Author: Cat Cooley
The Best Video Games to Play During the Winter Break
With winter break fast approaching and the constant possibility of being snowed in looming… Here are the best video games that are sure to keep you busy during the winter break.
Our great team at GameTruck Cherry Hill strive to host the most exciting parties for video game lovers, and genuine fun havers alike. Whatever the weather, a Gametruck party is sure to excite your loved ones as well as their friends this winter break.
If you love playing video games, or you know someone who knows their way around a controller, here are some of the latest and greatest video games that anyone could lose themselves in for hours at a time:
Need for Speed Payback
Available on both PS4, and Xbox one. Starting at $59.99
This classic titles returns once again with its newest addition to the racing franchise. In this latest installment of NFS, you follow a former street racer, by the name of Tyler Morgan, as he seeks payback for those who double crossed him.
With an extensive car list and 5 different race modes, Tyler and you will attempt to take on the criminal cartel known as, “The House” as you rebuild Tyler’s once great crew, and take back Fortune Valley.
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon
Available on Nintendo 3DS. Starting at $39.99
Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon start off exactly where you left off in both Pokemon Sun & Pokemon Moon. The story is sed to unfold on a grand scale, with three new legendary pokemon at the center of it all.
Ominous clouds have begun to spread across the region, along with new buildings and landscapes previously unseen in the previous iterations of the franchise. This innovative and exciting next chapter of the Sun and Moon chapter are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout winter break.
Star Wars: BattleFront II
Available on both PS4, and Xbox One. Starting at $59.99
Star Wars BattleFront II takes the original game play style and expands the story, the multiplayer experience, the roster of playable characters, and many more features giving you more of what you already love.
This new iteration allows you to play as characters from prequels, the original trilogy, and the modern era. With these new additions as well as keeping with traditional play style, this game will be easy to fall in love with this winter break.
Forza Motorsport 7
Available on Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. Starting at $59.99
This full 4K experience puts you in the driver’s seat of many of the world’s most exotics vehicles, on some of the most prestigious race tracks all around the world. With dynamic weather conditions and an action packed engaging environment, Forza Motorsport 7 allows you to experience the thrill of motorsport from the comfort of your home.
What makes this game so unique, is the E-sports capabilities, as well as supporting all fan requested external wheel controls on the market. Having the ability to control the game through a steering wheel rather than a joystick, allows you to immerse yourself in the game even more.
Fifa 18
Available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch. Starting at $59.99
Soccer, Futbol, or Football. No matter how you say it, they all share the love of soccer with them, and Fifa 18 is sure to get anyone excited to play. With a new updated game engine, Fifa 18 delivers more powerful graphics bringing you even closer to your favourite teams, venues, and players. The latest installment of this classic franchise, is using the latest technologies to bring a new level of player responsiveness, and personality. This game is sure to keep you occupied this winter break.
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Get Ready for the Winter Olympics with These Frosty Favorites!
We know that thinking of party ideas for kids is not easy, so we want to give you a hand. Our mobile video game truck will come to you, and we can even bring along our mobile laser tag! If it’s winter-themed games you’re looking for, read on for our top picks that will help you get in the spirit for the Winter Olympics.
Want to feel the winter chill?
In North Atlanta we know it gets cold, that’s why we want to help give you ideas for a video game party! This winter-themed video game will help you and your friends feel the chill of snow while remaining warm. Just make sure you stay frosty while playing Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. As you travel over and above the northern mountains, you’ll fight for your life because the Bank tribe doesn’t take kindly to travelers. Make sure you survive the harsh winter and the frozen threats that come!
Miss old style winter arcade games?
We know just the game! In March of 2017, V7 Entertainment released Old Time Hockey. This game is a hit and may even be nominated as one of your community event ideas. There are two forms of control, the standard NHL series control and the two button setup for old school players. Try it out and let us know what you liked!
Is it snowing? Do you miss driving? Now you can race without hitting the snowy streets!
With Forza Motorsport 7 and Gran Turismo Sport, you’ll scratch that speed itch we know you have. We know these games are just too fun to put down. With that said, we don’t take responsibility if you call out sick to stay home and play these games!
It would be a disservice to our patrons if we didn’t mention at least one classic game
You guessed it, the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is back! This game is a great choice for a boy’s birthday party and a girl’s birthday party alike! Released in June of 2017, this is one of the oldest video game series. Started in the 1990s this game has evolved over they years and is still kicking! Now you can experience this game like never before!
Don’t wait until everyone else has booked their winter game truck!
Visit us by clicking this link and check out our game truck party prices and book your very own video game themed party to celebrate the Winter Olympics!
Did we miss any of your favorite winter games?
How Video Games Can Help Your Child
We all know that video games influence our children, but is that really a bad thing? We all know the dangers of video games but do you know how video games can help your child?
Wondering Why Your Child Can Beat a Video Game in a Matter of Days?
The answer lies in your child’s thought patterns. There is a large amount of concentration and goal orientation that is learned when your child aims to beat a video game. Their pattern recognition and reasoning changes as a game continues. Their situational awareness also changes as their video game style develops and they start to play new and different types of games.
A Well Known Benefit is Higher Adaptability to Teamwork and Cooperation
With the rise in multiplayer games as well as online gaming, this benefit is well known. When working together with large groups, there are a few skills that must be met to create a working team. Some of these skills are learning to compromise, pattern recognition, and reasoned judgments. These skills may sound familiar from an average workplace.
Video Games Help Your Child Respond to Challenges
As most adults know, when overcoming challenges, a key factor is risk assessment. When your child plays video games, they go through the same process. They assess the risks of avoiding an enemy or take the risk of approaching them head on which helps nurture and create your child’s gaming style.
What About Responding to Frustration?
Video games help with this too! Have you seen how many times your child has jumped off a level only to have to restart at the beginning? Chances are you’ve only seen a fraction of how many times they’ve had to restart that level. The difficulty of games vary but chances are your child is working their way up to even harder video games.
This persistence can be credited to your child’s ability to rethink goals. Out-of-the-box thinking is a large part of most video games. Their ability to process and rethink the situation helps them accurately assess their skills and interpret information differently that complements their gameplay style.
After Seeing All the Benefits Video Games Offer, How Do You Feel?
If you’re looking for activities for kids then look no further! GameTruck covers video game themed birthday party for all ages! Wondering which consoles to choose? Game Truck can over a Wii party, ps4 party, or any other birthday party ideas! Want to book our mobile video game truck in San Jose? Just visit https://www.gametruckparty.com/san-jose/booking/begin to book your appointment!