore, you need to base your decisions on your natural playing preferences and, moreover, the strategies you want to employ.</p>\n\n<p>For example, you may naturally be drawn to the Fighter because you like confrontations. However, you might notice that other players in the game are also gravitating towards this class.</p>\n\n<p>Therefore, in the interests of being different and, potentially, gaining an advantage, you choose to be a <em>Druid</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This is where experience and DND tactics come into play. Every move you make in a game will be influenced by the class you choose. That means you have to select the class you feel comfortable playing with, as well as one that can help you find an edge.</p>\n\n<p>Once you’ve mastered this, you should be well on your way to finding the perfect DND class.</p>\n\n<h2>DND Classes Explained</h2>\n\n<p>Knowing that choosing the right DND class is a matter of personal preference and tactics, the only way to make the right decision is to understand your options.</p>\n\n<p>Here are the <strong>12 DND classes</strong> and what their particular traits are:</p>\n\n<h2>Barbarian</h2>\n\n<p>The Barbarian was, initially, a sub-class of the Fighter. However, it evolved into a standalone class known for excelling in combat through a combination of fury and force.</p>\n\n<p>The Barbarian is often less skilled than a fighter, but powerful enough to make up the deficit with overall strength and aggression.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A great axe, any martial melee weapon, two-handed axes, any simple weapon, or an explorer’s pack with four javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Skills: Intimidation, survival, animal handling, perception, athletics, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Bard</h2>\n\n<p>Bards are versatile characters that are capable of fighting and using their minds. The main characteristic of a bard is that they have a way with words, such that they can turn them into magic spells.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A rapier, a longsword, any simple weapon, a diplomat’s pack, an entertainer’s pack, a lute, other musical instruments, dagger, and leather armor.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Three musical instruments.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Any three major skills.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Cleric</h2>\n\n<p>Combining strength and divine magic, Clerics are masters of healing. Characters in this DND class can control the undead and have powers over life and death, which makes them extremely useful in a number of situations.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Scale mail, leather armor, chainmail, a mace, a war hammer, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, a shield, and a holy symbol.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Religion, insight, history, medicine, and persuasion (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Druid</h2>\n\n<p>Druids are masters of nature. Like Clerics, they have a way with magic, but their powers don’t work against the undead. However, their spells are effective against nature to the extent that Druids can actually change into various types of animals.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields (armor and shields can’t be made of metal).</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, a druidic focus, an explorer’s pack, any simple melee weapon, a scimitar, wooden shield, any simple weapon.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Herbalism toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Intelligence and wisdom.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Animal handling, arcana, medicine, insight, religion, nature, survival, and perception (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Fighter</h2>\n\n<p>Fighters can come from a variety of backgrounds, including former soldiers, adventurers, bodyguards, and bandit kings. However, the one thing that links them all is the ability to fight. These characters are hardy, strong, tactical, and skilled with weapons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail, leather armor, longbow and 20 arrows, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, two-handed axes, a martial weapon and a shield, two martial weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Constitution and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Acrobatics, athletics, history, animal handling, perception, insight, intimidation, and survival (choose two).</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Monk</h2>\n\n<p>Monks are skilled fighters with a mystical edge. You should see these characters as masters of discipline. Introverted and not necessarily physically imposing. However, they can be deadly thanks to their apparent connection to another realm.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Darts, an explorer’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, any simple weapon, a short sword.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Any artisan’s tools or musical instrument.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and strength.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Athletics, insight, religion, acrobatics, history, and stealth.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Paladin</h2>\n\n<p>Paladins are a DND class bound by honor and morality. They are, in essence, knights of the realm who are skilled fighters and spellcasters. However, they must always keep on the right side of good and uphold justice at all times.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: All armor and shields.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Chainmail and a holy symbol, an explorer’s pack, a priest’s pack, two martial weapons, a martial weapon and a shield, any simple melee weapon, and five javelins.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Intimidation, athletics, medicine, insight, religion, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Ranger</h2>\n\n<p>Rangers are hunters and skilled with an axe. Their skills are honed through a life of cutting trees and working with wood, but they’re also useful in combat situations. Rangers are reclusive and not necessarily mystical, but they do have an affinity with nature.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light and medium armor + shields</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A longbow and a quiver of 20 arrows, scale mail, leather armor, two short swords, two simple melee weapons, a dungeoneer’s pack, and an explorer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Strength and dexterity.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, Athletics, animal handling, investigation, insight, perception, nature, and survival.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Rogue</h2>\n\n<p>The Rogue was an official base class from the Player’s Handbook in early editions of Dungeons & Dragons. As you’d expect, the Rogue doesn’t play by the rules. They are stealthy and skilled.</p>\n\n<p>Their main talents include finding and disarming traps, picking locks, and taking out unsuspecting opponents with sneak attacks.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Leather armor, two daggers, thief’s tools, an explorer’s pack, burglar’s pack, a dungeoneer’s pack, short sword, a short bow and quiver of 20 arrows, and a rapier.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: Thief’s toolkit.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Dexterity and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Stealth, sleight of hand deception, performance, insight, acrobatics, persuasion, intimidation, investigation, perception, and athletics.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Sorcerer</h2>\n\n<p>The sorcerer may falter in a physical confrontation, but they’re masters of magic. Specifically, they’re masters of arcane magic and that makes them the most powerful characters in Dungeons & Dragons.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: Two daggers, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, any simple weapon, a component pouch, an arcane focus, an explorer’s pack, and a dungeoneer’s pack.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Charisma and constitution.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, intimidation, religious deception, insight, and persuasion.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Warlock</h2>\n\n<p>Warlocks were initially introduced as a non-core base class that practiced arcane magic. However, as Dungeons & Dragons evolved, they became the main class. Warlocks have magical powers endowed to them by supernatural beings such as demons.</p>\n\n<p>The defining feature of a Warlock is that they can use their magic at will and without limit.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: Light armor.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A dungeoneer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, any simple weapon, a light crossbow and 20 bolts, leather armor, and two daggers.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and charisma.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, history, deception, investigation, intimidation, religion, and nature.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Wizard</h2>\n\n<p>Wizards won’t be much use in a fight if weapons are the key to victory. However, if spells are required, there are few that can match this character class. Unlike other magic-based DND classes, Wizards cast their spells based on acquired knowledge.</p>\n\n<p>In other words, they build up their repertoire of spells as the game evolves, which means they may start off as fairly weak but gain in strength.</p>\n\n<h3>Proficiencies</h3>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Armor: None.</li>\n\t<li>Possible Equipment: A spellbook, an explorer’s pack, a scholar’s pack, an arcane focus, a component pouch, and a dagger.</li>\n\t<li>Tools: None.</li>\n\t<li>Saves: Wisdom and intelligence.</li>\n\t<li>Skills: Arcana, medicine, religion history, insight, and investigation.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>A Lesson on DND Classes</h2>\n\n<p>As you can see, there are DND classes aplenty and each one has its own particular set of skills. The reality is that you can have fun and enjoy Dungeons & Dragons with any class.</p>\n\n<p>However, if you really want to get the most out of your sessions, it’s worth studying the traits and choosing those that pique your interest.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re a fan of magic, consider the Warlocks, Wizards, and Sorcerers. If you have a penchant for physical combat, check out the Fighters, Monks, and Barbarians. The lesson here is Dungeons & Dragons is a fantastically complex game with multiple twists and turns.</p>\n\n<p>Character classes contribute to these dynamics and that’s why you need to understand them <em>before</em> you embark on your first adventure.</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/dnd-classes/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Dungeons & Dragons Skills: How to Find the Ultimate DnD Class for You\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_22/VKN_Blog-images---Vikings-weapons.