Author: Cat Cooley
Nintendo Land Is Coming To Universal Orlando
Video game lovers, rejoice! Nintendo Land is officially coming to Universal Orlando, and we have even more details about the project. As if we needed another reason to love theme parks, this Nintendo news is an incredible reason to visit Universal. The theme park announced its plans to develop Nintendo areas at Universal Orlando in November 2016, and now we know just how awesome things will be. The team at GameTruck Orlando loves video game news, and we’re just excited as you are about Universal Orlando’s newest development.
A Super Mario land will include nearly nine acres of land with areas dedicated to both Donkey Kong and Mario Kart, so if you’re a Super Mario fan, you’ll get a real-life taste of the world you’re accustomed to exploring via games. It’ll be a few years until we actually see the Universal Orlando plan come to life — an official opening date hasn’t been announced — but Universal Orlando will surely become even cooler thanks to Nintendo Land’s arrival. We don’t know what other Nintendo characters the new world will focus on, but based on the information we do have, it’s likely to be amazing.
While you’re counting down the days until Universal Orlando’s Nintendo plans become a reality, you can have video game fun of your own by hosting a GameTruck Orlando party. We specialize in mobile video gaming parties and bring the excitement to you. With more than 100 age-appropriate games, some of the latest gaming consoles and high-definition flat panel TVs, our parties are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Each party includes certified GameCoaches who ensure everyone has fun regardless of their skill level.
Whether it’s Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Maker or another Nintendo title, GameTruck Orlando will make sure your party is incredible for all Nintendo fans. Give us a call today, and we’ll start planning right away! You can reach us at 866-253-3191 or get a pricing quote here.
3 Professions You Can Have In The Gaming Industry
As the old expression goes, “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Not everyone has the opportunity to pick a job they love, but if you’re passionate about something, why not seek a job in that field? If you love gaming, there are a ton of jobs in the industry that’ll likely interest you. You may imagine gamers who play professionally or stream online when you think about gaming jobs, but there are dozens of jobs that could potentially suit you.
1. Game Designer
If you love playing video games, why not get in on the fun of making them? Game designers are the people who make sure a game is enjoyable. They are there every step of the process, whether it’s working on a plot or storyline, deciding the difficulty of a game or determining how to win. If you’re good with strategizing and planning, this could be a fantastic career for you.
2. Software Programmer
If you’re a fan of computer programming, becoming a software programmer may be the perfect fit for you. You’ll get to create games that millions of people will enjoy, and you’ll be paid handsomely for it. The average salary for a software programmer starts at $65,000.
3. Gaming Blogger
For the gaming lover who also has a knack for writing, blogging about gaming is a neat way to make money. Once you build a following, you can monetize your website and benefit from advertising revenue along with affiliate links.
Regardless of which career you choose, you’re sure to do well as long as you’re determined and ready to learn. While you hunt for a job, you can celebrate your love of gaming with a GameTruck San Jose party. Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate event or another celebration, we’re here to make your event one-of-a-kind. Reach us at 866-253-3191 or click here to request a quote.
5 Worst Video Games Of 2017
In 2017, we saw the release of amazing games Like Super Mario Odyssey and Fortnight. It was a great year for gaming lovers, but not every game lives up to the expected hype. These are our worst games of 2017. Don’t feel bad if you enjoy playing some of these titles — there’s something for everyone. But critics and fans alike were not impressed with the five games on this list.
1. Star Wars Battlefront II
Battlefront II was one of the most anticipated games of the year, but it wasn’t anywhere near as loved as we were all hoping. The game received a 68 percent rating from Metacritic, which isn’t that impressive for such a highly hyped game.
2. Mass Effect: Andromeda
One of the biggest criticisms that Mass Effect: Andromeda faced was its animation. Realistic, lifelike design isn’t easy to achieve, but fans were disappointed with some of the UI elements after the five-year wait for a follow-up to Mass Effect 3.
3. 1-2-Switch
The Nintendo Switch wasn’t released until last March, so it’ll likely take some trial and error before fans love all of the games made for the console. 1-2-Switch was introduced as a party game, but it received criticism for the games being hard to play in a group setting.
4. Sonic Forces
Everyone loves Sonic the Hedgehog, but Sonic Forces didn’t do well with gaming critics. One of the biggest complaints: the game moved too quickly for fans to keep up with the plot.
5. Halo Wars 2
The response to Halo Wars 2 was mixed –– while fans didn’t like it very much, giving it a 5 out of 10 on Metacritic, critics were more receptive to the game. Players weren’t impressed with the attempt to bring real-time strategy to a console.
We can only hope that 2018 brings us even better video games. With so many games coming out for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, it’s guaranteed to be a good year. We pride ourselves in offering the latest video game titles at every GameTruck Memphis party. Call us at 866-253-3191 or click here for a pricing quote.