Getting Into Gaming

The world of gaming can often feel closed off, elitist or difficult to get into. This is relatively understandable. After all, there are some members of the gaming community who do like to police people’s fun and draw up bridges, keeping things to themselves. But in reality, the vast majority of gamers are extremely welcoming, encouraging others to gain the same enjoyment as they do from consoles, games and the gaming community! Of course, finding the right type of gaming for you is likely to take a little time and see you go through a process of trial and error. After all, there are countless games out there and each has its specific perks and drawbacks. Here’s a quick guide that should help to get you started in the right direction!

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Choose a Console

Of course, if you’re going to game, chances are you’re going to need some sort of console to game from. There are plenty of different devices and consoles you can game from. From PCs to Playstation, Xbox, Wii or even retro consoles like the Sega Megadrive or Nintendo 64. Whichever you choose is entirely up to you and your personal preferences. Is there a superior console? No. Sure, some have different features and a wider selection of games. But ultimately, the best console for you will depend on what type of games you want to play and which consoles support it. Do plenty of research into your different options. There are countless reviews online and you can even see video reviews that unbox, play and review different consoles too.

Choose Your Games

Once you’ve chosen a console, you can see what games are available on it and invest in them. Of course, you probably have a few in mind already. But once you’ve found games you enjoy, you can do further research to find similar games or games that other fans have also enjoyed. Again, there are many online reviews to help you in this journey.

Know Your Extras

There are extra elements that can help you when you game. These can be physical extras or just extras that make the process a lot easier. You may find that physical extras like headsets, extra controllers or even gaming chairs improve your gaming experience. You may find that researching the best gambling payment providers 2021 can help you to get payouts from your games quicker and more conveniently.

Have Fun

Sure, gaming can get competitive. But the important thing to remember is to have fun with it. Avoid taking things too seriously. Remember to take breaks. Remember you don’t have to finish a game if you’re not enjoying it. It’s really a fun activity that you should keep fun.

As you can see, there really is a fair amount to take into account when it comes to getting started with gaming. But take things one step at a time and everything should come along just fine. You’ll be immersed in the gaming world before you know it!


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LitRPG Author Paul Bellow

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster. He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use. Enjoy your stay and reach out on Twitter or Discord if you want to make contact.

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