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-14\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/14/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Choosing a DnD character requires some basic research","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/dnd-classes.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14694"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/video-game-aesthetic/"},"strings":{"title":"Video Game Aesthetics Are Important, Period. But Why?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Are you someone that values video games with a sense of artistic flair and innovation? If so, the chances are your video game selections may be hugely influenced by how a game looks as well as how it plays.</p>\n\n<p>Although gameplay may be the be-all and end-all to <em>some </em>gamers, game aesthetics are another differentiator among the gaming fraternity. Art designs that look dull or underdeveloped in line with a game’s theme will turn off some gamers.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>That’s why video game developers place increasing importance on the video game aesthetic angle, to drive engagement and encourage gamers to fully immerse themselves in their new virtual worlds.</p>\n\n<h2>What Is a Video Game Aesthetic?</h2>\n\n<p>A video game aesthetic focuses on how a game is stylized. The video game developers that successfully create unique and recognizable art styles for their characters, in-game items, accessories, and the gaming interface itself tend to stand the test of time.</p>\n\n<p>Those video games that lack their own sense of style are far more likely to disappear into the ether, as they are infinitely more forgettable than games that look and feel like their competitors.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://plarium.com/en/mobile-games/raid-shadow-legends/\"><img alt=\"Memorable game aesthetics mean memorable Games\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/raid/backgrounds/section-2.jpg\" /></a></p>\n\n<p>A solid comparison would be the old-school classics of Crysis and Duke Nukem 3D.</p>\n\n<p>Many considered Crysis to have the edge because of its superior graphics, but the unique styling and artistry of Duke Nukem helped it to become an iconic franchise that continues to stand the test of time.</p>\n\n<p>Duke Nukem’s weaponry and props were designed with the same cutting edge as the Duke himself. As for Crysis, although its graphics were ground-breaking at the time, newer shooters have been released, rendering it almost indistinguishable in the present day.</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/ljp5cPqrV4E\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The detail and power of a video game’s graphics are part of its overall aesthetic. Many other details combine to create a video game aesthetic.</p>\n\n<p>It could be <a href=\"/en/blog/social-gaming-and-sound/\">sound effects</a> or musical soundtracks that generate a new level of immersion, far beyond the superficial nature of graphics.</p>\n\n<p>Where some video game developers fail is to design their new games without a specific style or game aesthetics in mind.</p>\n\n<p>Instead, they focus on making their graphics as razor-sharp as possible, without considering the game’s concept or indeed the nuts and bolts of the gameplay itself.</p>\n\n<p>Without giving gamers the ability to truly engage and discover a deeper connection with a game, its longevity is questionable.</p>\n\n<h2>How Does a Video Game Aesthetic Differ from Its Graphics?</h2>\n\n<p>A common error made among gamers and indeed some within the gaming industry are to view video game aesthetics and graphics as the same thing. Of course, <a href=\"/en/blog/realistic-games/\">graphics are vitally important</a> to the integrity of a video game.</p>\n\n<p>They help a game deliver greater detail, but detail alone does not dictate whether a game is good or bad. Graphics relate to the \"power\" of a game, but the aesthetics encompass the theme and style of a game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eOSHkv4TAo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A strong video game aesthetic can be equally powerful, if not more so, than graphics alone. It can demand a gamer’s full concentration, inviting them into a new digital environment.</p>\n\n<p>Although hardcore gamers may be prepared to overlook somewhat ugly art styling or user interfaces in favor of engaging core gameplay, the archetypal modern-day gamer is all about the gaming \"experience\".</p>\n\n<p>Aesthetics that feed into the theme and plot of a game are <em>far more likely</em> to draw <a href=\"https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/402181\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Gen Z gamers</a> in than high-definition graphics or ultra-fast frame rates.</p>\n\n<h3>If You Value a Video Game Aesthetic, Does That Make You a Casual Gamer?</h3>\n\n<p>Not at all. A video game aesthetic is a number-one factor in game selection for some gamers. They want a game to look, feel and sound like its concept, allowing you to suspend reality and indulge in an other-worldly environment.</p>\n\n<p>Choosing your next game based on aesthetics is anything but shallow. It proves you’re someone that’s serious about developers designing and building unique experiences and challenges.</p>\n\n<p>To the casual gamer, high-fidelity HD graphics with 4k resolution and ray-tracing are rarely achievable anyhow. They may not have a powerful enough graphics processing unit to fulfill the potential of games that focus solely on graphics.</p>\n\n<p>That’s why games that have artistic consistency have a place in today’s gaming scene. As a visual medium, video game aesthetics matter to everyone – even if some gamers don’t realize it.</p>\n\n<h3>Are Video Games a Work of Art?</h3>\n\n<p>There is a convincing argument that video game design is absolutely a form of art. You only have to look at conventional art to see its existence in a video game aesthetic.</p>\n\n<p>Within a classical composition, shapes and lines provide the core elements of a painting or sculpture, just like they do when designing virtual three-dimensional environments.</p>\n\n<h3>What Is the Most Beautiful-Looking Video Game?</h3>\n\n<p>One of the most beautiful video games is <a href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/405324035195906046/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Final Fantasy XV</a>. This iconic franchise has long since offered an enchanting gaming experience and the latest edition in the series is no exception.</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/CNM6o9um1dc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The magnificent open-world of Eos contains a multitude of landscapes to explore, as well as a healthy number of jaw-dropping beasts to overcome. The success of this franchise is based on its ability to marry a unique and consistent aesthetic with engaging gameplay.</p>\n\n<h3>What Is the Most Visually Appealing Video Game?</h3>\n\n<p>The entire BioShock trilogy is one of the most visually striking, with the most recent release BioShock Infinite capturing the imagination like never before.</p>\n\n<p>It well and truly answers the question as to whether video games can be art, with its unique artistic styling providing architecture akin to a neoclassical city.</p>\n\n<h2>The Top 7 Most Aesthetically Pleasing Video Games Revealed</h2>\n\n<p>Looking for titles that deliver the most impressive video game aesthetic? We’ve got you covered. Read on for seven of the finest examples of artistic styling in video games in recent times.</p>\n\n<h3>1. Journey</h3>\n\n<p>It’s almost been a decade since Thatgamecompany’s release of Journey on the PlayStation 3, but this adventure classic remains at the forefront of most gamers’ minds purely from an artistic perspective.</p>\n\n<p>Journey was later ported to PC and iOS in 2019, subject to popular demand, allowing many more to marvel in its visual and auditory art.</p>\n\n<p>This game is an exploration of a bleak desert landscape, as you embark on a survival mission by slaying enemies along the way. The game’s designers and illustrators confirmed their ambition to create a feeling of timelessness and its rather ethereal world achieves that.</p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/2013-03-05-journey-dishonored-and-the-room-win-big-with-bafta-game-awards.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2013 British Academy of Film and Television Arts</a> handed it five awards, including recognition for its <strong>Artistic and Audio Achievements</strong> – both of which helped to create a hugely moving aesthetic.</p>\n\n<h3>2. Limbo</h3>\n\n<p>Puzzle-platform title Limbo was a hugely successful indie game from Playdead, whose simple yet innovative 2D side-scroller aesthetic in black and white created a stripped-back gaming experience.</p>\n\n<p>The eeriness achieved from the black and white aesthetic immediately created a sense of fear and helplessness that perfectly fits the game’s narrative.</p>\n\n<p>Limbo was one of the most successful releases on Xbox Live Arcade in 2010, receiving critical acclaim for its artistry, which was heavily inspired by <a href=\"https://www.acmi.net.au/stories-and-ideas/out-darkness-influence-german-expressionism/\" target=\"_blank\">film noir and German Expressionism</a>.</p>\n\n<p>The dark, bleak aesthetics are comparable with some <a href=\"/en/games/genre/medieval-games/\">medieval games</a>, with the nameless boy protagonist used to create the “edge of hell” environment that the game’s creators wanted. Hence the use of the name Limbo with the Latin word \"limbus\" meaning \"edge\".</p>\n\n<h3>3. Flower</h3>\n\n<p>It’s another win for Thatgamecompany once again with their 2009 release of Flower. Designed by Nicholas Clark and Jenova Chen, the duo developed Flower as the natural successor to their previous game Flow.</p>\n\n<p>Jenova Chen was the brains behind the aesthetics of Flower, having been inspired to create this game due to the limited range of emotions generated by most modern-day video games.</p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.cinemablend.com/games/Spike-VGA-2009-Winners-List-21673.html\" target=\"_blank\">2009 Spike Video Game Awards</a> named Flower the <strong>Best Independent Game</strong>, with the narrative, told entirely through emotional cues and aesthetics.</p>\n\n<p>That’s because players control the wind, attempting to move a flower petal through the air with their controllers. Everything the petals touch gains a new lease of colorful life, which helps to create hopeful, joyous emotions.</p>\n\n<p>It’s the perfect opportunity to be at one with the world’s wind!</p>\n\n<h3>4. BioShock Infinite</h3>\n\n<p>The BioShock franchise has long held a proud reputation for realism, but BioShock Infinite takes the biscuit. You would be forgiven for forgetting that the virtual world in BioShock Infinite is a floating one.</p>\n\n<p>Such is the authenticity and commitment to designing a true-to-life early 1900s environment – complete with architectural and technological marvels.</p>\n\n<p>Critics acclaimed the in-game city of Columbia as one of the game’s brightest assets. The city was described as one of the “most visually captivating” by GamesRadar’s Lucas Sullivan, who remarked on the aesthetic’s attention to detail.