In the expensive world of video games, the amount of games one can play is limited. The majority of the high budget video games costs 60 dollars and only become cheaper after a long time or during certain limited sale periods. This makes playing video games an expensive hobby, especially if one desires to purchase multiple high budget games. However, in this expensive world of video games, one service stands as an excellent way to play video games cheaply. 

The large library of games give various options to different types of players. The game catalogue features various types of games such as story driven single player games, online shooters, racing games, puzzle games and platforming games . This allows the different types of players to find something that suits them thus taking advantage of the service.

Day one games being available on the service makes game pass even more appealing. The subscribers are able to instantly play many high budget games on release such as Forza Horizon 5 or Halo Infinite. This is a major advantage as the players are able to experience the games while the excitement is at its peak.

The subscription being cheap is undoubtedly it’s biggest advantage. For just 10 dollars a month, the subscribers are able to play multiple games worth 60 dollars without any downsides. This makes the service incredibly economic. Moreover, subscribers can try games that they are uncertain of if they wan’t to play without any monetary consequences.

Being able to stream xbox games from different devices is another strength of the game pass. Thanks to this feature, you don’t have to purchase or carry any expensive powerful hardware. All you need is a controller and a fast internet connection to play hundreds of games from any device you want and anywhere you want. his feature also disables the need for a large storage on your computer or having to wait the games to download.

In conclusion, the reasons I provided above are why I think game pass is the future of gaming. it being cheap, having a large library with day one games and having the feature to stream are major advantages that make the service appealing.

As someone who has recently bought a Nintendo Switch Lite, I have been very satisfied with my purchase.  There are numerous reasons for this that I will explain later on my blog. However, I have to admit that there are a few crucial issues with this console that makes it disadvantaged when compared to other game consoles and I will be explaining those in this blog.

The compactness and portableness of the device is undoubtedly one of it’s biggest strengths. The device is handheld and light which makes it possible to be played anywhere at any time. You can play it while laying on your couch or on an airplane. The fact that you can bring and play with your console at any location makes it extremely convenient and comfortable. This is a major strength that separates it from other traditional consoles that are large, heavy and require a television or monitor to play.

However, it’s major strength is also it’s biggest weakness as the hardware of the console is too weak.  Because the console is light and small, the strength of the hardware is limited. This is a significant issue as the console is unable to run a lot of games other consoles can run such as Call of Duty.  Even when a game requiring a strong hardware comes to the switch – such as  Mortal Kombat 1 – it’s graphics and animations are significantly downgraded. This is a critical limitation of the console.

Despite the weak hardware, the console features an impressive catalogue of games that are exclusive to the switch.  These games are usually extremely innovative and fun to play that immerses the player. These games also have a fun and unique artstyle that compensates for the weak graphics. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “Super Mario Oddysey” can serve as examples to these  Legendary and Super games.  

In conclusion, the Nintendo Switch is an excellent console that has very unique features which sets it apart from other consoles. It is a purchase that I don’t regret. However, it has critical limitations such as the weak hardware which prevents it from being a perfect console.

Recently, I bought a second-hand Nintendo Switch. When pondering what game I should buy to play on my console, I decided to go with the game ” Super Mario Odyssey”. I  remembered hearing good reviews about it and decided to see if the game actually holds up today.

The story, unlike the other parts of the game, is mediocre at best. There is nothing interesting going on that invests the player. The characters are also one dimensional without  anything compelling about them. However, this is perfectly fine as the story is  not the priority of this game.

A fun and riveting gameplay engages the player and refuses them to stop playing. The gameplay of Super Mario Odyssey is unarguably one of it’s greatest points. The characters controls are fluid and smooth; the quick response time and smartly designed controller enables it to be so. There are numerous tricks that you can do with your character such as a high jump and rolling which comes in handy in numerous situations. The introduction of the “cappy hat” feature elevates the gameplay features by making the hat throwable. With this new feature, you can now damage enemies by throwing your hat or reach further areas by throwing your hat, jumping on it and jumping even further away.

An excellent level design can be seen in the game which is definitely one of its strongest points. The levels in the game force the player to think creatively to find solutions or push their reflexes to their limits when navigating dangerous areas. That being said, the game never feels unfair or unbeatable which makes the experience less frustrating and the player less likely to quit. The environments varying such as forests, jungles or underwater keeps the game fresh and diverse which makes it less repetitive. This also increases the player motivation to continue to the next area as they don’t know what is awaiting them next.

In conclusion, Super Mario Odyssey is an amazing game. It is extremely entertaining and captivating for numerous reasons as listed above. Playing the game so far was a superb experience and I can’t wait to finish writing this blog and continue my playthrough of the game.

Baldur’s Gate 3,  a recently launched game developed by Larian studious stands as a monumental success in the video game industry. There are several reasons for this which I will explain in this blog.

The engaging world and story of the game is undoubtedly one of it’s greatest advantages. The story and world set in a dungeons and dragons type of fantasy world captivates the audience and hooks them into playing it. The world of the game features different races, monsters and animals that are only seen in fiction and gives the player to interact and fight with them.

The  combat system that requires strategy and creativity is also definitely a major factor that caused the game to be successful. The combat system forces the player to use their resources correctly and use the most efficient attack that targets the weaknesses of specific foes.  The player can choose to use various characters ranging from characters that are powerful in magic to characters that are strong in melee attacks. This also increases the player freedom and adds replayability to the game since the players can choose to play the game again with a different type of character after finishing.

The freedom of choice in dialogues, is a feature that indubitably benefited the games success. In the game, the players can select what they want to say to a character from various options. This affects the relationship between the player and the character as well as the story overall.  By giving the player the multiple choices, the game immerses the player further into the world and makes the player even more invested than they already are. The player can choose to be a merciless villain or a noble hero, or some random person. This feature makes the game much more replayable as well since the players can choose different dialogue options in their next playthrough to see the effect.

A polished launch with the lack of bugs and glitches is another factor that made the game a success.  Nowadays, it is common for video games to launch as a buggy mess that constantly hinders the gameplay experience. The studios usually fix most of the bugs after a few months which makes the first few months excruciating. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 had a relatively solid launch that was mostly a smooth experience.

In conclusion, the game Baldur’s Gate 3 had various reasons for its success.  The reasons that I identified where it’s lack of bugs, the option to choose dialogues, the intriguing gameplay and the interesting world of the game. It is imperative that other game developers learn from this and apply the same features to their games if they want a successful launch.

Hafer, Leana. “Baldur’s Gate 3 Review.” IGN, IGN, 3 Sept. 2023, www.ign.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3-review.