</p>\n\n<p>It’s, therefore, no surprise to see Infinite scoop <strong>Best Visual Design</strong> at the 2013 Golden Joystick Awards and <strong>Best Visual Art</strong> at the 14th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards.</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/KCHb39Zrsqs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h3>5. Uncharted</h3>\n\n<p>The Uncharted franchise is the brainchild of Amy Hennig, who has worked in close collaboration with developers Naughty Dog to deliver some truly spectacular action-adventure games on the PlayStation.</p>\n\n<p>The original launched in 2007 on the PS3, and its four games have since sold over 41 million units worldwide. Much of this is largely due to the stunning video game aesthetic of the series.</p>\n\n<p>The fourth edition – A Thief’s End – is considered one of the most stunning and immersive console games of all time.</p>\n\n<p>With its blend of handcrafted graphics and game environments honed by Physically Based Rendering (PBR), A Thief’s End provides a unique layer of depth both in terms of micro and macro-environmental storytelling.</p>\n\n<p>Everything has its rightful place, right down to the most inanimate real-world objects.</p>\n\n<h3>6. Red Dead Redemption 2</h3>\n\n<p>There is a reason why Rockstar Studios’ Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the <a href=\"https://screenrant.com/rdr2-sales-best-selling-rockstar-games-lists/#:~:text=Rockstar%20currently%20has%20five%20games,in%20the%20past%20four%20years.\" target=\"_blank\">best-selling video games</a> of all time.</p>\n\n<p>This release alone has sold over 39 million units, which is staggering when you compare the 41 million units shifted across all four Uncharted titles.</p>\n\n<p>That reason is the magnificence of its aesthetic, with its eight years of development focusing on depicting a real-world reflection of the in-game characters and world.</p>\n\n<p>David Meikleham of GamesRadar described it as the “pinnacle of video game design” in the present day.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Keza MacDonald of The Guardian labeled it a “high water-mark for lifelike video game worlds”, such as the attention to detail with features like its dynamic weather system and an ecology of flora and fauna that offers unrivaled realism and physicality.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of video game aesthetics, Red Dead Redemption 2 has set the standard for <a href=\"/en/games/category/new-games/\">new games</a> on eighth-generation games consoles in the open-world genre.</p>\n\n<h3>7. Hades</h3>\n\n<p>Supergiant Games has released some hugely impressive indie games in its time, but there have been none more popular than Hades.</p>\n\n<p>The 2020 action role-playing game is set in ancient Greece. You play the role of Zagreus, the prince of the Underworld, and embark on a journey to Mount Olympus and evade the clutches of his father, Hades. The game is displayed in <a href=\"https://www.quora.com/What-is-an-isometric-game\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">an isometric format.</a></p>\n\n<p>One of the biggest positives about Hades from an aesthetic point of view is its thematic consistency. The gaming environment and the protagonist himself are oozing with mythological charm, as is so much of the environment’s architecture.</p>\n\n<p>It was nominated for Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2020 and won Best Game Design at the 17th British Academy Games Awards.</p>\n\n<h2>Can You Imagine Playing a Game That Is Not Aesthetic?</h2>\n\n<p>On reflection, many gamers may read this and consider that visuals <em>do </em>matter more to them than they initially realized.</p>\n\n<p>The harsh reality is that it’s much harder for gamers to immerse themselves in a game that’s clunky and lacking in personality, than a good-looking game with a unique art direction.</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/video-game-aesthetic/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Video Game Aesthetics Are Important, Period. But Why?\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_2/rpg-elements.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-02-14\"\n}\n</script>","date":"2/14/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"Video Game Aesthetics Can Make or Break a Title","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/video-game-aesthetic.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"14693"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/what-is-gaas/"},"strings":{"title":"What Is Games as a Service and How Does It Work?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>The term \"games as a service\" (GaaS) has become increasingly important in the world of gaming. But what does GaaS stand for in gaming and how does it work? This is a type of revenue model that allows game developers to generate continuous income from a game.</p>\n\n<p>Gamers also benefit, as they have the chance to spend their money on what is important to them, rather than everyone having to spend on exactly the same things. The signs are that it's something that is here to stay, so let’s see how it started and where it might go from here.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-background-of-gaas\">The Background of GaaS</h2>\n\n<p>The subject of <a href=\"https://www.wepc.com/statistics/video-gaming-monetization/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game monetization</a> became a vast subject as the industry expanded at an incredible rate in the last part of the 20th century. The traditional retail purchase method of buying games in land-based stores was becoming increasingly replaced by <em>digital </em>distribution.</p>\n\n<p>Yet, this still led to a lop-sided model where developers could make most of their money from the launch of a game, but then their revenue would drop off once sales fell.</p>\n\n<p>As the games market diversified, it was also becoming clear that games had to cater to a broad group of players with different tastes, playing styles, and budgets.</p>\n\n<p>This led to games as a service emerging as an alternative that offered a more stable, sustainable way of doing business.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"less-money,-improved-transactions\">Less Money, Improved Transactions</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"GaaS makes games more customizable\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/june/illustrations/26.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>By collecting smaller amounts of money more regularly, the developers realized they could plan updates and expansion packs more carefully while allowing players to choose exactly what they paid for.</p>\n\n<p>Games as a service first became popular in massively multiplayer online (MMO) <a href=\"/en/games/platform/pc-games/\">PC games</a>. Gamers would pay for features such as enhanced weapons and skins to help them progress through these games.</p>\n\n<p>This trend began to take off around 2007 / 2008, as some of the most popular games of that period began to introduce this model.</p>\n\n<p>By adopting the GaaS principles, the pioneers of this way of playing could establish ongoing revenue streams for <a href=\"/en/games/category/popular-games/\">popular games</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"dynamic-game-pricing\">Dynamic Game Pricing</h3>\n\n<p>This can prove to be more profitable than the previous model of selling the game for a fixed price, if it stays popular with enough gamers for long enough. This compares favorably to the games as a product method that games publishers had used previously.</p>\n\n<p>This way of doing business meant that the developer could earn <em>enormous </em>sums in a short period, but could then go through a lull once the game’s sales had tailed off and they worked on bringing out new titles.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Mobile gamers will possibly rule the market\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/week_7/11_Mobile.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https://newzoo.com/insights/trend-reports/newzoo-global-mobile-market-report-2021-free-version/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">success of mobile gaming</a> has allowed games as a service to continue to grow. The idea of offering a game that is free to play, but that has in-game purchases or subscriptions, appeals to mobile gamers.</p>\n\n<p>This type of gamer often looks to pass some time playing in a way that suits them and without making big purchases.</p>\n\n<p>The list of the highest-grossing <a href=\"/en/games/platform/mobile-games/\">mobile games</a> includes titles with earnings that stretch into billions of dollars and are still growing at an impressive rate. There is no doubt that GaaS has helped these games to earn such high amounts of revenue sustainably.</p>\n\n<p>The success of this approach has encouraged games producers to regularly produce new content and updates, making their games fresher and more interesting for players in the longer term. We can see games as a service in a wide range of varied titles.</p>\n\n<p>So how is it applied to so many different games?</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-does-it-work?\">How Does It Work?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Real and in-game money\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-1.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>The GaaS model is simple to understand. The publisher typically makes the game available for free, or for a small cost. After that, players have the option of paying to access additional features or continuing to play under a subscription.</p>\n\n<p>Each player then has the freedom to decide whether to pay and, if so, <em>what </em>they spend their money on.</p>\n\n<p>The same approach doesn’t work on every game. So developers have to alter the overall method used so that it fits in with different games and audience demands.</p>\n\n<p>This adds to the feeling that it's a revenue model that takes the player’s needs into account as much as the developer’s. We can split out games as service types into the following categories:</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"subscriptions\">Subscriptions</h3>\n\n<p>Subscriptions are often carried out monthly and provide regular income that allows the developer to run the servers and introduce new content.</p>\n\n<p>A gamer may need to pay for a subscription after their free trial period has ended, or once they reach a certain level of experience or exploration in the game. It's a particularly common approach in <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMO games</a>.</p>\n\n<p>Services that allow you to choose from a wide variety of different games rather than a single title also used subscriptions. We can see this approach in many services, and it also opens up the possibility of carrying out <a href=\"/en/blog/what-is-cloud-gaming/\">cloud gaming</a>.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"games-with-microtransactions\">Games with Microtransactions</h3>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Loot boxes filled with game goodies\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_14/grinding-4.jpg\" title=\"\" /></p>\n\n<p>Here, the player spends more on small in-game purchases, which may be carried out regularly or on a less frequent basis. The cost of each transaction is usually just a fraction of the price of a full game under the conventional purchasing model.</p>\n\n<p>You can buy various items in this way, from new maps to useful gear, clothing, health, in-game currency, or power-ups.</p>\n\n<p>This can come in the shape of <a href=\"/en/blog/truple-a-games-microtransactions-loot-boxes/\">loot boxes</a>, which often give the player a randomly chosen item. Not every player will pay for microtransactions, but they are designed to appeal to as many players as possible.</p>\n\n<p>Even if each transaction is minimal, if a game has millions of regular players, then the total can add up quickly.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"season-passes\">Season Passes</h3>\n\n<p>The idea of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Season_pass_(video_games)\" target=\"_blank\">season passes in gaming</a> first appeared in about 2010 or 2011. They allow you to buy access to future content, and they can be purchased when buying the game or at a later stage.</p>\n\n<p>One of the key issues is that the season pass is bought without knowing exactly what updates it will give access to later.</p>\n\n<p>Someone who doesn’t buy a season pass can still play the game. Yet, they won’t be able to enter any new maps, missions, or modes that are released. You might also see a battle pass mentioned as a method of providing games as a service.</p>\n\n<p>This is a similar concept, but it allows the player to carry out challenges to enter brand new customization options.</p>\n\n<h3 id=\"combinations-of-gaas-features\">Combinations of GaaS Features</h3>\n\n<p>Some titles include two or more different aspects of games as a service in them. For example, with lifestyle games, you may see the chance to buy equipment, in-game currency, or game updates.</p>\n\n<p>The developer has to look for an approach that suits them and their users.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"who-benefits-from-this-approach?\">Who Benefits from This Approach?</h2>\n\n<p>Are games as a service bad? No, provided it's done fairly and transparently, with no <em>obligation </em>or pressuring players to spend money. It offers an option to purchase extra content that can benefit everyone involved in making or playing games.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Developers and players can benefit from GaaS\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-3.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>Game developers can derive great financial rewards from the games as a service model. If they produce a game that appeals to many players, they can receive a stable level of income from it over a long period.</p>\n\n<p>However, it's also fair to say that players can benefit from this arrangement. You can play a game that interests you for free. You can then decide whether to pay to keep playing it and progress further. There is no obligation to spend money on it.</p>\n\n<p>There is the chance for the player to set their budget for the game. They may spend more than they would have done in buying a game outright under the traditional approach, paying regularly to keep it fresh and interesting.</p>\n\n<p>Or they could opt against making too many microtransactions and look for a new game when they feel the need for some change.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"gaas,-gamers-&-game-developers\">GaaS, Gamers & Game Developers</h2>\n\n<p>Gamers can now choose exactly how to play a game, based on what interests them most of all. In this way, they can spend their money on weapons, maps, skins, or whatever they think will keep them playing the game and enjoying it.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Games are becoming more personalized\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/mmo-mmorpg-3.jpg\" /></p>\n\n<p>This should allow them to keep their interest in a game for longer, rather than giving up on it once they have completed the original levels or a series of missions.</p>\n\n<p>Studies have shown that the overall revenue comes from a small percentage of the player base. For example, in some games, about 5% of the players pay 20 times more than the average level of revenue generated per user.</p>\n\n<p>This small number of gamers is enough to provide the revenue needed to carry on developing the game for everyone’s benefit, making the games as a service approach sustainable without needing everyone to pay all the time.</p>\n\n<p>Another point to remember is that the games as a product approach we saw in the past lowers the incentive for developers to fix bugs or otherwise continue to work on a game that has already been released.</p>\n\n<p>With GaaS, it becomes more financially sensible for them to keep working on a game as long as people will pay for it.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"illegal-game-copies-&-gaas\">Illegal Game Copies & GaaS</h2>\n\n<p>As for the developers, they also benefit from a lowered risk of people selling pirated copies of their work. This is one of the key changes when they adopt games as a service rather than games as a product.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Illegal copies can cause great losses for developers\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2019/week_7/17_working_together.png\" /></p>\n\n<p>Since the price of the game itself is no longer their primary source of income, they won’t lose out as much if illegal copies are sold. Therefore, they get a fairer reward for their work by receiving the money that players spend on their games.</p>\n\n<p>This doesn’t provide a guarantee that game developers will earn more than they did before. When adjusted for inflation, the revenue earned on long-term classics from the 80s and 90s still put them at the top of the list of the highest-grossing games across all formats.</p>\n\n<p>However, it does now give them a way of generating a steady income stream. This new model has changed the way the industry works for the better.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"the-potential-future-of-games-as-a-service\">The Potential Future of Games as a Service</h2>\n\n<p>As we have seen, games as a service is a part of the gaming world that has become important in recent years.</p>\n\n<p>While there has been some controversy over elements such as loot boxes, this is now an accepted part of the industry that we should see in more and more new games from now on.</p>\n\n<p>Where do games as a service go from here? One possibility is that we see an increasing level of diversity, with each of the different categories we looked at earlier growing in size.</p>\n\n<p>The introduction of new types of GaaS methods could give gamers new ways of making the most of their gaming while helping developers to carry on creating fresh content.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img alt=\"Games as a Service can improve for both players and creators\" src=\"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_20/clan-leader-3.jpg\" style=\"width: 888px; height: 600px;\" /></p>\n\n<h3 id=\"blockchain-technology-in-gaas\">Blockchain Technology in GaaS</h3>\n\n<p>Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are elements of games built on blockchain technology. They may become collectible items that people can sell to other players for large amounts of money. This may become one of the fastest-growing GaaS sectors in the future.</p>\n\n<p>We have already seen that there is a demand for this type of game, with traders selling the most popular crypto assets for profits. These are sometimes called <a href=\"/en/blog/play-to-earn/\">play-to-earn games</a> because of the opportunity they present for making money on them.</p>\n\n<p>The developers gain a percentage of the completed trades, meaning that they carry on making more money if the title grows in popularity and the NFTs become sought after.</p>\n\n<p>Players can also trade on some non-blockchain games, with the developer again taking a small percentage from each transaction.</p>\n\n<p>The fact that they can customize each way of playing to suit the individual players is a huge point that should ensure that games as a service continue to grow in popularity.</p>\n\n<p>It's difficult to imagine going back to a situation in which we each pay the same amount to get the same access to every part of a game.</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/what-is-gaas/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"What Is Games as a Service and How Does It Work?\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2018/week_4/aaa-2.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-17\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/17/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/what-is-gaas.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13667"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/realistic-games/"},"strings":{"title":"Revealed: 10 Games with the Most Realistic Graphics","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Throughout the development of gaming culture, one important feature that has always been highly sought-after by devs and gamers alike is photorealism. When we boot up our favorite games, we want to be immersed in the story on offer.</p>\n\n<p>Often, the most effective way to do this is to ensure realistic games, or games with the most realistic graphics as possible.</p>\n\n<p>This is why some of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling titles of the past decade are those that can boast truly photorealistic graphics that can transport the player into the heart of the story.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Of course, we're not saying that <a href=\"/en/games/platform/flash-games/\">flash games</a> do not have their merits, as these can often be superior to even the most realistic video game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>However, there is a lot to be said for a game with graphics so sharp and clear that it feels like you really are shooting your way through a <a href=\"https://tropedia.fandom.com/wiki/Zombie_Apocalypse\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">zombie apocalypse</a>, or <a href=\"https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Races_in_GTA_Online\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">racing a supercar</a> through the streets of Manhattan, or colonizing the vast reaches of <a href=\"https://www.mobiusdigitalgames.com/outer-wilds.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">outer space</a>.</p>\n\n<p>So, here are <em>the</em> most realistic games to ever be released:</p>\n\n<h2>1. Ghost of Tsushima</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/iqysmS4lxwQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The contender for the top spot might seem obvious to some, given how this game blew pretty much everyone away with its cutting-edge graphics.</p>\n\n<p>\"Ghost of Tsushima\" is a PS4/PS5 game exclusive that takes place in 13th century Japan, on the dreamy island of Tsushima. You play the role of a battle-hardened Samurai who must cross the vast expanse of the island to wrest back control from invading Mongol forces.</p>\n\n<p>This is a game that brings the beautiful natural setting alive in vivid technicolor, while also rendering human movements and sounds that are more realistic than <em>anything </em>that has been done before. This is what makes this title the most realistic game in the world today.</p>\n\n<h2>2. Red Dead Redemption II</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dw_oH5oiUSE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>The sequel to the smash-hit RDR1 and one of the best-selling games of all time, RDR2 is a masterclass in games with the most realistic graphics. This is probably the most realistic video game because of the sheer <em>scale </em>of it all.</p>\n\n<p>RDR2 is a western epic set across one of the most ambitious open-world environments ever created, and every single plant, animal, and human is unique and appears to be just as real as anything you would outside of the game.</p>\n\n<p>RDR2 is a game that brings its enthralling environment to life like no other game before or since has achieved, which is why it remains a top contender for the most realistic game in the world.</p>\n\n<p>It only makes sense that RDR2 would be the first of multiple Rockstar titles to make it onto this list. The production team, which has offices and studios in several countries, has attracted global renown for its ability to painstakingly recreate realistic and convincing digital environments.</p>\n\n<p>One of the main ways in which Rockstar approaches its open worlds, including the vast expanse of New Hanover, is to develop an animation for literally <em>everything</em>.</p>\n\n<p>This means that every flower, every cloud, every bird's wing - all of it has its own animation to ensure that it moves in its own way, just as it would in the real world.</p>\n\n<p>Another tactic that Rockstar uses to great effect in RDR2 is the player avatar itself, which will be impacted by everything the world throws at it:</p>\n\n<p>Step in a puddle and expect muddy boots. Eat some stew in the pub late at night and you'll run around with a stain on your duster for days. Bump into the same NPC more than once and expect them to give you a piece of their mind.</p>\n\n<p>It is this commitment to detail that sets Rockstar, and Red Dead Redemption 2, apart from their peers.</p>\n\n<h2>3. Call of Duty Mobile</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bcg2Pmo4WV4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>What is the most realistic looking game? Many often cast their minds to next-gen console titles.</p>\n\n<p>However, sometimes credit is due to developers that can use the limited resources of smartphone GPUs to produce a game that is more photorealistic than the vast majority of console content out there.</p>\n\n<p>We are talking of course, about Call of Duty Mobile, an award-winning FPS that demonstrates just how far <a href=\"/en/games/os/ios-games/\">iOS games</a> have come, and how many of the best games around can now be <a href=\"/en/blog/best-mobile-games-2021/\">found on mobile</a>.</p>\n\n<p>This is an online first-person <a href=\"/en/games/genre/shooting-games/\">shooter</a> that pushes the hardware limits of smartphones to the absolute maximum, with gorgeous results.</p>\n\n<h2>4. GTA V</h2>\n\n<p>No list of realistic games would be complete without mentioning Grand Theft Auto V, which is probably one of the <a href=\"https://www.denofgeek.com/games/grand-theft-auto-sales-figures-best-selling-video-game-franchises/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">most commercially successful console titles</a> to ever be released.</p>\n\n<p>Although there are other open-world games out there with arguably more realistic graphics, few others can bring the modern world to life like GTA V.</p>\n\n<p>Anyone who has strolled the manic and bleak streets of Los Santos (a somewhat exaggerated version of 2010s Los Angeles) will testify to the ability of this game to capture the essence of contemporary urban life in a way that few others before or since have achieved.</p>\n\n<p>This is what realistic games have the power to do.</p>\n\n<h2>5. Death Stranding</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/KlMpN26ts7s\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>A haunting, unusual game that probably deserves the award for being the most timely video game ever released, Death Stranding is one of the few games that genuinely appears to be actual video footage.</p>\n\n<p>Every skin cell, hair follicle, and clothing wrinkle is painstakingly rendered, making this a game that feels like anything but. The subject matter also makes for a sobering experience.</p>\n\n<p>Released in spring 2020 and set in the near future, the player steps into the shoes of a courier who must deliver vital resources to isolated, cut-off communities across a post-apocalyptic world, where plague and aliens make venturing outside dangerous.</p>\n\n<p>If this sounds like something you could use more of in your life, then give Death Stranding a try.</p>\n\n<p>What really sets this game apart is the Herculean efforts the production team went through to ensure movie-level graphics and visuals.</p>\n\n<p>Kojima Productions, the developer, meticulously scanned real-world objects such as cellphones, weapons, and furniture to ensure totally realistic renderings. Meanwhile, skin and materials have been rendered with dozens of layers to bring every crease and fold to life, all of which are powered by the seriously powerful Decima engine.</p>\n\n<p>All of this makes the star-studded cast of the game - which features A-listers such as Léa Seydou, Mads Mikkelsen, and Norman Reedus, among others - feel like they are right there in the room with you.</p>\n\n<h2>6. Control</h2>\n\n<p>A sleeper hit from a Finnish game studio that is emerging as something of a cult classic, the 2019 game Control shows us all how even supernatural stories can be transformed into realistic games.</p>\n\n<p>The setting is the mysterious Federal Bureau of Control, a windowless skyscraper in Manhattan that houses a vast universe of telekinetic monsters and terrifying phenomena.</p>\n\n<p>You must explore this 50s-era building and use your own telekinetic powers to tear it apart inch by inch in the hunt for your missing brother.</p>\n\n<p>Again, this is a game that offers unparalleled immersion into a truly unique environment, one where every single bootprint on the shiny marble floors makes the game feel more and more realistic.</p>\n\n<p>The setting is brought to life through the use of ray tracing, an emerging technique that uses rendering algorithms to <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_(video_game)#Technology\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">digitally reproduce light and shadows</a> in hyperrealistic ways, making it one of the most realistic games to date.</p>\n\n<p>As of 2022, Control is one of only a <em>handful </em>of games in existence to have used this technique to bring a photorealistic environment to life, using ray tracing to add texture to the brutalist environs and shine to the metallic surfaces of the FBC.</p>\n\n<h2>7. Cyberpunk 2077</h2>\n\n<p>This might seem like a <em>controversial </em>entry, given the enormous problems experienced by the players and the overworked devs of this famously buggy game.</p>\n\n<p>However, for people playing Cyberpunk on a souped-up gaming PC or a next-gen console, most of the bugs have been ironed out and what is left is the truly immersive and photorealistic future city that the developers originally intended.</p>\n\n<p>Sky City is a beauty to behold, when everything is working correctly. It is something that feels in equal measure outlandish and eerily plausible as the future of urban living, which is exactly what makes Cyberpunk one of the most realistic games we have ever played.</p>\n\n<h2>8. The Last of Us: Part Two</h2>\n\n<p>Just when we thought the first one couldn't be topped, out comes the sequel that scooped up every gaming award in existence and was immediately subjected to a bidding war over movie rights. The Last of Us: Part Two, has all of the same great ingredients as its predecessor.</p>\n\n<p>A terrifying post-apocalyptic world filled with fungus-infected zombies, hauntingly believable characters, and unforgettable vistas of a world that went suddenly, horribly over the cliff edge.</p>\n\n<p>What makes this sequel stand out, even more, is the unprecedented realism it offers. The graphics and the haunting world that it renders are unlike anything we have ever seen, which only adds to the pure terror of this stealthy survival horror.</p>\n\n<p>This series is produced by Naughty Dog, which is fast rising as a competitor to Rockstar for its commitment to rendering photorealistic in-game worlds, and ensuring only the most realistic games made it out of the studio.</p>\n\n<p>TLOU2 makes extensive use of motion capture technology from the cast hired to play the actors, meaning that pretty much every movement you see in the cut scenes is a real one.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Naughty Dog actually decamped to Seattle (where the game is set) and spent months there before beginning development, capturing every building and surface to ensure a most realistic depiction of the city as possible.</p>\n\n<h2>9. Forza Horizon 5</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DPQBxxu_ut4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>There are plenty of driving games that have gone down the realism approach, but very few have succeeded.</p>\n\n<p>It takes some very skilled developers to get the right balance between vivid racing, photorealistic graphics, and realistic driving mechanics that are not too difficult to learn.</p>\n\n<p>Fortunately, it seems like there was no shortage of talent in the team behind Forza Horizon 5, the game that manages to deftly pull off all of these. If you have never played a racing game before, make sure it is this one.</p>\n\n<p>It is the closest most of us will ever come to racing a souped-up Bugatti around the rim of an active volcano.</p>\n\n<p>What really stands FH5 apart from competitor titles is its ability to render stunning real-world racing environments both up-close and at a distance, all while your car does <em>200 miles per hour</em>.</p>\n\n<p>The developer, Playground Games, achieves this through the extensive use of a technique known as photogrammetry, which involves recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant imagery and collecting as much data as possible on individual objects.</p>\n\n<p>This is a painstaking level of attention to detail that makes this one of the most realistic games in the driving genre to date.</p>\n\n<h2>10. Microsoft Flight Simulator</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oeixuIaNpmA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Sometimes, realistic gaming requires a genuine commitment to the physics and technical requirements of the real-world environment you are trying to emulate. That is why the 2020 Microsoft Flight Simulator is such a worthy addition to this list.</p>\n\n<p>Used widely for real-life pilot training around the world, while also being enjoyed by leisure players of all stripes, this is a game that takes one of the most amazing things a human can do - take flight - and brings it straight into your living room in photorealistic detail.</p>\n\n<p>This game mimics pretty much everything about what it is like to take control of a real-life aircraft, which is exactly what makes it such a joy to play, even if it is pretty difficult.</p>\n\n<p>These are the most realistic games that you can play in 2022. Whether you're looking to bring a real-world location to life or experience a fantasy that can only ever be rendered in the virtual, these are the games that will allow you to do it!</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/realistic-games/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Revealed: 10 Games with the Most Realistic Graphics\",\n \"image\": \"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/old/blog/en/2016/11/4.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-13\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/13/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/realistic-games.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13663"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/stream-sniping/"},"strings":{"title":"Everything You Need to Know About Stream-Sniping","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"660000","description":"<p>Whether you’re a fan of deathmatch free-for-alls or RTS epics, you have probably watched a video game live stream of your favorite title. You may even broadcast your own gaming sessions on popular platforms such as Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>Game streaming platforms are increasingly integral to both the video gaming industry and the wider creator economy. Today, more than 15 million people actively view streams on Twitch <a href=\"https://mediakix.com/blog/top-twitch-statistics-live-streaming-game-platform/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">every single day</a>, collectively consuming <em>71 million hours</em>’ worth of content per day.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Video game live streaming has cemented the global status and careers of some of the most successful streamers, with gamers such as <a href=\"/en/blog/ninja-gamer-in-raid/\">Ninja</a>, Rubius, and Tfue boasting millions of followers and millions of dollars in annual earnings based solely on their streaming activities.</p>\n\n<p>Whether you are a huge fan of the hottest Twitch streamers or are an aspiring streaming superstar yourself, you need to be aware of the practice of stream-sniping. But what is stream sniping exactly?</p>\n\n<p>To find out the full stream-sniping meaning, why it matters, and how you can stop it from happening to you, read this complete guide to find out.</p>\n\n<h2>What is Stream Sniping?</h2>\n\n<p>First, let’s break down the actual stream sniping meaning. In a nutshell, stream-sniping is <em>the act of hijacking or derailing another user's live stream in order to either prevent them from completing a task or simply to harass that user</em>.</p>\n\n<p>Stream-sniping can happen in a few different ways. Most commonly, stream-sniping takes the form of entering a streamer’s broadcast of a game and using an informational or resource advantage to harass the player and prevent them from making any progress in the game.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/mVfNBCt4ZYs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>One could take advantage of the streamer’s broadcast to learn their exact location on the map in a game such as <a href=\"https://www.callofduty.com/content/atvi/callofduty/warzone/web/en/home.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Call of Duty: Warzone</a> and continually kill them.</p>\n\n<p>A stream-snipe like this could even involve multiple malicious users gatecrashing a stream and ganging up on the streamer to prevent them from making any progress in their game.</p>\n\n<p>It’s not hard to see why stream-sniping is so insidious, and why major streaming platforms such as Twitch are making serious moves to ban the practice (more on this later). Stream-sniping can severely impede the ability of a creator to make content for their audience.</p>\n\n<p>This also ruins the experience for the fans, who will be tuning in to watch their favorite creator play. Meanwhile, stream-sniping is also regularly used to harass gamers, with particularly ugly incidents targeting female gamers having come into the spotlight in recent months.</p>\n\n<p>At its core, stream-sniping is a deeply unfair practice. It is a form of cheating that spoils the fun for everyone and goes against all of the principles of fair play.</p>\n\n<p>It can also be <a href=\"/en/blog/deal-with-gamer-rage/\">immensely frustrating</a> for anyone who watches game streams to get an insight into the hottest new games, as sniping obstructs the ability of the streamer to explore the game in question.</p>\n\n<p>This is why the meaning of stream sniping is so important to understand, whether you are a creator or an audience member.</p>\n\n<h2>Different Types of Stream-Sniping</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_92V0WoLXlE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Delving into \"What is stream sniping?\", it is important to revisit our earlier point about how there are multiple ways that a malicious user could go about it. These are the most common types of stream-sniping activities we are seeing on platforms at the moment:</p>\n\n<h3>Ghosting</h3>\n\n<p>This is another word for the kind of stream-sniping we described above. It is the most widespread form of stream-sniping, one that is simply a form of cheating in which a user will use a live stream to gain a tactical advantage in an online game.</p>\n\n<p>This might involve using the stream to find out where the streamer is on the map, in order to always stay one step ahead. This is obviously unfair, not least because the streamer does not have the luxury of being able to see where the malicious user is on the map.</p>\n\n<p>Another form of ghosting might involve playing the long game, viewing a streamer’s broadcasts in order to learn their playing style, and anticipating it.</p>\n\n<p>It might involve using a broadcast to learn what kind of weapons or mods a streamer is using so that the user can always out-gun them in the lobby.</p>\n\n<h3>Trolling</h3>\n\n<p>This is simply a form of disruptive gatecrashing designed to do nothing more than irritate the streamer and the audience, preventing the streamer from actually getting anything done in the game itself.</p>\n\n<p>It might involve multiple trolls entering the same match or lobby as the streamer and just doing everything possible to obstruct them and make it impossible for them to complete their objective or show their audience anything about the game.</p>\n\n<p>Unfortunately, trolls are everywhere, and live-streaming platforms are certainly no exception.</p>\n\n<h3>Harassment</h3>\n\n<p>This is the darkest side of stream-sniping, one that can have extremely pernicious real-world consequences. It can largely be described as the act of invading a streamer’s broadcast in order to engage in targeted harassment and abuse.</p>\n\n<p>This is something that certain communities in the gaming world, such as female or LGBTQ streamers, often have to contend with.</p>\n\n<p>At its most dangerous, this practice manifests as something known as “IRL stream sniping”, where streamers are targeted, harassed, and even assaulted in person by malicious trolls. It should come as no surprise that this is a banned practice on all streaming platforms.</p>\n\n<p>Anyone caught engaging in this sort of activity can expect a lifetime ban at best and serious legal action at worst.</p>\n\n<h2>Stream-Sniping is Not Always Bad</h2>\n\n<p>It's worth noting that not <em>all </em>stream-sniping is necessarily bad. Sometimes, stream-snipes are organized as a wholesome way of showing love to a particular streamer or organizing an in-game surprise event such as a virtual flash mob.</p>\n\n<p>One of the more affirming examples of stream-sniping examples was seen in August 2021, when the streaming superstar Melina was bombarded with expressions of support and wholesome questions from her fans during a stream, with some <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-streamer-in-hysterics-after-waves-of-irl-stream-snipers-hijack-broadcast-1626151/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pretty adorable results</a>.</p>\n\n<p>To really understand the meaning of stream sniping, it is worth keeping in mind that it is not always used in a wholly negative context. However, the vast majority of times the connotation is, unfortunately, a negative one.</p>\n\n<h2>High-Profile Stream-Sniping Incidents</h2>\n\n<p>Stream-sniping has been around since the very dawn of game streaming, often with unpleasant and pretty infuriating results.</p>\n\n<p>There are countless examples of stream-sniping from the past year alone that have severely impeded the ability of creators to actually get their content out to their fans.</p>\n\n<p>In July 2021, the streaming mega-star xQc was playing a few rounds of Warzone when his stream, which was being viewed by thousands of people at the time, <a href=\"https://www.dexerto.com/call-of-duty/xqc-explodes-warzone-stream-snipers-twitch-stream-1618742/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">was continually interrupted</a> by a team of snipers who kept gatecrashing and killing him off.</p>\n\n<p>The repeated snipes were so disruptive that xQc had to stop playing altogether, while fans pitched in with advice on how to keep the trolls out.</p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, popular Hearthstone streamers Kripparrian and Disguised Toast got so frustrated with one particular gang of streaming snipers that they took matters into their own hands.</p>\n\n<p>After multiple incidents of disruptive sniping, the streamers made a YouTube video exposing the trolls in an attempt to get platforms to pay attention and boot them out for good.</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/TYw0cWI0Q_w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>Then there are those examples of IRL stream-sniping that have had a real-world impact on streamers themselves. In May 2021, Asmongold, the founder of the OTK squad, revealed that he was considering <a href=\"https://www.ginx.tv/en/twitch/asmongold-otk-security-irl-stream-sniping-incident-mizkif\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">hiring security</a> for his team after an IRL stream was interrupted by a particularly determined troll.</p>\n\n<p>This is why it is so important to take stream-sniping seriously if you are going to broadcast your own gaming sessions online.</p>\n\n<h2>How to Prevent Stream-Sniping</h2>\n\n<p>So, you’re about to download games and start streaming to your growing audience of fans. What can you do to safeguard against stream-sniping and ensure that it does not happen to you?</p>\n\n<h3>Set a Delay Interval in Your Streaming Software</h3>\n\n<p>Fortunately, platforms such as Twitch and YouTube have handy settings that make it much more difficult for malicious users to engage in stream-sniping. The most effective way to go about this is by going into your broadcast settings and introducing a delay interval to all of your content.</p>\n\n<p>To do this in Twitch, head to <strong>Stream Manager > Preferences > Channel</strong> and set the duration of your interval. This will introduce a delay between your playtime and your broadcast so that everything the audience sees is actually a few seconds, minutes, or even hours behind.</p>\n\n<p>If you use a dedicated broadcasting software such as OBS Studio or Streamlabs OBS, head to <strong>Settings > Advanced > Stream Delay</strong> to do the exact same thing.</p>\n\n<h3>Be Mindful of Your Username</h3>\n\n<p>Understandably, aspiring streamers rely on their username to build recognition and their fanbase. However, your username is the primary target for stream-snipers looking to disrupt your broadcasts.</p>\n\n<p>Consider avoiding putting “TVV” in your username when playing, as this lets everyone in the game know that you are a Twitch streamer and will make you a target for any trolls that happen to be in the lobby with you.</p>\n\n<p>You should also consider hiding or changing your username when broadcasting so that it is not possible for snipers to locate and identify you in-play.</p>\n\n<h3>Hide Yourself</h3>\n\n<p>There is a range of tools that you can take advantage of to hide from trolls when live streaming.</p>\n\n<p>Some games, such as CoD: Black Ops Cold War and Sea of Thieves, have streaming settings that allow you to hide your server name and any other identifying information during broadcasts to make it impossible for targeted attacks to occur.</p>\n\n<h3>Always Report Stream Sniping</h3>\n\n<p>This is something that both streamers and audiences can do to combat stream sniping and prevent malicious actors from engaging in this harmful activity in the future. Whenever you see an incident of stream-sniping taking place, do not hesitate to <em>report it</em>.</p>\n\n<p>You can head to the Twitch Help platform to quickly and anonymously report a user. You can even give stream sniping as a reason for your report, which may result in that user being permanently banned from Twitch.</p>\n\n<p>By reporting stream sniping when you see it, you can make game streaming more enjoyable for everyone.</p>\n\n<h3>Use an Overlay</h3>\n\n<p>Finally, you can opt to use an overlay to ensure that any malicious actor viewing your live stream is not able to ascertain where you are on the map or which lobby you are in. An overlay will block your minimap from all viewers and obscure any other information that might indicate your location in a particular game.</p>\n\n<p>You can activate your overlay instantly on pretty much any FPS game you can think of, including League of Legends and Fortnite. For example, to activate an overlay on OBS, simply:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open the “scenes” box and select the “+” icon</li>\n\t<li>Name your scene and select it</li>\n\t<li>Head to the “sources” box and select “images”</li>\n\t<li>Name the image you want to use as your overlay, hit “ok”</li>\n\t<li>Head to “browse” and select the image from your files that you are using, then hit “ok”</li>\n\t<li>Position the image where you want it to appear on your screen and resize as needed, hitting “ok” when all of the information you wish to hide is obscured</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>The Future of Stream Sniping</h2>\n\n<p>In recent months, Twitch, Discord, and YouTube have all <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/community-guidelines/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">updated their policies</a> to address the problem of stream sniping, and included it under their banned and harmful practices.</p>\n\n<p>This represents a growing acknowledgment of the problem of stream-sniping not just for creators and their audiences, but also the platforms themselves.</p>\n\n<p>As such, expect platforms to take an increasingly aggressive line against stream-sniping in the future, as well as more policies and tools to empower streamers who might become targets of this activity.</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/stream-sniping/\"\n },\n \"headline\": \"Everything You Need to Know About Stream-Sniping\",\n \"image\": \"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2017/week_35/toxicity-in-mmo-troll.jpg\", \n \"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"url\": \"https://plarium.com\"\n }, \n \"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Plarium\",\n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"\n }\n },\n \"datePublished\": \"2022-01-12\"\n}\n</script>","date":"1/12/2022"},"images":{"preview":{"alt":"","href":"https://cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/blog/images/2022/stream-sniping.webp"},"authorAvatar":{"href":"//cdn01.x-plarium.com/browser/content/portal/common/avatars/default_avatar.jpg","sizes":[]}},"template_options":{"compositeId":"13662"}},{"links":{"link":"/en/blog/best-mmorpgs-2022/"},"strings":{"title":"What Are the Best MMORPGs in 2022?","category":"Insights","author":"PLARIUM STAFF","readTime":"780000","description":"<p>Few genres of games encapsulate the promises and potential of the internet age like MMORPGs. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games connect players across continents, they involve broad and evolving new worlds, and they challenge users to coordinate like no others.</p>\n\n<p>Before the turn of the new millennium, there were so few of these titles that offering a list of the best was simple. Today, the exact opposite is true.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">{{banner:default}}</p>\n\n<p>Flooded with new and classic options, determining what could be the best MMORPG of 2022 is a challenging task. <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmo-games/\">MMOs</a> are now highly varied, with new titles continuing to expand the genre and blur the lines of how they're defined.</p>\n\n<p>From the old <a href=\"/en/games/platform/html5-games/\">HTML5 games</a> to cutting-edge new experiences, there are far too many games today for any one person to play.</p>\n\n<p>With all that said, there are some standouts for the best MMORPG 2022 offers that are <em>undeniably </em>loved. Taking a look at ten of these, we explore what players can expect.</p>\n\n<h2>World of Warcraft</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2004</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free up to level 20. $40 for the full game. $15 a month subscription fee.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Blizzard Entertainment</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>No list of the best <a href=\"/en/games/genre/mmorpg-games/\">MMORPGs</a> expected in 2022 would be complete without mentioning <a href=\"https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">World of Warcraft</a>. No spring chicken, the original version of WoW hit shelves back in 2004.</p>\n\n<p>This title quickly set the gaming world on fire, becoming one of the most influential releases of all time. WoW took what was often an overcomplicated genre and simplified the formula.</p>\n\n<div class=\"om-embedded-campaign\" data-campaign-id=\"12\"> </div>\n\n<p>Despite this, it was still a deep experience, only with a level of accessibility that few could boast. Undergoing significant redesign since its launch, WoW has seen eight expansions over its lifespan.</p>\n\n<p>Officially, WoW carried the torch after the base Warcraft RTS series. After Warcraft 3 launched in 2002, developer Blizzard wanted to take a new tack. With WoW, they brought MMOs to the masses, creating a <em>global </em>phenomenon.</p>\n\n<p>WoW kept growing as the first expansions continued to roll out. It peaked with the release of Wrath of Lich King in 2008, which many consider the game's high point.</p>\n\n<p>Since then, efforts to rein in ballooning stats have caused some to question its direction, but many still engage happily.</p>\n\n<p>WoW might not be the king it once was, but the game still performs at the top tier. Modern WoW is more approachable than ever, it still plays great, and for this, it's counted as maybe <em>the </em>best MMORPG even in 2022.</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/vlVSJ0AvZe0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Final Fantasy 14</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2010, 2013</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free to Play to level 60. $20 for Starter Edition, $60 for Complete Edition. $15 a month subscription fee.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Square Enix</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>When the first version of FF14 launched in 2010, it was a total failure. The game was limited, it performed poorly, and it seemed to ignore many of the lessons of its FF11 predecessor. So bad was the release, that developer Square Enix took the title offline.</p>\n\n<p>Going back to the drawing board, the company then decided that it was time to try again. In the years that followed they redesigned FF14 from the ground up, releasing it in 2013 as FF14: A Realm Reborn.</p>\n\n<p>From what was a complete misfire, the famed Final Fantasy phoenix rose. FF14: ARR wasn't just a good MMO born from a bad one, it was a great game with a promising future.</p>\n\n<p>Finally, players could dominate the landscape with their favorite Final Fantasy classes, competing and cooperating like never before. From the healing White Mage class to the high-jumping Dragoon, this new title was a love letter to fans.</p>\n\n<p>Unlike WoW, which many saw as failing over time,<a href=\"https://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-sales-have-increased-in-q1-but-revenue-is-down-in-games-division/1100-6494826/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> FF14: ARR continued to improve</a>. A big part of this was thanks to the story focus that the title embraced so much. Each expansion built on a strong narrative, into what many consider the best Final Fantasy story ever.</p>\n\n<p>Now hitting shelves with Endwalker, the game has officially overtaken WoW as the most popular and arguably best MMORPG in 2022.</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/zTTtd6bnhFs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Old School RuneScape</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2013</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Jagex</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Around the turn of the new millennium, many home computers couldn't play advanced games. Solving this problem were web games, which were simple enough to run on nearly anything. </p>\n\n<p>Some, like the original RuneScape, even let players enjoy MMO games right from their <a href=\"/en/games/platform/browser-games/\">browsers</a>.</p>\n\n<p>As such an old game, the look of RuneScape was limited, to say the least. With updates, the game kept looking better, but some players feared it lost the classic charm. To solve this problem, the developer released Old School RuneScape.</p>\n\n<p>This version adopted the old look but kept performance updates and quality of life changes. It might look 20 years old, but make no mistake, this is still one of the best MMORPG titles around.</p>\n\n<p>Players in Old School RuneScape chase the same goals that made the original a classic. Collect gear, fight monsters, set up shop, and click until your mouse wears out. Easy to run, free, and with low requirements, it's easy to see why this game still holds up.</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/HH7sN-zR8qE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>New World</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: September 2021</li>\n\t<li>Price: $30 (no subscription fee)</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Amazon Games Orange County</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Taking place on a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean, New World adopts a more realistic theme than most. This is a title that makes the player feel like an explorer of old, setting out to discover uncharted land while competing with a host of yet-unknown dangers.</p>\n\n<p>It's a fresh take, and with some serious quality, it's also among the best MMORPGs in 2022.</p>\n\n<p>In their journeys, players will fight off animals both real and mythical, leveling up and improving their gear as they go. In their downtime, emphasis is on building and maintaining shelter, to show off a mastery of the otherwise hostile landscape.</p>\n\n<p>For the wider story, each player finds themselves caught between the actions of three major factions. Each of these factions fights, schemes, and attempts to carve out as much ownership of the new land as possible.</p>\n\n<p>One of the things that elevate New World to being a contender for one of the top MMORPGs in 2022 is its <a href=\"https://www.ign.com/articles/new-world-community-challenges-the-devs-to-play-their-own-endgame-and-the-devs-accepted-myrkguard\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">emphasis on community</a>. You might not care for your faction, but there's still satisfaction in fighting for your human neighbors and community.</p>\n\n<p>As exciting as this can be, players should also be aware that not everything in this new land is as natural as it might seem.</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/OKnUBs-Ko44\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Guild Wars 2</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2012</li>\n\t<li>Price: The base game is free, newer expansions cost $30. No subscription fees.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: ArenaNet</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The first Guild Wars marked a point of revolution in the MMORPG industry. It was far more active than most titles and avoided the traditional holy trinity for more varied class options.</p>\n\n<p>The developers carried these ideas over to their sequel, helping making the game one of the best MMORPGs in 2022.</p>\n\n<p>Set in Tyria, Guild Wars 2 marks the return of five Elder Dragons, a devastating species responsible for some of the land's greatest catastrophes.</p>\n\n<p>With such an imminent threat at hand, the different races and guilds must band together in an uneasy alliance to fight for their survival.</p>\n\n<p>Guild War 2 also finds success in how it leans into the idea of the Living Story concept. As the years pass, major story elements have had appreciable repercussions on the explorable space.</p>\n\n<p>Sometimes new areas open up, other times entire zones are left destroyed after intense battles.</p>\n\n<p>With no monthly fee, Guild Wars 2 shows that sometimes the best MMORPGs <em>don't </em>require constant attention. There's always something to come back to and see in this game, and players have shown their appreciation for that fact.</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/KiNpIbd5jeE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Starbase</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: July 2021</li>\n\t<li>Price: $24.50 (no subscription fee)</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Frozenbyte</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Entering early access in 2021, Starbase has quickly shown itself to be a major competitor for the best MMORPG in 2022 crown. Still in early access, the game has already pulled in critical acclaim from the public.</p>\n\n<p>While space might seem a natural target for an MMO, most efforts have consistently fallen short like Star Citizen.</p>\n\n<p>With a heavy emphasis on sci-fi, players in Starbase control a humanoid robot as their player character. Working alone or with friends, the goal is to gather materials, craft ships and weapons, and ultimately, build a base to call home.</p>\n\n<p>Including combat, flight, mining, and a sense of scale only possible in the void, the appeal of Starbase is easy to understand. Starbase could easily end up one of the greatest games of the decade.</p>\n\n<p>All this, and the game's still in early access, and progressing at a steady rate. Whatever the developers have in store for players next, you can bet we'll be watching Starbase closely.</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/W-pSBqK9nSQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>The Elder Scrolls Online</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2014</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free to play over 23 zones. $40 for the most recent expansion. $15 a month subscription fee</li>\n\t<li>Developer: ZeniMax Online Studios</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>The Elder Scrolls franchise has always been about exploring an enormous world, so it makes sense that it would suit an online game.</p>\n\n<p>Taking place on Tamriel in the Second Era, TES: Online takes what is essentially the modern Skyrim framework and adapts it into the online space.</p>\n\n<p>Starting as a prisoner, in typical Scrolls fashion, the player has a lot of power over their character's skills and style. From the stealthy Khajiit Warden to a more brutish Orc Dragonknight, this title pulls deep from the series' established lore.</p>\n\n<p>As for what makes it one of the best MMORPGs in 2022, credit has to go to the worldbuilding above all else. Bethesda has spent a long time crafting this world and rarely is that as evident as it is with TES: Online.</p>\n\n<p>From lowly street hustlers to high-level political intrigue, TES: Online gives the player a front-row seat. It might not have the modding potential that sets the other games apart, but in terms of overall quality, this game is still a top performer.</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/uq1o2VG1ogY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Eve Online</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2003</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free</li>\n\t<li>Developer: CCP Games</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>One of the older games on this list, Eve Online has reached legendary status in the online gaming world. Set over 21,000 years in the future, the universe of EO is one where humanity has long forgotten its roots.</p>\n\n<p>Adopting a sort of space-facing tribalism, conflict is eternal over more than 5,000 star systems.</p>\n\n<p>In terms of gameplay, the loop in Eve Online involves piloting space ships and upgrading your financial status. Starting with a small craft, the most successful players can end up with massive capital ships and enough firepower to take down a small fleet on their own.</p>\n\n<p>As for what elevates Eve to one of the best, that has to be the community. Eve Online involves a setting that is very much controlled by human clans and player groups. Guilds claim entire portions of the galaxy, fighting for domination and against oblivion.</p>\n\n<p>A big part of this excitement comes from how the <em>currency </em>in this game has a direct real-life value. Losing big is measurable in an objective sense, with the famed \"Massacre at M2-XFE\" costing $378,012 on its own.</p>\n\n<p>Easily one of the best free MMORPGs in 2022, Eve Online is a title that <a href=\"/en/blog/hardcore-gamer/\">hardcore gamers</a> should take <em>very </em>seriously.</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/sPFII3ozSHI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Star Wars: The Old Republic</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: 2011</li>\n\t<li>Price: Free up to level 60. $15 a month for a subscription with all active features.</li>\n\t<li>Developer: BioWare Austin</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>After the hype, release, and then the death of 2003's Star Wars Galaxies, gamers were unsure about The Old Republic. Though the first CG trailers were of the highest quality, this was an era where Star Wars video games were in doubt.</p>\n\n<p>When it first hit shelves in 2011, SW: TOR proved it had real legs.</p>\n\n<p>Now finding a place as one of the best free MMORPG experiences, the game, its world, and its story has come a long way. Allowing players to fill the shoes of Jedi, Sith, troopers, bounty hunters, smugglers, and Imperial Agents, choice in TOR is king.</p>\n\n<p>Backed up by the trademark strong BioWare story and systems of morality, it's easy to see why this game has remained popular.</p>\n\n<p>Fans of Star Wars might have lived in a dark age once the license went to EA, but outside of their grasp, games from other developers remain strong. Still one of the best MMORPGs in 2022, TOR has proven its longevity.</p>\n\n<p>Plus, if the last few years have been any indication, there's no risk of this game falling into the same trap that Galaxies did.</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/cmyF5ge6SQU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<h2>Swords Of Legends Online</h2>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Release Date: July 2021</li>\n\t<li>Price: $40 (no subscription fee)</li>\n\t<li>Developer: Aurogon</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For the western market, Swords of Legends Online might seem like it came from nowhere. In reality, it's based on the 2014 Chinese television series <a href=\"https://mydramalist.com/7748-swords-of-legends\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Swords of Legends</a>, which is itself based on a 2010 <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GuJian\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video game called GuJian</a>.</p>\n\n<p>This might seem an unusual origin story, but the quality of the game and its setting has made it the best MMORPG 2022 offers for many players</p>\n\n<p>Set in the Tang Dynasty, the story in Swords of Legends Online follows ancient sealed swords locked away to protect innocent lives. For the player, this means collecting weapons, exploring a vast landscape, and fighting evil.</p>\n\n<p>What sets this game as one of the top MMORPGs in 2022 has to be its variety and unique approach to gameplay. SOLO is a fast-paced and action-heavy title, relying on physical spacing and reflexes far more than most MMORPGs.</p>\n\n<p>It also includes a robust player-housing and customization system. While many MMOs like FF14 try to include this feature, they're usually limited to only the richest players.</p>\n\n<p>Everyone in SOLO gets their own home, and building the perfect abode is rewarding, fun, and easy.</p>\n\n<p>The one caveat we'd point out with Swords of Legends Online is that the translation can be a bit spotty. Turn the dub to its original Chinese, and this becomes less of an issue, though the menu localization still needs a little work.</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/yXJ35Q0iIGA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"></iframe></p>\n\n<p>With these top MMORPG titles, players have a way to engage the full range of possibilities on offer. 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